AG TONG JOINS COALITION IN DEFENDING CONSTITUTIONALITY OF NEW YORK’S ANTI-DISCRIMINATION LAW

Amicus Brief Filed in Case of New York Business Suing to Refuse to Offer Wedding Photography Services to LGBTQ+ Couples (Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in support of the constitutionality of New York’s anti-discrimination law. The briefwas filed with the United States District Court for the Western District of New York in the case of Emilee Carpenter, LLC v. James. The case was brought by a photography business refusing to offer its services to same-sex couples. Specifically, the plaintiffs, Emilee Carpenter and her business Emilee Carpenter LLC, are seeking to post an online notice stating that their services are not for LGBTQ+ couples. Plaintiffs claim New York’s anti-discrimination…

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Bridgeport News: Person Shot

#Bridgeport CT--Special Thanks to the viewers who asked about this shooting. I don't think we would know about it they didn't tell me about it! See something, message me on Facebook or TEXT me at 203-769-6961 (text is faster). Around 0159HRS this morning,  there was an assault with firearm that took place in the area of  the 500th block of Noble Ave-  Initial reports indicated there were 2 gunshots heard.  Shortly after the initial call to 911, additional calls were received reporting a male victim shot near the above location. Initial on scene reports indicated the male victim suffered gunshot wounds to the stomach and leg.  He was transported to Bridgeport Hospital in a unknown condition at this time. Detectives are…

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Today’s Vehicle Fire Closes Exit 32 I-95

2021-07-06@12:18pm--#Stratford CT-- #cttraffic-- A car fire on I-95 on exit 32 has the exit ramp closed temporarily. This news report is made possible by:

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#Westport CT-- On July 4, 2021, at approximately 10:05 p.m., Westport Police officers responded to alocal address on a report of a disturbance. The complainant stated that she was arguing withJeremy Heitz. She alleged that during this argument Mr. Heitz purposely damaged a televisionset and threatened her.Mr. Heitz was placed under arrest and charged with Disorderly Conduct, Threatening,and Criminal Mischief in the Third Degree. He was held on a $5,000.00 bond and wastransported to Stamford Superior Court the morning of July 6, 2021, for his arraignment. This press release was made possible by:

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2021 Independence Day Weekend Enforcement stats

12:00a July 2 to 8:00a July 5, 2021 Calls for Service: 4,389SPEEDING: 370TOTAL VIOLATIONS: 764(to include unsafe lane change, Following Too Closely, Cell Phone, Texting, Speeding, Seatbelt, etc.)DUI ARREST: 23ACCIDENTS:Investigated: 313With injury: 40Fatal: 3 accidents resulting in a fatality This press release was made possible by: https://www.bmwofbridgeport.com/

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Today’s Vehicle Fire

2021-07-05@8:03pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Today's vehicle fire is being hosted by Bridgeport on Broadbridge Avenue. This news report is made possible by:

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I-95 Crash

2021-07-05@4:32pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic-- I-95 southbound crash near exit 26, left and middle lane.

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Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong called on Optimum by Altice to drop its ill-timed, anti-consumer plan to dramatically decrease internet upload speeds from 35 megabits per second to as little as 5. Attorney General Tong sent a letter today to Optimum seeking detailed information on the plan, the scope of its impact in Connecticut, and alternatives available to consumers. In his letter, Attorney General Tong notes the ongoing pandemic, and Connecticut families’ continued reliance on broadband service to ensure they can learn and work remotely and access vital information and services. “Optimum’s Plan not only raises prices on essential broadband services, it further exacerbates the ‘digital divide’ in Connecticut at a time when the continuing coronavirus pandemic has made more…

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Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Struck

2021-07-05@12:30am--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a pedestrian struck on Noble Avenue between Washington and Barnum Avenue. No word on their condition. This news report is made possible by:

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Route 8/25 Rollover

2021-07-05@12:00am--#Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic- A rollover accident reported on Route 8/25 southbound. No word on injuries.

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