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CONNECTICUT ENTERS MULTISTATE LEGAL FIGHT TO PROTECT GENETIC INFORMATION IN 23ANDME BANKRUPTCY CASE FROM SALE TO HIGHEST BIDDER

Jun 15, 2025 Alex

Attorney General Tong Advises Consumers to Consider Deleting 23andMe Data and Genetic Samples (Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong today announced Connecticut has joined a bipartisan coalition of 28 attorneys general objecting to the proposed sale of personal genetic information collected by 23andMe. The complaint and a separate objection to the bankruptcy sale, each filed in federal bankruptcy court on June 9, 2025, aim to stop the bankrupt company from auctioning off the private genetic data of roughly 15 million customers to the highest bidder without customers’ knowledge or consent. 23andMe, a popular direct-to-consumer DNA testing company, filed for bankruptcy and is now seeking to sell off its assets—including sensitive genetic and health data—in a high-stakes auction. Connecticut and other states argue that…

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Westport

Westport Police Nab Counterfeit Suspect After 6-Year Search

Jun 15, 2025 Alex

Westport, CT – On March 3, 2019, Westport Police began an investigation following the arrest of Raquan Hicks in Fairfield, CT. Hicks, along with two others, was allegedly involved in passing counterfeit $100 bills and purchasing merchandise illegally in Westport. Using surveillance footage and law enforcement information sharing, Westport Police obtained an arrest warrant. On June 5, 2025, Westport Detectives traveled to Riker’s Island and took Hicks, 29, of East Orange, NJ, into custody on the outstanding warrant. He was transported to Westport Police headquarters and charged with Conspiracy to Commit Larceny 6th and Conspiracy to Commit Forgery 1st. During booking, officers discovered Hicks also had an extraditable warrant from Pittsfield, MA, for similar charges, and a separate active rearrest…

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Barnum Festival Sets Sail with “Barnum Sails the Sound” Aboard the PT Barnum

Jun 15, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

BRIDGEPORT – The Barnum Festival continued its 2025 celebration with one of its signature events, Barnum Sails the Sound, bringing together festival supporters, dignitaries, and guests for an evening cruise aboard the PT Barnum, operated by The Bridgeport & Port Jefferson Steamboat Company. This year’s Ringmaster, Greggory Gnandt, led the festivities, accompanied by members of the Barnum Festival Royal Family. Guests enjoyed scenic views of Long Island Sound while celebrating the festival’s enduring tradition of honoring the legacy of P.T. Barnum, Bridgeport’s most famous showman. Entertainment for the evening was provided by the band Shameless, whose high-energy performance kept guests dancing throughout the night as the vessel cruised across the Sound. The combination of live music, picturesque views, and lively…

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Stratford

A Summer Tradition Continues: The Stratford Summer Sunset Concert Series Kicks-Off June 17th

Jun 14, 2025 Alex

STRATFORD – The Stratford Department of Recreation is excited to announce that the 2025 Summer Sunset Concert Series will kick-off on Tuesday, June 17th. The concerts are performed at the Paradise Green Gazebo on Tuesdays through August 26th. In the event of inclement weather, concerts will be held the following Thursday. All concerts begin at 7:00pm.Paradise Pizza is the proud sponsor of this Celebrate Stratford Series.Those attending the Summer Concerts Series are welcome to park in the back of the Stratford Baptist Church at 131 Huntington Rd. The church asks that attendees keep off the grass at the church. We thank the Stratford Baptist Church for providing this accommodation.For more information about the Summer Concert Series and more Celebrate Stratford…

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Stratford

Readers Theatre Showcase Set for Stratford Library

Jun 14, 2025 Alex

The Stratford Library and Square One Theatre Company have announced the schedule for the Readers Theatre Summer Showcase 2025. The annual series of live, staged readings of new and established plays will begin on Wednesday, June 18 and continue on seven evenings through July 30. All performances are free and open to the public.The festival opens June 18 with Job, a tense contemporary drama by Max Wolf Friedlich, starring Lynnette Victoria and Pat Leo. Other productions include The White Chip (June 26), Fatherland (July 3), Lady Jigsaw (July 10), Conversations with Mother (July 16), Left on Tenth (July 24), and Eureka Day (July 30).All performances will take place in the Stratford Library’s air-conditioned Lovell Room at 7:00 pm. Doors open…

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Stratford

STRATFORD EMS AND BRIDGEPORT HOSPITAL LAUNCH LIFE-SAVING PREHOSPITAL BLOOD TRANSFUSION PROGRAM

Jun 13, 2025 Alex

Stratford, CT — Stratford EMS, in partnership with Bridgeport Hospital, is proud to announce the launch of a groundbreaking prehospital blood transfusion program — the first of its kind in the region. This innovative initiative, made possible under the leadership of Mayor Laura Hoydick and EMS Director Michael Loiz, brings hospital-level care directly to the streets of Stratford.The program equips Stratford EMS paramedics with the training and tools needed to administer blood transfusions before patients arrive at the hospital — a critical advancement proven to save lives in cases of severe trauma, internal bleeding, and medical emergencies.“With over 40% of Stratford residents over the age of 55, this program provides an essential safety net for our most vulnerable neighbors,” said…

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Fairfield

Fairfield Police Arrest Four in Connection to Parking Lot Takeover

Jun 13, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

https://youtu.be/s7Ht_PqaCQc Fairfield, CT — On Friday, May 2, 2025, at approximately 10:55 p.m., Fairfield Policeresponded to a large group of vehicles operating recklessly in the parking lot of Stop & Shop at760 Villa Avenue. The scene resembled a street takeover, with drivers performing dangerousstunts such as donuts, burnouts, and fishtails, effectively taking over the private lot and creating ahazardous environment. There were also moments prior to police arrival where the parking lotasphalt was set on fire. This behavior endangered not only the vehicle operators but also thenumerous participants who were in the parking lot, mere feet away from the vehicles, takingvideos.Upon police entry into the parking lot, the crowd and vehicles began to disperse rapidly in alldirections. It is important…

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Westport

Planned Protest for June 14th Will Cause Traffic Congestion

Jun 13, 2025 Alex

(Westport, CT) Westport Police were notified of a planned protest that will take place on the Ruth Steinkraus Cohen Bridge (Route 1) on June 14, 2025, beginning at 11:00 a.m. Organizers have alerted the Westport Police that several hundred people have signed up for the protest, but since this is a national protest, they are anticipating attendance to exceed 1000 people. Additionally, the Yankee Doodle Fair will start at 1:00 pm on the same day. Westport Police are advising the public that there will be heavy traffic congestion with possible road closures in the downtown corridor. We encourage motorists to find alternate routes. Westport Police will have a significant presence in the area to assist with both pedestrian and vehicular…

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