Bridgeport News: Man Falls From 3rd Floor Window
2020-05-09@2:04pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A man was transported to the hospital with unknown injuries after accidentally falling from a third-floor window at 1066 Kossuth Street.
Senators Want Well Being For Veterans
WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a member of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, led a group of 24 Senators, including U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT), in a letter to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), urging the agency to develop and implement comprehensive mental health care plans to ensure veterans’ well-being during and after the pandemic. “The stress, uncertainty, and isolation associated with the pandemic – all risk factors for suicide in a population where an estimated 17 veterans tragically die by suicide a day— will further increase demand for mental health care among our veteran population, necessitating a comprehensive plan to meet that need,” the Senators wrote in a letter to VA Secretary Robert…
Bridgeport News: Robbery
2020-05-08@11:41pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are investigating a robbery in the 200 block of Lincoln Avenue. No mention of any weapons, two men robbed her of her cash. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Armed Robbery
2020-05-08@7:00PMish-- #Bridgeport CT-- An armed robbery occurred at Pine and Bostwick Street. The masked robber put a gun to the victims mouth taking his cell phone and cash. The suspect fled in a white sedan. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Illegal Gathering
2020-05-08@5:14pm--#Bridgeport CT-- The health department called police to Tony's Huntington Inn at Huntington Turnpike for an illegal gathering in the bar. Yesterday News 12' s John Craven did a report on people eating inside the restaurant. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Safe Driving Seems Optional
2020-05-08@4:21pm-- Safe driving seems to be option right now: 2 car accident at Gene and Noble Avenue. 4 car accident at Main and Vanguard Street. This news report is made possible by:
Fairfield News: Gas Line Hit
2020-05-08@11:30am--#Fairfield CT-- Construction workers hit a gas line in front of 1375 Kings Highway East. This is near Cumberland Farms which is a busy intersection to begin with so avoid the area if you can. This news report is made possible by our SAFE heating sponsor:
Fairfield News: Town Updates
#Fairfield CT-- The Town is seeking some clarifications and further guidelines from the Governor’s office, which we are told will be provided for restaurants on Friday, for salons next week, and for childcare and summer camps on the 15th. The Town of Fairfield stands ready and committed to providing a wide array of support from multiple municipal departments and resources available to assist our business community. The members of the Task Force include the Town Health, Zoning, Economic Development, and Building departments and the Fire Marshal’s office, Police Department, and the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce. We are working on protocols to streamline procedures and allow greater flexibility for restaurants wishing to expand their outdoor dining footprint, among other steps the…
Senator Wants Cash Refunds For Cancelled Flights
WASHINGTON, D.C.] – During a Senate Commerce Committee hearing on Wednesday, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) pressed Airlines for America President & CEO Nick Calio on why airlines are preventing consumers from receiving cash refunds for flights cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Reports indicate that airlines are misleading consumers seeking refunds, intentionally steering them toward vouchers. Blumenthal pointed out that these practices are especially brazen given the airline industry received more than $25 billion in taxpayer coronavirus relief funding. “[W]hen you come to us and ask for more assistance, my mind goes back to the bailout we’ve just given you,” Blumenthal said to Calio. “More than $25 billion in taxpayer money and now in effect you are continuing to mislead and…
Stratford News: Arm Stuck In A Press
2020-05-07@11:05pm--#Stratford CT-- First responders on the way to Norwalk Powdered Metals at 30 Moffitt Street for a man with his arm stuck in a press. This news report is made possible by: