Bridgeport News: Copper theft on Stratford Ave
4:14pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a man with a black hoody and blue jeans stealing the copper piping from a building on the 300 block of Stratford Ave. Police are on the way.
Charity Craft at Fairfield Public Library Woods Branch
[Fairfield, CT, February 21, 2014] The Fairfield Public Library is hosting its monthly DIY Craft Salon at the Fairfield Woods Branch Library, 1147 Fairfield Woods Road on Saturday, March 1 at 11 a.m. This month we will work on a project that will support cancer survivors. Alexandra Currie will be the presenter for this salon. She is the owner of a little square LLC in Fairfield and creator of the Pink Pom Pom Project, a crafting initiative that seeks to help those affected by cancer. Join us as we make squares for a quilt that will be given to a cancer support organization. All supplies will be provided, but if you are a knitter, please bring size 8 needles. Advanced…
Milford News: Train hits car
#Milford CT-- A Metro North train carrying about 80 passengers collided with a car Friday afternoon on Oronoque Road. There were no reported injuries. The road has had a history of car/train collisions in the past according to MTA spokesman.
GOVERNOR MALLOY ATTENDS MEETING AT THE WHITE HOUSE TO DISCUSS EFFORTS TO RAISE THE MINIMUM WAGE
(WASHINGTON, DC) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today attended a meeting at the White House with Vice President Joseph Biden, U.S. Labor Secretary Thomas Perez, International President of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Mary Kay Henry, Director of the National Economic Council Gene Sperling, Valerie Jarrett, a senior adviser to President Barack Obama, and others to discuss state-level efforts to raise the minimum wage. Earlier this month, Governor Malloy introduced legislation that will increase the state minimum wage to $10.10, mirroring recent national efforts by President Obama and other Congressional leaders to raise the federal minimum wage to that same amount. The increase would give Connecticut the highest minimum wage in the nation. “Governor Malloy is doing extraordinary work in Connecticut to…
Bridgeport News: Pedestrian struck update
#Bridgeprort CT--In a story we brought to live as it was happening --Bridgeport Police are investigating a serious motor vehicle accident involving a pedestrian that occurred last night in the area of State Street and Iranistan Avenue. The pedestrian, Andres Nunez, 38, of Lewis Street, suffered a severe head injury and was in critical condition. The driver of the vehicle, a BMW sport utility vehicle, remained on the scene. Police were called just before 8:30 p.m. The SUV was traveling east on State Street. The pedestrian was in right lane when he was struck. The victim was taken to Bridgeport Hospital, and the accident remains under investigation
Bridgeport News: Man causing a disturbance at Beardsley Park
3:45pm--#Bridgeport CT-- If you're in the area of Beardsley Park, be sure to look out for the man jumping in the water and running in the street.
TOWN OF FAIRFIELD WELCOMES NEW CHIEF OF STAFF
First Selectman Mike Tetreau announced today that effective January 2014, Thomas Dubrosky has assumed the role of Chief of Staff in the First Selectman’s Office. Mr. Dubrosky, a 43-year Fairfield resident, has extensive managerial and community experience that will benefit the Town and its residents. Mr. Dubrosky had spent 42 years in the pharmaceutical industry; 37 of those years were spent with the multi-national Boehringer Ingelheim Corporation located in Ridgefield Connecticut. Mr. Dubrosky was the first representative for Boehringer when it established itself in Connecticut. He has experience in sales, sales management, marketing, trade distribution and training. Mr. Dubrosky is a Vietnam Combat Veteran. He is currently an officer for the Fairfield County VFW, Commander of the VFW Post #399…
Himes Invites High Schools to Participate in Congressional STEM Academic Competition
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) is inviting Fourth District high school students to participate in the first annual Congressional Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Academic Competition, also known as the “House App Contest.” This new, nationwide competition allows high school students from across the country to compete by creating and exhibiting their software application, or “app,” for mobile, tablet, or computer devices on a platform of their choice. “We know that science, technology, engineering, and math skills are essential to our children’s future professional success—especially in this changing world economy – and this competition is a great way show kids in a real-life situation why these areas are so important,” said Himes. “I invite all high school students…
Westport News: Car accident tying up traffic
1:02pm--#Westport CT--A two car accident on Post Road East in front of Whole Foods is tying up traffic.
Fairfield News: Smoke pouring out of basement window
12:25pm--#Fairfield CT-- Report of smoke pouring out of a basement window of 1254 Old Farm Road.