‘As American as apple pie and rice and beans’: CT woman creates t-shirts with Cardona slogan

Cardona’s phrase came during a Dec. 23 speech after President-Elect Joe Biden officially gave Cardona the nod to be his Secretary of Education.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/As-American-as-apple-pie-and-rice-and-15839288.php

Bridgeport sports bar first to be fined $10k for alleged COVID violation

The fine stems from an investigation into an indoor gathering “in excess of 25 individuals” at Mangoz Sports Bar on Dec. 20.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Bridgeport-sports-bar-first-to-be-fined-10k-for-15839208.php

Veteran Stamford senator will take job with Lamont administration

Sen. Carlo Leone, recently reelected, will not take oath of office next week. Instead he'll accept a job as a special assistant in the Lamont administration.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Veteran-Stamford-senator-will-take-job-with-15839146.php

Nearly 6,000 COVID deaths in CT; positivity rate at 9 percent again

Health officials recorded 2,045 new infections Thursday. The daily positivity rate remained high with 8.95 percent of the days’ 22,839 new tests coming back positive.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Nearly-6-000-COVID-deaths-in-CT-positivity-rate-15839080.php

Bridgeport bishop tests positive for COVID, diocese says

A statement posted to the Diocese website Wednesday said Caggiano is asymptomatic and is feeling well.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Bridgeport-bishop-tests-positive-for-virus-15838919.php

Official: Aircraft made ‘gear up’ landing at Bradley

Around 1:12 p.m. a Piper Aerostar aircraft with two people onboard reported an issue with the aircraft’s landing gear, said Ryan Tenny, a public information officer for the Connecticut Airport Authority.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Official-Aircraft-made-gear-up-landing-at-15838810.php

Supreme Court rules Lamont can close bars during pandemic in blow to Milford pub owner

Kristine Casey, owner of Casey’s Irish Pub in Milford, sought a temporary and permanent injunction.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Supreme-Court-rules-Lamont-can-close-bars-during-15838564.php

Autopsies to determine cause of death after 2 bodies found in Bridgeport home

Police are awaiting autopsy results to see what led to the deaths of two indivdiduals found in a Calhoun Avenue home Wednesday.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/2-bodies-found-in-Bridgeport-home-autopsies-to-15838505.php

Analysis: Three COVID pandemic New Year’s resolutions

With 2020 officially behind us, let’s resolve to do better for the next pandemic.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Analysis-Three-COVID-pandemic-New-Year-s-15838492.php

Man accused in Glastonbury stabbing of live-in partner Bruce Bemer due in court

Jason McCormick is scheduled to appear in court for arraignment Thursday morning.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Man-accused-in-Glastonbury-stabbing-of-live-in-15838023.php

Meriden police: Guns, ammo, drugs found in crashed car

Police in Meriden said one suspect was apprehended and another fled after crashing a vehicle on Hall Avenue.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Meriden-police-Guns-ammo-drugs-found-in-15837980.php

Experts: More contagious COVID strain may already be in CT. What does it mean?

At least two cases of the new strain have been detected in the U.S. and health experts say the mutation likely already exists elsewhere.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Experts-More-contagious-COVID-strain-may-already-15837723.php

Bridgeport police offer rolling gun buyback program

The state’s biggest city is offering its residents the opportunity to turn in unwanted guns through an ongoing buyback program.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Bridgeport-police-offer-rolling-gun-buyback-15837653.php

NWS: Parts of CT could have mixed precipitation tonight

A Winter Weather Advisory has been posted for Litchfield County.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/NWS-Parts-of-CT-could-have-mixed-precipitation-15837070.php

5 Bridgeport families displaced by 2 fires

One fire on Monday displaced four families, and a fire at a different location Tuesday displaced another, officials said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/5-Bridgeport-families-displaced-by-2-fires-15837076.php

Divers searching for missing driver in Coventry

Coventry police and fire and emergency medical services were called to the scene Wednesday afternoon after the vehicle drove off the boat launch into the water.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Divers-searching-for-missing-driver-in-Coventry-15836989.php

Men face prison terms in fatal Shelton crash

Two men pleaded guilty to causing the 2018 crash that killed a pregnant woman and a West Haven teenager in Shelton.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Men-face-prison-terms-in-fatal-Shelton-crash-15836723.php

Ed Gomes, a Bridgeport icon, is laid to rest; plans made to honor his memory

As a steelworker, Bridgeport Councilman and State Senator, Ed Gomes dedicated his life to helping others.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/A-Bridgeport-icon-is-laid-to-rest-plans-made-to-15836709.php

Police: New York man posing as kindly grandfather attempted a $200,000 flim flam from Monroe bank

A 70-year-old New York man was charged Tuesday with trying to con a Monroe bank out of $200,000 by posing as a kindly grandfather.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Police-New-York-man-posing-as-kindly-grandfather-15836765.php

Ansonia PD: Suspects in stolen car took woman’s purse

Ansonia police said there might have been as many as four individuals in the stolen vehicle involved in the incident.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Ansonia-PD-Suspects-in-stolen-car-took-woman-s-15836523.php

Lamont: CT leads Northeast in COVID vaccine distribution rate

Gov. Ned Lamont said the state is making good progress in vaccine distribution and urged residents to be safe during the New Year’s holiday.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Lamont-CT-leads-Northeast-in-COVID-vaccine-15836424.php

ME: Suffield attorney fatally shot wife, then himself on Christmas

Police said officers responded to the home and found a married Suffield couple with “significant trauma and no signs of life.”

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/ME-Suffield-attorney-fatally-shot-wife-then-15836128.php

Police: Bridgeport man charged with Stratford armed robbery

Stratford police said they have made an arrest in connection with an armed robbery at a Main Street restaurant Monday night.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Police-Bridgeport-man-charged-with-Stratford-15836184.php

Police: 2 hospitalized after stabbing at Glastonbury home

A stabbing at a Sherwood Drive home late Monday is being investigated as a family violence crime, police officials said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Police-2-hospitalized-after-stabbing-at-15835854.php

Beacon Falls fire officials warn drivers about long-term detour

A detour set to last for several months has caused a rise in cross-traffic in the area, prompting officials to urge drivers to be cautious.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Beacon-Falls-fire-officials-warn-drivers-about-15835788.php

Area firefighters battle Woodbury house fire

The fire on Sycamore Avenue in Woodbury was reported around 11:45 p.m. Tuesday, sending units to the area.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Area-firefighters-battle-Woodbury-house-fire-15835707.php

CT COVID daily positivity rate dips below 6%

Hospitalizations slightly increased and 20 more deaths associated with the coronavirus were reported on Tuesday.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/CT-COVID-daily-positivity-rate-dips-below-6-15834640.php

Prosecutor: Man shot by Hartford police pointed rifle at officers

The state’s attorney’s office released a preliminary report and body camera footage from officers involved in the deadly shooting the day after Christmas.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Prosecutor-Man-shot-by-Hartford-police-pointed-15834604.php

Police: Alleged shooting suspects led chase to Norwalk

Bridgeport police said suspects in an alleged shooting led them on a high-speed chase to Norwalk early Tuesday.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Police-Alleged-shooting-suspects-led-chase-to-15834497.php

Feds: Member of ring that stole 40 cars indicted

Authorities said they have been investigating a car theft ring that, for the past six months, has been conducting burglaries of car dealerships in Connecticut.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Feds-Member-of-ring-that-stole-40-cars-indicted-15834524.php

Bridgeport area’s Top 10 (non-COVID) stories from 2020

The pandemic wasn’t the only thing happening in 2020. Here’s a list of the top things that happened that weren’t COVID-related.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Bridgeport-area-s-Top-10-non-COVID-stories-15834587.php

Police: Bridgeport gunfire leads to I-95 chase, crash in Norwalk

Four people, including three juveniles, were arrested after crashing a stolen car on Route 7 in Norwalk, Bridgeport official says.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Police-Bridgeport-gunfire-leads-to-I-95-chase-15834455.php

‘I’ve really been lucky’: Joe D’Ambrosio, WTIC-AM co-host, leaving station

WTIC-AM co-host Joe D’Ambrosio’s final day will be on New Year’s Eve after he said he negotiated a buyout.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/I-ve-really-been-lucky-Joe-D-Ambrosio-15834201.php

Fairfield FD: Driver escapes car fire on I-95

Fairfield firefighters used saws to get to the engine to figure out what caused the fire and where it started.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Fairfield-FD-Driver-escapes-car-fire-on-I-95-15834058.php

Police: 2 guns, drugs seized from car after crash in Bridgeport

Police say a city man faces a number of charges after he was caught in a vehicle that had guns and drugs inside.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Police-2-guns-drugs-seized-from-car-after-crash-15833570.php

South Windsor PD: Pedestrian hit by driver suffers minor injuries

Police are seeking witnesses in the accident that happened Monday evening.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/South-Windsor-PD-Pedestrian-hit-by-driver-15833576.php

Bridgeport vet’s license suspended after second animal cruelty arrest

A Bridgeport vet’s license was suspended this week after his second arrest earlier this month on an animal cruelty charge.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Bridgeport-vet-s-license-suspended-after-second-15833472.php

Enfield police: Don’t click link in ‘extremely disturbing’ email

Police, town officials and school IT staff continue to investigate the origin of an email sent this weekend.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Enfield-police-Don-t-click-link-in-15833439.php

Police: Blood evidence links Waterbury man to 2019 batting cages burglary

Southington police say they have made an arrest in a burglary incident.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Police-Waterbury-man-charged-with-2019-burglary-15833426.php

Police: Non-life-threatening injuries in Bridgeport stabbing

Bridgeport police are investigating an early-morning stabbing on Tuesday.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Police-Non-life-threatening-injuries-in-15833415.php

Feds: Two Stratford men charged in stolen Porsche chase

Federal authorities charged 21-year-old Christopher Mulkern and 20-year-old Edwin Cordero with one count transportation of a stolen vehicle and one count possession of a stolen vehicle.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Feds-Two-Stratford-men-charged-in-stolen-Porsche-15832913.php

Value up: Bridgeport residents receiving revaluation results

The new property values are in the mail after the five-year state-mandated revaluation was completed, but details are yet to come.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Bridgeport-residents-receiving-revaluation-results-15832590.php

CT COVID deaths near 6K, hospitalizations rise over holiday weekend

Another member of Gov. Ned Lamont’s staff has also tested positive for the virus.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/CT-COVID-deaths-near-6K-hospitalizations-rise-15832389.php

Police: Ansonia man allegedly tried to carjack Bridgeport woman while fleeing capture

An Ansonia man on probation for gun charges is charged with trying to carjack a Bridgeport woman’s SUV as he fled from police.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Police-Ansonia-man-allegedly-tried-to-carjack-15832190.php

Bridgeport adult education to relaunch in January

Registration is by appointment only for the spring semester of Bridgeport Adult Education.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Bridgeport-adult-education-to-relaunch-in-January-15832076.php

Bridgeport nears 2006 homicide record with latest slaying

Bridgeport hits 24 homicides with Sunday afternoon slaying.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Bridgeport-nears-2006-homicide-record-with-latest-15832034.php

Derby police: Man seen walking with stomach wounds may have stabbed himself

Police said the man was seen walking on Francis Street with “multiple stab wounds to his torso” around 8 a.m. Monday.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Derby-police-Man-seen-walking-with-stomach-15831911.php

Bridgeport house fire displaces 9 people

Six adults and three children are without a home after a fire on Monday morning, according to a city official.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Bridgeport-house-fire-displaces-9-people-15831802.php

Analysis: ‘Super gonorrhea’ fueled by coronavirus pandemic

Increased use of antibiotics during the pandemic is encouraging the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, like “super gonorrhea,” according to the WHO.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Analysis-Super-gonorrhea-fueled-by-15831842.php

Bridgeport official: Resident rescued from burning apartment

The person was transported to the hospital for observation following the fire early Monday morning, a city official said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Bridgeport-official-Resident-rescued-from-15831334.php

Police: Crash closed I-95 in Stratford late Sunday

The crash happened around Exit 32 in Stratford around 10:50 p.m. Sunday, state police said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Police-Crash-closed-I-95-in-Stratford-late-Sunday-15831317.php

Bridgeport police investigate Sunday afternoon shootings

A city official said one person suffered a non-life threatening gunshot wound to the foot and another was shot while driving, causing him to crash his vehicle.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Bridgeport-police-investigate-Sunday-afternoon-15830744.php

State police investigating officer involved shooting in Hartford

A man police say was armed with a rifle and a handgun was shot and wounded by an officer Saturday evening in Hartford.

