DoingItLocal

Looks like the PC police have threatened members of the House of Representatives against wishing constituents a “Merry Christmas,” if they want to do so in a mailing paid for with tax dollars.    Also told cannot say ‘Happy New Year’ but can say ‘have a happy new year’ – referencing the time period of a new year, but not the holiday,” said a Hill staffer who requested anonymity.  Read full story….

The numbers look a little light.  Facebook was supposed to generate about $4 billion in revenue this year and make $2 billion.  Through three quarters, Facebook’s revenues – according to this source – only came in at $2.5 billion.  Facebook is growing very fast and $1.5 billion is definitely a possibility, but it isn’t a lock.    Read full story……

 

Firefighters had to use the jaws of life to cut a woman out of a sedan after a crash Thursday involving an Ansonia Fire Department truck.  Read full story……

Police Chief Dale Call updated the press on the status of murder investigation of beloved jeweler Yekutiel Zeevi.  Jewelers across the region have been talking about this case and have contributed greatly into the investigation.  Call said they received many tips and video from Jewelers Row in Philadelphia when he visited three days before the Westport murder.  Police released new pictures of the suspect, with new information they report he is a thin, 5-foot 10 manin his early 40s is described as an expensive dresser and a well spoken American who knows diamonds.  They said his facial hair is more of a “couple day unshaven look” as opposed to a beard.   He fled the Compo center in a blue or gray “boxy” vehicle resembling a Scion or Nissan Cube.  If you have any information police are asking you to call them at 203-341-6000.

Bridgeport is the home of the first one-stop Veterans Service Center in the state, to be housed in the City’s Veterans’ Affairs Office at 752 E. Main St. The new center will allow area veterans the ability to access local, state and federal assistance, including direct submission of VA claims, advocacy for veterans and their family members; a PTSD support group and assistance with readjustment needs or concerns, in addition to the advocacy and social support services, food pantry and transportation already offered by the City.  Well it almost one stop center, prior to this interview veterans asked me if there was a way to prove they are a veteran.  The answer is yes, veterans of any length of service honorably discharged can get an official ID card but must go to Veteran’s Hospital for the card.

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AT&T is laying off 100 workers in Connecticut. This will eliminate 1/3rd the CT operators and close the Old Saybrook and Waterbury facilities.

9:20am–#Fairfield–Mother comes home to her Castle Ave. home and finds the nanny stealing her jewelry. The nanny takes off running. After a brief search of the area police arrest her behind the alternative high school on Brio St.

1:37am–#West Haven–Report of two women locked inside a silver Nissan on Jameson Street

11:10pm–#Fairfield–Talk about self serve. White male enters 7-11 walks behind the counter and takes 3 cartons of cigarettes. That’s not a petty theft anymore!

11:30pm–#Bridgeport–Car fire Seaview Avenue and Huron St. Red pickup truck seen speeding away after car caught fire. Car is fully involved in flames.

10:43pm–#New Canaan–Silver Hills Hospital, possible self inflicted poisoning. 42 year old woman has been drinking rubbing alcohol since 1pm today among other things.

#Milford–The escaped cow on the lam in Milford since august has been captured and is going to be given to a private farm in Oxford

3:22pm–#Fairfield–A teen wearing camouflage waving a gun headed into the marsh area by the open space on Hulls Highway near the Post Road. Police along with Ruger- Fairfield’s canine quickly apprehend him.

2:34pm–#Bridgeport–Armed robbery just occurred at Mr. Wireless 1751 Barnum Avenue a gun was displayed.

Bridgeport will be the home of the first one-stop Veterans Service Center in the state, to be housed in the City’s Veterans’ Affairs Office at 752 E. Main St. The new center will allow area veterans the ability to access local, state and federal assistance, including direct submission of VA claims, advocacy for veterans and their family members; a PTSD support group and assistance with readjustment needs or concerns, in addition to the advocacy and social support services, food pantry and transportation already offered by the City.

I plan to have a video report on this tomorrow.

After a narrow 5-3 vote (Board of Education chair Pamela Iacono abstained), the board on Tuesday moved to move the Jan. 18 professional development day to Friday, Feb. 15 and added Feb. 19, 20,21, and 22 as school days.

President’s Day weekend, normally the start of February vacation, will now be a four-day weekend, beginning Friday, Feb. 15; students will return on Tuesday, Feb. 21.  Read full story…..

BRIDGEPORT — A fire above a taco restaurant and variety store caused water and smoke damage, while destroying the second floor offices where the blaze began.  The fire, while minor, caused a disruption in the heart of downtown Bridgeport, shutting off access to part of John and Main streets, and surrounding areas.   Read full story…

NEW HAVEN — New Haven is taking its immigrant-friendly approach one step further and has proposed allowing non-citizen residents, including those who are undocumented, to vote in municipal elections. DeStefano, a Democrat, said illegal immigrants pay taxes indirectly through rent and send their kids to New Haven schools and should be able to vote.     Read full story…….