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Westport Police to Participate in DEA Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Oct 24, 2023 Alex

On Saturday, October 28, 2023, from 10:00am to 2:00pm, the Westport Police Department will again partner with the United States Drug Enforcement Administration for the twenty-fifth National Prescription Drug Take Back Day along with community partners at the Aspetuck Health District and Westport Together. The event will be held at the Aspetuck Health District located at 180 Bayberry Lane, Westport. According to a report published by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), most people who misused a prescription medication obtained the medicine from a family member or friend. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that last year, more than 93,000 people died of drug overdoses in the United States, marking the largest number of drug-related…

Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Fatal Hit And Run

Oct 24, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

A number of our viewers asked about a crime scene at Crescent Avenue this morning. I reached out and the Bridgeport Police said in a statement: On October 24, 2023, at approximately 6:07am, the Bridgeport Emergency Operation Center received a call reporting that an operator on a motorized bike was struck near the intersection at Waterview Avenue and Crescent Avenue. The striking vehicle fled the scene and did not remain on scene nor did to render any appropriate aid to the victim. The twenty-four-year-old victim identified as Jeffrey Omar Enamorado of Bridgeport, was transported to Bridgeport Hospital with life-threatening injuries but later succumbed to his injuries. On behalf of the Bridgeport Police Department, we extend our deepest condolences to the…

Bridgeport

Senator Gaston Welcomes Over $1 Million To Support Tutoring In Bridgeport Schools

Oct 24, 2023 Alex

State Senator Herron Keyon Gaston has welcomed the allocation of $1,070,514 in funding to Bridgeport-based schools to enhance tutoring services and boost student outcomes, particularly in mathematics. This funding is part of the state's High-Dosage Tutoring Program, aiming to provide additional educational opportunities and bridge educational disparities throughout Connecticut. The primary focus of this funding is to improve mathematics proficiency among middle and high school students. In response to state data indicating the need for progress in mathematics education, these funds will support in-person tutoring, which has proven to be the most effective way to address learning gaps. Schools in Bridgeport will utilize these funds to integrate or expand in-person tutoring during school hours, starting in January 2024. The state…

Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Brush Fire

Oct 24, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

2023-10-24@4:56pm--#Bridgeport CT--It was brush burning in a backyard in the 1200 block of Howard Avenue that brought out the fire department. Radio reports say the homeowner extinguished the fire.

Fairfield

Fairfield News: Man Burned

Oct 23, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

#Fairfield CT CT-- 2023-10-23@7:46PM A man on Greenfield Street reportedly received burns to his arms and legs when his lighter "malfunctioned" according to radio reports.

State News

CONNECTICUT LEADS $20 MILLION MULTISTATE SETTLEMENT WITH ACI WORLDWIDE OVER UNAUTHORIZED WITHDRAWALS

Oct 23, 2023 Alex

Connecticut, alongside a coalition of 50 states and territories, has reached a $20 million settlement with payment processor ACI Worldwide. This settlement stems from a 2021 testing error by ACI, which led to the unauthorized withdrawal of $2.3 billion from Nationstar Mortgage (also known as Mr. Cooper) customers. In Connecticut, the state will receive $558,740 from this settlement, which includes a $220,000 additional payment due to the state's leadership role in the multistate, multi-agency action. The violations occurred on April 23, 2021, when ACI Payments erroneously used live customer data during a test of its Speedpay platform, leading to unexpected and sometimes multiple mortgage payments being withdrawn from customer accounts. In some cases, this exposed consumers to overdraft or insufficient…

Milford

Crash on Route 15 N near Exit 55

Oct 23, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

#Milford CT-- 2023-10-23@1:13PM Report of a car crash with extrication on Route 15 North by Exit 55. The highway around that area is being temporarily shut down.

Fairfield Westport

Westport News: 3 In Custody After Hitting Cop Car

Oct 23, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

2023-10-23@11:41am--#Westport CT-- #Fairfield CT-- A car with three occupants on Greens Farm Road struck a police car. The car fled on I-95 before being abandoned there. Fairfield Police K-9 located the suspects on Valley Road (near Guyer Road) and they were taken into custody.

State News

GOVERNOR LAMONT AND COMMISSIONER RUSSELL-TUCKER ANNOUNCE THE LEAP EFFECT: A SYSTEMIC APPROACH TO BOOSTING STUDENT ATTENDANCE AND ENGAGEMENT

Oct 22, 2023 Alex

Governor Ned Lamont and Education Commissioner Charlene M. Russell-Tucker have unveiled a comprehensive report, titled "The LEAP Effect: Taking A Systemic Approach to Improving Attendance & Engagement." The report showcases the success of Connecticut's Learner Engagement and Attendance Program (LEAP), an effective student intervention program. LEAP focuses on building trust with families, removing attendance barriers, and reengaging students in school through home visits and check-ins. It emphasizes community partnerships and collaborative efforts to address chronic absenteeism by visiting families and identifying solutions that involve both schools and the community. The report highlights that LEAP is succeeding as part of a comprehensive system of attendance support, reinforcing the importance of a unified approach. Hedy Chang, Executive Director of Attendance Works, notes…

Valley

Route 8 Shutdown At Exit 19

Oct 22, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

2023-10-22@4:40pm--#Shelton CT-- #cttraffic-- State police are closing Route 8 at Exit 19 due to a crash.

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CONNECTICUT LEADS $20 MILLION MULTISTATE SETTLEMENT WITH ACI WORLDWIDE OVER UNAUTHORIZED WITHDRAWALS

Crash on Route 15 N near Exit 55

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GOVERNOR LAMONT AND COMMISSIONER RUSSELL-TUCKER ANNOUNCE THE LEAP EFFECT: A SYSTEMIC APPROACH TO BOOSTING STUDENT ATTENDANCE AND ENGAGEMENT

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