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Standard & Poor’s downgraded the U.S.’s AAA credit rating for the first time, slamming the nation’s political process and criticizing lawmakers for failing to cut spending or raise revenue enough to reduce record budget deficits.  Read more…..

Unemployment was 9% in May when I asked this question to Congressman Himes.   Today the unemployment rate DROPPED to 9.1%.    The congressman  defended the stimulus plan (watch video).  Do you feel the stimulus plan worked?  You can comment using your Facebook login.

I couldn’t resist telling a Democrat to “Lean To The Right”. The microphone was cutting out often. I noticed that if he leaned to the right the microphone would come back on. I couldn’t resist. Mike Tetreau, the Democratic First Selectman replies “It’s hard to get a Democrat to lean to the right”!

BRIDGEPORT — Five firefighters were taken to local hospitals with minor injuries after battling an early morning fire Friday on Coleman Street that left 28 people homeless.  Read more…...

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2:09pm–#Bridgeport–Report of a bicyclist struck by a car at Bostwick and Railroad Avenue.

1:53pm–Norwalk–Police on scene reporting an attic fire at 55 Soundview Avenue.  Fire department arrived and requested additional personnel and EMTs to the scene although no injuries were reported.  Fire department had the bulk of the fire knocked down by 2:05pm and checked to see if the fire had extended  into the attic.  Fire inspector requested to the scene at 2:08pm.

2:12am–#Stratford– Report of a motorcyle accident at Center and Main Street. Unknown extent of  injuries.

12:43am–#Bridgeport–Car fire on Beatrice Street.

11:49pm–#Bridgeport–A man in his fifties was just stabbed in his side at 20 Coleman Street.

m–#Bridgeport–Car fire on Beatrice Street.

11:49pm–#Bridgeport–A man in his fifties was just stabbed in his side at 20 Coleman Street.

 

All the snowstorms Fairfield endured only delayed the construction of a new Pavilion at Jennings Beach. A new banquet facility complete with kitchen as well as heated bathrooms during the winter make this a great addition to Penfield Beach.

An officer while making a domestic arrest on Seaview Avenueby Ogden Street Extended.   I just spoke with Mayor Finch’s Press Secretary Elaine Ficcarra and she told me the officer was Lt. Kevin Gilleran and his dog was Titus.  Gilleran was brushed by the car which struck his cruiser making it unsafe to drive.  He and another officer rushed Titus to The Shoreline Animal Emergency Clinic in Shelton.  The dog is in stable condition.  Lt. Gilleran may have some bumps and bruises but should be fine, care for his dog was his top priority.   The driver of the other vehicle fled the scene, possibly to I-95.  Police are looking for a black or blue car with left side damage, I’m told it is a Chrysler vehicle and I’ve heard the car may have been stopped by Norwalk Police.

 

 

Gary Russo a construction worker on the 2nd Avenue subway line sings during lunch hour.

Milford shopping plaza fire ruled accidental–MILFORD, CT (WFSB) -A strip mall in Milford was destroyed after a massive fire Tuesday night. Fire officials say someone didn’t properly put out some sort of smoking material inside Tobacco Junction Store. It could have been a cigarette, a cigar or incense.   Read more……

A deer entered the outdoor portion of the seal exhibit in Norwalk’s Maritime Aquarium, apparently entering from the Norwalk River around 1:45 on Tuesday.  It took the staff about a half  hour to persuade the deer to use a ramp.  None of the seals or deer were injured in the ordeal.   There was no extra charge to the visitors at the aquarium for the show!  Click here or the photo to see the video.