Bridgeport News: Man Pistol-Whipped

2023-04-20@9:11pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Working without a contract for over two years now, when Bridgeport Police get a call for a person with a gun they continue to rush to the scene with little regard for their safety to protect the citizens of Bridgeport. Tonight a man was attacked and pistol-whipped in the 200 block of Iranistan Avenue. The man was hit in the head and lost a significant amount of blood. This is breaking news and little details at this time. https://youtu.be/VVB7OvQ0Rac

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Milford News: Serious Accident

#Milford CT--On April 19, 2023, at approximately 11:00 pm, a motor vehicle collision was reported near Bridgeport Avenue and Lansdale Avenue. An initial investigation revealed that a 2007 Hyundai Elantra was traveling west on Bridgeport Avenue. The operator, William Chalk (DOB 5/20/99), attempted to make a left turn onto Lansdale Avenue when the vehicle veered off the roadway on the west side of Lansdale Avenue and struck the guide wire to a utility pole. The passenger of the vehicle, Ashlee Gillespie (DOB 10/5/2000), was transported to Bridgeport Hospital where it was determined she had suffered serious injuries.The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information or who may have witnessed the collision is asked to contact PFC Dan Hemperly of the Traffic…

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Bridgeport News: Changes And Checkpoint Dates at City Parks

Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Ganim announced today that the City of Bridgeport's park checkpoints will reopen early weekends only starting Saturday, May 6th from 8am-4pm for residents to purchase park stickers (Credit Card only) in advance of Memorial Day weekend. Park Stickers can also be purchased Cash or Credit at our Parks & Recreation department located at 7 Quarry Rd, Trumbull, CT, Monday through Friday from 8am-4pm. Considering these changes, Bridgeport Police Department will be providing additional patrol cars on warm days and weekends. Park Enforcement officers will be used to keep people from parking outside of the park, as vehicles may be subject to fines. There will be an officer at each checkpoint in Seaside Park. Traffic control plans…

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BILL TO FULLY FUND TITLE I, SPECIAL EDUCATION

WASHINGTON–U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) on Wednesday joined U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) in introducing the Keep Our Promise to America’s Children and Teachers (PACT) Act, legislation to put Congress on a fiscally responsible path to fully fund Title I and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) on a mandatory basis. “Schools serving students from low-income backgrounds and children with disabilities have been short-changed for far too long because Congress has failed to fully fund IDEA and Title I. This legislation would ensure that our most vulnerable students get the support they need by providing the range of services and resources that…

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Westport News: Runaway Tire Causes Crash

#Westport CT--The Westport Fire Companies from Saugatuck Station 4 and Headquarters went to a reported car crash on Interstate 95 south between exits 17 and 16 at 3:11 in the morning. Engine 4 got there and saw that there was only one car in the accident and it was in the left lane. Engine 4 said that the person in the car was trapped and needed to be freed. The firefighters used special tools to free the trapped person. The Westport EMS took the person to a nearby hospital, but we don't know how badly they were hurt. The CT State Police said that a tire from another car hit the moving car and broke off most of its roof.…

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Stone Academy Investigation

Attorney General William Tong tsought a court order forcing Stone Academy’s owners to comply with the state’s ongoing investigation into potential violations of the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act by Stone Academy. On March 15, Attorney General Tong served Joseph Bierbaum and Richard Scheinberg with civil investigative demands seeking detailed information regarding their financial and legal interests and duties and responsibilities at Stone Academy and other for-profit education entities in Connecticut. The demand also sought information regarding where Stone Academy records are stored, as well as payroll, staffing, enrollment and attendance records. The investigative demand further sought answers from both Bierbaum and Scheinberg as to efforts they made to ensure Stone’s compliance with Connecticut Law, including their awareness or involvement in efforts…

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Derby News: Structure Fire

Derby News: Structure Fire 2023-04-18 @ 12:00pm--#Derby CT-- Firefighters were called to a structure fire on New Haven Avenue. Firefighters quickly had the fire extinguished. The Red Cross has been called to handle the immediate needs of 2 adults and 1 child who lived there. This news report is made possible by:

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Milford News: Violation Of Protective Order

#Milford CT-- On April 15, 2023, officers responded to the Milford Inn for a disturbance. They spoke to the complainant who said that Ryan McGibony, 29 of Old Gate Lane was yelling at people in the laundry room. During the investigation, they found that McGibony had a full protective order against him, and he was in violation of the order. He was charged Criminal Violation of a Protective Order and his bond was set at $2,500. This press release was made possible by:

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GOVERNOR LAMONT STATEMENT ON THE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE’S FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 SPENDING PROPOSAL

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont issued the following statement in response to the fiscal year 2024-2025 spending proposal that was released today by the leadership of the General Assembly’s Appropriations Committee: “I appreciate the Appropriation Committee’s hard work to deliver a document that appears to respect the fiscal guardrails that have been a key component of our state’s success over the past few years. We’re reviewing the details of the legislature’s spending plan, look forward to meeting with them to discuss their proposals, and will work with them to pass an honestly balanced budget that provides growth, opportunity, and affordability for Connecticut’s residents, families, and businesses.” This press release was made possible by:

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