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Norwalk

Norwalk Marine Officers Rescue Two Men After Jet Ski Sinks

Norwalk Officers Rescue Two Men From Cold Waters After Jet Ski Sinks On Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at approximately 5:11 p.m., the Norwalk Police Department received a report of an overturned and sinking jet ski with two individuals in the water near Chimon Island. Marine Unit officers responded to the area and located the two men in the cold water. Both individuals were safely removed from the water and were exhibiting signs of early-stage hypothermia. Officers immediately brought the men into the cabin of the police vessel to warm them while returning to shore. The two men were transported to Veteran’s Memorial Park Marina, where Norwalk Paramedics were standing by to provide medical evaluation and treatment. No serious injuries were…

Norwalk

Norwalk Police Arrest Man After Burglary and Explosion Threats

May 27, 2026 Alex

Residential Burglary with Threats of Explosion On May 22, 2026, Patrol Officers responded to 150 Glover Avenue following a report of a residential burglary. The resident reported that a male had entered her apartment through a sliding door and announced, “Inspection.” The resident, awakened by the sound of the door being forced open, discovered the man in her kitchen removing knives from her knife block. The suspect stole six knives, made threatening statements about the building “blowing up” and “everyone dying,” and fled the apartment. Officers quickly located the suspect outside the building. He was identified as Nicolas I. Damjanovic and was found in possession of the stolen knives. During the encounter, Damjanovic reiterated his threat, claiming that the building's…

Bridgeport

Bridgeport Police Investigate Scooter Crash at North Avenue and Thompson Street

May 26, 2026 Alex

On May 26, 2026, at approximately 4:19 pm, the Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center received several calls for a collision involving a motor vehicle and a motorized scooter. The collision occurred at the intersection of North Avenue and Thompson Street. Bridgeport Police, Bridgeport Firefighters, and American Medical Response were dispatched to the location. Officers arrived on scene and observed Bridgeport Firefighters rendering medical aid to the operator of the motorized scooter. The motorized scooter operator was identified as an 18-year-old male of Bridgeport and transported to St. Vincent’s Hospital. The operator of the gray Honda CRV stayed on scene. The female operator was identified as a 33-year-old Stratford resident. The scene was secured and the Bridgeport Police Accident Reconstruction Team was…

State News

BLUMENTHAL, DELUZIO, & BOYLE INTRODUCE BILL RESTORING LEGAL PROTECTIONS FOR AMTRAK PASSENGERS

May 25, 2026 Alex

[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and U.S. Representatives Chris Deluzio (D-PA) and Brendan F. Boyle (D-PA) introduced the Ending Passenger Rail Forced Arbitration Act, legislation providing Amtrak passengers a pathway to seek justice after incidents of negligence or misconduct. In 2019, Amtrak quietly implemented a broad arbitration agreement and class action waiver policy that include personal injury claims, such as gross negligence and wrongful death, as well as claims of discrimination. The policy’s forced arbitration provision requires Amtrak passengers to forfeit their right to sue Amtrak in a U.S. court for any reason with the purchase of an Amtrak ticket. The Ending Passenger Rail Forced Arbitration Act prohibits Amtrak from continuing to impose its forced arbitration and class action waiver policy…

State News

Attorney General Tong Says Office Will Scrutinize Eversource Rate Hike Request

May 25, 2026 Alex

ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG STATEMENT REGARDING EVERSOURCE RATE HIKE (Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong released the following statement regarding news that Eversource intends to file for a double-digit rate hike this summer. “Connecticut families are getting crushed by unaffordable energy costs while Eversource executives crow to Wall Street over surging profits and rake in multimillion dollar bonuses. But they choose now to demand hundreds of millions of dollars more. Why? Because after years of litigation and lobbying, they finally ran their chief regulator out of town. They want a rate hike now not because they need one, but because they think they can get away with it. We’re going to scrutinize every profit, every bonus, every perk and every…

Fairfield

Fairfield University Art Museum To Present James Welling: Cento

May 25, 2026 Alex

Fairfield University Art Museum Presents James Welling: Cento September 25 – December 12 The Fairfield University Art Museum announces a new museum exhibition of the work of renowned Contemporary photographer James Welling, opening September 25 and on view through December 12, 2026. Fairfield University Art Museum is pleased to present James Welling: Cento, a major exhibition of the photographer’s work focusing on the classical world, in its first American museum presentation. The exhibition will be on view from September 25 to December 12, in the Museum’s Walsh Gallery at the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts. Cento will present more than 60 photographs by Connecticut-born, American photographer James Welling (b. 1951), featuring architecture and statuary of ancient Greece and…

Trumbull

Trumbull Police Arrest Suspect in $900,000 Gold Coin Fraud Scheme

May 24, 2026 Alex

On Thursday, May 14, 2026, members of the Trumbull Police Department Detective Bureau, Crime Suppression Unit, and the Bridgeport Police Task Force arrested Tushar Sharma, 23, of India, currently residing in Arcadia, California, following an investigation into a fraud scheme targeting a Trumbull resident. The investigation began after the victim reported receiving a Microsoft Windows pop-up message in March 2026. The victim contacted the telephone number associated with the message and was connected with an individual claiming to be a Federal Trade Commission agent. Over the course of the following month, the victim was falsely informed that her assets and family were in danger and was instructed to transfer funds to a purported federal agent for safekeeping. As a result…

Bridgeport

Bridgeport Approves Historic 40% Mill Rate Reduction

May 24, 2026 Alex

Mayor Ganim Announces Lowest Mill Rate in Decades; City Council Approves Historic 40% Mill Rate Reduction Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Ganim today celebrated the adoption of the City of Bridgeport’s Fiscal Year 2026–2027 budget, marking a historic milestone for residents, businesses, and taxpayers across the city. The mayor’s budget approved by City Council lowers Bridgeport’s mill rate by approximately 40%, reducing it to 27.95, the lowest level the city has seen in decades. The reduction follows unprecedented growth in Bridgeport’s grand list, which has risen to approximately $13 billion, reflecting increased property values, economic investment, and renewed confidence in the city’s future. The budget also includes historic investments in education, libraries, senior and veteran tax relief, public services, and neighborhood…

State News

Sen. Tony Hwang Named Legislator of the Year by Connecticut Library Association

May 23, 2026 Alex

Sen. Hwang Named “Legislator of the Year” by Statewide CT Library Association REDDING – State Sen. Tony Hwang (R-28) was recently honored as “Legislator of the Year” by the Connecticut Library Association, the representative body for Connecticut libraries, during a recognition event at the Mark Twain Library in West Redding, recognizing his bipartisan leadership supporting libraries, freedom to read, digital access, and public education across Connecticut. The association specifically recognized Sen. Hwang’s role in drafting and advancing landmark bipartisan legislation in 2025 that protected Connecticut libraries from restrictive and costly e-book licensing practices, helping expand digital access for residents while easing financial pressure on local communities and taxpayers. Sen. Hwang offered remarks at the event and emphasized the important role…

Westport

Westport Railroad Parking Permit Renewals Now Being Processed

May 22, 2026 Alex

Westport Railroad Parking Division Now Processing RR Station Parking Permit Renewals If you have a Railroad Station parking permit, it will expire on June 30, 2026. The Westport Railroad Division is now processing renewal permits for the 2026-2027 season. To renew, please follow the instructions below. You can renew your 2026-27 Railroad Permit by going to this website: https://ctitt-westport.cticloudhost.com/TickeTrak.Webportal/ and clicking on "Permit” icon on the top of the page. *** Please make sure that your email address is correct as all correspondence between the Westport Railroad Parking Division and you will be by email*** All renewals will be conducted via online submission or drop-off in the Police Department lobby. There will not be any same day renewal transactions. Westport…

Norwalk Marine Officers Rescue Two Men After Jet Ski Sinks

Norwalk Police Arrest Man After Burglary and Explosion Threats

Bridgeport Police Investigate Scooter Crash at North Avenue and Thompson Street

BLUMENTHAL, DELUZIO, & BOYLE INTRODUCE BILL RESTORING LEGAL PROTECTIONS FOR AMTRAK PASSENGERS

Attorney General Tong Says Office Will Scrutinize Eversource Rate Hike Request

Fairfield University Art Museum To Present James Welling: Cento

Trumbull Police Arrest Suspect in $900,000 Gold Coin Fraud Scheme

Bridgeport Approves Historic 40% Mill Rate Reduction

Sen. Tony Hwang Named Legislator of the Year by Connecticut Library Association

Westport Railroad Parking Permit Renewals Now Being Processed

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