GOVERNOR LAMONT ANNOUNCES $400,000 IN STATE GRANTS TO SUPPORT FINANCIAL WELLNESS AND EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMS

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont, Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz, and Banking Commissioner Jorge Perez today announced the release of three state grants totaling more than $400,000 that will be used to support programs focused on improving the financial wellness of Connecticut residents with a priority focus on women and girls. The grants are being awarded through a competitive RFP process issued by the Connecticut Department of Banking that solicited proposals centered on the grant’s objectives. “These grants will be used to support programs that empower people to improve their own financial stability through education and training, with a particular focus on our underserved populations, including women and girls,” Governor Lamont said. “I appreciate the partnership of the organizations that are…

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Juvenile Arrested for Armed Robbery in Fairfield

FAIRFIELD, CT - On March 17, 2024, at approximately 8:11 PM, the Fairfield Police Departmentresponded to a report of a possible robbery in the area of New Hampshire Avenue, Fairfield.Initial reports indicated that several juveniles had been threatened at gunpoint by individuals wearing skimasks who had fled the scene. According to the victims, they were riding their bicycles when they wereapproached by the suspects. The suspects reportedly displayed firearms and a knife while demanding thebelongings of the victims. Fortunately, no physical injuries were reported. Patrol Division personnel, working in cooperation with the Investigative Division, quickly identified asuspect and located the juvenile at their Fairfield home, where they were subsequently taken into custodywithout incident. The juvenile was charged with Robbery 1st…

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Bridgeport Police Make Breakthrough Arrest in Jewelry Store Robbery Case

On March 15, 2024, the Bridgeport Police initiated their first arrest in connection with the violent armed robbery that occurred at an East Side Jewelry store in June 2023. Adam Buster, 32, a Bridgeport resident, was apprehended by Bridgeport Regional Task Force Officers at his workplace in Shelton without any resistance. He faces charges including Robbery in the First Degree, Assault in the Second Degree, and Larceny in the First Degree for his involvement in the robbery at ABC Jewelry on June 10th, 2023, with his bond set at $750,000. During the June 10th incident, three masked suspects armed with guns stormed into ABC Jewelry, forcing employees into a back room where they were assaulted and robbed of personal belongings.…

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Mayor Ganim and the City of Bridgeport Announce the Return of Household Bulk Pickup

Bridgeport, CT – Today, Mayor Ganim and the City of Bridgeport announced the return of the Household Bulk Trash Pickup Program for 2024. This program gives residents the opportunity to discard large items, such as furniture and appliances, that may be difficult to transport to the Transfer Station and are not part of regular weekly trash collection. The program will have different guidelines for removal this year, where residents will be able to discard trash on scheduled date periods specified by the Department of Public Facilities, depending on the district. This will further give residents the flexibility to have their pickup completed at a time that is most convenient for them. Public Facilities has established a dedicated phone number for residents to…

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