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VCF: Response To Flood Shows Valley Spirit In Action
The following statement was sent to The Valley Indy by The Valley Community Foundation:. The recent devastating floods that hit our Valley on August 18th, 2024, will long be remembered not just for the destruction it caused but for the incredible acts of heroism and volunteerism that emerged from the chaos. Our hearts are heavy with condolences as we mourn the loss of two Valley residents, Ethelyn Joiner and Audrey Rostkowski. We also stand in solidarity with the countless families whose properties were destroyed and cherished belongings washed away. Yet, amid this tragedy, we witnessed extraordinary acts of bravery and selflessness, reminding us of the unique character of our community — what we at the Valley Community Foundation (VCF) now call “Valleyness.”
Police: Thieves tracking deliveries that contain electronic devices
NORTH HAVEN, CT (WFSB) - Police in North Haven put out a warning for people who ordered electronics online. They said thieves may be tracking deliveries in order to take the packages right after they’re delivered. The warning came after the arrest of 26-year-old Heriberto Perez-Cabral of Bronx, NY.
Banksy 'Ghetto 4 Life' mural sparks controversy in Bridgeport
A work by the street artist Banksy is drawing controversy in Bridgeport, Connecticut. It’s owned by a new brewery in the city’s East End — but drew attention when Mayor Joe Ganim highlighted it on Facebook. Some residents are upset by what it says: "Ghetto 4 Life."
Man Nabbed With Gun, Drugs During Police Foot Patrol At Housing Complex In Bridgeport
The incident occurred in Bridgeport on Tuesday, Aug. 20, at the Trumbull Gardens on Trumbull Avenue. According to Sgt. Jorge Larregui of the Bridgeport Police, a high-visibility foot patrol in the housing complex, spotted five men loitering. One of the men, identified as Javier Cabrera, age unknown, of Bridgeport, began...
'Give them hope': A pickleball program inside a CT prison helps incarcerated people find self-worth
Caesar Oneil and three other pickleball players are doing warm-up exercises in an echoey gym. They’re not at just any gym. They're playing on a court in Suffield, inside the MacDougall-Walker Correctional Institution, a maximum security prison, where they are incarcerated. Their coach, Angelo Rossetti, shows up a few...
Authorities warn of new scam targeting Eversource and UI customers
The Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) is issuing a warning about a new scam that appears to target Eversource and United Illuminating customers. DCP said scammers are calling Eversource and UI customers pretending to represent the electric companies. The scammer then offers the customer a discounted rate for elderly residents.
A shark attack took her leg. Now Yale swimmer Ali Truwit is a 1st time Paralympian
Just over a year after losing her leg in a devastating shark attack, Ali Truwit is amazed to call herself a Paralympian. “That feels crazy, especially just thinking about where I was a little over a year ago,” Truwit, 24, told NBC News’ Emilie Ikeda in an interview that aired Aug. 23 on the 3rd hour of TODAY.
Drug bust includes 3 arrests in East Hampton
EAST HAMPTON, CT (WFSB) - Three men were arrested on a variety of drug charges after police made a bust in East Hampton on Thursday. Police identified the suspects as 60-year-old Frederick Galvin, 52-year-old Jeffrey Poe, and 44-year-old Anton Facius. They said they executed a search warrant at a couple...
UConn’s Regional Campuses Gear Up for Exciting New Academic Year
The new academic year brings a rich variety of new offerings at UConn’s regional campuses, which are increasingly popular choices for new and continuing students based on their unique assets and those of their host communities. About 2,000 first-year students are expected to start classes Monday at the campuses...
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