Bridgeport police: Woman’s ear injured in late night shooting

 A woman suffered a non-life-threatening injury to her ear in a shooting Saturday night, according to a Bridgeport city spokesperson. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Ganim facing pressure on Bridgeport police chief choices

Many people will in the coming weeks seek to influence Mayor Joe Ganim’s choice to lead the force as he weighs resumes, public safety and political implications. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

At this Connecticut development, the state affordable housing law has worked the way it was intended

This and many other set-aside developments in Connecticut were aided by a state law well known by developers, housing advocates and town officials as “8-30g.” Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Deadly ambushes on police like that in Bristol have doubled since 2021; overall killings of police are down

The startling statistic, although small in number considering there are more than 640,000 law enforcement officers in the United States, has policing experts working overtime to find ways to make ambush attacks more survivable. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

U.S. Rep. Jahana Hayes vs. George Logan in tightest Connecticut Congressional race with national implications

In a close race that has captured national attention, U.S. Rep. Jahana Hayes and Republican George Logan are clashing on abortion, crime, inflation, gun control, education and the economy as the contest heads into its final 15 days before the election. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Bridgeport’s Liceo Cubano brings together Hispanic community, even as membership drops

The Cuban Club was created in 1954 and originally catered to Cuban Americans but has since then become made up of various Hispanic cultures. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Police: Couple facing drug, gun charges following Trumbull chase

Trumbull police said they arrested a Wethersfield couple for possession of guns and fentanyl following a chase in a stolen sports utility vehicle. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Bridgeport fire displaces 17 residents of East Main Street apartment building

The American Red Cross said it is assisting four families, including 12 adults and five children, who were displaced by an East Main Street fire on Thursday. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Connecticut Children’s saved a baby who had open heart surgery. Doctors now have a new hybrid OR and plan to improve the lives of many more.

Surgeon-in-Chief Dr. Christine Finck said that having the new hybrid OR means that children should not be treated as little adults, but are in need of specialized care. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Newington to vote on updated town charter including residency change for town manager

Newington voters will decide Nov. 8 whether to adopt changes to the town’s charter, including several changes to modernize language and provisions that would alter the residency requirement for the town manager Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Worried about health care affordability? You’re not alone and health insurance in CT is getting more expensive.

Beth Beaudin-Seiler, director of Altarum’s Healthcare Value Hub, said that regardless of residents’ political party, most residents are worried about health care affordability. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Should Bridgeport get rid of tinted police cruiser windows?

At a public forum, Councilman Frederick Hodges urged the three police chief contenders to remove the tinted windshields and side windows installed in the front of many patrol cruisers. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Bridgeport changes policy to get police cadets on streets faster

The department has around 290 officers and Acting Police Chief Rebeca Garcia has said that is 130 short of optimal.  Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Stratford no longer among CT’s 25 most distressed communities

The Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development removed Stratford from its list of most economically distressed municipalities, a decision hailed by local officials.  Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Thousands gathering for funeral for two fallen Bristol police officers today

Tens of thousands of mourners turned out to Rentschler Field in East Hartford on Friday for the joint funeral service for two Bristol Police Department officers killed in a shooting last week. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

A Farmington couple has a ‘puzzling’ hobby. Now it’s an award-winning, competitive past-time too.

Doing jigsaw puzzles fast is like a sport to EB Caron, University of Hartford assistant professor of psychology. Caron, a speed puzzler competes to finish puzzles of all sizes and designs in record time as an individual, in pairs and on teams. This weekend, she is headed to San Diego to compete in the USA…

Stefanowski pledges not to require COVID vaccines for CT children

The challenge from the GOP’s gubernatorial nominee comes as a medical advisory committee urged the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to add the vaccine to the recommended immunization schedule for children and adults. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Linden Avenue site eyed for new Stratford Starbucks

The owners of a 0.7-acre site on Linden Avenue are seeking Stratford’s approval to build a 2,300-square-foot Starbucks coffee shop and drive-thru. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Apology offer doesn’t sway judge, bond set at $100K for Bridgeport purse snatch suspect

Bridgeport man charged with stealing elderly woman’s purse as she stood on her front porch. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Working Families oppose Martinez’s return to Bridgeport council

East End Democratic leader Ralph Ford said Tuesday he hopes to forward a recommended candidate to replace Wanda Simmons to the council for members to vote at their first meeting in November.  Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Average long-term US mortgage rates rise this week to 6.94%

Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac reported Thursday that the average on the key 30-year rate ticked up this week to 6.94% from 6.92% last week. Last year at this time, the rate was 3.09%. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Heating worries mount amid growing costs, uncertainty. Pain will be especially acute in New England.

The Department of Energy is projecting sharp price increases for home heating compared with last winter and some worry whether heating assistance programs will be able to make up the difference for struggling families Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

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