Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim’s sister sues city, claiming broken sidewalk caused fall in 2022

Mayor Ganim’s sister is suing the city after she says she fell on a broken sidewalk. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Felon caught with loaded ghost gun in 2022 pleads guilty, feds say

A 28-year-old Bridgeport man found in possession of a loaded ghost gun in 2022 was on supervised release from prison at the time, federal officials said. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Meghan Raveis, killed walking in Fairfield, was ‘model of devotion’ in community, family says

Meghan Raveis, the managing director of the William Raveis Charitable Fund, died after she was hit by a car Friday on Redding Road in Fairfield. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Supreme Court rejects GOP argument in North Carolina case that could have transformed US elections

By MARK SHERMAN (Associated Press) WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that state courts can act as a check on their legislatures in redistricting and other issues affecting federal elections, rejecting arguments by North Carolina Republicans that could have transformed contests for Congress and president. The justices by a 6-3 vote upheld a…

Russia drops charges against Prigozhin and others who took part in brief rebellion

By The Associated Press Russian authorities said Tuesday they have closed a criminal investigation into the aborted armed rebellion led by mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin and are pressing no charges against him or his troops. The Federal Security Service, or FSB, said its investigation found that those involved in the mutiny, which lasted less than…

Body recovered from Norwalk Harbor; police say a boater spotted the man

A body was recovered from Norwalk Harbor Tuesday, police said. The body was spotted by a boater who called in the report at about 9:41 a.m., according to the Norwalk Police Department. The Norwalk Police Marine Unit and Norwalk Fire Marine Unit responded and recovered the male body. “Preliminary investigation did not reveal signs of obvious…

Bridgeport rejects self-storage facility for former Madison Ave. Stop & Shop, not ‘special enough’

Developer Hugh Scott said he will file a legal appeal, but in the meantime come up with an alternative for the empty Madison Avenue supermarket. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Reputed Bridgeport gang member gets 20 years in prison for 2019 murder

The U.S. Attorney’s Office said Tyrone Moore, a Bridgeport resident, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for his involvement in the 2019 killing of Sean Warren. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Police: Female suspect wanted in Stratford Subway sandwich shop robbery

Implying that she was armed, a female suspect stole money and a cordless landline phone from a Subway restaurant last week, according to Stratford police. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Wagner mercenary leader issues defiant audio statement as uncertainty swirls after mutiny

By The Associated Press The leader of the Wagner mercenary group defended his short-lived insurrection in a boastful audio statement Monday, but uncertainty still swirled about his fate, as well as that of senior Russian military leaders, the impact on the war in Ukraine, and even the political future of President Vladimir Putin. Russian Defense…

Fox News unveils primetime lineup with Jesse Watters in Tucker Carlson’s former time slot

Jesse Watters will host an opinion show in the time slot formerly occupied by Tucker Carlson, Fox News Channel announced Monday. Watters will remain a co-host on “The Five,” an evening roundtable discussion show that is hugely popular on the network. “Jesse Watters Primetime” will begin at 8 p.m. Eastern on July 17 as part…

Supreme Court dismisses case in which Democratic lawmakers sued over Trump hotel lease

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a case it had planned to hear about limits on lawsuits filed by members of Congress against the federal government, in a dispute that involved the former Trump International Hotel in Washington. The justices threw out a federal appeals court ruling that had allowed a lawsuit…

Bridgeport man wanted in Seaside Park machete attack apprehended, police say

Bridgeport police said U.S. Marshals apprehended Jilmer Valverde on Monday in the Seaside Park machete attack that occurred last month. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Julie Jason: Should you do a QCD?

The subject of QCDs is on readers’ minds. As a reminder, a qualified charitable distribution is a way to donate to charity that is available only to IRA owners who are age 70½ (repeat, age 70½) or older. When QCD rules are followed (see my blog at tinyurl.com/mw42ppcf), the withdrawal does not count as income…

Teen charged in April carjacking of elderly woman’s vehicle, Shelton police say

An 18-year-old New Haven man bought items with a credit card belonging to an elderly woman after he stole her vehicle on April 7, according to Shelton police. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

CT teen killed in Brooklyn car crash; 4 others injured

A 15-year-old girl from Griswold was killed early Sunday in a crash in Brooklyn, police said. A 17-year-old boy was driving a Toyota Prius eastbound on Allen Hill Road in Brooklyn, 50 feet east of Route 205, when he failed to stop at an intersection and struck a tree head on, according to Connecticut State…

Russian mercenaries’ short-lived revolt could have long-term consequences for Putin

By The Associated Press Russian government troops withdrew from the streets of Moscow and people flocked to parks and cafes Sunday following a short-lived revolt by mercenary forces that weakened President Vladimir Putin and raised questions about his ability to wage war in Ukraine. The march on the capital by Wagner troops led by Yevgeny…

PHOTOS: This year’s West Hartford Pride Festival was the largest one yet

This year’s West Hartford Pride festival was the largest to date with music, entertainment, drag shows, vendors, organizations and food trucks. A person takes shelter under an umbrella during West Hartford Pride festival at the Town Hall municipal lot, Saturday, June 24, 2023. This year’s festival is the largest to date with music entertainment, drag…

Bridgeport officials eager to welcome Texas educator, Panamanian immigrant as new superintendent

Bridgeport officials say they are eager to welcome newly appointed Superintendent Carmela Levy-David to the Park City following a monthslong search for a district leader.   Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Fairfield resident Meghan Raveis killed in Redding Road crash, police say

Police identified Fairfield resident Meghan Raveis as the pedestrian struck and killed by a car on Redding Road on Friday. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Bridgeport police investigating apparent stabbing on East Side, officials say

Officials said the injured individual appeared to have suffered a stab wound to their head and neck in an assault near Pembroke Street. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Israeli military kills Palestinian gunman as settlers rampage through Palestinian town

By ISABEL DEBRE (Associated Press) JERUSALEM (AP) — A Palestinian assailant opened fire at an Israeli military checkpoint in the West Bank on Saturday before being shot and killed, Israeli police said. Elsewhere in the occupied territory, settlers rampaged through a Palestinian village, hurling stones, spraying bullets and setting fire to homes. The Palestinian gunman…

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