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PUSH FOR VA TO COVER K2 VETERANS’ TOXIC EXPOSURE CARE

Sep 4, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

#WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced legislation today, mandating the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provide health care and benefits to all veterans who served at Karshi-Khanabad Air Base (K2) in Uzbekistan and have illnesses associated with the toxic substances found at the site. “This bill will bring life-saving relief to hundreds – and potentially thousands – of veterans who were exposed to extremely harmful toxins in the black goo and glowing ponds reported at K2,” said Blumenthal. “When we send people to war, we make a commitment and accept an obligation to treat them no matter the costs. We know that K2 veterans are suffering from cancers and other illnesses at a great rate, so…

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Fairfield

Fairfield News: Distribution Of Hurricane and Emergency Backpacks

Sep 4, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

Fairfield, CT (September 4, 2020) Director of Human and Social Services, Julie DeMarco, is pleased to announce the department has distributed Hurricane and Emergency Backpacks to 100 at-risk Fairfield residents. Through the generosity of our many Senior Services Providers in the community and the Friends of the Bigelow Center, at-risk seniors and residents who may be challenged by basic preparations in a pandemic, received a backpack with basic supplies they may need in an emergency. "Older adults and persons with special needs might need to plan for additional time, assistance and/or resources in case of emergency," said DeMarco. "Taking steps now, before an emergency, can reduce the stress an incident can cause and ensure everyone knows the plan to best care for…

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Fairfield

Fairfield News: Cop Hit-Driver Flees & Caught

Sep 3, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

Police UPDATE: On Thursday 9/3/2020 at approximately 8:00pm, a Fairfield Police Traffic Enforcement Sergeant was struck by a suspected drunk driver while working a State DUI Grant. This Grant is entirely dedicated towards the identification and removal of reckless and drunk drivers from the roadways.   Fairfield Police Emergency Communications Center received a radio transmission from a Fairfield Police Sergeant that he had just been involved in a motor vehicle collision on the Old Post Road near South Benson Road. The striking vehicle crossed over the double yellow lines while traveling east bound on the Old Post Road, causing the Sergeant to perform a proactive avoidance maneuver to minimize the impact. The striking vehicle sideswiped the police vehicle and immediately…

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Stratford

Stratford News: Library Happenings

Sep 3, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

The Stratford Library Children’s Department continues to offer stimulating programs for local kids and their families.  The Library is currently offering limited computer use for adults with reservations and contact-free Take Out borrowing services, online programs, take and go program kits, Reference Chat and 24/7 online access to ebooks, audiobooks, movies and music.  Staff will take calls Monday-Saturday, 10am-5 pm.   Storytimes Fall storytimes at the Library are currently taking place and meet online via Zoom – registration via the website at stratfordlibrary.org on the Events page. On Tuesdays, at 10:30 am, families with children ages 3 to 5 can join Preschool Storytime for stories and songs. On Thursdays at 10:30 am, Baby Lapsit meets for children ages 0 to 18 months with a caregiver. Lapsit…

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Sep 3, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

2020-09-02@3:30pm--#Ansonia CT-- The Ansonia Police Department arrested Andre LeFrancois, age 22, of Ansonia for the homicide of Rosali Violet Acquefreda on August 30, 2020. LeFrancois was arrested by warrant and taken into custody without incident. LeFrancois is charged with Murder and Risk of Injury to a Minor; he is being held on a $750,000.00 bond and will be arraigned on September 3, 2020 in Milford Superior Court. The arrest warrant has been sealed by the court and will not be available for release. At this time on behalf of Chief Cota, the Ansonia Police Department would like to thank Chief Narowski, Lieutenant Stanko, Detective Sergeant Netto and Detective Sullivan of the Derby Police Department, Colonel Mellekas, Sergeant Ralph Soda and…

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Fairfield

Fairfield News: Changes To School Safety Unit

Sep 3, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

FAIRFIELD -- The following is a statement from Fairfield Police Chief Christopher Lyddy regarding recent changes to the department's School Safety Unit: "The safety of our schools, including all students, staff and personnel, is something that this department takes as a paramount priority and we have highly skilled and trained officers that make up our School Safety Unit. "It has come to my attention that there are some people who are upset about the recent reorganization of the School Safety Unit and I wanted to clarify the reasons why those changes were made and state that some of these measures are only temporary. "Due to the abbreviated school schedules associated with the COVID-19 pandemic and hybrid and remote learning programs,…

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