Fairfield News: Pedestrian Struck
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.
Four Community Health Centers Receive $18,798,875 from Department of Health & Human Services
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…
Dog Starts Fire In Bridgeport
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
Today’s Vehicle Fire
2021-05-12@7:11pm--#Stratford CT-- #cttraffic-- Today's vehicle fire is on I-95 northbound near exit 32.
Fairfield News: Worker Attacking Other Workers
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/
I-95 Crash
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.
AGs Oppose Instagram for Kids
Hartford, CT) — Citing serious concerns about the safety and well-being of children and the harm social media poses to young people, Attorney General William Tong has joined a coalition of 44 attorneys general urging Facebook to abandon its plans to launch a version of Instagram for children under the age of 13. In a letter to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, the coalition contends that social media can be detrimental to children for myriad reasons and that Facebook has historically failed to protect the welfare of children on its platforms. “Instagram for kids will undoubtedly open the door for predators, cyberbullying and other potential dangers. Facebook has failed to protect its adult users from disinformation, abuse and privacy breaches, so…
Bridgeport News: Man Lucky To Be Alive
2021-05-11@7:37pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A man was apparently mowing his lawn when he somehow became trapped beneath the device,” said Deputy Fire Chief James Buck. His family found him with no pulse and not breathing. His son extricated him. EMS arrived and performed CPR. He was revived and is being monitored at the hospital in stable condition.
Shelton News: Attempted Shed Break-In
2021-05-11@11:44am--#Shelton CT-- Police are investigating an attempted break-in to a shed on Longview Road. This news report is made possible by: https://www.bmwofbridgeport.com/
Fairfield News: Construction Worker Injured
2021-05-11@11:31am-- #Fairfield CT-- A construction worker working on Unquowa Road received a laceration to the eye. First responders are on scene. This news report is made possible by: