Trumbull News: Crash With Extrication
2020-05-06@4:44pm--#Trumbull CT-- Firefighters on the way to a crash at 5219 Madison Avenue with extrication required. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Crash!
POLICE UPDATE: On May 6, 2020 at approximately 1:11 pm, Officer John Perry was dispatched to a four-car motor vehicle collision with injuries. The accident occurred at the intersection of Putnam St. and Park St. Police said a black vehicle involved in the accident, struck a fire hydrant and UI pole with a transformer was split and hanging from the middle of the pole. The operator of a Black Acura traveling south on Park St. was identified as 18-year-old Jason Marrero of Bridgeport, Ct. The operator approached the intersection of Park St. and Putnam St. and attempted to continue traveling south striking a vehicle in the intersection. The operator of the black Acura, lost control and mounted the northbound sidewalk…
ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG OPPOSES PLAN TO GUT FEDERAL NUTRITION STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL MEALS
Hartford, CT) -- Attorney General William Tong joined a multistate coalition of 20 attorneys general opposing the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) proposed rollbacks of nutrition standards for school meals. In comments filed with the USDA, the coalition argues that the proposed rule substantially weakens existing standards for the school meals that tens of millions of children rely on every day and lacks any sound basis in nutrition science. “School meals are a main source of nutrition for many kids across Connecticut and nationwide. With millions more parents now unemployed due to the COVID-19 crisis, these meals are even more critical. All kids need access to healthy fruits and vegetables and foods not laden with processed fats, sugar and salt. This rule…
GOVERNOR ANNOUNCES STATEWIDE LAUNCH OF FREE ONLINE JOB TRAINING PROGRAM FOR UNEMPLOYMENT CLAIMANTS
HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont announced the statewide expansion of a program that will make free online learning licenses available to recipients of unemployment insurance, including those who have been impacted by the economic fallout of the COVID-19 public health crisis. The SkillUp CT program will significantly expand access to comprehensive online course work from a leading global provider for thousands of Connecticut residents. Originally launched in eastern Connecticut, a sustained rollout of the program across the state over the coming weeks will enable recently laid-off workers to upgrade their skills and earn industry-recognized certifications even while the doors to most brick-and mortar education and training providers remain closed. The program is coordinated by the Connecticut Workforce Development Council in…
Attorney General Wants Enforcement On Telemarketers
Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong today joined a bipartisan coalition of 52 attorneys general in calling on USTelecom and its Industry Traceback Group (ITG) to expand its collaboration with state attorneys general by bolstering technological capabilities to improve enforcement against illegal robocallers. In a letter to USTelecom-- the leading organization representing telecommunications-- the coalition urges further development of robocall traceback and other tools suited to law enforcement needs. “Robocalls are annoying and incessant, and often fraudulent. Attorneys general across the country are working closely with the telecom industry to strengthen our ability to track and trace these scammers and hold them accountable. Our bipartisan letter today outlines several important steps the industry can take to build on that partnership,…
Bridgeport News: Carjacking
2020-05-05@11:50pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A man was beaten by 5 males and his Volvo was taken on the 800 block of Capital Avenue. The car was seen heading towards North Avenue. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Trash Chute Fire
2020-05-05@10:00pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters are on scene at 985 Fairfield Avenue for a trash chute fire, that's what all the noise was about! This news report is made possible by:
Norwalk News: Structure Fire
2020-05-05@7:50pm--#Norwalk CT-- A kitchen fire on Michael's Street. The fire has extended to the cabinets according to radio reports. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Unique Scam
2020-05-05@7:07pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A 17-year-old west side male sent nude photos of himself to a woman on a dating site. The woman is now threatening to post them online unless he pays her. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Shots Fired
2020-05-05@4:54pm--#Bridgeport CT-- There are reports of shots fired at Yale and State Street. So far no one or anything reported hit. This news report is made possible by: