Stratford News: Weed Man Rolls His Own
2021-05-26@11:38am--Stratford CT-- The Weed Man allegedly lost control of his ride, went up on the curb and rolled his truck over near the fire station on Main Street. There were no reported injuries.
New Restaurant Opens In Fairfield
#Fairfield CT--Chef and Owner, Sonia Lopez, learned to cook with her mother. She uses only the finest ingredients, to prepare always fresh and homemade, classic pasta dishes with a twist, pizzas, homemade sandwiches, and desserts. Healthier options like gluten-free pizzas, pastas, and cauliflower crusts are available as well. The extensive selection of wines from around the world add to the dining experience. Located conveniently off of Exit 22, I-95 SGK has ample parking and Sonia looks forward to guests from Fairfield and beyond to enjoy her warm and inviting ambiance. A décor of rustic charm is a perfect space for friends and family to come together and connect over delicious food. Sonia says,“Everyone is welcomed in, including the little ones!”…
Bridgeport Parks Open
#Bridgeport CT--The City of Bridgeport public parks officially open on Saturday, May 29th for the season. Seaside Park and Beardsley Park will be open for Memorial Day weekend for residents and visitors with the purchase of a park sticker or day pass. The Mayor is encouraging all residents to take advantage of all that the city has to offer with its vast waterfront and more than 1,300 acres of public parks. Seaside Park and Beardsley Park Annual Passes Annual Parking Sticker (Resident Permit) -- Vehicle Registered in Bridgeport: $15 Annual Parking Sticker (Non-Resident CT Permit) -- Vehicle Registered in CT: $130Annual Parking Sticker (Special Permit) -- Vehicle Registered in CT with proof of current City of Bridgeport property tax bill: $20Annual Parking Sticker (Out of…
ANTITRUST SUIT AGAINST AMAZON
WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the statement below in response to an antitrust lawsuit brought against Amazon today by Washington, D.C. Attorney General Karl Racine alleging that Amazon has illegally prevented third-party sellers from reducing their prices for products sold on competitor websites. Two years ago, after Blumenthal pressed Amazon to remove anti-competitive price parity provisions from its contracts with third-party sellers in the United States, Amazon claimed that it would stop enforcing that requirement – only to institute a “fair pricing” policy that similarly restricts competition and raises consumer costs, as outlined in Racine’s suit. “After I raised concerns about Amazon’s anti-consumer contract clauses two years ago, the company claimed to abandon the abusive policy…
I-95 Crash With Wrong Way Driver
2021-05-25@11:30pm--#Fairfield CT-- #cttraffic-- A crash involving a wrong way driver on I-95 northbound near the exit 21.
Bridgeport News: Two Police Officers Injured
2021-05-25-#Bridgeport CT--Police said two officers were injured in two seperate calls tonight. Scott Appleby said "Two separate incidents one officer reportedly injured when a vehicle struck his cruiser near I-95. The other was injured in a foot pursuit in PT. Both non-life threatening and both still being investigated" No details on either call was given. This news report is made possible by: https://ctbattery.com/
Fairfield News: Shots Fired Locks In/Out Mill Hill School
1:00pm UPDATE: Police said nothing was found. They found no hunter, tested construction equipment at the school spoke with neighbors but nothin was found. 2021-05-25@11:47am-- #Southport CT-- #Fairfiled CT-- Mill Hill School is in Lock In/Out as a precaution. Staff at Regal Care, a nursing home located at 930 Mill Hill Terrace called police saying they heard four gunshots coming from the wooded area. Police are currently in the woods looking for a possible hunter or the source of the gunshots which so far has had no results. This news report is made possible by: Visit Penfield Service's website: https://penfieldservicecenterct.com/
Chief AJ Perez Begins Prison Sentence
2021-05-25--#Bridgeport CT-- Today, former chief of police AJ Perez began his prison sentence in Gilmer Federal Correctional Institution in Glenville, West Virginia. The chief along with former city personnel director David Dunn, who, pleaded guilty in October. Both were charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and making a false statement to the FBI. The chief received a one year, one day sentence which allows him to get “good time” credits for sentences over one year. Former Chief Perez was Mayor Ganim's driver when he was first mayor in the 90's. Acting Chief Rebecca Garcia was then appointed acting chief by Mayor Ganim when Perez stepped down. Captains Brian Fitzgerald, Roderick Porter and Steven Lougal filed a lawsuit claiming that…
Artificial Intelligence Use in Insurance With artificial intelligence (AI) playing an increasingly important role in the insurance industry, the Connecticut Insurance Department is actively engaging with insurers and other stakeholders to protect consumers and ensure the use of AI and Big Data is not discriminatory in any way. “The Insurance Department is diligently reviewing insurer practices to protect consumers from possible misuse and discrimination,” said Commissioner Andrew Mais. “There is a great deal of work to do, but the agency will stay at the forefront to ensure consumer protection as AI use evolves.” The Department’s work is based on guidelines for the use of AI established by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) in 2020. NAIC members including Connecticut…
Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Struck
2021-05-24@5:01pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a pedestrian struck on Brooks Street. Apparently they refused medical treatement. This news report is made possible by: