Bridgeport News: Crash!
2023-04-22@1:12am--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a two car accident at Boston and Central Avenue. This news report is made possible by:
I-95 Crash
2023-04-21@1:27pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #Stratford CT-- #cttraffic-- Sounds like a one-car crash on I-95 southbound near exit 29. Hashtag FYI-- Hashtags are used to locate information, not to be used in every word of a sentence. So if you look up or follow on social media, you can follow #cttraffic for all info regarding Connecticut traffic. Or, #Stratford for news regarding the town.
LEGISLATION TO HELP CAREGIVERS RECEIVE SOCIAL SECURITY CREDIT
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 Brad Schneider (D-Ill.-10) on Wednesday reintroduced legislation that would allow caregivers to receive a Social Security credit. The Social Security Caregiver Credit Act would provide retirement compensation in the form of Social Security credits to individuals who leave the workforce to care for their loved ones. U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-Minn.) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) also co-sponsored the legislation More than 1 in 5 Americans are currently caring for loved ones who are ill, disabled, or elderly, and tens of millions of Americans leave the workforce entirely or reduce their hours significantly to care for loved ones at some point in their career. Studies…
Bridgeport News: Man Pistol-Whipped
2023-04-20@9:11pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Working without a contract for over two years now, when Bridgeport Police get a call for a person with a gun they continue to rush to the scene with little regard for their safety to protect the citizens of Bridgeport. Tonight a man was attacked and pistol-whipped in the 200 block of Iranistan Avenue. The man was hit in the head and lost a significant amount of blood. This is breaking news and little details at this time. https://youtu.be/VVB7OvQ0Rac
Milford News: Serious Accident
#Milford CT--On April 19, 2023, at approximately 11:00 pm, a motor vehicle collision was reported near Bridgeport Avenue and Lansdale Avenue. An initial investigation revealed that a 2007 Hyundai Elantra was traveling west on Bridgeport Avenue. The operator, William Chalk (DOB 5/20/99), attempted to make a left turn onto Lansdale Avenue when the vehicle veered off the roadway on the west side of Lansdale Avenue and struck the guide wire to a utility pole. The passenger of the vehicle, Ashlee Gillespie (DOB 10/5/2000), was transported to Bridgeport Hospital where it was determined she had suffered serious injuries.The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information or who may have witnessed the collision is asked to contact PFC Dan Hemperly of the Traffic…
Bridgeport News: Changes And Checkpoint Dates at City Parks
Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Ganim announced today that the City of Bridgeport's park checkpoints will reopen early weekends only starting Saturday, May 6th from 8am-4pm for residents to purchase park stickers (Credit Card only) in advance of Memorial Day weekend. Park Stickers can also be purchased Cash or Credit at our Parks & Recreation department located at 7 Quarry Rd, Trumbull, CT, Monday through Friday from 8am-4pm. Considering these changes, Bridgeport Police Department will be providing additional patrol cars on warm days and weekends. Park Enforcement officers will be used to keep people from parking outside of the park, as vehicles may be subject to fines. There will be an officer at each checkpoint in Seaside Park. Traffic control plans…
BILL TO FULLY FUND TITLE I, SPECIAL EDUCATION
WASHINGTON–U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) on Wednesday joined U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) in introducing the Keep Our Promise to America’s Children and Teachers (PACT) Act, legislation to put Congress on a fiscally responsible path to fully fund Title I and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) on a mandatory basis. “Schools serving students from low-income backgrounds and children with disabilities have been short-changed for far too long because Congress has failed to fully fund IDEA and Title I. This legislation would ensure that our most vulnerable students get the support they need by providing the range of services and resources that…
Bridgeport News: Crash
2023-04-19@9:10pm--#Bridgeport CT-- This is a frame grab from a video Chris sent of a crash on Coleman Avenue.
Westport News: Runaway Tire Causes Crash
#Westport CT--The Westport Fire Companies from Saugatuck Station 4 and Headquarters went to a reported car crash on Interstate 95 south between exits 17 and 16 at 3:11 in the morning. Engine 4 got there and saw that there was only one car in the accident and it was in the left lane. Engine 4 said that the person in the car was trapped and needed to be freed. The firefighters used special tools to free the trapped person. The Westport EMS took the person to a nearby hospital, but we don't know how badly they were hurt. The CT State Police said that a tire from another car hit the moving car and broke off most of its roof.…
Stone Academy Investigation
Attorney General William Tong tsought a court order forcing Stone Academy’s owners to comply with the state’s ongoing investigation into potential violations of the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act by Stone Academy. On March 15, Attorney General Tong served Joseph Bierbaum and Richard Scheinberg with civil investigative demands seeking detailed information regarding their financial and legal interests and duties and responsibilities at Stone Academy and other for-profit education entities in Connecticut. The demand also sought information regarding where Stone Academy records are stored, as well as payroll, staffing, enrollment and attendance records. The investigative demand further sought answers from both Bierbaum and Scheinberg as to efforts they made to ensure Stone’s compliance with Connecticut Law, including their awareness or involvement in efforts…