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Month: April 2017

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Trumbull News: Woman Beats Up Ex At Mall

Apr 12, 2017 Stephen Krauchick

#Trumbull CT-- On April 11, 2017 at 6:50 p.m., a Trumbull Police Officer on patrol was flagged down outside the Westfield Trumbull Mall and interrupted a woman’s violent attack on her 19 year-old ex-boyfriend. The woman had already injured the male by this time, threatened to kill him and threw a knife away as the officer approached.   Police learned the female suspect, identified as Hayley Nicole Welcome, age 22 of 160 Glenview Terrace, New Haven, CT, went to the Westfield Mall where her former boyfriend is employed. The victim agreed to retrieve an item belonging to her out of his car and after he did so she reportedly became angry about their “break-up” and attacked him, punching him in…

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Connecticut House Passes Manufacturer Permit for Farm Brewers Bill

Apr 12, 2017 Stephen Krauchick

Connecticut’s House of Representatives passed a bill that aims to create a manufacturer permit for a farm brewery (H.B. 5928). The permit would cost each permittee $300, subsequently allowing the permitted to manufacture, store, bottle, distribute, and sell up to 50,000 gallons of beer that is brewed on a farm annually. Also, permittees can officially advertise their product as “Connecticut Craft Beer.” In response, Brett Broesder, co-founder and vice president of Campaign for Tomorrow’s Jobs made the following statement: “The craft brewery industry is growing in Connecticut and nationwide. Right here at home, craft breweries have a more than $500 million economic impact every year, and that number is growing as nearly 40 new job creating craft breweries are currently…

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Stratford Avenue Blight Knocked Down

Apr 12, 2017 Stephen Krauchick

Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Joseph Ganim this week joined East End community leaders and City Council members to knock down two properties on Stratford Ave that make up the Civic Block. Future developments will be a part of a $10 million project that will include a state-of-the-art library, a public park, a community based grocery store, affordable housing and retail space. This area was previously made up of businesses such as Braxton’s, Sub King, Connecticut National Bank, and Firestone that were staples in the Community in the late 1960’s. “The Civic Block was once an economically thriving community. We are going to make these properties useful to our residents again,” said Mayor Ganim. “This is a long overdue project that…

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Fairfield

A Courageous Conversation about Race at the Fairfield Public Library

Apr 12, 2017 Stephen Krauchick

Fairfield, CT--The film, Race: The Power of an Illusion, will be viewed in three parts at the Fairfield Public Library, 1080 Old Post Road on Wednesday, April 17, May 3 and May 17. The showing will be in the Rotary Room at 7:00 pm. This film looks at the concept of race and where it came from and provides some information about the history of race relations in America. Many of us feel uncomfortable talking about race, especially in a diverse group of people. We tend to keep our opinions to ourselves. For healing to take place it can be beneficial to have a conversation where our own experiences and points of view can be shared and examined. Advanced registration…

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Local News

Angel Investor Bill

Apr 11, 2017 Stephen Krauchick

Milford, CT  -- A bill that would expand investment eligibility under the state's angel investor tax credit program passed the House of Representatives on Wednesday. The measure passed 144-0 with 5 absent and not voting, according to the Connecticut General Assembly’s website In response, Brett Broesder, co-founder and vice president of Campaign for Tomorrow’s Jobs, said that angel investors bring much-needed capital to startups, as well as wisdom and experience, often playing a mentor role with companies in which they've chosen to invest. “Here's the bottom line: We need to grow Connecticut's economy, and by expanding eligibility under the angel investor tax credit program – a pro-growth, pro-job creation measure – we can show that our state means business when…

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Bridgeport Police Swear In 26 New Recruits
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Bridgeport News: 26 New Police Recruits Sworn In

Apr 11, 2017 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport CT-- Today Mayor Joe Ganim swore in 26 new recruits.  During the mayors campaign he promised to hire one hundred new recruits, this will bring the total to ninety.  The mayor told me that public safety is the only department that was not affected by last year's budget cuts.  During his state of the city address this afternoon he said he wants more officers on foot patrol.   The recruits will train for about six months at the police academy located on Newfield Avenue in Bridgeport.  The recruits will train for another six months on the street with seasoned officers.  

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