/news/fairfield-county Fairfield County en-US Copyright Wed, 20 Nov 2024 15:55:44 GMT /news/2024-11-20/former-bridgeport-coal-powered-plant-to-be-demolished The PSEG Plant, in service from the 1950s to 2021, used to power much of Bridgeport’s business base, but shuttered as the state signaled a move away from fossil fuels. Demolition is expected to occur within a three-year timespan, removing a visible part of the city’s skyline. While the site is expected to be a draw due to its location near the waterfront, officials say environmental remediation is needed. Wed, 20 Nov 2024 15:55:44 GMT /news/2024-11-20/former-bridgeport-coal-powered-plant-to-be-demolished Eddy Martinez /news/2024-11-13/stamford-gains-state-backing-to-protect-undocumented-residents-despite-federal-deportation-plans ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Attorney General William Tong said Tuesday the state will do what it can to protect the estimated over 100,000 undocumented people that live in ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, as the state braces for a wave of federal deportations. Wed, 13 Nov 2024 23:14:40 GMT /news/2024-11-13/stamford-gains-state-backing-to-protect-undocumented-residents-despite-federal-deportation-plans Eddy Martinez /news/2024-11-08/iranian-dissident-avoided-assassination-attempt-at-fairfield-university Iranian dissident and journalist Masih Alinejad revealed on Friday she was the target of an assassination plot by Iran’s government. It was intended to happen while she was at Fairfield University in ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø. Fri, 08 Nov 2024 23:10:22 GMT /news/2024-11-08/iranian-dissident-avoided-assassination-attempt-at-fairfield-university Eddy Martinez /news/2024-11-07/state-sen-ryan-fazio-credits-win-to-bipartisan-support Republican State Sen. Ryan Fazio has won reelection, and credits his win to his bipartisan record. Thu, 07 Nov 2024 22:45:10 GMT /news/2024-11-07/state-sen-ryan-fazio-credits-win-to-bipartisan-support Eddy Martinez /news/2024-11-01/bridgeport-teachers-lack-confidence-in-schools-superintendent Bridgeport Public Schools superintendent Carmela Levy-David said she’s trying to work with her teaching staff, after learning of a teaching union survey where 97% of teachers who responded said they lack confidence in her leadership. Fri, 01 Nov 2024 21:36:15 GMT /news/2024-11-01/bridgeport-teachers-lack-confidence-in-schools-superintendent Eddy Martinez /news/2024-10-31/greenwich-has-deep-gop-roots-but-some-republicans-dont-want-to-talk-about-trump Dan Quigley is one of a few prominent Republicans in Greenwich willing to publicly state they’re voting for Vice President Kamala Harris. He says extremist elements continue to be influential within the local Republican Party. Thu, 31 Oct 2024 19:35:05 GMT /news/2024-10-31/greenwich-has-deep-gop-roots-but-some-republicans-dont-want-to-talk-about-trump Eddy Martinez /news/2024-10-30/u-s-rep-jim-himes-two-challengers-parry-in-4th-district-debate Incumbent U.S. Rep. Jim Himes, D-4th District, Republican Michael Goldstein and Independent Benjamin Wesley discussed a range of issues Wed, 30 Oct 2024 11:01:51 GMT /news/2024-10-30/u-s-rep-jim-himes-two-challengers-parry-in-4th-district-debate Lisa Hagen /news/2024-10-28/homelessness-on-the-rise-as-fairfield-county-looks-for-housing-solution During the last year, Fairfield County saw a 19% increase in unhoused individuals. Experts say focusing on deeply affordable housing and changing zoning codes would help solve the housing crisis. Mon, 28 Oct 2024 19:56:38 GMT /news/2024-10-28/homelessness-on-the-rise-as-fairfield-county-looks-for-housing-solution Abigail Brone /news/2024-10-28/bridgeport-art-trail-to-highlight-heritage-in-its-16th-year One of the featured exhibits at the Housatonic Museum of Art, created by artist Iyaba Ibo Mandingo, explores the journey of Afro-Caribbeans migrating from the Caribbean to North America and Europe. Mon, 28 Oct 2024 17:15:17 GMT /news/2024-10-28/bridgeport-art-trail-to-highlight-heritage-in-its-16th-year Brandon Cortés /2024-10-21/ct-early-voting-begins-bridgeport-residents-sound-off-on-no-excuse-absentee-ballot-referendum People stood in line to vote at the Margaret Morton Government Center in Bridgeport on Monday, marking the first day of early voting in ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø. When it comes to the absentee ballot amendment, opinions are mixed among voters. Mon, 21 Oct 2024 21:25:37 GMT /2024-10-21/ct-early-voting-begins-bridgeport-residents-sound-off-on-no-excuse-absentee-ballot-referendum Eddy Martinez, Brandon Cortés