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Stratford

Stratford Library’s “Sunday Afternoon Talks”

Oct 31, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

The Stratford Library's "Sunday Afternoon Talks" series will be featuring a captivating presentation on the American Revolution on November 12. This event aims to shed light on the often overlooked participation and crucial role played by people of color during this historical period. The speaker, Eric Chandler, will return to the library to deliver a thought-provoking discussion titled "Slaves, Freemen & Haitians in the American Revolution: Between a Rock and a Hard Place." Chandler's talk will delve into the narratives of individuals who, motivated by the pursuit of freedom from chattel slavery, fought for both the Revolutionary cause and the British forces. The talk will also explore the lesser-known stories of free Black individuals who fought alongside White colonists to…

Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Odor Of Gas Indoors

Oct 31, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport CT--Firefighters are on scene of a gas in the 100 block of Calhoun Street called inby the gas company who is on scene.

Norwalk

Deceased Individual Located in the Long Island Sound

Oct 31, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

On October 29th at approximately 3:25PM Norwalk Police were notified of a deceased male floating in the Long Island Sound. Norwalk Police Marine Unit located and recovered the deceased individual. The Detective Bureau and The Office of the State Medical Examiner are currently investigating and trying to determine the identity. Please contact Detective Taranto (203) 854-3102 if anyone has any additional information. This is still under investigation. Norwalk Police Tip Line: 203-854-3111 Anonymous Internet tips can be sent to Norwalk Police website at: www.norwalkpd.com

Fairfield

Fairfield News: Smoke Inside A School

Oct 31, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

2023-10-31@12:29pm--#Fairfield CT-- Firefighters are on scene for smoke inside Mill Hill School on Mill Hill Terrace. The source was located to be a burnt-out motor on a ventilation air handler.

Fairfield

Merritt Crash

Oct 31, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

A multi-car crash with injuries was reported on the Merritt Parkway southbound between exits 44 and 42.

Milford

Mall Mayhem: Man Faces Charges for Cheeky Behavior

Oct 31, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

#Milford CT-- On October 30, 2023, law enforcement responded to a distress call at the mall regarding a man inappropriately touching females. John Reynolds approached a victim near the food court, expressing a desire to touch their buttocks, which he did without consent. Subsequently, a second victim reported a similar incident involving Reynolds. Police apprehended Reynolds after positive identification by the victims. He was charged with Breach of Peace 2nd Degree and Sexual Assault 4th Degree. His bond was set at $30,000, and he is scheduled to appear in court on October 31, 2023 for the reported offenses.

State News

ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG, BIPARTISAN COALITION OF ATTORNEYS GENERAL SUE META FOR HARM TO YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH

Oct 30, 2023 Alex

(Hartford, CT) -- Attorney General William Tong today joined 42 attorneys general throughout the country suing Meta in federal and state courts alleging that the company knowingly designed and deployed harmful features on Instagram and its other social media platforms that purposefully addict children and teens. At the same time, Meta falsely assured the public that these features are safe and suitable for young users. The attorneys general assert that Meta’s business practices violate state consumer protection laws and the federal Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). These practices have harmed and continue to harm the physical and mental health of children and teens and have fueled what the U.S. Surgeon General has deemed a “youth mental health crisis” which…

State News

MURPHY, BLUMENTHAL PUSH TO FUND PROGRAM TO LOWER COST OF HIGH-SPEED INTERNET

Oct 29, 2023 Alex

WASHINGTON–U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) joined a group of 32 colleagues in urging Congressional leaders to extend funding for the Affordable Connectivity Program, which provides financial assistance to access high-speed internet for 172,54 households in Connecticut and more than 21 million working families across the nation. “We write to urge you to extend funding for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), which provides over 21 million working families with financial assistance for broadband access, to help bridge the digital divide so they can continue to afford the broadband services they need for work, school, health care, and more,” wrote the senators. “Should ACP funding not be extended, millions of Americans could be at risk of losing access…