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Month: November 2020

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Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Struck

Nov 7, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

Police UPDATE: On November 7, 2020 at approximately 3:41 pm, the Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center received a telephone call regarding a serious crash in front of 2926 Fairfield Avenue (Tautog Tavern), Bridgeport, CT (Vehicle vs Pedestrian). Bridgeport Police , Fire and AMR were dispatched to the scene.A red 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee was traveling westbound in the left lane of travel near the 2900 block Fairfield Avenue. Fairfield Avenue is a divided roadway with an esplanade with 2 lanes of travel in each direction. A crosswalk is at the intersection of Fairfield Avenue and Jetland St. As the operator of the Jeep Grand Cherokee was traveling westbound in the left lane she observed a Hispanic male start running across the…

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Fairfield News: Firefighters Rescue Tree Worker Pinned 60 Feet Up

Nov 7, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

2020-1107@2:04pm-#Fairfield CT- A tree worker found himself pinned in a tree about sixty feet up in the air on Beacon View Terrace. A branch came down pinning his thigh against another tree. Fairfield Fire called in additional personnel from Fairfield and mutual aid from Bridgeport to assist in the rescue. It took over an hour to free the man. He was transported to the hospital with a leg injury. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZQ0E9t9HuQ&feature=youtu.be

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Westport News: Bridgeport Man Held On Shoplifting

Nov 7, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

#Westport CT--On Sunday September 13, 2020 at approximately 6:06am, officers responded to CVSPharmacy, 397 Post Road East, on a theft complaint. Staff reported that a male and female hadentered the store and begun filling reusable shopping bags with the merchandise. The two did notpay for any of this merchandise and began to walk toward the store’s exit. When questionedby a staff member prior to exiting, the male clenched his fist stating that he had a syringe whichhe would stab staff with. The two then fled in a waiting vehicle. It was later determined thatthe pair had stolen approximately $900.00 in merchandise. Through investigation andinformation sharing with other agencies, the male suspect in this incident was identified asShaun Costello. An arrest…

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Veterans Flu Shots

Nov 6, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

Did you know you can get a flu shot without getting out of your car?  No need to worry about parking or bad weather!  Drive-up flu shot clinics are Tues-Fri from 12-4 pm at both West Haven and Newington campuses.  VA Outpatient Clinics (CBOCS) are by appointment only.  Contact the call center (866) 808-7921 to make an appointment. CBOCS are not Drive-Thru locations What you should know: No appointment needed for West Haven and Newington Drive-Thru clinicsArrive with a face maskBring your VA approved IDSince you will not be leaving your warm vehicle, wear a short sleeve shirt and no coat for easy accessDO NOT ARRIVE  IF YOU ARE SICK or have FLU LIKE SYMPTOMS. This news report is made possible by:

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Norwalk News: Roommate Stabbing

Nov 6, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

2020-11-05@12:30AMish--Early Thursday morning, officers were called to an address on Bouton Street fora male bleeding from the neck. Responding officers detained the suspect, Walter Brooks-Rivera,while he was running from the scene. The victim sustained multiple stab wounds and wasbrought to the hospital and is still being treated. Detectives were called in to investigate, andhave determined the stabbing was an altercation between two roommates. This case remainsunder investigation. The suspect, Walter Brooks-Rivera was charged in this case. Anyone withinformation is asked to contact the Norwalk Police Detective Bureau at 203-854-3011 Arrested Walter Brooks-Rivera (age19) of NorwalkCharges: Assault in the First Degree Bond $500,000

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Coronavirus Relief Fund

Nov 6, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has approved the allocation of $3.4 million in grants from the state’s Coronavirus Relief Fund, which uses federal CARES Act money, to finance programs in several towns across Connecticut that will be used for homeless shelter improvements, homeless prevention services, and financial assistance for low-income residents at-risk of becoming homeless. Administered by the Connecticut Department of Housing, the grants will provide critically needed assistance to many who have been impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. “These grants will be used to ensure the supports are in place for those who are on the verge of becoming homeless and we can rapidly respond to the situations they are facing,” Governor Lamont said.…

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REOPENING OF RESIDENTIAL RENTERS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AMID COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Nov 6, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Housing Commissioner Seila Mosquera-Bruno today announced that the State of Connecticut is opening a second round of funding under the Temporary Rental Housing Assistance Program (TRHAP) to applicants seeking assistance with residential rent payments delayed by financial stress related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. In this round, the program will for the first time accept applications directly from small landlords. TRHAP provides landlords with up to $4,000 in rental assistance on behalf of approved tenants. During the first round, more than $2.2 million in residential rent relief was distributed to landlords on behalf of 826 households. The program had been paused for intake late in the summer after receiving overwhelming interest and…

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