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Bridgeport News: Covid Assist to Residents and Businesses

Jul 15, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

Bridgeport, CT –  COVID-19 emergency declarations on Federal, State, and local levels have impacted individuals and businesses in one way or another.  The City of Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center (EOC) aims to assist residents and small businesses to find funding, services, and/or referrals to unmet needs related to COVID-19. Emergency Operations Center will begin accepting applications July 13, 2020 and offers the opportunity to request: Mental Health Services Childcare Support Transportation Needs/Services Housing Needs Food Disability Assistance Small Local Business Support Education Support Financial assistance for Utilities Mayor Ganim stated, “Individuals and small businesses who have been impacted by COVID-19 directly or indirectly due to loss of job, or any other financial or medical burden should respond to this application. It…

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Bridgeport News: Thermometers To Be Distributed

Jul 15, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

WHO: Mayor Ganim, Health Director Morrissey, Superintendent Testani, City Council members, Wilbur Cross School staff, parents and students of Bridgeport Public Schools WHAT: Mayor Ganim to join Health Director Morrissey and Superintendent Testani to distribute 4,000 Kinsa Smart thermometers to parents of BPS students during Summer Food Service Grab & Go meals at Wilbur Cross Elementary School. Parents and family members will also be provided with instruction on how to properly use the thermometer, normal temperature reading and when to contact their physician or community health center in an effort to encourage families to monitor their health and safeguard against the spread of COVID-19 among families and the community. WHEN: Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at 11:45am WHERE: Wilbur Cross Elementary…

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Valley

Ansonia News: Two Shot

Jul 14, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

2020-07-14@7:30pm-- #Ansonia CT-- Police are investigating a shooting at Star Street between 4th and 5th Street that sent two to the hospital with unknown injuries. Police are collecting evidence and hope to have more information in the morning. https://youtu.be/646oP7OzRFY  

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Westport

Westport News: Failure To Appear

Jul 14, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

#Westport CT-- On the morning of Sunday, July 12, 2020, Samuel Rivera-Romero responded to Westport Police headquarters in regard to an outstanding warrant for his arrest. Computer checks confirmed that Rivera-Romero was the subject of an active court-ordered warrant for failure to appear in the second degree. This was stemming from an original arrest by this agency for motor vehicle violations. Based on the warrant, Rivera-Romero was charged with 53a-173 Failure to Appear Second Degree. Bond for this charge was court-set at $500.00. Rivera-Romero was able to post this bond and was released from custody. He is scheduled to be arraigned at Norwalk Superior Court on the morning of Monday, July 20, 2020.   This press release was made possible…

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State News

SUPPORT REMAINS AVAILABLE FOR TAXPAYERS TO FILE 2019 TAXES AND RECEIVE ECONOMIC IMPACT PAYMENTS

Jul 14, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today is reminding Connecticut residents that the deadline to file 2019 income taxes – a requirement for most people to become eligible to receive federal economic impact payments resulting from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic – is July 15, 2020. Households with a total income at or below $56,000 can continue to receive free tax preparation support through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. The service is administered by the Connecticut Association for Human Services, with financial support from the philanthropic organization 4-CT and the United Way of Connecticut.   Residents can access VITA services online at www.211ct.org/taxhelp or by calling 2-1-1.   “The federal government has made filing your taxes a key component of gaining…

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Stratford

Stratford Health Department Offers Annual Childhood Immunization Clinics and Physicals

Jul 14, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

Stratford, Connecticut (July 13th, 2020) – The Stratford Health Department is hosting a series of immunization clinics and physicals for Stratford’s youth starting at the end of July. The immunization clinics and physicals will be offered, by appointment only, at the Birdseye Municipal Complex, located at 468 Birdseye Street in Stratford. Immunization Clinics Wednesday, July 22nd                     9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Wednesday, July 29th                     9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Wednesday, August 5th                  9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Physical Examinations Tuesday, August 18th                     9 :00 AM – 3:00 PM Wednesday, August 19th               9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Tuesday, August 25th                     9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Wednesday, August 26th               9:00 AM – 3:00 PM The CDC and American Academy of Pediatrics urge every child keep…

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Overnight Fire Tragedy Averted

Jul 14, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

2020-07-14@3:44am-- Firefighters' quick response time coupled with their simultaneous coordinated efforts prevented at a multi-family house fire at 204 Wheeler Avenue. Car fire in the underground parking underneath the structure was fully engulfed. Firefighters quickly got everyone out of the building while others battled the blaze with the water on the truck and others hooked to the hydrants. My travel time to the scene was six minutes the scene and firefighters had the bulk of the fire out. Within the hour firefighters made sure the fire did not extend to the apartments, metered the building and the residents were able to return to their apartments.  

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Trumbull

Trumbull Car Pursuit

Jul 14, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

2020-07-14@3:03pm--#Trumbull CT-- Police were in pursuit of a stolen silver Alfa Romeo stolen out of Stamford, wanted for breaking into cars in Trumbull (the occupants not the car).  Police pursued it on Route 25 south to about Route 111.   This news report is made possible by:  

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Bridgeport

Tonight’s Vehicle Fire

Jul 14, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

2020-07-14@3:00am--#Bridgeport CT-- Tonight's vehicle fire was in the 100 block of the street formerly know as Prince Street.  The car was fully engulfed, fire marshal called to the scene to investigate the cause.   This news report is made possible by:   [caption id="attachment_83789" align="aligncenter" width="2560"] Visit Penfield Service's website: https://penfieldservicecenterct.com/[/caption]

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