Stratford News: Police Investigate Shooting

Video Report: Police UPDATE: Police UPDATE: Police UPDATE: On 7/28/2022 the Stratford Police investigated a disturbance at 57 Dover Street. The investigation led to one male subject being taken into custody. One loaded firearm was recovered at the scene.During the incident, the victim received non-life-threatening injuries including a gunshot wound to the abdomen. He was transported to a local hospital for treatment.At this time the investigation is ongoing. More information will Be made available tomorrow. 2022-07-28@4:30PMish-- Police and EMS were called to Dover Street for a report of someone being shot. EMS transported the victim to the hospital reporting a shooting in the left abdomen. Police believe it to be either a pellet, BB, or small caliber gun and are…

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Dal Mare by the Sea Pizzeria

Last week Dal Mare by the Sea Pizzeria held their ribbon cutting along with Mayor Laura Hoydick. After hard work inside and out the mayor exclaimed how Dal Mare by the Sea Pizzeria fits right in with décor of the little plaza located at 346 Stratford Road (next door to Lordship Corner Market). Mentored by the former owner of Momma Teresa’s I & II as well as Fairfield Pizza Center. Dal Mare by the Sea Pizzeria is another family-owned business operated by the Son/Mother Team of Nick Emanuel and Melissa Emanuel. They use the same quality ingredients and recipes. There are a couple of tables with umbrellas outside to enjoy the pizza they are primarily a take-out restaurant. Whether you…

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HELP STOP SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN STEM

[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) applauded the Senate’s bipartisan passage of the CHIPS plus legislation today with several provisions he championed to help address sexual harassment in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields and to support researchers from historically underrepresented populations early in their career: “This momentous measure is the most impactful technology step in recent history for high-tech job creation and economic growth in our state and others. It will spur innovation, fight inflation, and increase high-tech manufacturing and jobs—in Connecticut and around the country. At my urging, it includes provisions to fight sexual harassment in STEM fields and to support young scientists whose careers have been impacted by the pandemic. This legislation will make…

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$3.75M FOR FAIRFIELD ROAD SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS ON UPCOMING BOND AGENDA

(HARTFORD, CT) – State Representatives Cristin McCarthy Vahey (D-Fairfield) and Jennifer Leeper (D-Fairfield, Southport), and State Senator Tony Hwang (R-Fairfield) announced that their community bonding requests – totaling $3.75 million – have been placed on the State Bond Commission's agenda by the Governor. $1.75 Million: Bike and pedestrian safety improvements on Route 130 between Shoreham Village Road and the Post Road Circle$2 Million: Pedestrian safety and ADA improvements to the intersections at Churchill Road and Wilson Street, and Route 59 and Churchill Road in Stratfield Rep. McCarthy Vahey said, "Pedestrian, bicycle, and ADA safety were some of the first issues I worked on as an elected leader, so securing critical funding on the bonding agenda to make our community's roadways safer is a welcome reminder that there remains plenty of…

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4.25 BILLION AGREEMENT WITH TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS FOR ROLE IN OPIOID EPIDEMIC

(Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong released the following statement regarding a $4.25 billion agreement framework with Teva Pharmaceuticals and states regarding the generic drug manufacturer’s role in the opioid epidemic. Specific details of the settlement are still being finalized. Precise state allocations have yet to be disclosed, although the agreement would follow the same basic allocation structure as previous opioid settlements, including the landmark $26 billion agreement with opioid distributors and Johnson & Johnson. “This $4.25 billion agreement with Teva is a significant breakthrough in our fight to hold the entire addiction industry accountable for the devastation of the opioid epidemic. While we are still negotiating final details with Teva over precise terms, this agreement would provide yet…

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Bob Stefanowski Releases Plan for Small Businesses

Plainville, CT- Bob Stefanowski, candidate for Governor of Connecticut, today joined Carrier Home Builders, Inc. in Plainville to share his plan to provide real relief and support to Connecticut's Small Businesses. "Connecticut is ranked at the bottom of states to do business. CNBC just gave CT’s economy an F. Small business owners are struggling with rampant inflation. And Governor Lamont’s solution is for these business owners to take on even more debt - while he sits on a $4.3 Billion surplus? The governor is completely out of touch with people's pain. My plan offers real tax relief now and a tangible road to recovery - and still leaves the governor with $3.8 Billion to spare," said Stefanowski. John Carrier, of Carrier Home Builders, added, "As a second-generation builder, I…

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Bridgeport News: 2 Died In Route 8/25 Crash

2022-07-24@8:44pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic--A van driven by Wilber Martinez was traveling in the wrong direction on Route 8 and struck an Acura driven by Monica Wilson, 41 of Westport head-on. Wilson died from her injuries, just two days shy of her birthday. Two other vehicles were involved in the crash. Ananias Castillo-Icabalzeta of Bridgeport was a passenger in the car and was pronounced dead at the scene. The other passengers in the vehicle sustained non-life threatening injuries according to the state police reports. A male in the van was reported to have a weak pulse when extricated from the van according to radio reports. He remains in critical condition at Saint Vincent's Medical Center. Route 8 south was closed for over…

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