Bridgeport Narcotics Unit Seizes 234 Grams of Cocaine; Carlos Batista Charged in Drug Factory Operation

Bridgeport, CT — On November 6, 2025, at approximately 1:56 p.m., the Bridgeport Police Department’s Narcotics and Vice Division (T.N.T.) executed a court-authorized search and seizure warrant at 3 Armstrong Place as part of an investigation into the illegal sale of narcotics. During the investigation, detectives learned that Carlos Batista, 65, of Bridgeport, was distributing large quantities of cocaine from a trailer located on his property. Based on evidence developed by investigators, the Narcotics Unit applied for and was granted a search and seizure warrant for the premises. During the search, officers seized the following items: 234 grams of cocaine $1,366 in U.S. currency One digital scale Packaging materials Batista was placed under arrest and charged with: C.G.S. 21a-278(b)(1A): Possession…

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Westport Police Department Arrests Two in Connection with Armed Robbery

(Westport, CT) – This afternoon the Westport Police Department arrested two individuals in connection with an armed robbery of an armored car driver that occurred in the parking lot of a Post Road East bank. At approximately 12:33pm on Thursday, November 6, 2025, Westport Police received a 9-1-1 emergency call reporting an armed robbery that had occurred at the Wells Fargo Bank located at 422 Post Road East. Additional details were provided that two suspects dressed in all black clothing and masks had accosted an armored car driver after he had retrieved a cash deposit from inside the bank. The suspect vehicle had reportedly parked alongside the victim’s van, exiting and approaching as he returned from inside the bank. One…

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Shutdown Ends After Bipartisan Senate Breakthrough; Connecticut Senators Vote No

The federal government shutdown is effectively over after seven Senate Democrats crossed party lines late Sunday to join Republicans in voting to reopen the government. The 60–40 vote advances a temporary funding bill that restores federal operations and guarantees back-pay for furloughed workers. The Democrats who broke ranks — including senators from New Hampshire, Nevada, Illinois, Virginia, and Pennsylvania — said the deal was the only viable path to end the 40-day standoff. Notably, Connecticut’s senators, Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy, did not join the crossover vote and remained aligned with party leadership. The bill now moves to the House, where a final vote is expected soon. Once signed by the president, federal agencies will resume normal operations and workers…

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Stratford Health Dept. Schedules Preschool Flu Clinics Ahead of January School Return

Stratford, Conn. — The Stratford Health Department will host Preschool Flu Clinics to help families meet the Connecticut Department of Public Health influenza vaccination requirement before children return to school in January. Clinic Location: Birdseye Municipal Complex, 468 Birdseye Street, 3rd Floor, StratfordDates & Times: Monday, December 22, 2025 | 3:00–5:00 PM Monday, December 29, 2025 | 3:00–5:00 PM Friday, January 2, 2026 | 8:00–11:00 AM Appointments are required. There is no out-of-pocket fee for children’s vaccines; families are asked to bring an insurance card to the appointment. The Health Department encourages residents, community partners, and local organizations to help spread the word. A flyer with full details is available for distribution.

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GOVERNOR LAMONT ANNOUNCES NOVEMBER SNAP BENEFITS RELEASED

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that as of Saturday afternoon, full SNAP benefits for November have been loaded onto the EBT cards of Connecticut SNAP recipients. Approximately 65% of the funding is from the federal government as directed under a court order, and the remainder is state funding that has been authorized by Governor Lamont. Connecticut SNAP recipients should now have access to the full funding they would have normally received for the month. “I’m pleased to share the news that as of this afternoon, all SNAP recipients in Connecticut have access to full November funding on their EBT cards,” Governor Lamont said. “Families in need of food assistance never should have been used as political pawns by…

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Second-Alarm Fire on Wood Avenue Contained in 30 Minutes

Bridgeport, CT — The Bridgeport Fire Department responded at approximately 8:55 a.m. to a reported structure fire in the 700 block of Wood Avenue. Crews arrived to find heavy fire on the second floor with extension to the third floor. A second alarm was transmitted to bring additional resources to the scene. Firefighters brought the incident under control in 30 minutes. There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters. The American Red Cross assisted 8 adults and 3 children with temporary relocation and immediate needs. The Bridgeport Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause of the fire. Further information will be released as it becomes available.

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“Sunday Afternoon Talks” at Stratford Library: “The Irish Famine Immigrants of Connecticut”

Irish Famine Immigrants — Sunday, November 16 · 2:00 p.m.Stratford Library Lovell Room, 2203 Main Street, Stratford • Free and open to the public The Stratford Library will continue its “Sunday Afternoon Talks” series with “The Irish Famine Immigrants of Connecticut” on Sunday, November 16 at 2:00 p.m. Presented by Loretto Horrigan Leary on behalf of Ireland’s Great Hunger Museum of Fairfield, the program is free and open to all. Leary will offer a compelling visual and historical presentation exploring the journeys of Irish immigrants who fled Ireland during An Gorta Mór (The Great Hunger) and began new lives in Connecticut. Blending archival research, personal stories, and historical context, the talk highlights resilience, survival, and community-building, and features artwork from…

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PUBLIC INVITED TO FAIRFIELD’S ANNUAL VETERANS DAY CEREMONY

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 · 11:00 a.m. · Town Hall Green, 611 Old Post Road The annual Fairfield Veterans Day Ceremony, sponsored by American Legion Posts 143 and 74, will be held on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. near the Veterans Wall of Honor on the Town Green, 611 Old Post Road, Fairfield, CT 06824. The dress code for Veterans attending is blue and gray, and Post Commanders should bring unit colors and stand. Following the November 11 ceremony, the Eunice Dennie Burr Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) will provide a light lunch for Veterans and their families inside the Old Fairfield Academy, 635 Old Post Road, near the Old…

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ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG SUES U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO BLOCK PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS RESTRICTIONS

(Hartford, CT) -- Attorney General William Tong and 21 other attorneys general today filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education (ED) for unlawfully restricting eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, which allows government and nonprofit employees to have their federal student loans forgiven after ten years of service. The attorneys general are challenging a new federal rule that would deem certain state and local governments or nonprofit organizations ineligible employers for PSLF if the federal government determines they have engaged in actions with a substantial illegal purpose – in practice, activities, or actions that are disfavored by the administration. The coalition argues that the sweeping new rule is unlawful and targeted to punish states and organizations that…

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