Bridgeport News: Rollover Accident
2020-08-20@9:51am--#Bridgeport CT--Report of a rollover accident at Succes Avenue and Post Street. No word on any injuries.
$404K For Norwalk Community College
Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) announced that Norwalk Community College received a $404,073 Student Support Services grant from the Department of Education, which will provide students from disadvantaged backgrounds with one-on-one tutoring, free courses, assistance in course selection, cultural events, as well as personal counseling, career, and transfer counseling. “In our global economy, one of our highest priorities should be to ensure that America’s students receive the education needed to compete for the jobs of today and tomorrow,” said Congressman Jim Himes. “Obtaining some form of higher education is quickly becoming a prerequisite for our 21st-century workforce. This grant will increase the retention and success for Norwalk Community College students.” “The Trio/Student Support Service at Norwalk Community College is thrilled to be awarded funding to support students with comprehensive support services that help students…
Insurance Commissioner Mais leads national discussions on race, diversity and inclusion
As the nation grapples with issues of race and inclusion, Connecticut Insurance Department (CID) Commissioner Andrew N. Mais has led discussions in several National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) forums on race, diversity, and inclusion within the insurance industry and in insurance practices. “Inclusion means having everyone having a voice, and for as vital industry like insurance, it means helping all members of our Connecticut family get access to the products that are relevant to them,” Mais said. Commissioner Mais has also participated in efforts led by Governor Ned Lamont and Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz to address social inequities in Connecticut, including the Council on Women and Girls and cultural competency initiatives. Mais is also a member of the NAIC’s recently…
My Car Is 19 Years And Still Going Strong!
Last month I took the old DoingItLocalMobile into Penfield Service Center 691 Post Road in Fairfield. I'm happy to say Robert Trez, the owner put the same great care into servicing the car like Nick Gramina from Fairfield Auto Care did before he retired. Finding a good mechanic who doesn't take advantage of people could be hard. My daughter now drives my 2001 Subaru Forester. She and the car are the same age (19)! If it weren't reliable I would have her behind that wheel. If you have a child getting ready to off to college I highly recommend you have Bob look it over for your peace of mind1 I personally recommend Penfield Service Center, call them…
Bridgeport News: Truck Seized With Arrest
#Bridgeport CT-- Bridgeport Police said Tiago Silva, 38 of Trumbull was issued a Misdemeanor Summons 22a-250(d) Illegal Dumping/Bulk/HazMat/Waste-Imminent Danger. For allegedly illegal dumping at Carroll and Wilmot Court on Tuesday. His 1992 Ford dump truck seized. His court date is September 1, 2020.
Tony And Mike Are Back!
Tony Reno and Mike Bellamy's New Adventure returns LIVE on DoingItLocal Thursdays at 9pm!
SENATORS WANT COUNSELING NOT CRIMINALIZATION IN SCHOOLS ACT
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, and U.S. Representative Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.) on Friday highlighted growing grassroots support for the Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools Act, which seeks to disrupt the school to prison pipeline by shifting how the federal government invests in school safety. The bill prohibits the use of federal funds for maintaining and growing police presence in schools and establishes a $2.5 billion grant program to support schools that choose to invest in the number of counselors, nurses, mental health professionals and trauma-informed staff. You can read about what the bill does and doesn’t do here. “Too many kids in our country attend a school with a police officer but without a single counselor, social…
SENATORS CALL FOR COLLEGE ATHLETES BILL OF RIGHTS
WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), the Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Manufacturing, Trade, and Consumer Protection, with jurisdiction over the NCAA and amateur athletes, Chris Murphy (D-CT), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Kirstin Gillibrand (D-NY), Ron Wyden (D-OR), Mazie Hirono (D-HI), Kamala Harris (D-CA), Bernie Sanders (I-VT), and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) today announced the framework for a new college athletes bill of rights that will advance justice and opportunity for college athletes. Blumenthal previewed the framework with Booker while serving as Ranking Member during a July Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on “Protecting the Integrity of College Athletics.” The proposal will guarantee fair and equitable compensation, enforceable health and safety standards, and improved educational opportunities for all college…
Bridgeport Engineering Department Resolves Cause of Abnormal Flooding in Nob Hill Area
Bridgeport, CT – Heavy rains and flash floods in June and July caused abnormal flooding in the area of Nob Hill Apartments and Pennsylvania Avenue. In response to a community meeting to discuss resident reports of flooding in the area of Nob Hill - City Engineering Department, Emergency Operations Center, WPCA, and Department of Public Facilities gathered to identify problems that may be causing the unusually high-water levels. Officials visited locations along the water shed which start downstream and move upstream. City of Bridgeport Engineering Department identified points of blockage in the tributary as the cause of abnormal flooding occurrences that happened in the Nob Hill area of the East Side. The blockage areas that caused the flooding were identified and then…
Bridgeport News: Water Rescue, 2 On The Rocks
2020-08-18@8:25pm--#Bridgeport CT-- After rescuing a drowning victim near the bathhouses at Seaside Park firefighters were then dispatched to 10 Park Avenue for two males stuck on the rocks at high tide. Firefighters dispatched their Uber fireboat to rescue them. This news report is made possible by: [caption id="attachment_84796" align="aligncenter" width="1102"] Visit Scap's Website at:https://www.scapchryslerjeep.com/[/caption]