Washington, DC— Today, the House of Representatives passed Congressman Jim Himes’ (CT-04) Insider Trading Prohibition Act (HR 2655) as part of larger package of bills with bipartisan support. Last Congress, the bill passed by a vote of 410-13. The bill establishes a clear, statutory prohibition on insider trading. Corporate insiders who wrongfully obtain inside information and misuse it weaken the fairness, integrity, and safety of our nation’s capital markets. “At a moment when bipartisan cooperation is scarce, this landmark legislation’s passage proves collaboration across the aisle for the public interest is still possible,” said Himes. “The bill’s strong bipartisan support is thanks to years of work incorporating ideas and input from regulatory agencies, legal experts, and my colleagues on both sides of the aisle. The resulting bill makes it clear that if you break the rules to profit from the markets,…
Homicide – Suncrest Road: UPDATE
#Norwalk CT-- On Thursday May 20, 2021 at approximately 12:18 PM, the Norwalk Police Department responded toreports of shots fired in the area of 160 Suncrest Road and located a gunshot victim, who was rapidly transported to Norwalk Hospital with life threatening injuries. In the early morning hours of May 21,2021 the victim died as a result of the injuries he sustained. The victim, Timothy Cantey, was a 19 year old resident of South Norwalk. The investigation, now ahomicide investigation, is active and ongoing. Detectives believe that the attack was not random, buttargeted, and continue to follow all possible leads.The Norwalk Police Department is requesting that anyone with information regarding the incidentcontact Detective Imparato at (203)854-3190, or by email at:…
Bridgeport News:Crash With Extrication
2021-05-21@4:36pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are investigating how this car hit a parked car across the street on the other side of the road requiring the firefighters to extricate and remove the cars door to get the person out of the car behind the hospital on Gurdon Street. EMS transported one to the hospital....at least they didn't have far to go.
Great Forecast! Good Time To Get The Car Washed!
Great forecast to get the car washed! Here's some coupons to save you money! Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light in the evening. Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph after midnight. Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Northwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. North wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high…
Bridgeport News: Brush Fire
2021-05-21@1:37pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a brush on fire at 375 Boston Avenue at the gas station. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Crash At Barnum And Central Avenue
2021-05-21@12:00pm--#Bridgeport CT-- There is a crash with injuries at Central and Barnum Avenue. Minor injuries reported. A third ambulance has been dispatched to the scene. This news report is made possible by:
GOVERNOR ANNOUNCES UPDATED MASK PROTOCOLS
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont announced that a new set of COVID-19 safety protocols regarding the use of face masks will be implemented in Connecticut beginning Wednesday, May 19, 2021, as a result of the updated recommendations released late last week from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The new order will include: OutdoorsMasks not required IndoorsVaccinated not required to wear masksUnvaccinated must continue to wear masks Businesses, state and local government offices and events may choose to require universal maskingMasks will still be required in certain settings such as healthcare facilities, facilities housing vulnerable populations, public and private transit, correctional facilities, schools, and childcareIn addition to the revised order, the Connecticut Department of Public Health on May…
Bridgeport Police Mass Exodus Continues
#Bridgeport CT--The mass exodus at Bridgeport Police , including new recruits continues. Officer Amanda Gonzalez who was made the "face of Bridgeport Police" by the chief has resigned and going to Branford Police Department her last day was today. Bridgeport Police also lost Officer Crystal Manuele to the state to be a Department of Mental Health Officer on May 18th. Let's not forget Officer Recruit Officer Kathleen Edwards who was put on administrative leave after losing her badge and wallet at the double shooting at the illegal after hours bar at 1023 Main Street on Sunday. Also, Officer Ada Curet, a 38 year veteran retired after the chief put the TNT task force on administrative leave back in April. Police…
Safe Bottled Water
WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) led a bipartisan group of 11 senators calling on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to set standards on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) found in bottled water to ensure bottled water products are safe for drinking. PFAS are pervasive and persistent chemicals that accumulate in people’s bodies over time, and exposure to these chemicals has been linked to cancer, liver damage, decreased fertility, and other serious health conditions. “Despite the clear and present danger PFAS exposure presents, there are no enforceable limits on these substances in drinking water in the United States,” wrote the senators in a letter to FDA Acting Commissioner Janet Woodcock. “Given the widespread persistence of PFAS in our environment…
ENDANGERED RUNAWAY
The Ansonia Police Department is attempting to locate a juvenile runaway who made statements of self-harm to her family. Alecia Vega, age 15, was last seen today, 5/19/2021, in the area of Pershing Drive and Bridge Street wearing a gray zip up sweatshirt, and gray sweat pants with her hair in a high bun and black headband. Alecia is 5’8”, 210Lbs, with brown hair, and brown eyes. Anyone with information or knows the whereabouts of Alecia is asked to contact the Ansonia Police Department at 203-735-1885. Tips can be left anonymously through Tip411 at the link below. https://www.tip411.com/tips/new?alert_group_id=21553