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Bridgeport News: Crash!

May 6, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

POLICE UPDATE: On May 6, 2020 at approximately 1:11 pm, Officer John Perry was dispatched to a four-car motor vehicle collision with injuries. The accident occurred at the intersection of Putnam St. and Park St.  Police said a black vehicle involved in the accident, struck a fire hydrant and UI pole with a transformer was split and hanging from the middle of the pole. The operator of a Black Acura traveling south on Park St. was identified as 18-year-old Jason Marrero of Bridgeport, Ct.  The operator approached the intersection of Park St. and Putnam St. and attempted to continue traveling south striking a vehicle in the intersection.  The operator of the black Acura, lost control and mounted the northbound sidewalk…

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ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG OPPOSES PLAN TO GUT FEDERAL NUTRITION STANDARDS FOR SCHOOL MEALS

May 6, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

Hartford, CT) -- Attorney General William Tong joined a multistate coalition of 20 attorneys general opposing the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) proposed rollbacks of nutrition standards for school meals. In comments filed with the USDA, the coalition argues that the proposed rule substantially weakens existing standards for the school meals that tens of millions of children rely on every day and lacks any sound basis in nutrition science. “School meals are a main source of nutrition for many kids across Connecticut and nationwide. With millions more parents now unemployed due to the COVID-19 crisis, these meals are even more critical. All kids need access to healthy fruits and vegetables and foods not laden with processed fats, sugar and salt. This rule…

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GOVERNOR ANNOUNCES STATEWIDE LAUNCH OF FREE ONLINE JOB TRAINING PROGRAM FOR UNEMPLOYMENT CLAIMANTS

May 6, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont announced the statewide expansion of a program that will make free online learning licenses available to recipients of unemployment insurance, including those who have been impacted by the economic fallout of the COVID-19 public health crisis. The SkillUp CT program will significantly expand access to comprehensive online course work from a leading global provider for thousands of Connecticut residents. Originally launched in eastern Connecticut, a sustained rollout of the program across the state over the coming weeks will enable recently laid-off workers to upgrade their skills and earn industry-recognized certifications even while the doors to most brick-and mortar education and training providers remain closed.   The program is coordinated by the Connecticut Workforce Development Council in…

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Attorney General Wants Enforcement On Telemarketers

May 6, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong today joined a bipartisan coalition of 52 attorneys general in calling on USTelecom and its Industry Traceback Group (ITG) to expand its collaboration with state attorneys general by bolstering technological capabilities to improve enforcement against illegal robocallers. In a letter to USTelecom-- the leading organization representing telecommunications-- the coalition urges further development of robocall traceback and other tools suited to law enforcement needs. “Robocalls are annoying and incessant, and often fraudulent. Attorneys general across the country are working closely with the telecom industry to strengthen our ability to track and trace these scammers and hold them accountable. Our bipartisan letter today outlines several important steps the industry can take to build on that partnership,…

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Three arrested, two police injured, drugs seized

May 5, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport CT  May 4, 2020 8:31PM, Numerous officers responded to 354 Coleman Street and Benham Avenue on quality of life issues complaint involving a large group of individuals loitering, drinking alcohol and playing loud music. The large groups of individuals were actively resistant and uncooperative with officers at the time of arrival. Officers soon found themselves involved in a physical altercation with at least one individual not adhering to the officers instructions. Additional officers as well as a K-9 were requested to respond to the scene from other sectors of the city due to the situation. The incident subsequently resulted in two officers being transported to Saint Vincent Medical Center for minor injuries. The following resulted from this incident, three…

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