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Still Time To Apply With Last Winters Heating Bill

May 27, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont is reminding Connecticut residents who need help paying last winter’s home heating bills that there is still time to apply to the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP). An extended application deadline of Monday, June 1, 2020, gives eligible families and individuals – including those impacted by the COVID-19 public health emergency – more time to apply for this vital assistance.   “Even though we are well into spring, we want to remind everyone that there’s still time to apply for assistance to pay for your home heating bills for the last winter season,” Governor Lamont said. “I want to thank the Department of Social Services and the dedicated staff of Connecticut’s community action agencies and…

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Westport

Westport Library Curbside Service

May 27, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

Westport, CT – The Westport Library joined four other Fairfield County libraries today to announce plans to begin curbside pick-up of books and other materials as soon as June 15th.  The Darien, New Canaan, Ridgefield, and Weston libraries collaborated on this decision. The Westport Library developed a multi-phased reopening plan in close collaboration with the Town of Westport and the Westport-Weston Health District. The first phase of the plan includes curbside pick-up and a process to safely quarantine returned books and materials. “We are delighted to provide curbside pick-up of books, DVD’s and other materials to our patrons," said Bill Harmer, Executive Director of the Westport Library. “We miss seeing everyone and are very pleased to be taking these first steps…

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State News

Senator Wants Gun Safety Bill

May 27, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

WASHINGTON, D.C.] U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) joined by Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) introduced the NICS Data Integrity Act, a bill that would allow the FBI to maintain gun-purchase records until background checks are complete. Under current law, the FBI is required to purge incomplete background checks from its systems if they are not finalized within 88 days, a practice that often results in guns being sold without finished background checks. The bill also requires the FBI to search the National Data Exchange (N-DEx) database, an information-sharing system used by criminal justice agencies, for all background checks. Currently the FBI can only search N-DEx if a background check is delayed. “This bill is really basic,” said Blumenthal. “This legislation just…

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Stratford

Stratford Paramedic Recognized by Bridgeport Hospital

May 26, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

STRATFORD - May 19, 2020: During times of tribulation, heroes emerge.  Stratford Full Time Paramedic Alex Lenches has been recognized today by Bridgeport Hospital as the "EMS Provider of the Year".  In a ceremony at the Bridgeport Hospital Emergency Department, EMS Coordinator Wesley Young, presented the award along with Hospital Emergency Department Representatives. The EMS Provider of the Year award was established to recognize a provider that consistently demonstrates the highest levels of professionalism and patient care to his/her patients throughout the previous year.   Alex is a full time paramedic with both Stratford EMS (SEMS). He also works as a paramedic for Valley EMS (VEMS) and AMR-Bridgeport. Alex executes his duties with distinction and always maintains the highest standards in…

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Norwalk

Norwalk News: Shots Fired

May 26, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

#Norwalk CT--On May 24 at around 9:40 p.m patrol officers were dispatched to Garner Street for a report of shots fired. Officers were given the description of a man firing a handgun in the air. When officers arrived on scene they located an individual matching the description of the suspect. The suspect, Timothy Simmons Jr, was detained and officers located a handgun in his pocket. After officers investigated they located shell casings on scene. This appears to be an isolated incident and no one was injured. Simmons was arrested and charged as follows: Arrested: Timothy Summons Jr ( 28 years old) of 36 Amelia Pl Stamford Charges: Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm, Carrying a Pistol without a Permit, Reckless Endangerment,…

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Fall From A Parking Garage

May 26, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport CT--At 8:50 this morning the Fire Department responded to a report of a person that fell from elevation off of the parking garage on Fairfield Avenue.  First arriving firefighters met with PD (already on scene) who located the patient in an adjacent dumpster.  FFs began working the patient who was unresponsive, not breathing, and without a pulse.  Rapid removal from the dumpster was performed by FD on a backboard, utilizing the side door of the dumpster.  Medics continued patient care with the assistance of two FFs that continued working the patient to St. V’s hospital. No Further Information at this time along with the condition of the party.   This press release was made possible by:  

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