1:45am--#Norwalk CT--Firefighters on scene at 9 Fitch Street on the second floor for a refrigerator smoking....no word what it smoking. This report sponsored by: Bomberos en escena a las 9 Fitch calle en el segundo piso de un fumador refrigerador ... .no palabra lo que fumar. Bombeiros em cena na 9 Fitch St no segundo andar por um frigorífico com fumaça ... .sem palavras do que é a fumaça.
1:36pm--#cttraffic---#Norwalk Ct-- I-95 southbound between 15 and 16. Although this accident is off to the side it is causing a good size back up. I-95 hacia el sur entre 15 y 16. A pesar de que este accidente es a un lado que está causando un buen tamaño una copia de seguridad. I-95 sul entre 15 e 16. Embora este acidente é no lado está causando um bom tamanho de trafego.
#WASHINGTON, DC—Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi has reappointed Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) to serve on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. The committee oversees the budget and activities of the 17 intelligence agencies of the United States. “Congressman Himes’ service on the Intelligence Committee has been defined by thoughtfulness and professionalism,” Pelosi said. “The strength of his experience will continue to be a valued resource in the new Congress.” “I am deeply honored to have the opportunity to continue serving on the Intelligence Committee,” Himes said. “The Committee has one of the hardest and most important responsibilities in Congress – protecting our people and overseeing America’s intelligence operations. We must remain vigilant against threats to America, but in doing so…
10:32pm--#Greenwich CT--We don't normally cover Greenwich but a home invasion just occurred at 62 Ridge Street, Westport is sending their K-9. Police are looking for 3 black males with masks who stole jewelry, holding the occupants at bay with a crowbar. This report sponsored by: Normalmente no cubrimos Greenwich sino una invasión de la casa que acaba de ocurrir a los 62 la calle Ridge, Westport es el envío de su K-9. La policía busca a 3 machos negros con máscaras que robaron joyas, la celebración de los ocupantes a raya con una palanca. Nós normalmente não cobrimos Greenwich, mas uma invasão de domicílio acaba de ocorrer na 62 de Ridge Street, Westport está enviando seu K-9. A polícia…
HARTFORD – State Rep. Gail Lavielle (R-143) today expressed serious concerns about an increase in unemployment taxes that Connecticut employers will have to pay starting in 2015. The additional tax is designed to help the state pay off the more than $1 billion it borrowed from the federal government in 2009 to keep its unemployment compensation trust fund solvent. Connecticut is the only state where employers will have to pay this tax. As a result, Connecticut’s employers will have the highest federal unemployment tax rate in the country. “Although employers will see the increase in their federal tax bills, the state is responsible for it,” said Lavielle. “The other seven states with loans outstanding for more than five years all applied for, and obtained, waivers from…
GOV. MALLOY: STATE WINS GRANT TO MAKE SCHOOLS SAFER, HEALTHIER PLACES TO LEARN Additional Funds Awarded for School Emergency Operations Plans (HARTFORD, CT)— Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that Connecticut has received two federal grants totaling more than $3.5 million to create safer, more nurturing environments in schools. Connecticut was one of 12 states out of more than 30 that applied to receive a School Climate Transformation grant, awarded by the U.S. Department of Education. The $3.3 million grant will help the state expand the infrastructure it already has in place for supporting effective school wide positive behavior practices, with a particular focus on providing support to low-performing schools. “We have made substantial investments into making the physical buildings…
11:22am--#Greenwich CT--Not in my reporting area but State Police are looking for a black Dodge Charger for two males who fled with two fur coats from Sax Fifth Avenue at 205 Greenwich Avenue. No en mi zona de notificación, pero la Policía del Estado están en busca de un Dodge Charger negro de dos hombres que huyeron con dos capas de piel de Sax de la Quinta Avenida en 205 Greenwich Avenue. Não na minha área de relatório, mas Polícia do Estado à procura de um Dodge Charger preto para dois homens que fugiram com dois casacos de pele de Sax Fifth Avenue em 205 Greenwich Avenue.
Ferguson Missouri--A grand jury will NOT charge Ferguson, Missouri police officer Darren Wilson in the shooting death of 18-year-old Michael Brown. Helicopters in the air and numerous law enforcement agencies on high alert. Listen live their law enforcement agencies here:http://www.broadcastify.com/listen/ctid/1573 LOCAL Police reporting large groups and rioting--Listen here: http://www.broadcastify.com/listen/feed/10970/web Statements from Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch and Bridgeport Police Chief Joseph L. Gaudett Jr. following the decision by the St. Louis County grand jury re: the fatal police shooting in Ferguson: “This an emotionally-charged moment. A young man lost his life. As a father of four sons, I can’t fathom losing one of my boys. The grand jury rendered its decision, and I respect that. I also respect that our…
Grant Will Address Behavioral Health Care for Young Adults (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that Connecticut will receive a $5 million grant to better engage and connect young adults ages 16 to 25 to behavioral health care. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration awarded Connecticut the competitive five year CT STRONG (Seamless Transition and Recovery Opportunities through Network Growth) grant to serve youth who reside in New London, Milford or Middletown and who are at risk for or have behavioral health disorders. “These new resources will support young people living with behavioral health disorders, and help them learn to identify and appropriately cope with their issues,” said Governor Malloy. “Early intervention is critical; and…
