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Just before 1:30pm Wednesday 2 men were sent to the hospital after colliding with a city bus on Black Rock Turnpike in front of the McDonald's. The extent of the injuries are not know, police are investigating.
STAMFORD -- A man considered a beloved neighborhood fixture on the city's West Side was found dead early Tuesday morning in an apparent homicide at a Stillwater Avenue laundromat. The man, identified by friends as 50-year-old Jimmy Decrescenzo, of 26 Main St., Stamford, died of blunt force trauma after an apparent robbery, according to Stamford Police Lt. Diedrich Hohn. Read more: http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/news/article/Man-killed-in-Stamford-laundromat-3663083.php#ixzz1yvNM9o1k
First Selectman Mike Tetreau announced today that Moody’s Investors Service has re-affirmed the Town’s Aaa coveted rating and stable outlook. Moody’s has assigned the Town with an Aaa rating to Fairfield’s $37.6 million of General Obligation Bonds, Issue of 2012 and a MIG 1 to $12.1 million of General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes. According to Moody’s report, which was issued to the Town on June 26, 2012, “Moody’s has also re-affirmed the Aaa rating on $192.2 million of outstanding general obligation unlimited tax debt. The outlook on all bonds is stable. The bonds and the notes are secured by the town’s general obligation unlimited tax pledge. Proceeds from the bonds will be used to permanently refinance maturing BANs and towards…
Just after 2:15 Saturday morning an SUV traveling down South Avenue lost control and slammed into a utility pole catching fire. Jonathan Sadowy was walking home after having a late night meal at the diner down the street when he came upon the crash. Police radio transmissions as well as witnesses told us that flames were coming from the engine compartment as high as eight to ten feet, fearing it might spread to two homes close to where the car came to a rest. Jonathan jumped into action and went to the car to see if he could help. A woman inside the car was unresponsive. With the vehicle on fire Jonathan pulled the woman from the car across the…
Just before 8pm Friday night Fairfield first responders received a call of a kayaker in distress about a mile off Penfield Beach. One kayaker did come to the man's aid but had trouble bringing him ashore. Assistant Fire Chief George Gomola told us that his assistant Firefighter McDaniel, a former Coast Guard member was able to raise a small Coast Guard vessel on the radio, that happened to be working in the area. The two men appear to be in good condition after being in the water for over an hour, maybe slightly dehydrated. They were taken ashore on board the Fairfield Police Boat.
A Seattle breast cancer survivor whose breasts were surgically removed has gained the permission to swim topless at a city pool. But Jodi Jaecks wants to make sure her privilege is also extended to other breast cancer survivors who want to swim comfortably. Full story here......
[caption id="attachment_8630" align="alignright" width="250" caption="Photo by Tom Cleary-Connecticut Post"][/caption] BRIDGEPORT -- An unidentified man in his 60s was stabbed in the abdomen and hand Friday afternoon on a city bus, police said.The incident took place at about 12:45 p.m. at the corner of Washington Avenue and Catherine Street. Connecticut Post has the full story here.....
The sweltering temperatures and high humidity didn't stop Fairfield Warde's 327 students from graduating. The ceremony was moved along with shortened speeches and no introductions. Cooling areas and water was at the ready and many took advantage of them. Smiles among the students and family were plentiful and the emotions ran high. Congratulations Class of 2012!
Around 7pm the first call went out for a fire at the abandoned factories at Hancock and Railroad Avenue. The site has seen its share of fires over the winter but this time it affected three of the buildings. Several firefighters were overcome with heat exhaustion and by the acidic smoke. Two firefighters have been hospitalized due to heat exhaustion. Trains passing were slowed to a crawl while traveling through the area. The mayor's office has been recommending residents to keep their windows closed to keep smoke from entering their homes. Shelton, Easton, Fairfield and Trumbull are few of the fire companies that provided mutual aid in fighting this fire.
Bill Sheppard, a Army veteran returned home after serving his country to find his former job was no available due to the economy. He had trouble finding work and started a lawn care business with a push mower. The veteran put up his metals on E-Bay to raise money for better lawn equipment. The only bids he got was dozens of calls and e-mails offering assistance. Fox News DC has the full story here.......