2021-05-14@11:48am-- #Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters were called for a structure fire on Norland Avenue in Bridgeport's North End. Heavy smoke was seen coming from the attic and eves of the home. Firefighters had everything under control within an hour. Everyone made it out of the home safely and there were no reported injuries. The fire chief and fire marshal was on scene investigating.
WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) applauded the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee’s bipartisan passage of the Endless Frontier Act today with several provisions he championed to help address sexual harassment in STEM fields and to support early-career researchers whose employment opportunities have been adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic: “This landmark legislation will help put America at the forefront of scientific and technological progress—truly an endless frontier for the 21st century. This bipartisan commitment should protect our vital national interest, economic and strategic, as a world leader. I added measures to fight the rampant culture of sexual harassment in STEM and support young scientists whose careers have been affected by the pandemic. By confronting deep inequities…
Police UPDATE: Police said in a statement that a vehicle crashed through a split rail fence at the intersection of Sturges Road and Unquowa Road. The vehicle continued approximately 100 yards across a downward sloping grass field and came to final rest partially submerged in the Mill River, approximately 25 feet from the shoreline. Officers enter Mill River and found that no one was inside the vehicle. The operator left the scene before officers arrived and he was located near the parking lot of the Carolton on Mill Plain Road just minutes after the crash occurred. Officers arrested Kevin Kane (61) of Fairfield for DUI and Evading Responsibility after he failed Field Sobriety Tests on scene. He was released on…
2021-05-13@11:40am--#Fairfield CT-- A man working on South Pine Creek attempted to rush his co-worker that was injured by a chainsaw to the hospital. He stopped when he located a police officer working a construction job in the 700 block of the Old Post Road. First aid was administered and the man was transported to the hospital by EWS. This news report is made possible by:
2021-05-13@11:22pm--#Fairfield CT-- A pedestrian was struck at the intersection of Burroughs and Fairfield Woods Road. The pedestrian was talking with first responders and was transported to the hospital.
Bridgeport, CT— Today, Representative Jim Himes (CT-04) announced that four Southwest Connecticut Community Health Centers will receive $18,798,875 from the Department of Health and Human Services to expand access to vaccines and other health services in underserved communities. The American Rescue Plan (ARP) appropriated funding for these grants. These grants will be used to expand COVID-19 vaccinations, testing, and treatment. It will also allow community health centers to expand their operational capacity and provide preventative and primary care to vulnerable patients. Optimus Health Care will receive $9,411,000, Southwest Community Health Center will receive $5,459,125, Norwalk Community Health Center will receive $3,153,750, and Family Centers will receive $775,000 in federal funding. "Southwest Connecticut’s community health centers have been on the frontlines in the fight against COVID-19,” said Himes. “This grant will allow these vital organizations to expand…
2021-05-13@9:44pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Deputy Chief Buck said when they arrived on Pixlee Place, they were met with heavy fire on the third floor. Once they began "opening up" the fire became too intense and they had to sound the evaluation tones to get all the firefighters out of the building. They then got the fire under control and then worked to put out the hot spots. Third floor tenant Evan Werner said his friend that was dog sitting said their dog Ruby knocked over a candle onto a bed which started the fire. Everyone made it out safely. One firefighter received an electrical shock and is being treated. He is in stable condition. https://youtu.be/A61kmBIM04w
2021-05-12@7:11pm--#Stratford CT-- #cttraffic-- Today's vehicle fire is on I-95 northbound near exit 32.
2021-05-12@2:30pm--#Fairfield CT-- Police were dispatched to a home on Hickory Lane (off Congress Street) for a worker attacking other workers on scene. This news report is made possible by: Visit Penfield Service's website: https://penfieldservicecenterct.com/
2021-05-12@9:23am--#Stratford CT-- #cttraffic- A viewer sent in this photo of a crash on I-95 northbound near exit 31. It appears a pickup towing a livestock trailer hit the back of another livestock vehicle. It is not known if there are any livestock in the trailers.
