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Wallace, whose pitiless, prosecutorial style transformed television journalism and made “60 Minutes” compulsively watchable, died Saturday night at a care facility in New Canaan, Conn., where he had lived in recent years, CBS spokesman Kevin Tedesco said. He was 93. Read full story……..

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2:45am–#Easton–Structure fire quickly extinguished by firefighters at 305 Sport Hill Road. When we arrived the fire was knocked down and firefighters were removing siding from the front of the house looking for extension.

1:14am–#Monroe–#ctfireReport of a fire on Robin Lane. Heavy fire showing. Shelton called for rapid intervention. UPDATE–1:26am- White Hills providing a full assignment and Shelton providing mutual aid to fire on Robin Lane in Monroe. UPDATE– 2:45–Bulk of the fire was knocked down by 2:45am–3:05am they said they were overhauling the fire and will be releasing units shortly

10:58pm–#Bridgeport–Police are investigating a strong armed robbery on Truman Street. Two black males in hoodies with a gun held up a woman, she offered here purse but they didn’t take it, last seen fleeing on foot towards Park Ave.

9:48pm–#Bridgeport–Single car accident at 25 Island Brook Ave. Woman hits a wall in front of Bud’s Towing.

6:07pm-#Bridgeport–Food burning on the stove is the reason fire department was at the 200 block of Palisades Avenue.

2:29am–#Bridgeport–Wake Up Mill Hill! Car fire on Remington Street. Here come the fire trucks to wake you! Happy Easter!

2:09am–#New Haven–A man walked in to Yale New Haven Hospital with gunshot wound. No word what part of town he was shot at, police are investigating.

1:50pm–#Bridgeport–2 ambulances requested to the club at East Main and Maple Street after police break up a fight at the club.

12:00am–#Fairfield–Major fire averted at pavilion at South Benson Road. Fire department quickly extinguished a trash can fire that scorched the railing and roof of the pavilion. Fire was intentionally set police are now investigating.

11:02pm–#Bridgeport–If you see a woman walking with an IV in her arm in the St. Vincent Hospital area please call police, she’s wanted back in the emergency room.

Last week Archbishop William Lori, the former Bishop of Bridgeport was at the Webster Bank Arena at Harbor Yard to pay final tribute to his driver who passed earlier this year. I asked him his biggest challenges and biggest accomplishments in the eleven years he served. I also asked him if he foresees women clergy. Some of his answers will surprise you! He also gives a goodbye message to parishioners.

This is the fun part of the city!  An impromptu outside of the Acoustic Cafe in the Black Rock Section of Bridgeport tonight.  I’m not sure if it was just entertainment for the smokers but certainly was fun and gave a fun atmosphere!!  Acoustic Cafe features some of the best local entertainment in the area!

Around 4pm the fire department was called to 1542 Kings Highway Cutoff (near the circle) where a mini van ran into Bangalore Restaurant. Assistant Fire Chief George Gomola told us that a main support column was struck and the integrity of the structure was compromised. The firefighters shored up the break temporarily to prevent a collapse. No one was injured including the driver who is believed to be an employee of the restaurant.

Two girls walking in the crosswalk in front of the fire department on Wood Avenue in Bridgeport were struck by a Jeep Laredo just before 5pm Tuesday.   It appears that both girls received leg injuries, the extent of their injuries are not known.  Both were taken to nearby hospitals.    Police are investigating.

BRIDGEPORT — After keeping the city’s property tax rate stable for four years, Mayor Bill Finch is proposing an increase of 2.7 mills and a budget increase of $24 million for the coming fiscal year, including money for school improvements and pension obligations.   Read full story….a must read for Bridgeport taxpayers…..

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12:49am–#Bridgeport–An armed robbery just occured at the Mobil Station at 1705 Park Avenue (intersection of North Ave.). Police are looking for a black male in a red shirt with lines, peach pants and sunglasses who fled on foot towards Iranistan Avenue. If you see this man call the police AND the fashion police immediately.

3:44pm–#Fairfield–Minor school bus accident with a car at Congress Street and Hillside Ave. 9 students on the bus none are injured.

2:45pm–#Bridgeport–Food burning on the stove gives a scare of a dorm fire at University of Bridgeport at170 University Ave. North Hall was evacuated, now no hazard.

1:05am–#Bridgeport–A gunshot victim was admitted to Bridgeport Hospital. Police investigating, no details or location of the shooting is known at this time.

4:38pm–#Stratford–Shots fired at 50 Riverview Place. A disturbance between neighbors. Anthony Morellli of 58 Riverview Place admitted to shooting four rounds. Anthony has 5 registered guns, 1-12 gauge shotgun, 2-23’s and 2-22’s. Police are investigating. Dog was not harmed.

4:30pm–#Stratford–Another threat on a dog at 470 Emerald Place, a neighbor threatened the homeowner’s dog and then fled in a green Ford Escape. No shots were fired in this incident. Police are investigating.

Imagine being able to download a Facebook app that would alert you to your sexually transmitted infection risk based on your friend’s status updates. This may sound far-fetched, and it still is, but as some researchers shift their focus to risk among friend groups, as opposed to just sexual partners, social networks are rapidly becoming a tool to prevent the spread of STIs.  Read full story…….

Just before 3pm Monday afternoon a woman parked on Oakwood Drive called police that a dog had jumped in her car, wouldn’t get out and was trying to bite her. She got out of her car and waited for Fairfield’s Animal Control Officer to remove the dog. If you notice the cars are similar in style and color so the dog Maggie might have thought it was her owner’s car the animal control officer told me. The dog’s owner who lives on Oakwood Drive said he was trying to leash the dog when she ran off to chase a squirrel. The owner has a bad hip so chasing the dog was pretty much out of the question. When warned by the animal control officer not to let the dog get away in the future he said not to worry, the dog has used up all his past goodwill. The dog was reunited with her owner and no charges were filed. All parties left the scene before I could any names or further information.