Police responded to Gilman Street after a 911 call reporting a man with a gun shortly before 9 p.m. Officers said they found a man, whose identity has not been released, armed with “an assault rifle with a scope, as well as a handgun with a flashlight mounted to it,” according to a release from Hartford Police Chief Jason Thody.

“It appears that the male did not comply with requests to drop his firearms,” and officers followed him into the back parking lot of 14-16 Gilman St.

“After pleas to drop the weapon, an officer verbalized that the individual was pointing his weapon, and fired her weapon once, striking him,” according to the release late Saturday.

The man was taken to Hartford Hospital, where police said he is listed in critical condition.

“The exact details are yet to be determined and this information is subject to further investigation,” according to police, who said the investigation is being handled by the State’s Attorney for the Ansonia-Milford Judicial District and the State Police Eastern District Major Crimes Squad.

Thody said that body camera footage from multiple officers will be handed over to the State’s Attorney, and said Hartford Police will work to have the footage released as soon as possible.

“We are cooperating fully with the State as the investigation into this shooting begins, and we will work with the state to release as much information to the public as we can,” Thody said in a release.

A briefing with Hartford Police, State Police and the State’s Attorney’s office will be scheduled Sunday, according to police and...

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/State-police-investigating-officer-involved-15830089.php

Day after Christmas storm, thousands still without power

As of 7 a.m. Saturday, most of the 4,258 Eversource outages are clustered in western Connecticut.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Day-after-Christmas-storm-thousands-still-15829047.php

In photos: Festive lights decorate trees on the Milford Green

Trees are lit up with cheerful lights on the Green in downtown Milford.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/In-photos-Festive-lights-decorate-trees-on-the-15827638.php

Wesleyan suspends fraternity, school says

Wesleyan confirms one of its fraternities suspended over hazing and COVID policy rules

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Wesleyan-suspends-fraternity-school-says-15828522.php

Arrests made in Christmas Eve slaying in Waterbury

Teen found shot to death on Christmas Eve, three arrested.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Arrests-made-in-Christmas-Eve-slaying-in-Waterbury-15828296.php

Christmas storm brings thousands of power outages

Some 36,000 residents are waking up to a dark Christmas.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Christmas-storm-brings-thousands-of-power-outages-15828137.php

In photos: Santa’s helpers hand out holiday meals to seniors in Shelton

Staff from the Shelton Senior Center on Thursday provided bagged holiday meals to seniors — some of whom they hadn’t seen in person for months due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/In-photos-Santa-s-helpers-hand-out-holiday-15827636.php

CT Man accused of killing UPS worker held on $2 million bond

Elijah Bertrand, 19, was arrested by Plymouth police Wednesday and charged with murder in the death of 28-year-old Nathan D. Burk, of Waterbury.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/CT-Man-accused-of-killing-UPS-worker-held-on-2-15827418.php

State COVID deaths, hospitalizations jump

A total of 1,200 people are currently hospitalzed with the disease, according to the state.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/State-COVID-deaths-hospitalizations-jump-15827355.php

From chinchilla wishes to winter wonderland, Beardsley Zoo gets festive

Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo is maintaining winter cheer, in spite of 2020, with a greeting from its chinchilla mayor and other fun.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/From-chinchilla-wishes-to-winter-wonderland-15827354.php

Police: alleged drug dealer in wrong place at wrong time

A Bridgeport man suspected of robbing a city bank denied robbing the bank but admitted he was a drug dealer, police said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Police-alleged-drug-dealer-in-wrong-place-at-15827155.php

Analysis: Three obvious-but-somehow-elusive reasons the COVID-19 pandemic is not over yet

Vaccines are rolling out, but the pandemic is still very much in full swing. Here are three reasons why.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Analysis-Three-obvious-but-somehow-elusive-15826894.php

Former New Haven police officer named Hartford assistant chief

Hartford police on Wednesday announced that Kenny A. Howell has been hired as the department’s new assistant chief.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Former-New-Haven-police-officer-named-Hartford-15826854.php

Bridgeport’s school board will debate a name change for Columbus School in January

A process will be set in motion in January to determine if the public wants to change the name of Columbus School in Bridgeport’s Hollow.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Bridgeport-s-school-board-will-debate-a-name-15826676.php

2 to 4 inches of rain to fall across Connecticut

Forecasts predict about 2 to 4 inches of rain will fall across Connecticut Thursday into Friday, with a slight chance of snow Friday night.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/2-to-4-inches-of-rain-to-fall-across-Connecticut-15826576.php

Ansonia firefighters battle chimney fire

Fire units were dispatched to a Clark Street home around 8:20 a.m. Thursday on a report of a possible chimney fire.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Ansonia-firefighters-battle-chimney-fire-15826592.php

Rollover crash closes lanes on Route 8 south in Ansonia, Derby

Lanes of Route 8 south were closed Thrusday morning after a rollover crash involving two vehicles.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Rollover-crash-closes-Route-8-south-in-Ansonia-15826517.php

‘Our hearts are breaking:’ CT UPS driver mourned after deadly assault

A gathering was held Wednesday night in honor of Nathan Daniel Burk, the UPS driver who died after an assault earlier this week.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Our-hearts-are-breaking-CT-UPS-driver-15826503.php

Ring out the COVID blues and ring in 2021 with a virtual Marine Band concert

The U.S. Marine Corps Band is offering a free New Year’s Eve virtual concert through the Klein’s website.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Ring-out-the-COVID-blues-and-ring-in-2021-with-a-15825508.php

Robbery reported at Bridgeport Subway restaurant

BRIDGEPORT — Police are investigating after a possible robbery was reported at the Subway restaurant on Wood Avenue Wednesday evening.

Police tweeted about the incident around 7 p.m.

No further information was available because the incident was “active,” police said.

Check back for updates

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Robbery-reported-at-Bridgeport-Subway-restaurant-15825946.php

One hospitalized following car crash in front of North Haven Fire HQ

Fire chief Paul Januszewski said firefighters inside the station went outside to assist the drivers.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/One-hospitalized-following-car-crash-in-front-of-15825882.php

Bridgeport police call for public’s help recovering guns

The call came after a particularly bloody year for the state and nation’s municipalities. Bridgeport also saw an uptick in firearms making their way into the community, police said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Bridgeport-police-call-for-public-s-help-15825628.php

‘Feels like a party:’ Bridgeport clinic gets Moderna vaccine

BRIDGEPORT — When 400 doses of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine arrived at Southwest Community Health Center on Wednesday, the mood was one of “jubilation,” said Southwest President and CEO Mollie Melbourne.

“It was so joyous,” she said. “It felt like we were truly watching the beginning of the end.”

Southwest follows hospitals, nursing homes and some other health care providers in the region in receiving the vaccine. The agency, a network of clinics throughout Bridgeport that provides affordable health services for those who are uninsured or underinsured, never received the Pfizer vaccine, so Melbourne said Wednesday’s shipment was truly special.

“It’s been a long nine months and our staff has been under very high pressure,” she said.

Frontline workers will receive their doses first, and the first 10 doses were given on Wednesday. The rest of the Southwest’s 260 employees will receive the vaccine over the next few days, and then, Melbourne said, any unused vaccine will be used to vaccinate workers at other healthcare organizations that qualify.

Though Southwest is headquartered at 46 Albion St., Melbourne said vaccines are being given at its dental clinic on Fairfield Avenue, which was shut down early in the pandemic as the demand for non-emergency dental services plummeted.

“It’s been vacant since March, so we felt this was the best place to do it,” Melbourne said.

Those who have received the vaccine so far said they have been deeply relieved and happy, said Carmen Rivera-Torres, Southwest’s chief nursing officer.

“I wish we could have a party here to celebrate,” she said.

“It feels like that,” Melbourne added. “It feels like a party.”

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Feels-like-a-party-Bridgeport-clinic-gets-15825407.php

Biden introduces Cardona as ‘the secretary of education for this moment’

Connecticut’s Miguel Cardona, who described himself “as American as apple pie and rice and beans,” was introduced on a national stage Wednesday by president-elect Joe Biden.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Biden-introduces-Cardona-as-the-secretary-of-15825215.php

As COVID deaths increase, Lamont urges residents to be careful during holidays

Gov. Ned Lamont is urging residents to stay safe for the rest of the holiday season as COVID-19 cases continue to pop up.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/As-COVID-deaths-increase-Lamont-urges-residents-15824846.php

State Supreme Court wants more details in Milford bar’s challenge to Lamont

The Supreme Court has ordered both sides in a Milford bar’s challenge to Gov. Ned Lamont’s executive powers to detail the difference between public-health and civil-preparedness emergencies.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/State-Supreme-Court-wants-more-details-in-Milford-15824787.php

Bridgeport native’s debut novel wins award

Lisa Braxton, a Bridgeport native now living in Massachusetts, has won an award for “The Talking Drum,” a novel based largely on her family’s experience in Bridgeport.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Bridgeport-native-s-debut-novel-wins-award-15824408.php

Police release suspect ID after UPS driver killed in serious assault in Watertown

State police are looking for Elijah David Bertrand, 19, in connection with a serious assault that killed one man.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Police-release-suspect-ID-after-UPS-driver-killed-15824368.php

Police: Gas station clerk assaulted during armed robbery in Meriden

Multiple suspects went into a gas station on Broad Street and robbed the place, then assaulting the clerk, according to police.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Police-Gas-station-clerk-assaulted-during-armed-15824072.php

Waterbury police: 2 arrested after driver backs into cop car during traffic stop

Two Waterbury men were taken into custody after a foot pursuit Tuesday night, police said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Waterbury-police-2-arrested-after-driver-backs-15824002.php

Who gets the COVID vaccine next in CT?

The new recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention move people between the ages of 65 and 74 to a third tier.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Who-gets-the-COVID-vaccine-next-in-CT-15823738.php

New COVID strain could already be in U.S. What does it mean for CT?

