THE FY 2023 BUDGET

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont, Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz, and Office of Policy and Management Secretary Jeffrey Beckham released the following statements following the final passage by the General Assembly of the FY 2023 Budget:  Governor Lamont said, “This bipartisan budget is the Connecticut difference I spoke of on the opening day of this legislative session. Tonight, the General Assembly voted to give taxpayers their largest tax cut in history, while paying down $3.5 billion in unfunded liabilities, making groundbreaking investments in childcare, crime prevention, environment protection, and caring for our most vulnerable residents. We are transforming Connecticut, making it a place where people and businesses want to grow and set down roots. I want to thank the members of the General Assembly, town leaders, and…

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Garcia Market Shooting Likely Self Defense

#Bridgeport CT-- As Mayor Ganim’s office continues to keep the gag order in place at the police department I’ve had to rely on sources to tell you what has been happening. Today’s report is NOT CONFIRMED, but a number of sources and their reports all come to the same conclusion: According to police reports “On April 28, 2022, at approximately 12:20 pm, Bridgeport Police responded to 239 Newfield Avenue on the report of a disturbance inside the Garcia Mini Market” (Bridgeport Police press release). Multiple sources told me that the owner of the market asked 35 year old Michael John Bernardo III to leave the store. He refused and a physical fight allegedly ensued. The younger Bernardo quickly gained the…

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Fairfield Man Rescued From Fire. FAIRFIELD, CT, 5/3/2022 : At approximately 5:06 AM, the FairfieldRegional Dispatch Center received a call from a passerbyreporting smoke and fire coming from a house at 577 KingsHighway East in Fairfield. Car 3, Engine 2 and Ladder 2 arrivedwithin four minutes of dispatch and reported fire showing fromthe first floor of a residential home. Engine 2, under thecommand of LT Robb Delmhorst, quickly attacked the fire whileLadder 2 conducted a search of the residence. A male victim wasfound on the first floor and removed by fire personnel to anawaiting AMR ambulance who initiated advanced life supporttreatment. The patient was transported to Bridgeport Hospital,the patient’s condition is unknown at the time of this pressreleaseIncident Commander, A/C…

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Bridgeport News: Shots Fired During Catalytic Converter Theft

2022-05-02@ 04:35am--Bridgeport Police received a 9-1-1 call from a homeowner stating someone was stealing something from their vehicle, possibly a catalytic converter. A person from the home followed the responsible in another vehicle, the suspects according to the party following their vehicle, began firing a weapon into the air, responsible vehicle was last seen headed on route 8 northbound from Chopsey Hill Road. This news report is made possible by:

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Seymour News: Jackknifed Tractor Trailer Shuts Down Route 34

2022-05-02@4:30pm--#Seymour CT-- #cttraffic-- Route 34 is closed between Buckingham and Squantuck Road due to a crash between a tractor trailer and car. The tractor trailer is jackknifed and its fuel tank has been punctured causing fuel to leak into the river. The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection has been notified. Expect delays in the area. This news report is made possible by:

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