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Parsippany Billionaire George Kurtz, CEO of CrowdStrike, Addresses Global Outage
PARSIPPANY — On Friday, July 19, 2024, at 12:09 a.m., CrowdStrike released a sensor configuration update to Windows systems as part of ongoing operations. Sensor configuration updates are an ongoing part of the protection mechanisms of the Falcon platform. This configuration update triggered a logic error, resulting in a system crash and blue screen (BSOD) on impacted systems.
How a CT family-owned homecare company became a trailblazer in using tech to keep seniors safe
Imagine living in another town or state and being able to monitor your elderly or disabled loved one’s key movements in their house. You’ll know when they open and close the refrigerator, when a door or window is opened, whether they get out of bed at night and, if so, when they return. Medication taking a worry? You’ll know if that’s being done correctly too. Technology being offered by a ...
Appeal filed: Old Mill booze brouhaha gets a refill
WESTPORT — Some neighbors of the Old Mill Grocery have appealed a zoning official’s decision to sign a liquor permit application for Romanacci, the latest restaurant operating there. The Planning and Zoning Commission, in a split decision June 3, voted to grant a text amendment to zoning regulations...
More NY school aid needed to address student poverty, special needs, health, advocates say
The clock is ticking louder for the Rockefeller Institute, which accepted the challenge of modernizing a formula used to distribute $25 billion in state dollars to New York's almost 700 school districts. For three hours on Tuesday, dozens of New Yorkers — from school superintendents to parents — told Rockefeller officials that New...
Municipalities Should be Posting Their Most Interesting Records
Greenwich First Selectman Fred Camillo is sore at people who, he says, make lots of requests for access to town records under Connecticut’s freedom-of-information law. “Some people are abusing the sy... Haven’t subscribed yet? Click here to register. CT Examiner is just $20 a year. And if...
Investigation underway after back-to-back shootings in New Haven
Investigators are seeking information in connection with two non-fatal shootings in New Haven on Sunday. New Haven police said officers responded to a reported shooting on Quinnipiac Avenue just before 12:45 a.m. Sunday. A walk-in shooting victim arrived at Yale-New Haven Hospital shortly thereafter, police said. The shooting left the...
Town Voids Ticket Issued to Local Woman for Parking in Town Hall Lot
The New Canaanite 2024 Summer Internship Program is sponsored by Karp Associates. In what was deemed a misread of the situation, town officials this month voided a ticket issued to a local woman for parking in the Town Hall lot. Members of the Parking Commission during their July 10 meeting...
Adams Lane Home Sells for $5,250,000
The following property transfer(s) were recorded recently in the Town Clerk’s office. For more information about each property from the assessor, click on the street address. To get the history of a New Canaan street name, click here. ***. July 11. 7 Maple St. $816,600. Estate of Mary F....
Bridgeport Schools Schedule Change Meets Backlash from Unions, Parents
BRIDGEPORT — The announcement of a districtwide schedule change for Bridgeport Public Schools garnered staunch opposition from union leaders, parents and officials who demanded transparency and answe... Haven’t subscribed yet? Click here to register. CT Examiner is just $20 a year. And if you want to unsubscribe? That’s...
Why Bridgeport? Searching Deep for the Reason Why Our City Keeps Finding Multiple Levels of Success
According to legendary football coach Bear Bryant of the University of Alabama, “If you believe in yourself and have dedication and pride - and never quit, you'll be a winner. The price of victory is high but so are the rewards.”. Coach Bryant’s words apply equally to individuals, groups,...
Big Lots closing three CT locations as questions loom about retailer's future
Big Lots is preparing to close dozens of stores, including several in Connecticut, as financial issues bring the retailer’s future into question. The discount retailer announced in its quarterly report last month that it expects to shutter as many as 40 of its stores nationwide by the end of the year.
Oddfellows Bring Indie Music to Paradise Green
Come early, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. and visit Stratford’s Complete Streets Pop-Up on the Green. Learn all about the Complete Streets initiative to make Stratford a more Bike and Walking Friendly town. Opportunity to voice your thoughts on Complete Streets. Bring a lawn chair, snacks, beverage of choice...
Milford looks to ban future tobacco, vape and smoke shops from opening up
MILFORD, Conn. — Milford Mayor Anthony Giannattasio has constructed a proposal in collaboration with the director of health to stop new smoke, vape and tobacco stores from opening in the city. It comes after Giannattasio said it’s one of the top concerns residents have come to him with.
Volunteers Hope History Isn’t Lost in Stratford Army Engine Redevelopment
STRATFORD — The Stratford Army Engine Plant, once home to historic achievements like Igor Sikorsky’s first helicopter flight, visits from Amelia Earhart and Charles Lindbergh and the creation of iconic World War II fighter planes, is set to make history again. A group of developers have formed Point...
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