While the new variant is considered 70 percent more contagious than the original COVID strain, doctors say it doesn’t seem to be more dangerous or vaccine resistant.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/New-COVID-strain-could-already-be-in-U-S-What-15823715.php

‘Best-kept-secret’: CT leaders offer praise for Cardona’s nomination

Gov. Ned Lamont and members of the state’s congressional delegation lined up to offer praise for Miguel Cardona Tuesday, after news of his nomination for secretary of education was made official.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Best-kept-secret-CT-leaders-offer-praise-15823503.php

12th CT prison inmate dies from COVID complications

The inmate who died was serving a 12-year sentence for first-degree sexual assault and risk of injury to a minor.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/12th-CT-prison-inmate-dies-from-COVID-15823151.php

NWS: Strong storm to deliver heavy rain, strong winds for Christmas

High temperatures in the mid to upper 50s on Thursday will likely lead to a rapid snow melt, the NWS says.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/NWS-Strong-storm-to-deliver-heavy-rain-strong-15823135.php

State pays $250,000 for 3-month COVID communications contract

An outside firm will handle COVID-19-related media relations and communications for the state Department of Public Health.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/State-pays-250-000-for-3-month-COVID-15822931.php

CDC: Connecticut COVID-related death rate remains above national average

Connecticut recorded 27 more deaths associated with the coronavirus and the state’s death rate per capita remains above the national average, according to the CDC’s data

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/CDC-Connecticut-COVID-related-death-rate-remains-15822804.php

Police: Man threatens to shoot everyone in local restaurant

A Bridgeport man was arrested after police said he threatened to shoot everyone in a local restaurant.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Police-man-threatens-to-shoot-everyone-in-local-15822405.php

Waterbury’s Holy Land to host New Year’s fireworks

In an effort to spread holiday spirit, Post University will present Waterbury residents with a New Year’s Day fireworks show.

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MTA official: Service will be running, but stay home during holidays

“The safest way to celebrate winter holidays is to celebrate at home with the people who live with you,” said Patrick J. Foye, MTA chairman.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/MTA-official-Service-will-be-running-but-stay-15822459.php

Serious crash closes part of Route 83 in Vernon

Police said a serious crash has closed Route 83 between Dobson and Merline roads Tuesday morning.

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Are Lamont and fellow Democrats headed for tax reform showdown?

Democrats say the governor needs to be willing to raise taxes on Connecticut’s wealthy to help bridge the state’s budget deficit.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Are-Lamont-and-fellow-Democrats-headed-for-tax-15821931.php

Family of seven displaced after Stratford house fire

Fire units responded to a Cheshire Street home and found a heavy fire on the second floor that extended into the attic, officials said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Family-of-seven-displaced-after-Stratford-house-15821937.php

Police: Woman charged in double fatal Southington crash

An arrest has been made in connection with a double fatal crash on Andrews Street in Southington that occurred in March.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Police-Woman-charged-in-double-fatal-Southington-15821807.php

Official: Nothing taken during attempted Bridgeport robbery

No one was injured and nothing was taken during an attempted robbery in the city Monday.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Official-Nothing-taken-during-attempted-15821552.php

If COVID makes campus life less attractive, CT colleges could pay price

Even if the pandemic shifts the attitudes of a small group of students, it could have a big financial impact for Connecticut colleges.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/If-COVID-makes-campus-life-less-attractive-CT-15821636.php

1 seriously injured in Bridgeport crash

One person was seriously injured in a crash at the intersection of Boston and Seaview avenues Monday night.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/1-seriously-injured-in-Bridgeport-crash-15821514.php

State police on lookout for distracted, impaired drivers during holiday enforcement

State police said troopers will be on the lookout for any drivers who are distracted or under the influence during holiday enforcement.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/State-police-on-lookout-for-distracted-impaired-15821428.php

Former state Sen. Edwin Gomes dies nine days after car crash

Nine days after a car crash, former state Sen. Edwin A. Gomes, who fought for working people, dies at 84.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Former-state-Sen-Edwin-Gomes-dies-nine-days-15821417.php

Feds: CT drug trafficker sentenced to 25 years in prison

A Mansfield man will spend 25 years in federal prison on drug and firearm offenses.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Feds-CT-drug-trafficker-sentenced-to-25-years-in-15821357.php

Former WFSB-TV anchor Dennis House moving to Channel 8

The news, first reported by the Hartford Courant Monday afternoon, was confirmed by House on Twitter later that evening.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Dennis-House-longtime-Channel-3-anchor-15820851.php

In photos: Groceries, gifts and holiday cheer at Derby food bank

Volunteers loaded holiday groceries and donated gifts into the trunks of a long line of cars during the annual Christmas distribution at the St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/In-photos-Groceries-gifts-and-holiday-cheer-at-15820452.php

Congress prepares to vote on relief package, Murphy says it’s ‘not enough’

The U.S. House of Representatives and Senate are expected to vote on the bill Monday.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Congress-prepares-to-vote-on-relief-package-15820421.php

As Biden eyes Cardona for education secretary, focus is on how he handled school reopening

If selected to become President-Elect Joe Biden’s education secretary, Miguel Cardona would be tasked with getting public schools throughout the country reopened ASAP — a challenge he took on as Connecticut’s education commissioner with mixed results.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/As-Biden-eyes-Cardona-for-education-secretary-15820220.php

Woman charged in two Stratford bank robberies

A homeless woman is accused of threatening to blow up two banks unless they turned over money to her.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Woman-charged-in-two-Stratford-bank-robberies-15819859.php

State troopers: CT man put police K-9 in headlock

Police said the man fled when they approached him about taking a woman’s car without her permission.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/State-troopers-CT-man-put-police-K-9-in-headlock-15819907.php

Will the injured bald eagle rescued in CT fly again?

Those caring for the bird say the spot of the wing break makes it difficult to say whether she will be able to properly fly again.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Will-the-injured-bald-eagle-rescued-in-CT-fly-15819780.php

Lamont will move to raise gas tax as state joins regional plan

Lamont first balked, then agreed to the regional initiative to reduce carbon emissions and raise gas taxes to support transit infrastructure.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Lamont-will-move-to-raise-gas-tax-as-state-joins-15819606.php

Blumenthal, Murphy get COVID-19 vaccine

President-elect Joe Biden will be immunized Monday on live television.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Blumenthal-Murphy-get-COVID-19-vaccine-15819521.php

Police continue to investigate double homicide at bar

Bridgeport police detectives continued Monday to investigate the Sunday shooting at a Connecticut Avenue bar that left two men dead.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Police-continue-to-investigate-double-homicide-at-15819353.php

Tow trucks deliver holiday toy donations at Troop G in Bridgeport

A procession of tow truck companies delivered donations over the weekend for Troop G’s annual holiday toy drive.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Tow-trucks-deliver-holiday-toy-donations-at-Troop-15819433.php

Police: 2 charged, gun found in car after shooting in Meriden

Two residents face gun and drug charges after a shooting in the area of Stoneycrest Drive last week.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Police-2-charged-gun-found-in-car-after-15819428.php

Wreaths Across America visits Derby’s St. Michael’s Cemetery

DERBY— Icy walkways, snow-packed grounds and sub-freezing temperatures Saturday couldn’t keep nearly 150 people from honoring the Valley’s veterans as part of a special national movement of respect.

Residents and dignitaries laid some 400 wreaths on the graves of veterans at St. Michael’s Cemetery during the Valley’s first ever Wreaths Across America event.

“This is so typical of the Valley and the way its residents respond,” said John Rak, as he looked over the crowd. “All these people coming out in 25 degree temperatures a week before Christmas to honor our veterans. It makes you proud.”

Standing in front of Josephine Rak’s grave, John Rak — whose son is a U.S. Navy captain — was in the cemetery to honor his aunt, who served as a Women’s Army Corps nurse stationed in England during the D-Day invasion.

“She was over 30 at the time but she felt it was something she had to do,” Rak said.

His father-in-law, Adam Strzelec, also had a wreath laid on his grave. Strzelec served in Poland’s Army but was captured during the early days of Germany’s invasion of his country.

“He spent the war in a German Work Camp,” his daughter, Monica Rak, said. “He told us he kept his stomach filled by eating grass and stones.”

The Valley’s participation in Wreaths Across America was arranged by Pauline Totaro, president of the Catholic War Veterans Post 1562 Auxiliary. Her son, Jason, a U.S. Army veteran, participates in the annual Wreaths Across America ceremony at the Arlington National Cemetery, she said.

“I’d like this to became an annual event in the Valley,” Totaro said. “We could have it at a different cemetery every December.”

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What do we get for the billions spent on job training? Connecticut wants to know.

A review of the state’s workforce development programs found an array of regional councils and autonomous nonprofits with varying funding sources and eligibility requirements.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/What-do-we-get-for-the-billions-spent-on-job-15819048.php

Officials: 7 injured in Vernon apartment fire

Firefighters rescued residents who were found hanging from windows when first responders got to the scene Sunday morning.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Officials-7-injured-in-Vernon-apartment-fire-15819011.php

CVS Health launches COVID vaccine program at long-term care facilities

CVS Health said it expects to vaccine roughly 4 million staff and residents of long-term care facilities in about 12 weeks.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/CVS-Health-launches-COVID-vaccine-program-at-15818793.php

Lamont: CT getting 63,300 doses of the Moderna COVID vaccine

Connecticut is expected to get a total of more than 80,000 vaccine doses from Pfizer and Moderna this week, Gov. Ned Lamont said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Lamont-CT-getting-63-300-doses-of-the-Moderna-15818797.php

In photos: Holiday train show delights visitors in Fairfield

The Holiday Express Train Show at the Fairfield Museum and History Center will be on view through Sunday, Jan. 3.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/In-photos-Holiday-train-show-delights-visitors-15817957.php

Cannabis producers expand for growth, legalization

Will 2021 be the year that the CT General Assembly approves adult-use marijuana? The state’s licensed growers say they’re ready.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Cannabis-producers-expand-for-growth-legalization-15817764.php

Police: Several people rescued from Rockville apartment fire

The fire occurred Sunday morning on Union Street in the Rockville section of Vernon, police said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Police-Several-people-rescued-from-Rockville-15817586.php

Police: 2 dead, 2 wounded in Bridgeport sports bar shooting

Police said the shooting happened around 1 a.m. Sunday at Mango’z Sports Bar on Connecticut Avenue.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Police-2-dead-2-wounded-in-Bridgeport-sports-15817314.php

Will there be a white Christmas in CT? Forecasters say not likely

Temperatures are expected to rise with rain in the forecast for Thursday and Friday, dashing hopes for a white Christmas in Connecticut, the National Weather Service says.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Will-there-be-a-white-Christmas-in-CT-15817298.php

Police arrest East Hartford woman they say drove in wrong direction on highway

Police arrested 42-year-old Jessica Cruz Friday, according to a criminal information summary.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Police-arrest-East-Hartford-woman-they-say-she-15817076.php

Connecticut’s U.S. senators get COVID-19 vaccine

“I trust this vaccine is safe & effective,” Sen. Richard Blumenthal wrote in a tweet.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Connecticut-s-U-S-senators-get-COVID-19-vaccine-15816878.php

