Garcia, 2 other insiders finalists for Bridgeport’s top cop

The mayor’s office announced a consultant had whittled down the candidates to Garcia, Captain Lonnie Blackwell and recently-retired Captain Roderick Porter. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Ceremony honors life-saving Bridgeport ferry passengers

Two passengers from California and Manhattan performed CPR and an off-duty West Haven firefighter used an automated external defibrillator to help save the Long Island resident’s life, according to his wife. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

In CT, 454,200 qualify for federal student debt forgiveness

Of the total number who are eligible borrowers in Connecticut, more than half – about 238,200 – are Pell Grant recipients who will qualify to receive $20,000 in relief. Most Pell Grant recipients are from families that earn less than $60,000 a year and require greater financial assistance to attend school. Top Featured Tags: -…

Connecticut on pace for another multi-billion-dollar budget surplus. Here’s why.

State finances have been exceeding expectations for much of the past four years. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

CT has 123 monkeypox cases. See state-by-state number of cases

People become infected with the monkeypox virus through contact with the bodily fluids of infected animals or humans, including respiratory droplets, or through contact with materials contaminated with the virus. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Shelton police officer shoots at ‘sick’ raccoon, stray bullet hits house, officials say

Shelton police are investigating an officer accused of firing several shots at a “sick” raccoon with a stray bullet hitting a house near Riverside Cemetery. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Police: Six arrested after brawl involving gun at Trumbull mall

Based on Facebook posts, the fight apparently sparked rumors that an active shooter was loose in the Trumbull shopping center, sowing panic on social media.  Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Moderator ‘unavailable,’ Bridgeport primary case delayed again

Superior Court Judge Barry Stevens was forced to agree to another continuance in the now more than two-week hearing to decide who will be the next Democratic candidate for the seat — incumbent Jack Hennessy or City Councilman Marcus Brown. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Billie Eilish’s reveal of childhood Tourette syndrome diagnosis, spike in reported tics, raise awareness in CT

Doctors nationwide have reported a spike in young patients presenting with tics during the pandemic, including teenagers who have developed intense, complex tics, often after watching TikTok videos with the hashtag #tourettes. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Activists demand answers over time it took CT group home to dismiss employee over alleged sexual harassment

The group protested Friday in front of the primary office of Key Human Services, at 1290 Silas Deane Highway. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Alex Jones appears briefly outside court, attacks judge, proceedings

He was referring to an unusual default ruling last year by Judge Barbara Bellis settling the question of Jones’ liability in favor of the families whose suits against him claim they were harassed and threatened by Jones’s audience, which subscribed to his assertions that they and they murdered children were actors in the hoax. Top…

Police: Milford woman assaults several after cutting restaurant line

Stephanie Meckley, 27, of Milford, allegedly spit at and bit police officers, causing minor injuries. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

In Photos: Fairfield County emergency responders check out new technology at ‘Field Day’ in Westport

Bomb disposal robots, police drones and radiation detectors were among the advanced emergency response technology shown off to Fairfield County first responders and town officials. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Bridgeport school board wrestles with scope of superintendent search

Just how wide a net should the Bridgeport Board of Education cast in its search for city’s next superintendent?    Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

‘Love’ will be part of every workout at new CT fitness studio for special needs children and adults

Personal trainer Tessa Eichelberger is opening Strong Poss-Abilities, a fitness studio in Windsor Locks for people with special needs, as a labor of love and to provide a physical outlet that the community is missing. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Connecticut’s drought has dealt farmers a blow, but one crop will be sweeter than usual

How has the recent drought impacted the apple and pumpkin crops this season? Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Families for Freedom to protest for ‘Education, Not Indoctrination’ in Southington

Superintendent of Schools Steven Madancy said that “The district welcomes the involvement and voice of our families emphasizing the importance of respectful and civil discourse leading to optimal outcomes for all our students.” Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Windsor man killed in Route 72 motorcycle crash in Plainville

A 47-year-old Windsor man was pronounced dead after crashing his motorcycle into a guardrail barrier on Route 72 in Plainville Sunday afternoon.  Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Bridgeport police: Man robbed near Main Street early Sunday

The man allegedly had his wallet, cell phone and shoes stolen from him, according to Bridgeport police. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Italian group wants Bridgeport to turn over Columbus statue

Two years after Bridgeport removed a statue of Christopher Columbus from Seaside Park, the Italian American group that donated it to the city wants it back. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Fiona becomes a hurricane, aims at Puerto Rico

Forecasters said “historic” levels of rain were expected to produce landslides and heavy flooding, with up to 25 inches (64 centimeters) forecast in isolated areas. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Connecticut parents, students call for school anti-racism policies

In the Coginchaug and Suffield school districts, parents and students have called for clearer punishments for racist actions, more communication and additional resources for students. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

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