Call For Changes In College Sports

WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), the Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Manufacturing, Trade, and Consumer Protection, with jurisdiction over the NCAA and college athletes, released the following statement today in response to a report from the Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics calling for major governance changes for Division I sports: “The Knight Commission report confirms our repeatedly stated critique that the college athletic management system is broken and must be repaired. Fundamental reform should focus on college athlete wellbeing — health, economic, and educational. There is no excuse for delay after yet another indictment of this failing system. I will continue to lead the effort with Senator Booker to soon introduce a College Athlete Bill of…

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Bridgeport News: Stabbing

2020-12-07@7:38pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are investigating a stabbing in the 700 block of Beechwood Avenue.

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Fairfield News: 2 Merritt Crashes Southbound

2020-12-07@6:42pm--#Fairfield CT-- #cttraffic-- There are two crashes on the Merritt Parkway, both southbound. A three car crash with injuries near the Congress Street overpass at exit 44. A one car crash, the driver has a head injury near exit 42 near the Redding Road overpass.. This press release was made possible by:

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Carite In Stratford A New Concept In Car Sales

It was great meeting James and the team at Carite located at 2095 Barnum Avenue in Stratford on Friday. Carite is a new concept in selling used cars. There are no salespeople and no commission paid. James said they work together as a team to get you through the process with no haggling! All cars are only a few years old and all cars come with a CarFax history report as well as a 60 day, 3,000 mile bumper to bumper warranty. Shop all the cars online at: https://carite.com/ or call them at 203-864-6686 The staff is very friendly! https://youtu.be/-laeAxETnpk

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Bridgeport News: Pellet/BB Gun Shootings

2020-12-07@11:12am--#Bridgeport CT-- Three reports of people being shot by either a pellet or BB gun this morning. Police say a person was shot by a pellet gun on East Main Street near Crescent Street. Another incident occurred at in the 700 block of Myrtle Avenue (pictured) where a man was shot in the left cheek (face cheek) and was taken to the hospital. Another person was shot at State and Iranistan Avenue but left before police or EMS arrived.

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Bridgeport News: Person Shot

2020-12-06 @10:18pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police were called to Bridgeport Hospital for a gunshot victim that arrived at their emergency room. It is not known where this took place at this time but prior police say the received a shot-spotter activation at PT Barnum Housing. The are investigating. This news report is made possible by:

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Seymour News: Basement Fire

2020-12-06@7:11pm--#Seymour CT-- Firefighters on scene of a basement fire that extended to through the walls to the first floor. Heavy smoke condition reported. This news report is made possible by:

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