Fairfield News: Crash!
2022-12-21@5:11pm--#Fairfield CT-- Report of a crash at Kings Highway East and Chambers road with one person in the roadway according to radio reports. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Firefighters Get A Tentative Contract!
Bridgeport, CT – Today, Mayor Ganim announced a tentative collective bargaining agreement with the International Association of Firefighters AFL-CIO Local 834. The negotiations between the International Association of Firefighters AFL-CIO Local 834 and the City of Bridgeport Department of Labor Relations occurred during an agreement on proposed issues that were considered for alteration. Mayor Ganim stated: “I want to compliment the men and women who serve as firefighters in the City of Bridgeport. It took a lot of perseverance and leadership from both sides to reach this tentative agreement.” Most of the major concerns that were mentioned for adjustment included wage increases, sick and paid leave, health care premiums, tuition reimbursement, vacation time, and stipends to cover uniform costs. Both…
Fairfield News: Smash and Grab
2022-12-21@1:22pm--#Fairfield CT-- A Centro Restaurant employee at 1435 Post Road called police to report his car was parked in the back parking lot and that someone smashed a car window and took items. This news report is made possible by:
CALLS FOR STRONGER CONSUMER PROTECTIONS AGAINST AIRLINE ABUSES
(Hartford, CT) -- Attorney General William Tong is leading a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general urging the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to take stronger measures to protect consumers from airline abuses, and to work with state attorneys general to meaningfully address the unacceptable level of airline consumer complaints. A recent draft rule from DOT proposes several important new protections for airline consumers, yet falls short of the robust protections and enforcement measures required to effectively reduce preventable flight cancellations and delays, compensate consumers for disruptions, and hold airlines accountable for unacceptable service. The proposed rule would declare it an unfair business practice under DOT’s regulatory authority for airlines to fail to provide appropriate refunds to consumers whose flights are…
Bridgeport News: Crash With Injuries
2022-12-20@6:40pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A two-car crash with injuries was reported at Lindley and Salem Street. Avoid the area if you can. This news report is made possible by:
GOVERNOR LAMONT ACTIVATES SEVERE COLD WEATHER PROTOCOL FROM FRIDAY TO MONDAY
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that based on a weather forecast indicating that Connecticut may experience below-zero wind chills over the weekend, he will be activating the state’s severe cold weather protocol beginning at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, December 23, 2022, and remaining in effect through 12:00 p.m. on Monday, December 26, 2022. This is the first time the protocol is being enacted during the 2022-2023 winter season. The purpose of the protocol is to ensure that the most vulnerable populations receive protection from the severe cold conditions, which could be life threatening if exposed to the elements for extended periods of time. While enacted, a system is set up for state agencies and municipalities to coordinate…
Fairfield News: Unoccupied Mail Truck Hit Head On
2022-12-20@2:38pm--#Fairfield CT-- A parked, unoccupied mail truck was hit head-on by an SUV in the 1600 block of Stratfield Road. There were no reported injuries.
Bridgeport News: School Bus Hits Parked Car
2022-12-20@12:45pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a school bus hitting a parked car on Salem Street. There is a report of about 12 students onboard but no injuries. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Man Shot
2022-12-19@9:16pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A man was shot in an apartment at 32 Barnum Avenue. Radio report say there were 3 shots but the victim was alert and talking to EMS.
Bridgeport News: Today’s Vehicle Fire
2022-12-19@ 5:15pm--#Bridgeport News: Today's vehicle fire is on Tom Thumb Street after a car accident. Everyone made it out of the car safely. This news report is made possible by: