2023-03-16@11:34am--#Bridgeport CT-- #ctfire-- Bridgeport Firefighters were kept busy this morning, this time a kitchen fire on Benham Avenue. The fire was contained to the kitchen but the entire structure was filled with smoke and is deemed inhabitable. The Red Cross was called to assist those living in the home. https://youtu.be/ikd7PsCpwpA
2023-03-16@10:12am--#Bridgeport CT-- #ctfire-- Bridgeport Firefighters were called to a structure fire on Elmsford Road. When they arrived the found heavy smoke and a bedroom on fire. They quickly extinguished the fire and ventilated the building. The Red Cross was called to the scene but the homeowners were able to make their own accommodations. https://youtu.be/T0EAZHGJiZ0
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is alerting riders that due to track improvements on the New Canaan Branch Line this summer, substitute bus service will replace all train service. This necessary work is part of the tie replacement and track upgrades program. When completed, an existing speed restriction in the Stamford area will be eliminated. Train speeds through this section will increase from 30 miles per hour to 50 miles per hour, increasing travel times on the line. The track improvements, and bus substitution, will begin Tuesday, May 30, 2023, and is estimated to run through August. “CTDOT has continued to move forward with projects that modernize and improve our state rail systems to bolster efficiency, safety, and overall…
2023-03-15@5:43pm-- #Bridgeport CT-- Injuries did not appear to be too serious in a crash between a car and motorcycle at Hancock and Fairfield Avenue. The driver of the car did stop (not seen in the picture).
#Milford CT--On March 11, 2023, officers responded to the Devon Motel for a disturbance. Officers spoke to the victim who stated that they got into an argument with Edwin Rivera of Bridgeport and they attempted to leave the room. Rivera grabbed them by the neck and slammed them onto the bed, where he held them down by the neck and refused to allow them to leave. The victim’s earring was ripped out of their ear during the struggle. The victim had injuries to their neck, ear and cheek. Rivera was charged with Assault 3rd Degree, Unlawful Restraint 2nd Degree, and Disorderly Conduct. BOND: $10,000 This news report is made possible by:
2023-03-14@11:50pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters were called to the Mon Rock & Roll at 4615 Main Street to help with the roll gate after a raid earlier on Tuesday.
2023-03-14@4:37pm--#Bridgeport CT-- 4 people were seriously injured in a crash at Lafayette and John Street. I'm told the black vehicle was stolen and police retrieved a handgun from one of the passengers. There was no pursuit, the stolen car allegedly T-Boned the white car. https://youtu.be/LZPYNwMmPD0
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that due to the winter storm that is anticipated to impact Connecticut, he is banning all tandem tractor trailers and empty tractor trailers from traveling on Interstate 84 statewide effective at 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, until further notice. The governor said that he is implementing this travel ban due to the heavy wet snow and high winds that are expected to impact this specific area of Connecticut throughout the day on Tuesday. This is being done in coordination with New York, which has implemented a similar travel ban on tandem tractor trailers and empty tractor trailers on highways in this region. “During peak periods of this storm, we are…
2023-03-13@3:23pm--#Fairfield CT-- First responders on scene of a crash on Godfrey Road at Ferncliff/Davis Road.
WASHINGTON–U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) joined U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) and a group of 19 senators in reintroducing legislation to protect people’s personal data online. The Data Care Act would require websites, apps, and other online providers to take responsible steps to safeguard personal information and stop the misuse of users’ data. “We constantly hear reports of online companies misusing or exploiting data they collect from their users, and most people don’t realize just how much personal information these websites and apps can access. This legislation would ensure these companies are held to a higher standard that prioritizes protecting consumer data and give users some peace of mind,” said Murphy. “Websites and apps that collect data from their users…