Officials free horse trapped in mud in Seymour

Officials responded to Old Ansonia Road to attend to the horse, which was “removed safely,” according to a fire department spokesperson.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Officials-free-horse-trapped-in-mud-in-Seymour-15816465.php

DOT: Accidents on Route 8, I-95 close lanes

The accident, reported at 12:04 p.m., shut down the northbound lanes between exits 5 and 8.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/DOT-Multi-vehicle-accident-closes-part-of-Route-15816235.php

Police: Easton officer rescues man, dog who fell through ice

Officer Anthony Telesco “was up to his chest and upon exiting the water, he was in minor distress from the freezing temperature,” police said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Police-Easton-officer-rescues-man-dog-who-fell-15816162.php

CT museum: Cockroach named after Keith Richards for his ‘great survival rate’

Keith the cockroach even has his own miniature guitar.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/CT-museum-Cockroach-named-after-Keith-Richards-15816118.php

Report: CT’s drought is finally over

The last time Connecticut had no abnormally dry or drought conditions was on June 2, according to U.S. Drought Monitor.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Report-CT-s-drought-is-finally-over-15815988.php

NWS: In parts of Connecticut, it was colder than Alaska this AM

Just before 6 a.m., the temperature was 4 degrees in Danbury and 5 degrees in Windsor Locks, and degrees in Oxford and Meriden.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/NWS-In-parts-of-Connecticut-it-was-colder-than-15815904.php

CT Bonding approved for I-95 safety improvements, Bridgeport development

The commission gave the thumbs up for $70M in spending on a concrete median barrier on I-19 as well as reconstruction of the road's shoulder.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/CT-Bonding-approved-for-I-95-safety-improvements-15815377.php

Moderna COVID vaccine, coming next week will be easier to handle than Pfizer’s

About 63,000 doses of Moderna's coronavirus vaccine will arrive in Connecticut early next week.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Moderna-COVID-vaccine-coming-next-week-will-be-15815321.php

Man charged with sexually assaulting teenaged girl

A Bridgeport man is in custody after police said he allegedly sexually assaulted a teenaged girl.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Man-charged-with-sexually-assaulting-teenaged-girl-15814843.php

Lamont: Recovered COVID patients exempt from CT travel rules

Travelers who test negative for the virus immediately before or after arriving in Connecticut can also avoid the 10-day quarantine, the governor’s office said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Lamont-Recovered-COVID-patients-exempt-from-CT-15814918.php

Bridgeport juvenile officer charged with fraud

A juvenile detention officer working in Bridgeport has been charged with worker’s compensation fraud.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Bridgeport-juvenile-officer-charged-with-fraud-15814946.php

Report: Ansonia police officer ‘justified’ in using deadly force

Officer Brendon Nelson “was justified based upon his reasonable belief that the use of such force was necessary to defend himself and others,” the report said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Report-Ansonia-police-officer-justified-in-15814561.php

Police discover alleged counterfeit operation during drug raid

Police said they discovered what appeared to be a counterfeiting operation during a drug raid in Bridgeport.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Police-discover-alleged-counterfeit-operation-15814587.php

As COVID cases surge, only 19 people test positive for flu in CT

Connecticut follows nationwide trend with a low amount of flu cases to start the season.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/As-COVID-cases-surge-only-19-people-test-15814573.php

Hiker rescues injured bald eagle in Thomaston

Connecticut environmental police said the hiker found the injured eagle near Thomaston Dam on Wednesday.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Hiker-rescues-injured-bald-eagle-in-Thomaston-15814148.php

‘Light Up Monroe’ contest raises money for new playground

The Monroe Playground Foundation launched two holiday events to light up the town and continue raising money for its Wolfe’s Park playground rebuild.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Light-Up-Monroe-contest-raises-money-for-15813577.php

Feds: Wallingford man failed to register guns

A Wallingford man pleaded guilty to being in possession of guns that weren’t registered under the National Firearms Act.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Feds-Wallingford-man-failed-to-register-guns-15813420.php

Hartford FD: 3 families displaced by house fire

Hartford firefighters made quick work extinguishing a fire at a Brown Street home early Thursday morning despite the winter weather.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Hartford-FD-3-families-displaced-by-house-fire-15813434.php

COVID vaccinations at CT nursing homes start Friday

Connecticut is among four states nationwide to start administering the COVID vaccine at long-term care on Friday.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/COVID-vaccinations-at-CT-nursing-homes-start-15813417.php

Trailers full of vegatables, 4,000 pounds of bleach catch fire in Milford

Fire officials said one of the trailers was loaded with boxed vegetables, and another contained “4,000 pounds” of bleach.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Trailers-full-of-vegatables-4-000-pounds-of-15812906.php

CT Eyewitness News anchor and husband both test positive for COVID-19

House announced his diagnosis in a video posted to Twitter. “The only symptom I have is that I’m tired,” said House, standing outside in the snow in a puffy coat.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/CT-Eyewitness-News-anchor-and-husband-both-test-15812699.php

‘A phenomenal job’: Local leaders praise public works employees for speedy snow removal

Local municipalities competently handled the season’s first snow storm and public works employees and departments won praise from their bosses across the area.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/A-phenomenal-job-Local-leaders-praise-15812439.php

Speaker Aresimowicz’s final days in legislature brings $2.8 million to his district

Rteiring Speaker of the House Joe Aresimowicz brings home the bacon one more time to Berlin.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Speaker-Aresimowicz-s-final-days-in-legislature-15812252.php

COVID hospitalizations continue to decline in Connecticut

There were 49 fewer hospitalizations reported Thursday, dropping the statewide total to 1,205.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/COVID-hospitalizations-decline-in-Connecticut-15812033.php

Plan ‘came together perfectly’: Valley leaders praise staff for ‘phenomenal’ job clearing roads

While clean up is still underway of the foot or so of snow that fell, local leaders in the Naugatuck Valley praised their employees for their efforts Wednesday into Thursday.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Plan-came-together-perfectly-Valley-15811043.php

Snow winding down as blustery condition continue Thursday

The snow is slowing down in most of southern Connecticut as blustery conditions will continue with wind chills in the single digits in some areas.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Snow-still-falling-across-Connecticut-Thursday-15810623.php

How much snow did we get?

Some Connecticut communties have seen nearly a foot of snow so far.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/How-much-snow-did-we-get-15810541.php

Police: Stolen Cadillac clocked at 112 mph on I-84 in Vernon

Five people were arrested after a pursuit with troopers in Willington on Tuesday, state police said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Police-Stolen-Cadillac-clocked-at-112-mph-on-15810398.php

CT National Guard to set up COVID field hospital in Hartford

A spokeswoman for Hartford HealthCare, which runs Hartford Hospital and other facilities in the state, confirmed the field hospital will be set up later this week.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/CT-National-Guard-to-set-up-COVID-field-hospital-15809854.php

Report: CT schools commissioner a candidate for Biden’s education secretary

CT's commissioner of education is in the running to be Joe Biden’s secretary of education, the Washington Post reported Wednesday.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Report-CT-schools-commissioner-a-candidate-for-15809638.php

Congress close to COVID relief deal with stimulus checks, no direct state aid

Gov. Ned Lamont, who joined governors in a call with Biden Wednesday, said even without direct money to states, Congress should “get started” on a stimulus package.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Congress-close-to-COVID-relief-with-stimulus-15809422.php

Nor’easter hits Connecticut, shuttering schools and COVID testing sites

The season’s first major weather event is “the type of snowstorm we’re used to here in New England,” Gov. Ned Lamont said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Nor-easter-hits-Connecticut-shuttering-schools-15809435.php

CT nursing home will be among first in nation to receive COVID vaccine

Staff and patients of The Reservoir in West Hartford are expected to be vaccinated on Friday.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/CT-nursing-home-will-be-among-first-in-nation-to-15809028.php

House GOP urges $50M in new relief for bars, restaurants

As talks in Washington moving slowly toward small business aid, CT Republicans propose help for ailing bars and restaurants.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/House-Republicans-propose-50-M-in-new-relief-for-15808532.php

Bridgeport Hospital starts vaccinating staff against COVID

The hospital received its first batch of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday and the first employees began getting it Wednesday morning.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Bridgeport-Hospital-starts-vaccinating-staff-15808039.php

‘The eviction crisis has begun’: As COVID cases rise, so are notices to vacate

Without an influx of aid to help pay rent or a beefed-up eviction moratorium, many Connecticut residents could be put out of their homes next month.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/The-eviction-crisis-has-begun-As-COVID-15807608.php

Live updates: Getting ready for the snowy nor’easter

The storm is expected to produce more than a foot of snow and strong winds that could cause power outages. Here are the latest developments.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Live-updates-Getting-ready-for-the-snowy-15807557.php

Police: Bridgeport man left for job, never returned

Christopher Harris. 49, was last seen on Judson Place around 9 a.m. on Saturday, police said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Police-Bridgeport-man-left-for-job-never-15807511.php

Bracing for the nor’easter in CT: What you need to know

The snow is expected to start Wednesday evening, bringing more than a foot of accumulation to most of the state, according to the National Weather Service.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Bracing-for-the-nor-easter-in-CT-What-you-need-15807501.php

Find out if your homeowners insurance covers winter storm damage

The state Insurance Department is reminding residents to review their homeowners coverage as a winter storm heads to Connecticut.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Find-out-if-your-homeowners-insurance-covers-15806435.php

Police investigating stabbing in Bridgeport

No other information was given about the victim or their condition, and police said they do not yet know where the stabbing occurred

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Police-investigating-stabbing-in-Bridgeport-15805547.php

Police: Robbery reported at Bridgeport bank

It happened around 3:54 p.m., according to a tweet from the Bridgeport Police Department.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Police-Robbery-reported-at-Bridgeport-bank-15805503.php

Hartford HealthCare closes COVID testing sites ahead of storm

The winter storm is expected to arrive Wednesday afternoon and carry on into Thursday afternoon.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Hartford-HealthCare-closes-COVID-testing-sites-15805502.php

Bridgeport declares snow emergency. Here’s what that means.

During the snow emergency, residents must move their cars off posted snow emergency streets.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Bridgeport-declares-snow-emergency-Here-s-what-15804639.php

Snow prep: Where you can — and can’t — park in Ansonia and Derby

Here are the winter parking rules for Ansonia and Derby — and the exceptions.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Snow-prep-Where-you-can-and-can-t-park-15804065.php

Lamont: CT daily COVID positivity rate dips slightly

The governor said the major snowstorm expected to hit Connecticut late Wednesday should not affect vaccine deliveries.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Lamont-CT-daily-COVID-positivity-rate-dips-15803905.php

‘An issue of social responsibility’: First vaccine doses delivered to St. Vincent’s in Bridgeport

St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport received 200 doses of COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/An-issue-of-social-responsibility-First-15803725.php

Federal sentencing hearing pushed back for Bridgeport’s ex-personnel director who lied to FBI

Bridgeport’s former personnel director was granted a continuance in his sentencing hearing in federal court for aiding former chief Armando Perez in rigging the police chief selection process.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Federal-sentencing-hearing-pushed-back-for-15803728.php

Analysis: The case that decided mandatory vaccinations

Public health outweighs individual liberties, as the U.S. Supreme Court ruled more than 100 years ago.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Analysis-The-case-that-decided-mandatory-15803203.php

‘Upsetting,’ ‘preventable:’ Mother of autistic teen abused on school bus sues Fairfield, bus company

The bus monitor last February pleaded guilty to risk of injury to a minor, assault and unlawful restraint and received a suspended five-year term and three years of probation.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Upsetting-preventable-Mother-of-15803118.php

'Unleashing your inner beast': Smash Avenue is Connecticut's first 'rage room'

The new business allows customers to smash and destroy anything from electronics to furniture to plumbing fixtures.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/business/article/Unleashing-your-inner-beast-Smash-Avenue-is-15802863.php

Meriden police up patrols after rash of car break-ins

Police arrested one person early Sunday morning who they say was in possession of items stolen from vehicles in Cheshire.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Meriden-police-up-patrols-after-rash-of-car-15802552.php

NWS: Worst snowstorm in years heading to CT

With a massive snowstorm forecast to slam the region Wednesday into Thursday, here’s the latest on how state agencies are preparing.

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Buddy the beefalo continues to elude Plymouth police

The beefalo, which has been on the loose in Plymouth since August, still hasn’t been caught — but police aren’t giving up.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Buddy-the-beefalo-continues-to-elude-Plymouth-15802061.php

Police: CT man charged with murder of girlfriend

BRISTOL — Police have charged Kevin Bard, a 54-year-old man in the killing of his 58-year-old girlfriend.

Police said there were “multiple” protective orders in place that should have prevented them from having any contact with one another.

Around 9:25 p.m. Sunday police were called to an address on Vance Drive for a wellness check, Detective Lt. Kevin Morrell said in a news release. The caller told authorities he had received a call from “a male resident,” of the home “stating he had killed the victim.”

When police arrived they found Bard sitting on the couch. Police found the woman in a bedroom with a “fatal knife wound,” Morrell said.

He said Bard and the woman, whose name has not been released, were in a “long-term dating relationship.”

Bard was charged with murder, criminal trespass and four counts of violation of a protective order, according to police.

He is being held on $1 million bond, according to police.

Bard has three cases pending against him, all charging him with violation of a protective order within the past year, according to the state’s judicial website.

He had been released on bond in each of those cases, the court records show.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Police-CT-man-charged-with-murder-of-girlfriend-15801909.php

Police: CT woman flees traffic stop, runs out of gas

The woman, identified by the Norwich Bulletin as Kyley Chornoby, was driving on a suspended driver’s license and had a warrant out for her arrest for failure to appear in court, according to state police.

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Feds: CT man had more than 500,000 child sex abuse files, pleads guilty

John Perugini appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Donna F. Martinez by video and pleaded guilty to one count of possession of child pornography a press release said.

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Lamont warns the rest of the month is crucial in battling COVID

Gov. Ned Lamont on Monday said that the year-end holidays will be the test for social distancing and hospital capacity, as more .

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Police: Hartford boy, 8, seriously hurt in firearm accident

Police believe the boy was “alone in a room” with a firearm, and are investigating the shooting “as an accident.”

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Teen charged in gunpoint robbery

A Bridgeport teenager has been charged with robbing a man at gunpoint.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Teen-charged-with-gunpoint-robbery-15801096.php

Naugatuck PD: Suspects stole BMW, crashed on Route 8

Police said two suspects stole a car left idling in the parking lot of a convenience store Saturday.

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Connecticut’s seven electors cast ballots for Biden as Trump remains defiant

The electoral college votes, including Connecticut’s tally, cast in the State Capitol for Joe Biden will be counted in Congress on Jan. 6.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Connecticut-s-seven-electors-cast-ballots-for-15800617.php

Analysis: Paper asks is science ‘done yet?’ Conclusion: No

Researchers asked if there was any science left to be scienced. Their conclusion is both one word and 200,000 pages long.

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First shipment of COVID vaccines to arrive in CT today

Connecticut’s first shipment of COVID-19 vaccine doses are expected to arrive Monday morning.

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COVID vaccine in Connecticut: Live updates and the latest information

With the COVID-19 vaccines finally arriving in Connecticut, here’s what you need to know.

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NWS: Light snow today, ‘near blizzard conditions’ later in week

Light snow is expected in interior Connecticut on Monday, with a major snowstorm forecast to hit Wednesday into Thursday.

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Police: Man, 26, dies after reported assault in Bridgeport

City police are investigating a homicide after a reported assault Sunday night.

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Police: Man, 84, in critical condition after Bridgeport crash

One man is in critical condition and another is stable after a collision on Boston Avenue Sunday night, police said.

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Experts: Strict COVID rules for college students will ‘backfire’

More than 100 experts and scholars nationwide are calling for college administrators to take a “more humane” approach when students return to campuses.

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Bridgeport authorities respond to multiple incidents Sunday

Authorities in Bridgeport responded to a motor vehicle accident on Boston Avenue, a stabbing on Harral Avenue and a ShotSpotter activation on Grant Street.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Bridgeport-authorities-respond-to-multiple-15799151.php

Lamont, 2 other governors to call out Sen. McConnell for blocking COVID-19 relief

In a Monday morning press conference, the three governors and advocacy group Protect Our Care plan to highlight the need for immediate passage of state and local aid in a bipartisan Congressional COVID relief package.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Lamont-2-other-governors-to-call-out-Sen-15799029.php

Red Cross helps Bridgeport families after fire

In addition to providing assisting the families in their immediate needs, the organization is providing them with personal care items.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Red-Cross-helps-Bridgeport-families-after-fire-15798814.php

CT could see back-to-back snow storms this week

A little snow Monday could be followed by a lot more Wednesday into Thursday as winter takes its first real shot at Connecticut this season.

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These 7 Democrats will represent CT in Electoral College vote

Here’s a look at the seven Connecticut residents who will cast their ballot Monday in the Electoral College vote and how they were chosen.

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Car crashes are down in CT, fatal crashes not as much

The number of car crashes is down in Connecticut during the pandemic, but the severity of those crashes has increased.

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Police: Officials head to St. Vincent’s Medical Center after report of person stabbed

There was no additional information available “on extent of the injured,” a tweet from police read.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Police-Officials-head-to-St-Vincent-s-Medical-15797652.php

Officials seek information about incident involving a vehicle hitting a pedestrian

The incident happened Nov. 30 “in the area of Bradley Street and Brewster Road,” according to a Facebook post from Bristol Police Department.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Officials-seek-information-about-incident-15797459.php

Officials investigate fire on William Street in Bridgeport

There were no injuries from the fire, which occurred on the 900 block of William Street, spokesman Scott Appleby wrote in an email.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Officials-investigate-fire-on-William-Street-in-15797264.php

Cops: Scam artists claim to be from Social Security, Monroe PD

The caller identified himself as a Monroe police officer and advised him to send the gift cards, police said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Cops-Scam-artists-claim-to-be-from-Social-15797046.php

Police: Three people seriously injured in crash on Bridgeport bridge

At 9:20 p.m., the Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center received the report of a two-vehicle crash on the Yellow Mill Bridge on Stratford Avenue.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Police-Three-people-seriously-injured-in-crash-15796652.php

CT seeking middle, high student input on learning during COVID

How are middle and high school students faring during the pandemic? State Department of Education officials want to know.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/CT-seeking-middle-high-student-input-on-learning-15795831.php

Ridgefield estate sells for $5.2 million

Constructed in 1939, the estate was originally owned by Wadsworth R. Lewis, son of a railroad tycoon, according to a press release from Karla Murtagh Homes, the estate’s broker.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Ridgefield-estate-sells-for-5-2-million-15796225.php

FDA authorizes Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, starting distribution to CT

Health care workers in Connecticut will begin receiving their shots as soon as Monday.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/FDA-authorizes-Pfizer-COVID-19-vaccine-starting-15796138.php

Bridgeport to add speed bumps

The three locations are Waterview avenue near the Barnum and Waltersville schools, Thorme Street and Breton Street near Blackham School and Eames Boulevard near St. Mary’s by the Sea.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Bridgeport-to-add-speed-bumps-15796026.php

In Photos: Valley residents still turning to food distributions

Volunteers loaded boxes of food into passing cars during TEAM INC’s drive-thru food donation in the parking lot of Nolan Field on Friday.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/In-Photos-Valley-residents-still-turning-to-food-15795754.php

Fire officials: Driver rescued after crashing into Stratford garage

Firefighters gained access by removing portions of the garage and entered the car along with a paramedic from Stratford EMS.

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Fire official: 7 people, 2 cats, 1 dog escape Stratford house blaze

The fire was under control in approximately 20 minutes with no reported injuries to the occupants or fire personnel.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Fire-official-7-people-2-cats-1-dog-escape-15795836.php

First CT ski area to open this weekend with COVID-19 restrictions

People planning to visit ski areas this season are ‘highly encouraged’ to buy tickets online in advance.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/First-CT-ski-area-to-open-this-weekend-with-15795847.php

Police: Accidental drug theft led to Bridgeport barbershop murder

Bridgeport police said the bungled burglary of a sneaker store led to the fatal shooting of a popular barber.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Police-Accidental-drug-theft-led-to-Bridgeport-15795733.php

Eight COVID-19 cases reported at the Milford courthouse

The eight cases in Milford are more than double any other courthouse in the state.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Eight-COVID-19-cases-reported-at-the-Milford-15795665.php

Lamont: No plans for CT to follow NYC ban on indoor dining

There were nearly 3,800 new COVID cases reported in Connecticut on Friday and 36 more deaths associated with the disease.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Lamont-No-plans-for-CT-to-follow-NYC-ban-on-15795501.php

Man charged with home invasion, robbery of store owner

A Bridgeport man is charged with breaking into the home of a store owner and robbing him.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Man-charged-with-home-invasion-robbery-of-store-15795532.php

Bridgeport aims to resume in-person classes in January

After most students went to full remote learning at Thanksgiving, Bridgeport Public Schools aims to bring them back on Jan. 11.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Bridgeport-aims-to-resume-in-person-classes-in-15795475.php

Congress passes defense bill funding submarine, aircraft manufacturing in CT

Despite veto threats from President Donald Trump, the Senate passed the National Defense Authorization Act 84-13 Friday afternoon.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Congress-passes-defense-bill-funding-submarine-15795409.php

CT hospitals will start vaccinating staff soon after FDA approval

Health care workers will be the first to receive the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in Connecticut. The FDA could make a decision as soon as Friday evening.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/CT-hospitals-will-start-vaccinating-staff-soon-15795139.php

Suspected COVID-19 closes Bridgeport Fire Marshal’s office

With cases in the general public on the rise, more municipal workers are testing positive.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Suspected-COVID-19-closes-Bridgeport-Fire-15794795.php

FD: Firefighters prevent truck blaze from reaching Milford building

City firefighters quickly put out a truck fire Thursday morning that threatened a nearby building, officials said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/FD-Firefighters-prevent-truck-blaze-from-15794294.php

Pub owner’s fight against Lamont’s closure orders hits Supreme Court

A Milford bar owner who is losing thousands of dollars per month in the pandemic closure, is challenging Gov. Ned Lamont’s emergency powers in the state Supreme Court.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Pub-owner-s-fight-against-Lamont-s-closure-15794282.php

East Windsor house fire quickly extinguished

Local firefighters extinguished a fire on Rose Court Thursday morning, fire officials said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/East-Windsor-house-fire-quickly-extinguished-15794297.php

HUD: Waterbury apartment rental company settles discrimination complaint

The owners of a local apartment rental company have settled a complaint, which claimed an applicant was turned away because she has a child.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/HUD-Waterbury-apartment-rental-company-settles-15794127.php

Feds: Waterbury man sentenced for role in drug ring

A Waterbury man will spend more than seven years in federal prison for helping package heroin and fentanyl for a drug ring, authorities said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Feds-Waterbury-man-sentenced-for-role-in-drug-15794070.php

Feds: Shelton poker player failed to report more than $1M in gambling winnings

A Shelton business owner and professional poker player faces up to five years in federal prison on a tax evasion offense, officials said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Feds-Shelton-poker-player-failed-to-report-more-15794064.php

Police: 1 dead in Hartford shooting

Hartford police are investigating after a Hollywood Avenue shooting left one person dead Thursday night.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Police-1-dead-in-Hartford-shooting-15793970.php

Bridgeport veterinarian arrested for second time on cruelty to animals charges

“Detectives were searching for evidence related to the recent death of a 10-week-old puppy that was admitted to the animal hospital to have a procedure to crop its ears,” police said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Bridgeport-veterinarian-arrested-for-second-time-15793524.php

CT educators still want schools closed. Now they have a 20-foot petition of names as support.

While unions call for a uniform approach to dealing with the pandemic, Gov. Ned Lamont continues to insist schools are safe.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/CT-educators-still-want-schools-closed-Now-they-15792698.php

Vaccine panel recommends FDA authorize Pfizer’s COVID-19 shot, doses could be in CT in days

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is now expected to swiftly authorize the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Vaccine-panel-recommends-FDA-authorize-Pfizer-s-15792666.php

Nursing homes could begin COVID-19 vaccine clinics before holidays

While facility owners expect vaccination clinics to begin Christmas week, a union representing employees said they’ve been kept in the dark about the details of the effort.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Nursing-homes-could-begin-COVID-19-vaccine-15792685.php

New York man charged with assault of Trumbull police officer after car crash

Trumbull police combed the woods with dogs Wednesday searching for a New York man they said assaulted an off-duty police officer following a car crash.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/New-York-man-charged-with-assault-of-Trumbull-15792375.php

CT COVID hospitalizations decline while deaths spike

There were 2,431 new COVID cases reported on Thursday with a daily positivity rate of 6.63 percent. The seven-day positivity rate hovers just below 7 percent.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/CT-COVID-hospitalizations-decline-while-deaths-15792239.php

Igloos keeping CT brew pubs flowing in cold weather

Connecticut brewery pubs turning to outdoor shelters to maintain business during the winter amid the COVID pandemic.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/business/article/Igloos-keeping-CT-brew-pubs-flowing-in-cold-15792139.php

Report: No video footage of Waterbury police friendly fire shooting

Litchfield State’s Attorney Dawn Gallo said the shooting happened as two vehicles drove “directly and aggressively” toward police on Tuesday.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Report-No-video-footage-of-Waterbury-police-15792222.php

Ansonia arranges food, mask giveaway at Nolan Field

Another 1,100 boxes containing 30 pounds of food and 1,000 facial masks will be distributed to needy Valley residents Friday at Ansonia’s Nolan Field.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Ansonia-arranges-food-mask-giveaway-at-Nolan-15791274.php

‘They can’t continue’: Nursing homes struggle to maintain staffing as COVID cases surge

The latest data shows that 116 of the state’s 211 nursing homes had at least one COVID case among employees between Nov. 25 and Dec. 1.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/They-can-t-continue-Nursing-homes-15790854.php

Lawmakers: Tax reform would fix CT school funding inequities

Religious leaders from Hartford, Bridgeport and New Haven are calling on top Democratic legislators to rethink the “racist and classist” way they fund schools.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Lawmakers-Tax-reform-would-fix-CT-school-funding-15790896.php

Police: Bridgeport man charged in fatal barber shop shooting

Tavares Jefferson, of Lee Avenue, was charged with murder in the Oct. 2 shooting, police said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Police-Bridgeport-man-charged-in-fatal-barber-15790723.php

Q poll: How Americans feel about COVID vaccine, masks, restrictions

According to the poll, 61 percent say they are willing to get vaccinated if a COVID-19 vaccine is approved.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Q-poll-How-Americans-feel-about-COVID-vaccine-15790634.php

93,000 enrolled in insurance through CT health exchange

The governor and officials from the state’s health exchange are encouraging residents to enroll in health insurance during the open enrollment period, which ends next week.

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Education watchdogs say CT might be underserving minority students. State officials disagree.

While a new report suggest Connecticut is skirting the intent of the federal Every Child Succeeds Act, state officials say their accountability system is the right one.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Report-charges-Connecticut-is-taking-flexibility-15789542.php

Police: Two arrested breaking into parked cars in Fairfield

Police were called to High Street around 1:50 a.m. last Tuesday after a homeowner saw three “hooded subjects” checking the door handles of cars, police said in a press release

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Police-Two-arrested-breaking-into-parked-cars-in-15789933.php

Police: ‘Remorseful’ suspect turned himself in on Fairfield robbery

Javier Campos, of Bridgeport, was charged with third-degree robbery and sixth degree larceny last Tuesday, stemming from the Nov. 29 robbery.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Police-Remorseful-suspect-turned-himself-15789706.php

Police: Bridgeport man tried to sell gun in Fairfield

Marcos Herrera was charged with conspiracy to the illegal sale of a firearm Nov. 24 on a warrant, Fairfield Police said in a news release.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Police-Bridgeport-man-tried-to-sell-gun-in-15789695.php

Here's how COVID vaccines will get to CT and when the first people can get it

The first deliveries of the Pfizer vaccine could arrive in Connecticut Monday, Gov. Ned Lamont has said, depending on the timing of the FDA’s emergency use authorization.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Here-s-how-COVID-vaccines-will-get-to-CT-and-when-15789398.php

Bridgeport offers free parking, grants to help businesses during pandemic

Downtown and throughout the city small businesses have been grappling with the economic costs of COVID-19

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Bridgeport-offers-free-parking-grants-to-help-15789361.php

Bridgeport man charged with assault, after allegedly stabbing someone over a drug dispute

A Bridgeport man is being held on assault charges after police said he stabbed another man in a dispute over marijuana.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Bridgeport-man-charged-with-assault-after-15789173.php

Expert: COVID causing ‘substantial’ issues for CT health care workers

On Wednesday, the state recorded 2,290 new COVID cases with a daily positivity rate of 7.56 percent drawn from 30,279 tests.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Expert-COVID-causing-substantial-issues-15789286.php

‘A danger to the public’: Man charged with assault after stabbing at Bridgeport grocery store

A 57-year-old man is being held in lieu of $500,000 bond after police said he stabbed another man in the back in a Bridgeport grocery store.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/A-danger-to-the-public-Man-charged-with-15789114.php

Police: Fire heavily damages Monroe house, no one ‘believed’ to be inside

“Upon arrival, units confirmed a fully-engulfed structure fire at the residence,” Lt. Stephen Corrone said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Police-Fire-heavily-damages-Monroe-house-no-one-15788603.php

Lamont: CT 1st to require Black, Latino studies in high schools

High schools may offer the course in 2021-22 and will be required to offer it during the school year that begins in the fall of 2022.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Lamont-CT-1st-to-offer-Black-Latino-studies-in-15788473.php

Amazon to scan records to spot health threats to population

With Amazon HealthLake, AWS has created a standardized platform for hospitals, insurers, pharmacies and other sources to contribute data that could help pinpoint the next epidemic.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/business/article/Amazon-to-scan-records-to-spot-health-threats-to-15788348.php

Stratford woman with COVID-19 agrees to vacate apartment rather than face eviction

A Stratford woman with COVID-19 agreed Wednesday to vacate her apartment rather than be evicted.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Stratford-woman-with-COVID-19-agrees-to-vacate-15788340.php

COVID patients taking up about 20 percent of CT hospital beds

Data shows that coronavirus patients were using an average of 17.7 percent of the total available hospital beds as of the end of November.

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COVID in Connecticut: Live updates and the latest information

As COVID-19 cases continue to surge in Connecticut, here is what you need to know.

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With Lamont bullish on CT gambling expansion, the odds improve

The governor appears to be focused on making a deal with the tribes on sports betting and online gaming, and is dropping his opposition to so-called iGaming.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/With-Lamont-bullish-on-CT-gambling-expansion-the-15787711.php

Survey: 843,000 CT residents expect to lose income this month

The Connecticut figure represents roughly 1 in 3 working-age adults or teens who feel they or someone in their household will soon lose income.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Survey-843-000-CT-residents-expect-to-lose-15787787.php

NWS: Snow showers could cause slippery conditions

The NWS says says snow is expected to reach into Litchfield County between roughly 8 and 10 a.m. Wednesday.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/NWS-Snow-showers-could-cause-slippery-conditions-15787592.php

Silver Alert issued for missing 29-year-old Waterbury man

Samir Elalfi is described as Hispanic, 5-foot-6, weighing 130 pounds with brown hair and eyes.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Silver-Alert-issued-for-missing-29-year-old-15787593.php

DeLauro will remove prohibition on federal funds for abortions in House spending bills

The Hyde amendment was added to Congressional spending bills after the U.S. Supreme Court issued its landmark Roe v. Wade ruling in 1973.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/DeLauro-will-remove-prohibition-on-federal-funds-15785521.php

Man arraigned on murder charges in friend’s death

A man described as a good friend of amateur boxer Raymond Sierra was arraigned on murder charges in Sierra’s death.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Man-arraigned-on-murder-charges-in-friend-s-15785354.php

National Guard: Plane makes emergency landing at CT airport

The plane landed safely just before 4 p.m. on Tuesday.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/National-Guard-Plane-makes-emergency-landing-at-15785453.php

Police: Waterbury officer shot in ‘stolen vehicle investigation’

“The injured officer was transported to Saint Mary’s hospital and is in stable condition,” Lt. David Silverio said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Police-Waterbury-officer-shot-in-stolen-15785211.php

Lamont: Mental health services critical as CT daily COVID rate hits 8.6%

As the state’s COVID-19 cases continue to increase, medical experts say now is a critical time to focus on mental health.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Lamont-Mental-health-services-critical-as-CT-15784819.php

Search beings for new Stratford schools superintendent

The new superintendent of Stratford Public Schools is expected to be selected by April 2021, the Board of Education said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Search-beings-for-new-Stratford-schools-15784881.php

Bridgeport school board votes to keep its officers

Weldon stays as chair, Brown as vice chair and Lombard as secretary of the nine-member Bridgeport Board of Education.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Bridgeport-school-board-votes-to-keep-its-officers-15784299.php

Easton had 30 COVID cases the entire spring. The town has recorded 100 in recent weeks.

