Police surveillance camera in Bridgeport draws mixed reactions

Bridgeport police say the equipment is a “proactive way” to reduce crime and property damage, but some in the community worry it creates a bad perception. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

University of Bridgeport makes strides in inclusion

Current and former students say the University of Bridgeport, which is majority minority, has become more inclusive. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Connecticut police: Updated ‘red flag’ law used largely for suicide threats

Police chiefs say they plan to meet with legislators in January to suggest “tweaking” the law, according to Cheshire Police Chief Neil Dryfe, who also is the current president of the Connecticut Police Chiefs Association. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

They met teaching in a CT school. Now a Florida couple is closing their Christmas tree farm after this holiday season

The Unicorn Hill Christmas Tree Farm’s roots began in Westport, Connecticut, where John and Cathryn met while teaching at Staples High School. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Expect sunshine and some fair-weather clouds Sunday

Some of the higher Connecticut elevations could remain in the upper 30s Sunday. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Bridgeport police investigating Saturday shooting that injured a Stratford teen

The 17-year-old showed up at a local hospital with multiple gunshot wounds around 6:50 p.m. — 10 minutes after Bridgeport’s ShotSpotter alerted police to gunfire. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Will Ganim’s rivals for Bridgeport mayor overcome his fundraising edge?

Anthony Paoletto, Ganim’s treasurer, said he expected that the next financial filing, due in January, will show the campaign broke the $200,000 mark thanks to three more fundraisers. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

With senior center nearing completion, Ansonia seeks new director

The city announced in mid-November it is hiring a full time senior center director, the first of its kind in years. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

CT left out of Democrats’ 2024 early presidential primary lineup

Minyon Moore, a co-chair of the Rules and Bylaws Committee, read Biden’s letter about the primary lineup that “early states must reflect the overall diversity of our party and our nation — economically, geographically, demographically.” Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Ansonia police release age-progressed photo of child missing since her mother was slain

Police said the new photo they released this week is an age progressed photo of Vanessa. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Can Connecticut lawmakers create more equity? ‘Working families are hurting,’ union leader says

A permanent state income tax credit for families with children, other tax relief and expanded investments in social services are at the top of an early to-do list for many legislators who still are wary of a global recession looming as soon as 2023. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Bridgeport man charged with trafficking, prostituting teenaged girl

A Bridgeport man is accused of picking up a teenaged girl in New York and prostituting her at a local hotel. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

CT Supreme Court upholds 2017 murder conviction of Bridgeport man

The state Supreme Court has upheld the conviction of a Bridgeport man convicted of fatally shooting another man in 2017. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Ansonia seeks ‘virtual vault’ for city records

Ansonia plans to eventually upload nearly every public document from emails to meeting recordings. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Alex Jones files for bankruptcy, bringing all post-trial activity by Sandy Hook families to a halt; claims to have as much as $10 million in assets

The immediate effect of the voluntary bankruptcy petition in federal bankruptcy court will be to stop all post-trial activity by Alex Jones and the 15 people who sued him, notably Jones’ efforts to overturn the verdict or reduce the damage award and efforts by the families to prevent Jones from concealing assets from their collection.…

The West Hartford Holiday Stroll: Santa and Mrs. Claus cruise into town in an Audi convertible

Thursday evening was plenty cold for keeping the top down, but Santa and Mrs. Claus nevertheless rolled into West Hartford in a royal blue Audi Quattro convertible. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Bloomfield mayor calls on council to support town manager, end pursuit of ‘political agendas’ over needs of residents

At a recent council meeting, the motion to retain an employment/human resources consultant to review and investigate town hiring practices —along with appropriating money from their contingency fund of up to $50,000 — failed. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Man charged with raping 14-year-old girl he contacted on Snapchat

A Bridgeport man has been charged with repeatedly raping a 14-year-old girl he met on Snapchat. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Nine people displaced in Bridgeport fire Thursday, authorities say

Flames had spread to all three stories of the Seaview Avenue multifamily home by the time personnel arrived on scene, according to Bridgeport officials. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Roderick Porter sworn in as Bridgeport police chief

City officials including Mayor Joe Ganim and city council members celebrated Roderick Porter as he began a new role as the city’s police chief. He replaces Acting Chief Rebeca Garcia, a 32-year veteran of the department who had served in the top spot on an interim basis for the past two years. Continue Reading at…

‘Nutcracker,’ ‘Wonderful Life,’ ‘Messiah’ and other Christmas traditions statewide

What is going on in Connecticut stages and other venues to celebrate Christmas? Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

CT’s Haddam-Killingworth High School principal named National Principal of the Year. It’s no surprise to those who know her to lead ‘with children’s best interests at heart.’

Haddam-Killingworth High School Principal named National Principal of the Year. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

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