Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Struck
2002-04-02@8:55pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a pedestrian hit at Stratford and East Main Street. This news report is made possible by:
Fairfield News: Pedestrian Struck
2020-04-02@8:18pm--#Fairfield CT-- A pedestrian was hit by a car on Black Rock Turnpike near Burroughs Road. The victim suffered a leg injury according to radio reports. This news report is made possible by: [caption id="attachment_81794" align="aligncenter" width="2560"] Visit Penfield Service Center at:https://penfieldservicecenterct.com/[/caption]
Fairfield News: Man Robbed….
2020-04-02@8:08pm--#Fairfield CT-- A man outside the Nauti Dolphin near the train station on Unquowa Road reported to police that he was robbed...in Manhattan. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Another Person Shot
2020-04-02@7:49pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A gunshot victim arrived at Bridgeport Hospital. Earlier police receive a shot spotter activation in the 800 block of Maplewood Avenue. Police are trying to locate a crime scene. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Porch Fire
2020-04-02@5:22pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters on the scene on Morehouse Street in the Black Rock section of town for a porch fire that was mostly extinguished by the homeowner. Firefighters are reporting extensions to the ceiling which they are pulling out to ensure the fire is completely out. If this were a big fire, our sponsor would have made it Like It Never Even Happened!
Bridgeport News: Crash!
2020-04-02@ 4: 44pm--#Bridgeport News: Police are investigating a crash on Main Street near North Avenue. Three people refused medical treatment according to radio reports.
Bridgeport News: Person Shot
UPDATE: Witnesses say it was a 16-year-old shot in the buttocks twice. UPDATE: Police say the victim is in stable condition at Bridgeport Hospital. 2020-04-02@3:31pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A person was shot on Stratford Avenue near Wilmont Avenue. It appears the shots were fired from Wilmont Avenue, the detectives expanded the scene on Wilmont Avenue. Expect detours on Stratford Avenue during the investigation.
The Court System During The Covid-19 Pandemic
What courts are open during this time of social distancing during the Covid-19 pandemic? I turned to BDK law firm to find out. Attorneys are still at work using Zoom for depositions. Dennis Bradley and Peter Karayiannis took time out from their practice to let us know what's happening.
Governor’s Update
HARTFORD, CT) – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 1, 2020: Data updates on testing in Connecticut Since yesterday’s update, an additional 429 Connecticut residents have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 3,557. To date, more than 16,600 tests have been conducted in Connecticut among both state and private laboratories. Approximately 766 patients have been hospitalized. The total statewide total number of fatalities is 85. Among the new deaths to report is the first pediatric fatality linked to COVID-19 in Connecticut. This was a 6-week-old baby in the Hartford area who was brought unresponsive to a…
Himes On Helping Small Business
Jim Himes reports that he has been in constant communication with the Fourth District’s small business and non-profit communities during this uncertain time. Congress’ aggressive and escalating response to the crisis - embodied in the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, Families First Coronavirus Response Act, and the CARES Act - demonstrates the seriousness with which we take this threat to our local communities. These economic relief packages can help small businesses, certain non-profits, and other employers survive the coronavirus pandemic. Please review the information below and attached to this email that the Senate Committee on Small Business & Entrepreneurship and I compiled to assist you and organizations in the Fourth District. Payment Protection Program (PPP) Loans The program…