Safe Bottled Water

WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) led a bipartisan group of 11 senators calling on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to set standards on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) found in bottled water to ensure bottled water products are safe for drinking. PFAS are pervasive and persistent chemicals that accumulate in people’s bodies over time, and exposure to these chemicals has been linked to cancer, liver damage, decreased fertility, and other serious health conditions. “Despite the clear and present danger PFAS exposure presents, there are no enforceable limits on these substances in drinking water in the United States,” wrote the senators in a letter to FDA Acting Commissioner Janet Woodcock. “Given the widespread persistence of PFAS in our environment…

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ENDANGERED RUNAWAY

The Ansonia Police Department is attempting to locate a juvenile runaway who made statements of self-harm to her family. Alecia Vega, age 15, was last seen today, 5/19/2021, in the area of Pershing Drive and Bridge Street wearing a gray zip up sweatshirt, and gray sweat pants with her hair in a high bun and black headband. Alecia is 5’8”, 210Lbs, with brown hair, and brown eyes. Anyone with information or knows the whereabouts of Alecia is asked to contact the Ansonia Police Department at 203-735-1885. Tips can be left anonymously through Tip411 at the link below. https://www.tip411.com/tips/new?alert_group_id=21553

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Today’s Vehicle Fire

2021-05-19@7:18pm--#Fairfield CT-- Today's vehicle fire is a motorcycle in the middle of Old Post and Beach Road on fire. Firefighters quickly took care of it. This news report is made possible by: https://www.naturalannieessentials.com/

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#Westport CT--On May 14, 2021 at approximately 8:00 p.m., Westport Police officers responded to thearea of 296 Greens Farms Road on a report of a one car accident. Upon arrival, the investigatingofficer observed that the car involved had heavy front - end damage. The operator of the vehiclewas identified as Gayle Gawlik and she claimed she was not injured in the accident. Ms. Gawlikpurportedly stated that she was trying to answer a phone call through the car’s blue tooth systemwhen she lost control of the vehicle and ended up striking a cement pillar that was located on theright shoulder.The investigating officer noticed that Ms. Gawlik was unsteady on her feet and alsoreported that he could detect the odor of an…

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Park City Wind (Not City Hall)

BRIDGEPORT, CT) – Vineyard Wind, a joint venture between Avangrid Renewables, a subsidiary of AVANGRID, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), today announced that space in downtown Bridgeport will serve as the company’s Connecticut headquarters for the company’s Park City Wind (PCW) project. Additionally, the developer also announced that a lease at Barnum Landing has been signed to use the property as a construction and staging location for the 804-megawatt (MW) project.  “We are excited to announce the signing of leases for both our Connecticut headquarters and the construction and staging site for our Park City Wind project,” said Vineyard Wind Deputy CEO Sy Oytan. “The offshore wind industry can help transform Bridgeport’s waterfront into a hub for new and…

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Fairfield News: Stratfield Road Crash

2021-05-19@5:50pm--#Fairfield A two car crash at Putting Green and Stratfield Road. No word on any injuries. This news report is made possible by:

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Bridgeport Police Damage Control

#Bridgeport CT-- After a series of bad news for the police department the brass is attempting damage control with the citizens. We were told Chief Garcia is working East Main Street while the deputy chief and captains are working the projects. Well, at least you can tell them what's on your mind! Our sponsor know how to foster good relations with customers! Visit Penfield Service's website: https://penfieldservicecenterct.com/

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Bridgeport News: Train Station Bomb Threat

2021-05-19@9:55pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #mta-- The train station has reopened after a bomb threat at the train station on Water Street. There is another bomb threat called in at 1070 block of Park Avenue which is Alliance which was formally ABCD.

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Morning Fires

2021-05-19 #Fairfield-- A house fire on Sedan Terrace #Bridgeport--A house fire on Manhattan Avenue Our sponsor can make it like it didn't even happen!

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BLUMENTHAL HOLDS HEARING ON PROTECTING KIDS ONLINE [WASHINGTON, D.C.] — Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) chaired a hearing of the  Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, and Data Security on protecting kids online. With children’s screen time surging on popular apps like TikTok, Facebook Messenger, and Instagram, kids are being exposed to safety and privacy issues including data collection, aggressive marketing, and sexual exploitation. “Big tech and data brokers are spying on children, watching them play, monitoring their lives. No company should be allowed to collect permanent, invasive dossiers on our children. Even more concerning are the cesspool of elicit pitches to kids,” said Blumenthal in his opening remarks, highlighting a recent survey from anti-human…

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