Today’s Vehicle Fire
4:17pm--#cttraffic--#Stratford CT--Today's car fire is being hosted by Stratford on I-95 southbound on the Moses Wheeler Bridge. Traffic is getting by pretty good so far, but firefighters are not on scene yet.
What is the No Fly List?
What exactly is the No Fly List? Here is a page from the ACLU's web page https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/what-do-if-you-think-youre-no-fly-list
Connecticut Citizens Defense League is speaking out against Governor Malloy
The Connecticut Citizens Defense League is speaking out against Governor Malloy's executive order seizing firearms and denying purchases to individuals who are on Federal Government "lists". Comment from CCDL President Scott Wilson: "Governor Malloy is planning to take what is in our view unconstitutional executive action that would prohibit firearms purchases and seize firearms of individuals who have not been indicted or convicted for any crime. While we are all concerned about terrorism, this approach is very un-American and shameful”. Wilson Added: "Governor Malloy has gone even further into the deep end than ever before. His planning on denying purchases and likely seizing firearms of individuals are on a list that have not been charged or convicted of any wrongdoing…
Governor Bans Firearm Permits If On No Fly List
(HARTFORD, CT) - Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced his intention to sign a first-in-the-nation executive order that will allow firearm permits to be denied to those on the government watchlists. The Connecticut State Police already performs background checks on those seeking permits to purchase guns in Connecticut, based on Governor Malloy's 2013 gun violence prevention legislation, one of the smartest laws in the nation. Pending federal approval, Governor intends to sign an Executive Order mandating that Connecticut State Police be required to cross-reference the names of those who wish to obtain a permit to own a firearm with the government watchlists. Those with existing permits who are found to be on those watchlist would have their permits revoked, and…
Bridgeport News: Fire In The Cemetery
12:53pm---#Bridgeport CT-- A report of a group of people in the cemetery at 621 Lindley Street with a brush fire. This report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Water Heater Causes High CO Levels
11:55pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A water heater is the cause for high carbon monoxide levels at an apartment at Marina Village Building 8 on South Avenue. EMS has been dispatched for the occupants. This report is made possible by:
Park Avenue Crash
11:03pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #Fairfield CT-- A two car crash on Park Avenue in Fairfield by Valley Road and another crash in Bridgeport on Madison Avenue both Fairfield and Bridgeport first responders on scene. Bridgeport firefighters reporting airbag deployment, possible injuries. This report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Rubbish Fire
10:27pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters on scene of a rubbish fire at Capital and Lindley Street close by a U-Haul truck. This report is made possible by:
3 Westport Volunteer Emergency Medical Service members Volunteer Service Award
Westport Volunteer EMS members Jay Paretzky (second from left) and Brian Crane (second from right) are presented with the President's Lifetime Achievement Award for their lifelong commitment to building a stronger nation through volunteer service, and Audrone Tarnok (fourth from left) received the 2014 Silver President's Volunteer Service Award. The awards are issued by the office of President Obama and the Corporation for National and Community Service and were presented by Westport First Selectman Jim Marpe (left), Wesport Volunteer EMS President Yves Cantin (third from left), and Westport EMS Deputy Director Marc Hartog (right)
Westport News: Toy Drive starts this weekend
Westport Police announce Whole Foods Market Westport has joined their holiday toy drive effort and will be a donation drop off point The Westport Police Department is thrilled to announce the newly developed partnership with Whole Foods Market Westport during this year’s holiday toy drive! Whole Foods Marketing Team Leader, Jessica Vitelli contacted the police department hoping that Whole Foods would be able to help in some way with the toy drive so that they can be a part of giving back to the community. Whole Foods Market Westport located at 399 Post Road West, will be accepting donations of new, unopened, and unwrapped toys during store hours (they are open daily from 8:00AM to 10:00PM) beginning on Wednesday, December 2nd through Sunday, December 13th at 5:00PM. Along with your toy…