Norwalk News: Fingers Cut-Off
2020-09-18@12:13pm--#Norwalk CT-- First responders are on the way to West Norwalk Road where a homeowner cut off 3 fingers using a power tool. This news report is made possible by:
CT Paid Leave Website
HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont, in partnership with the Connecticut Paid Leave Authority, announced the launch of a new website – CTPaidLeave.org – with the goal of supporting all Connecticut residents to understand their roles, rights, and responsibilities based on the Paid Family and Medical Leave Act (PFMLA). The site is built to provide information for all employers, employees, and healthcare providers to better navigate this new, comprehensive program, administered by the Connecticut Paid Leave Authority. The Connecticut Paid Leave program is set to begin on January 1, 2021, making the new website a vital tool for all impacted employees, employers, sole proprietors and self-employed individuals to understand their roles and responsibilities. Paid Leave program benefits become accessible to…
Wear Your Mask Act In ALL Federal Buildings
#WASHINGTON, DC] – Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Tom Carper (D-DE), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), and Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) introduced the Wear Your Mask Act today, requiring that all people in federal buildings and facilities across the country – including post offices, Social Security offices, and the U.S. Capitol – wear a face mask any time they are within six feet of another person. “Mask wearing should be considered a moral and health mandate— our single best method to combat the coronavirus,” said Blumenthal. “Backed by both common sense and science, our measure would impose this public health imperative in all federal buildings. Even with a vaccine, mask wearing will be a vital tool in conquering…
Norwalk News: Narcotics Arrest
#Norwalk CT--On September 16, 2020, at approximately 5 am Norwalk Police Special Services Division along with the Stamford Police Narcotics Unit arrested James ”Cassius” Williams. Williams was arrested in Stamford without incident as the result of a nine-month-long investigation where Williams sold crack-cocaine and powder cocaine in Norwalk and the greater Norwalk Area. At the time of his arrest, Williams was in possession of a large quantity of cocaine. Arrested: James Williams ( 41-years old) of Norwalk Charges: Sale of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Narcotics, Possession of Narcotics with Intent to sell (5 counts) Bond $150,000
Tonight’s 2nd Vehicle Fire
2020-09-17@7:44pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic-- Tonight's second vehicle fire is once again in Bridgeport on I-95 near exit 29 southbound. Sorry, no images on the traffic cam. This news report is made possible by:
Norwalk News: Community Engagement Van
#Norwalk The Norwalk Department of Police Service proudly presents our new Community Engagement Van. This vehicle was purchased through a Choice Neighborhood Grant in cooperation with Norwalk Housing and Norwalk Redevelopment. The Choice Neighborhoods program leverages public and private dollars to support locally-driven strategies and solutions that revitalize neighborhoods with input from community leaders, residents, and other stakeholders. The Community Engagement Van is the result of these combined resources and this cooperation. The primary function of the van will be to encourage neighborhood-police interaction by allowing police officers to bring their office to the community. The van embodies the core components of our mission statement: providing quality service to our diverse Norwalk community, fostering a cooperative spirit with our…
Today’s Vehicle Fire
2020-09-17@2:00pm#Bridgeport CT-- Today's vehicle fire was hosted by Bridgeport under Route 8 near North Washington Avenue. Fortunately, no one was in the car.
Throwback Thursday
#Bridgeport CT--Anyone left who remembers the Three Door Inn in Bridgeport? This was a 1951 newspaper advertisement. What were your memories? Who was the owner? When did they go out of business? Enquiring minds want to know!
Bridgeport News: Sailboat Rescue
2020-09-17#Bridgeport CT--This morning a 30' sail boat was on its side against the rocks near the foot of Howard Avenue. Bridgeport Fireboat and Zodiac 7 (rubber inflatable boat) deployed. The crew of Zodiac 7 removed one occupant and three dogs. Shuttled them back to land with no injuries reported. This press release was made possible by: [caption id="attachment_84797" align="aligncenter" width="1166"] Visit Scap's Website at:https://www.scapchryslerjeep.com/[/caption]
Bridgeport News: Crash!
2020-09-17@11:14am--#Bridgeport CT-- Reports of a crash with injuries at Madison and North Avenue. Avoid the area if you can! This news report is made possible by: