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GOV. MALLOY HAILS HOUSE PASSAGE OF LEGISLATION PROTECTING OWNERS AND HANDLERS OF DOMESTICATED HORSES

Apr 18, 2014 Alex

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today thanked the Connecticut House of Representatives for approving legislation he introduced that will protect the owners and handlers of domesticated horses by clarifying into law that domesticated horses are not wild animals and as such are not “inherently dangerous.” The Governor introduced the legislation in response to a recent court decision, which he said went too far. “I’m glad that the General Assembly continues to advance our timely legislation protecting owners and handlers of domesticated horses, and I’m confident that the Senate will also look favorably on approving this so that I can sign it into law,” Governor Malloy said. “Connecticut has a large population of horse owners and handlers, and…

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GOV. MALLOY UNVEILS PLAN TO INCREASE SUPPORT FOR LEGAL AID SERVICES FOR LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS

Apr 18, 2014 Alex

Urges Legislature to Act on Continued Delivery of Services (NEW HAVEN, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today visited New Haven Legal Assistance Association to highlight a legislative proposal he introduced to increase access to legal aid services for low-income citizens and to secure a funding structure that continues Connecticut’s efforts to combat the Civil Justice Gap. The Governor was joined by Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman, Mayor Toni Harp, representatives of the Connecticut Bar Foundation, representatives of legal assistance organizations, and clients who have benefited from legal aid. “Connecticut legal aid services have been forced to shrink because of pressures on other sources of funding,” said Governor Malloy. “When legal aid agencies have to turn away low-income victims…

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GOVERNOR MALLOY OUTLINES PRIORITIES FOR METRO-NORTH PERFORMANCE AND SERVICE GOALS

Apr 18, 2014 Alex

(HARTFORD) - Governor Dannel P. Malloy today outlined his expectations and priorities for Metro-North Railroad’s (MNR) performance in light of MNR’s anticipated May schedule change. Since the new MNR President Joseph Giulietti began his position in February, Governor Malloy and Connecticut Department of Transportation Commissioner James Redeker have been in active discussions with Mr. Giulietti as MNR works to implement its 100-Day improvement strategy for Connecticut service in order to restore the New Haven Line to a “best-in-class” railroad. In a letter to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and MNR, Governor Malloy urged MNR to use the change as an opportunity to focus on the goals of safety, reliability and optimal trip times while addressing customer complaints about late, crowded and slow…

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Norwalk News: I-95 Crash Near Exit 16 Southbound

Apr 18, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

2:54pm--#cttraffic--#Norwalk CT--A multi-car crash I-95 southbound has the left lane closed.

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Today’s Car Fire

Apr 18, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

11:23am--#Fairfield CT--Today's car fire was a mini van behind the CVS at 1968 Black Rock Turnpike (next to Boston Market). The driver of the min-van said he was a traveling mechanic assisting another vehicle when the van caught fire. Firefighters and police requested to view the video from the security cameras.

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Stamford News: Pedestrian Hit On I-95

Apr 18, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

1:57am--#Stamford CT--Police are searching for a pedestrian that was hit on I-95 near exit 6, radio reports say he has a compound fracture and bleeding fairly heavily. 2:39am--The man was located and transported to Stamford Hospital with a fractured fibula.

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Bridgeport News: Knife Attack on Smith Street

Apr 18, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

1:41am--#Bridgeport CT--A man just arrived at Bridgeport Hospital saying he was attacked on Smith Street and received knife wounds. Police are investigating.

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Tonight’s Car Fire

Apr 18, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

12:56am--#Bridgeport CT--Tonight's car fire is at 1555 East Main Street. Firefighters on the way.

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Woman Charged With Assaulting, Robbing Man

Apr 17, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport, CT – April 17, 2014-- A 22-year-old woman faces charges that she robbed and assaulted as 76-year-old man. Officer Frank Cuccaro responded to a Yacht Street apartment Wednesday and spoke to the victim, who stated that he was robbed in his apartment. He stated someone knocked at his door and, when he opened it, a female entered and began looking through his possessions. He stated the woman slapped him in the face and took $14 out of his pants pockets, a ring and a watch. At 2:40 p.m., about 90 minutes after the initial call, dispatchers received information that the suspect had returned and was in the area of 55 Shell St. When Cuccaro and Officer Kenneth Ruge arrived, the victim exited a car and pointed…

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Seymour News: Crash on South Main Street

Apr 17, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

5:32pm--#cttraffic #Seymour CT--2 car accident at Route 115 390 South Main Street. No word on any injuries.

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GOV. MALLOY HAILS HOUSE PASSAGE OF LEGISLATION PROTECTING OWNERS AND HANDLERS OF DOMESTICATED HORSES

GOV. MALLOY UNVEILS PLAN TO INCREASE SUPPORT FOR LEGAL AID SERVICES FOR LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS

GOVERNOR MALLOY OUTLINES PRIORITIES FOR METRO-NORTH PERFORMANCE AND SERVICE GOALS

Norwalk News: I-95 Crash Near Exit 16 Southbound

Today’s Car Fire

Stamford News: Pedestrian Hit On I-95

Bridgeport News: Knife Attack on Smith Street

Tonight’s Car Fire

Woman Charged With Assaulting, Robbing Man

Seymour News: Crash on South Main Street

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