First Selectman David Bindelglass is urging residents to follow COVID safety guidelines as the town’s cases have been soaring.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Easton-had-30-COVID-cases-the-entire-spring-The-15783892.php

COVID poses new challenges for special education students

Special education advocates are concerned as more school districts are switching to remote learning again.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/COVID-poses-new-challenges-for-special-education-15783943.php

Waterbury police: 3 arrested in Holy Land criminal mischief case

Police have arrested two adults and one juvenile in connection with graffiti allegedly sprayed at Holy Land on Dec. 3.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Waterbury-police-3-arrested-in-Holy-Land-15783817.php

Police: 1 wounded in Bridgeport stabbing

Bridgeport police said someone was stabbed on Beechwood Avenue around 7 p.m. Monday.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Police-1-wounded-in-Bridgeport-stabbing-15783820.php

Police: Cash, jewelry, gun stolen during Easton home burglaries

The police chief said two homes on Tuckahoe Road were entered by force Saturday.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Police-Cash-jewelry-gun-stolen-during-Easton-15783850.php

Enfield PD: 2 charged in connection with 4-year-old’s death

Enfield police said the boy died in June when he fell out of the bed of a pickup truck and was run over.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Enfield-PD-2-charged-in-connection-with-15783837.php

Feds sue Town of Wolcott over group home rules

The Planning and Zoning commission’s actions constitutes discrimination based on disability under the fair housing act, the lawsuit alleges.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Feds-sue-Town-of-Wolcott-over-group-home-rules-15783071.php

White House warns Connecticut privately COVID-19 risk at ‘historic high’

The White House Coronavirus Task Force placed Connecticut in the red zone for new cases and new deaths, warning “we are in a very dangerous place.”

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/White-House-warns-Connecticut-privately-COVID-19-15782782.php

Man charged in fatal shooting of amateur boxer

A Bridgeport man has been charged in the September fatal shooting of amateur boxer Raymond Sierra in front of his East Side home.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Man-charged-in-fatal-shooting-of-amateur-boxer-15782506.php

Bridgeport seeks $3.2M in tuition from 4 other districts for magnet school students

The Bridgeport Board of Education filed suit against Trumbull, Stratford, Shelton and Monroe school boards saying it wants tuition for students it’s educated since 2017.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Bridgeport-seeks-3-2M-in-tuition-from-4-other-15782329.php

Man charged with arson of Stratford family home

A Stratford man was arrested after police said he set fire to his family’s home.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Man-charged-with-arson-of-Stratford-family-home-15782270.php

Police: Driver runs stop sign, collides with cop car in Naugatuck

A police officer’s cruiser sustained “heavy damage” in a collision near the intersection of Millville and Hillside avenues, according to the report.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Police-Driver-runs-stop-sign-collides-with-cop-15782207.php

Bridgeport man accused of shooting girlfriend’s new boyfriend

A Bridgeport man was being held on attempted murder charges after police said he shot his ex-girlfriend’s new boyfriend.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Bridgeport-man-accused-of-shooting-girlfriend-s-15782078.php

Yale doctor will advise Biden administration on COVID-19 health disparities

Dr. Marcella Nunez-Smith is already working for President-elect Joe Biden’s transition by serving as one of three co-chairs of his coronavirus advisory group.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Yale-doctor-will-advise-Biden-administration-on-15782043.php

Superintendent: Entire school district closes due to COVID outbreak from Thanksgiving weekend party

The Avon superintendent said there have been at least 10 COVID cases spread across the town’s schools associated with the “common social gathering.”

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Superintendent-Entire-school-district-closes-due-15781958.php

CT honors 17 residents killed in Pearl Harbor attack

In a statement Monday, Gov. Ned Lamont honored the 17 state residents who died in the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/CT-honors-17-residents-killed-in-Pearl-Harbor-15781875.php

Monroe to hold free COVID testing on Tuesday

The drive-thru site will be set up at Masuk High School and open to the public between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Tuesday.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Monroe-to-hold-free-COVID-testing-on-Tuesday-15781725.php

Police ID 2 killed in wrong-way, head-on crash in Bridgeport

State police said two men from Stratford and Shelton died from injuries sustained in a head-on collision early Sunday morning.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/policereports/article/Police-ID-2-killed-in-wrong-way-head-on-crash-in-15781476.php

Connecticut hasn’t legalized sports betting, but a state casino is now partnering with DraftKings

Foxwoods Resort Casino will offer daily fantasy sports through DraftKings, with details still forthcoming three years after Connecticut authorized the games but without accompanying regulations.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/business/article/Connecticut-hasn-t-legalized-sports-betting-15781362.php

Police: Disturbance leads to gunshots in New London

Police were dispatched on a call of a disturbance and shots fired around 12:30 a.m. Saturday and found spent casings in the area.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/policereports/article/Police-Disturbance-leads-to-gunshots-in-New-15781280.php

Police: ATM stolen from New London store

An ATM was stolen from a local store around 1:30 a.m. Saturday, according to police.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/policereports/article/Police-ATM-stolen-from-New-London-store-15781486.php

Meriden PD: Homicide suspect extradited from Puerto Rico

Meriden police flew to Puerto Rico last week to bring the alleged homicide suspect back to Connecticut to be charged.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/policereports/article/Meriden-PD-Homicide-suspect-extradited-from-15781206.php

Does ‘snob zoning’ lead to segregated suburbs in CT?

A Woodbridge home for sale is at the center of a proposal that challenges so-called “snob zoning,” which civil rights attorneys argue keeps the town segregated.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Does-snob-zoning-lead-to-segregated-suburbs-15781235.php

Police: Gunshot wound victim dropped off at Bridgeport Hospital

Bridgeport police continue to investigate a Sunday night shooting that wounded one person.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/policereports/article/Police-Gunshot-wound-victim-dropped-off-at-15781110.php

Hartford police: Man had stolen gun, drugs during traffic stop

A man who was pulled over Sunday night was caught after he tried to run away, police said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/policereports/article/Hartford-police-Man-had-stolen-gun-drugs-during-15781112.php

Bridgeport police: Person stabbed in the hand on Fairfield Ave.

Police say a person was stabbed on Fairfield Avenue late Sunday night.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/policereports/article/Bridgeport-police-Person-stabbed-in-the-hand-on-15781108.php

Feds: 3 local men sold fentanyl in Hartford area

Three men have been charged in a federal fentanyl trafficking case. Two of them have since pleaded not guilty to the charges.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/policereports/article/Feds-3-local-men-sold-fentanyl-in-Hartford-area-15781142.php

Hartford police ID victim of fatal crash

Glenworth Morant, 69, was identified by police as the man killed in a one-vehicle crash on Tower Avenue Sunday morning.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/policereports/article/Hartford-police-ID-victim-of-fatal-crash-15781116.php

Hartford police secure warrant in November homicide

A man arrested on unrelated narcotics charges last month is expected to soon be charged on a warrant in connection with a homicide.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/policereports/article/Hartford-police-secure-warrant-in-November-15781129.php

College scholarship taps Black students for craft brewing industry

Sacred Heart University has partnered with the New England Brewing Company to create a scholarship for Black students interested in brewing science.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/College-scholarship-taps-Black-students-for-craft-15780753.php

Seymour: Stovetop fire in basement displaces family

Fire Marshal Tim Willis said the family will be able to return to their residence.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Seymour-Stovetop-fire-in-basement-displaces-15780599.php

Lamont’s deputy communications director tests positive for COVID-19

Rob Blanchard, Gov. Ned Lamont’s deputy communications director, said he was notified of the positive test result on Saturday after testing negative on Monday.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Lamont-s-deputy-communications-director-tests-15780008.php

‘Severe’ highway crash reported in Bridgeport

BRIDGEPORT — A serious crash was reported on Route 25 in Bridgeport early Sunday.

Scott Appleby, director of the Bridgeport Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security, said there was a “severe accident” on the highway.

State Troop G said futher information about the crash would be released Sunday afternoon.

News12 has reported that two people were killed in the crash, which occurred near Exit 3 of Route 25.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Severe-highway-crash-reported-in-Bridgeport-15779769.php

What you may not know about Connecticut’s forests

Connecticut is the 14th most forested state in the United States, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/What-you-may-not-know-about-Connecticut-s-15779717.php

Waterbury sisters reported missing

Two sisters have been reported missing from their home in Waterbury since Friday afternoon.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Waterbury-sisters-reported-missing-15779628.php

More than 150 without power in CT

The number of homes and businesses without power after Saturday’s nor’easter is down from more than 10,000, with more than 150 customers still in the dark.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/More-than-150-without-power-in-CT-15779522.php

Here’s who got lucky playing CT Lottery games last month

The biggest winner was a Connecticut woman who won $390,000 on a Lucky for Life ticket.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/CHere-s-who-got-lucky-playing-CT-Lottery-games-15779502.php

Member of Lamont’s staff tests positive for COVID

Gov. Ned Lamont “is feeling well” and expects to be at his home over the weekend, according to a statement released late Saturday.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/coronavirus/article/Member-of-Lamont-s-staff-tests-positive-for-15779251.php

After wager incident involving a Hartford detective, City Council members want an outside probe

Council President Maly Rosado is connecting with the Civilian Police Review Board’s chair “to ensure that a public and transparent investigation occurs totally independent of HPD,” she said in a statement released Saturday.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/After-wager-incident-involving-a-Hartford-15779167.php

Bridgeport Police investigate report of gunshot wound victim

There wasn’t further information available on the victim’s condition.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Bridgeport-Police-investigate-report-of-gunshot-15778895.php

In Photos: Hunting for the perfect Christmas tree

For those hunting for the perfect Christmas tree, there are a couple options in the area.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/In-Photos-Hunting-for-the-perfect-Christmas-tree-15778712.php

Fire officials: Car slams into Milford house, leaves one injured

Officials sent the person driving the car to a hospital, according to a Facebook post from Milford Fire Department.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Fire-officials-Car-slams-into-Milford-house-15778667.php

These CT road projects could slow motorists down next week

Here’s a heads up on some road work projects planned in the weeks ahead, according to the state Department of Transportation.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/These-CT-road-projects-could-slow-motorists-down-15778634.php

Number of power outages growing across CT

As the snow keeps falling and the wind keeps blowing, the number of outages is increasing across Connecticut.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Number-of-power-outages-growing-across-CT-15778540.php

Accidents and closures: Here’s what’s happening on CT roads

Snow is falling in northern Connecticut and starting to mix with rain in southern Connecticut.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Accidents-and-road-closures-Here-s-what-s-15778388.php

Police ID pedestrian struck, killed in Milford

The pedestrian was struck and killed near the Big Y store on Route 1 in Milford on Friday.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/policereports/article/Police-ID-pedestrian-struck-killed-in-Milford-15778418.php

Residents displaced, 3 dogs rescued in Bridgeport fire

Firefighters were dispatched on a report of fire on Connecticut Avenue shortly shortly after 5 p.m. on Friday.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Residents-displaced-3-dogs-rescued-in-Bridgeport-15778228.php

COVID in Connecticut: Live updates and the latest information

As COVID-19 cases continue to surge in Connecticut, here is what you need to know.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/coronavirus/article/COVID-in-Connecticut-Live-updates-and-the-latest-15730582.php

