Bridgeport News: Stabbing
2020-12-07@7:38pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are investigating a stabbing in the 700 block of Beechwood Avenue.
Fairfield News: 2 Merritt Crashes Southbound
2020-12-07@6:42pm--#Fairfield CT-- #cttraffic-- There are two crashes on the Merritt Parkway, both southbound. A three car crash with injuries near the Congress Street overpass at exit 44. A one car crash, the driver has a head injury near exit 42 near the Redding Road overpass.. This press release was made possible by:
Carite In Stratford A New Concept In Car Sales
It was great meeting James and the team at Carite located at 2095 Barnum Avenue in Stratford on Friday. Carite is a new concept in selling used cars. There are no salespeople and no commission paid. James said they work together as a team to get you through the process with no haggling! All cars are only a few years old and all cars come with a CarFax history report as well as a 60 day, 3,000 mile bumper to bumper warranty. Shop all the cars online at: https://carite.com/ or call them at 203-864-6686 The staff is very friendly! https://youtu.be/-laeAxETnpk
Bridgeport News: Pellet/BB Gun Shootings
2020-12-07@11:12am--#Bridgeport CT-- Three reports of people being shot by either a pellet or BB gun this morning. Police say a person was shot by a pellet gun on East Main Street near Crescent Street. Another incident occurred at in the 700 block of Myrtle Avenue (pictured) where a man was shot in the left cheek (face cheek) and was taken to the hospital. Another person was shot at State and Iranistan Avenue but left before police or EMS arrived.
Grants for Arts
State Senator Marilyn Moore (D-Bridgeport) is applauding the state's release of $9 million in grants supporting 154 arts organizations statewide. Senator Moore is welcoming funding to five organizations in the 22nd district that will provide support to those impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Organizations in Sen. Moore's district receiving funds include: Connecticut Chamber Choir, Trumbull, $5,600Downtown Cabaret Theatre, Bridgeport, $39,200Greater Bridgeport Symphony, Bridgeport $43,000Klein Memorial Auditorium Foundation, Bridgeport, $58,500Neighborhood Studios of Fairfield County, Bridgeport, $30,900 "From singing, to the theatre, to any form of art, it is important that we make sure those who depend on the arts are able to continue to do so," said Sen. Moore. "The coronavirus pandemic has hit many hard including our arts community and with this funding, artists…
CONNECTICUT NATIONAL GUARD’S COVID-19 SUPPORT THROUGH MARCH
HARTFORD, CT)– Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has received notification from the White House that his request to extend the federal authorization of the Connecticut National Guard’s support to the State of Connecticut for its ongoing response to the COVID-19 public health emergency has been approved through March 31, 2021. The federal government will provide the state with a 75 percent cost-share for this period. Previously, the state was authorized to use the National Guard with a 100 percent federal cost share from April 2 through September 30. That authorization was renewed on October 1 at a reduced cost share of 75 percent and had been set to expire on December 31. “From constructing mobile field hospitals, delivering…
Bridgeport News: Person Shot
2020-12-06 @10:18pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police were called to Bridgeport Hospital for a gunshot victim that arrived at their emergency room. It is not known where this took place at this time but prior police say the received a shot-spotter activation at PT Barnum Housing. The are investigating. This news report is made possible by:
Seymour News: Basement Fire
2020-12-06@7:11pm--#Seymour CT-- Firefighters on scene of a basement fire that extended to through the walls to the first floor. Heavy smoke condition reported. This news report is made possible by:
Fairfield News: House Break-In
2020-12-06@6:05pm--#Fairfield CT-- A home on Pemburn Drive was broken into. Entry was made by smashing the back sliding door. This news report is made possible by: Visit Penfield Service's website: https://penfieldservicecenterct.com/