Fairfield News: Not Social Distancing
2002-04-13@2:18pm--#Fairfield CT-- A man entered the Cumberland Farms, relieved himself on the floor and left in a black sedan towards Fairfield Beach. This news report is made possible by:
Southport News: Tree Into A House
2020-04-13@2:09pm--#Fairfield CT--#Southport CT-- A tree has crashed into a home on Village Lane.
Bridgeport News: Tree Down
2020-04-13@10:19am--A tree has fallen and blocked the roadway at Deacon and Central Avenue. This news report is made possible by: [caption id="attachment_82158" align="aligncenter" width="1920"] Online menu:https://bridgeport.orderamericansteakhouse.com/#/[/caption]
Bridgeport News: Warehouse Break-In
2020-04-13@10:00am--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are investigating a warehouse break-in on Wilmont Avenue. This news report is made possible by:
I-95 Jackknifed Tractor Trailer
2020-04-13@10:14am--Bridgeport CT--#cttraffic-- A jackknifed tractor-trailer on I-95 northbound near exit 29. Detour if you can.
Bridgeport News: Structure Fire
UPDATE: One occupant was rapidly transported to the hospital due to injuries consistent with a fall from an upper floor window. Three other occupants were transported due to smoke inhalation. 2020-04-13@8:15am--#Bridgeport CT-- Structure fire on Laurel Court. When firefighters arrived they found heavy fire in the rear of the building on the 2nd floor. The fire quickly spread to the 3rd floor and the attic. Everyone made it out safely. One firefighter slipped on the roof but caught himself with the latter of the aerial truck. He was checked out by EMS and was reported to be okay. There are no reported injuries. Red Cross was called to help with immediate needs and lodging. The fire marshal was called to…
Legislators Call On SBA to Issue Economic Emergency Loans and Grants to Small Businesses
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) joined a letter led by U.S. Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), along with 17 colleagues, in calling on the Small Business Administration (SBA) to ensure small businesses receive Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) associated with the COVID-19 crisis and the new Emergency Economic Injury Grants (EEIGs) within three days of application as mandated by Congress. The senators' letter to SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza follows reports that small businesses across the country are not receiving EEIG advances, despite the fact that they are eligible entities and have taken the necessary steps of applying for an EIDL and requesting an EEIG. "Small businesses across the country are counting on this federally-mandated relief, and it is imperative that the SBA ensure they…
Merritt Rollover
2020-04-13@6:06am--#Trumbull CT--#cttraffic--Report of a rollover crash on the Merritt Parkway, northbound between 49 and 52. This news report is made possible by:
Governor’s Rent And Other Protections
HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced he has signed an executive order that enacts a series of protections for residential renters struggling to pay their housing costs during the COVID-19 emergency, ensuring that they will not be evicted during this nationwide crisis and receive grace periods over the next several months. The order also extends all previously enacted closures, distancing, and safety measures – including for schools, restaurants, bars, retail stores, gyms, and other establishments – through at least May 20, 2020. In addition, it permits food trucks to operate at certain highway rest areas, and also modifies educator certification testing. Protections granted to residential renters during COVID-19 crisis Governor Lamont’s order – Executive Order No. 7X…
Bridgeport News: Crash With Entrapment
Police UPDATE: On April 13, 2020 at approximately 2:07 am, Bridgeport Patrol Officers responded to a serious motor vehicle crash on Barnum Avenue between Helen Street and Central Avenue. This was a single-car motor vehicle accident involving a 24-year-old Bridgeport man operating a gray 2005 Chrysler Pacifica van. There were no other passengers in the vehicle. The vehicle was traveling eastbound on Barnum Avenue when it crossed over into the westbound lane and struck the abandoned Remington Arms Munitions Factory located at 939 Barnum Avenue. The vehicle came to a stop in the westbound lane of Barnum Avenue; sustaining heavy front end damage. Bridgeport Fire Department responded and extricated the driver from the vehicle. The driver was transported to Bridgeport…