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ONONDAGA, N.Y. (AP) — Police say a motorcyclist participating in a protest ride against helmet laws in upstate New York died after he flipped over the bike's handlebars and hit his head on the pavement. Read more click here.
[caption id="attachment_2376" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Fireworks over PT Barnum Museum"][/caption] If you like fireworks but hate the traffic, viewing the fireworks intended for the Bridgeport Bluefish Stadium just might be for you. The fireworks are shot off from a field near the Stratford Bridge. There are many areas downtown for an impressive show. I shot this off Caesar Batallia Way looking towards Main Street. To the right is the P.T. Barnum Museum. I knew from last year the building would be in the way on some displays but I wanted the museum in the foreground. The show is about 15 minutes in time, this is a sampling including the finale. The next fireworks display is July 27th. Maybe I'll interview the…
GoDaddy, known for its sexy Super Bowl ads and controversial CEO with a penchant for elephant killing, has seen significant growth over the past three years...Read more
[caption id="attachment_2357" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Reflecting Pool on the National Mall Under Renovation"][/caption] WASHINGTON - The National Mall will look a little different for this year's July 4th celebrations. That's because one of Washington’s iconic sites, the Reflecting Pool has been reduced to a pile of dirt. But it's just temporary while it undergoes renovation.
[caption id="attachment_2351" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Layoff notices to union employees have started going out."][/caption] HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) - The Malloy administration says layoff notices to state employees have started to go out as the state begins a new budget year. It's part of his plan to plug a 1.6 billion dollar hole in the budget. Layoff notices have started to go out: wtnh.com
Ken always gives great advice to car owners and this weekend is no exception. Nick's Precision Automotive is located at 531 Tunxis Hill Cut Off in Fairfield. Call them at 203-366-4775 or online at http://nicksautomotive.com/index.htm
The sexual assault case against Dominique Strauss-Kahn is on the verge of collapse as investigators have uncovered major holes in the credibility of the housekeeper who charged that he attacked her in his Manhattan hotel suite in May, according to two well-placed law enforcement officials. Read more....
[SlideDeck id='494' width='100%' height='400px'] 1:31am--#Fairfield--Party goer at Fairfield Beach Road loses his car keys and calls 911 to help him find them...you know they will !! 6:38pm--Bridgeport--Police investigate another shooting, this one sends a woman to the hospital after being shot in the legs. Details and exclusive video AFTER crime scene is cleared. 3:02am--Fairfield--Driver bolts from routine traffic stop. As you often hear there is no such thing as a routine traffic stop to police. The became all too real tonight as one took place at the Circle at Fairfield Motor Inn. After a considerable amount of time for the traffic stop the driver must have thought things weren't going his way and bolted from his car and gave police…
[caption id="attachment_2293" align="alignleft" width="150" caption="Fireworks in your area."][/caption] Here is a good comprehensive list of fireworks town by town. We did not compile it so if your town is not on it check with WPLR. Enjoy! Click here to see the list.
[caption id="attachment_2280" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Jason Hackney of Super Discount Wines and Spirits in Fairfield is busy with inventory for a new "floor tax" on existing inventory."][/caption] If you plan on having beer, wine, sangria or even the hard stuff for the Fourth of July Weekend expect to pay more. While most package store owners would be gearing up for the big holiday they now have to do a physical inventory and pay a "floor tax" on stock they already have purchased, calculate it into liters and pay an additional tax. Don't press your package store owner for a percent increase because it varies on the product. Taxes on "sparkling wine will be more than regular wine" said Jason Hackeny, owner…