Nor’easter bringing heavy snow, rain, strong winds to CT

Tolland and Windham counties will bear the brunt of the nor’easter with between 5 and 10 inches of snow.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/weather/article/Nor-easter-bringing-heavy-snow-rain-strong-15778180.php

Three new COVID cases reported in Westport schools

Two cases were found at Staples High School, with the third at Coleytown Elementary School, the superintendent said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Three-new-COVID-cases-reported-in-Westport-schools-15777618.php

Police investigating fatal accident in Milford

Police were called the scene near the Big Y grocery store at 6:47 p.m., according to Officer Mike Devito.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Police-investigating-fatal-accident-in-Milford-15777535.php

Hartford Courant to close newsrooom

The Courant, often noted as the oldest continuously published newspaper in the country, will close its Broad Street offices on Dec. 27.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Hartford-Courant-to-close-newsroom-15777406.php

Official: Badges could mark health care workers who are COVID vaccinated

COVID hospitalizations fell for the second straight day on Friday as 1,538 new cases were reported.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/coronavirus/article/Official-Badges-could-mark-health-care-workers-15776943.php

When will a COVID vaccine be available in CT? Here’s the timeline

Connecticut health officials believe they will have enough doses to administer the COVID vaccine to everyone who wants it by early next fall.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/coronavirus/article/When-will-a-COVID-vaccine-be-available-in-CT-15776991.php

Seymour police warn drivers of new stop sign

A new stop sign has been installed on Rimmon Street in Seymour at Prospect Street and Pershing Avenue.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Seymour-police-warn-drivers-of-new-stop-sign-15776484.php

Stratford woman with COVID-19 gets eviction stay

A Stratford woman with COVID-19 has won a temporary stay of her eviction.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Stratford-woman-with-COVID-19-gets-eviction-stay-15776215.php

Hartford police seize stolen vehicles, guns, fentanyl

Law enforcement in Hartford made nine arrests for stolen motor vehicles and two for firearms offenses on Thursday.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/policereports/article/Hartford-police-seize-stolen-vehicles-guns-15776290.php

38K low-wage CT workers will get about $1,800 in retroactive unemployment benefits

Gov. Ned Lamont signs executive order to pay $7.5M to leverage $55M in federal unemployment benefits for low-wage unemployed workers.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/coronavirus/article/38K-low-wage-CT-workers-will-get-about-1-800-in-15776021.php

Bethlehem firefighters rescue cow from pool

A cow was rescued from an in-ground pool in town late Thursday night.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Bethlehem-firefighters-rescue-cow-from-pool-15775642.php

Heavy rain, gusty winds headed for CT

The rain is expected to start Friday night with the heaviest precipitation coming on Saturday, according to the National Weather Service.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/weather/article/Heavy-rain-gusty-winds-headed-for-CT-15775542.php

Water main break closes road in Bridgeport

Police have blocked off the road after a water main break in the city early Friday morning.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Water-main-break-closes-road-in-Bridgeport-15775449.php

Feds: Bridgeport man filed for bankruptcy, but didn’t mention $100K life insurance check

Anthony Faustini, 57, of Bridgeport, failed to disclose he was the beneficiary of his dead mother’s $100,000 life insurance policy, federal prosecutors said

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Feds-Bridgeport-man-filed-for-bankruptcy-but-15775207.php

Warrant: Former GOP registrar stole nearly $18K from Easton Exchange Club

Former Easton Exchange Club President Vincent Caprio has been accused of stealing nearly $18,000 from the nonprofit.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Warrant-Former-GOP-registrar-stole-nearly-18K-15775187.php

Stratford schools to return to some in-person learning

“Yes, the town of Stratford is in the red zone but we are confident in our metrics within the district,” Superintendent Janet Robinson said in a letter.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Stratford-schools-to-return-to-some-in-person-15774826.php

Lamont: National Guard COVID aid extended through March

The Connecticut National Guard has been authorized to aid the state’s COVID-19 efforts through at least March of next year.

The guard’s federal authorization for the relief efforts was set to expire on Dec. 31, but the White House has notified Gov. Ned Lamont’s office of the extension, a press release from the governor’s office said.

From early April through the end of September, the federal government took on 100 percent of the cost share, the press release said.

From the beginning of October through this latest extension into March, the federal government will only pick up 75 percent of the costs.

The guard has been on the front lines of the pandemic since the beginning. Early on, guard personnel set up field hospitals to extend the number of beds available at hospitals.

As the virus moved into nursing homes and other long-term care facilities, dozens of guard personnel worked with the Department of Public Health to conduct inspections of homes.

The guard has also been used to backup testing sites, as demand for COVID-19 tests swelled in the fall.

“The Connecticut National Guard has been a critical component of our state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic,” Lamont said in a statement. “And it must also be noted that the Guard’s support goes beyond assistance to state government — this authorization means it can continue to help our towns, cities, and health care providers protect Connecticut residents and communities.”

More than 1,000 guardsmen and members of the state militia have supported the state’s COVID-19 efforts since the pandemic began, according to the governor’s office.

Personnel have also delivered protective gear, assembled and...

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Lamont-National-Guard-COVID-aid-extended-through-15774702.php

Middle-class whites seen as large obstacle to racial justice and equity in CT

CCM panel on race explores the next steps needed to overcome systemic racism in CT

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Middle-class-whites-seen-as-large-obstacle-to-15774405.php

‘A beacon of hope’: Civil rights lawyer named partner in Koskoff firm

A local lawyer from Trumbull with a history of defending civil right has been made a partner in a prominent Bridgeport firm.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/A-beacon-of-hope-Civil-rights-lawyer-named-15774249.php

Experts: As COVID soars, CT flu activity ‘remains low’

Health experts say flu activity “remains lower than usual for this time of year” throughout Connecticut and nationwide possibly due to COVID precautions.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/coronavirus/article/Experts-As-COVID-soars-CT-flu-activity-15774158.php

Lamont administration to discuss COVID vaccine distribution

Acting Commissioner of Public Health Deidre Gifford and Dr. Reginald Eadie, co-chairs of the governor’s Vaccine Advisory Group, to discuss distribution details at news conference.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/coronavirus/article/Lamont-administration-to-discuss-COVID-vaccine-15773747.php

Man held on $1 million bond for attempted murder of Bridgeport barber

A Bridgeport man was arrested Thursday just hours after police said he repeatedly stabbed a barber at a popular city shop.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/policereports/article/Man-held-on-1-million-bond-for-attempted-murder-15773746.php

House Republicans ask Gov. Lamont to delay business property taxes

Minority House Republicans, unveiling legislative agenda, ask Lamont for business relief before the end of December.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/House-Republicans-ask-Gov-Lamont-to-delay-15773176.php

Report: Most of CT no longer under drought conditions

The U.S. Drought Monitor has moved most of eastern Connecticut from “moderate drought” conditions to “abnormally dry.”

from News https://www.ctpost.com/weather/article/Report-Most-of-CT-no-longer-under-drought-15773184.php

DeLauro elected to head federal spending in Congress, a first for CT

U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro was elected to House Appropriations Chair on Thursday, triumphing over U.S. Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Marcy Kaptur.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/politics/article/DeLauro-elected-to-head-federal-spending-in-15772979.php

Bridgeport police: Person shot in the foot at P.T. Barnum apartments

City police are investigating a shooting at the P.T. Barnum apartments Thursday morning.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/policereports/article/Bridgeport-police-Person-shot-in-the-foot-at-15773046.php

PD: Person stabbed on Iranistan Avenue in Bridgeport

Police are investigating a person stabbed on Iranistan Avenue in Bridgeport Thursday afternoon.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/policereports/article/PD-Person-stabbed-on-Iranistan-Avenue-in-15773049.php

DOT: Route 8 north in Waterbury reopens

Police activity briefly closed an area of Route 8 north Thursday morning.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/policereports/article/DOT-Route-8-north-in-Waterbury-closed-15772544.php

Feds: NJ man gets probation in drug kickback scheme tied to CT

The former manager at a pharmaceutical company was given probation for his role in the kickback scheme.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/policereports/article/Feds-NJ-man-gets-probation-in-drug-kickback-15772305.php

‘A kindhearted soul’: Recently retired Enfield police officer dies

Police said Thomas Pyrcz retired from the department in August. He died Wednesday.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/policereports/article/A-kindhearted-soul-Recently-retired-15772063.php

CT nursing homes must increase staff testing as COVID rates rise. But state only pays for half.

Nursing homes must test staff twice a week when county positivity rates reach 10 percent, but the state is only paying for one test per week.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/coronavirus/article/CT-nursing-homes-must-increase-staff-testing-as-15772044.php

Plymouth police seek owner of items found near burglarized vehicle

Police are looking to find the owner of a backpack and a sweatshirt found near a vehicle burglary.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/policereports/article/Plymouth-police-seek-owner-of-items-found-near-15771984.php

In interview, Lamont offers cautious support for public health care option

“We used to say ‘universal health care is a good idea’ and it’s sort of a slogan — it’s no slogan. It is absolutely vital to your health and the public health to get this right,” the governor said

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/In-interview-Lamont-offers-cautious-support-for-15771376.php

Fairfield schools report 9 new COVID cases

The announcement comes a day after Cummings announced Dwight would go remote-only through Friday after 11 staff members had been forced to quarantine.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Fairfield-schools-report-9-new-COVID-cases-15771207.php

Four new COVID cases at Westport schools

The four cases were spread out over four schools— Stepping Stones Preschool, Long Lots Elementary School, Bedford Middle School and Staples High School.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Four-new-COVID-cases-at-Westport-schools-15771173.php

Bridgeport police investigate victim stabbed in neck

The preliminary report came in around 6 p.m. Wednesday regarding a stabbing in the 1,200 block of North Avenue, police said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Bridgeport-police-investigate-victim-stabbed-in-15770975.php

Official: 3 dogs found dead on Bridgeport property

Two people arrested after police found the remains of three dogs and two others malnourished on Tuesday night, a city official said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/policereports/article/Official-3-dogs-found-dead-on-Bridgeport-property-15770697.php

Feds: Former Philippines resident pleads guilty in CT child porn case

Jason Keller was accused of coaxing a 14-year-old Connecticut girl into sending him pornographic images, prosecutors said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/policereports/article/Feds-Former-Philippines-resident-pleads-guilty-15770736.php

COVID outbreak among 23 inmates leads to partial lockdown at CT women’s prison

A COVID outbreak lockdowns York Correctional Institution in the Niantic section of East Lyme

from News https://www.ctpost.com/politics/article/COVID-outbreak-among-23-inmates-leads-to-partial-15770584.php

CT COVID hospitalizations reach highest point since May

There were 50 more hospitalizations and 51 deaths associated with COVID reported Wednesday in Connecticut.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/coronavirus/article/CT-COVID-hospitalizations-reach-highest-point-15770544.php

Federal Reserve says Fairfield County is “still in a very deep recession”

The tri-state region experienced an unprecedented economic downtown — more severe than elsewhere in the nation — earlier this year and recovery is now slowing as coronavirus surges.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/politics/article/Federal-Reserve-says-Fairfield-County-is-still-15770450.php