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Large Protest Over George Floyd Death Causes Road Closures In Fairfield County Large Protest Over George Floyd Death Causes Road Closures In Fairfield County
Large Protest Over George Floyd Death Causes Road Closures In Fairfield County A large protest in Fairfield County over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis is causing road closures Saturday, May 30. Connecticut State Police announced just after 5 p.m. that Route 8 in Bridgeport has been shut down to allow  for protesters.  The protest is in the area of southbound Route 25 (Exit 3 off-ramp) and northbound between the Exit 3 off and on ramp of the highway itself,, In addition, off-ramps for southbound I-95 and northbound Exit 27A are also closed. The Route 25/Route 8 northbound Exit 1 on-ramp is also closed in Bridgeport.  "Please expect dela…

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by Joe Lombardi
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COVID-19: State's Reversal On Hair Salon Reopenings Sparks Backlash COVID-19: State's Reversal On Hair Salon Reopenings Sparks Backlash
Covid-19: State's Reversal On Hair Salon Reopenings Sparks Backlash Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont’s 180-degree turn on allowing hair salon and barbershops to open during Phase 1 of the state’s reopening of the economy has drawn the ire of some of those business owners who have taken painstaking measures to prepare to open their doors. Hair salons and barbershops had been slated to open alongside other businesses during phase one of Connecticut’s reopening, which began on Wednesday, May 20. However, earlier this week, Lamont announced that those openings would be delayed, likely until Monday, June 1. Earlier story - COVID-19: Reopening Of Hair Salons, Barbers…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Police Grab Woman After Statue Of Liberty Protest Climb Police Grab Woman After Statue Of Liberty Protest Climb
Police Grab Woman After Statue Of Liberty Protest Climb UPDATE: Hours after a protestor climbed to the base of the Statue of Liberty -- insisting she wouldn't relent "until all of the children have been released" --- specially-trained police followed her up and took her into custody. As the hours passed, NBC4 New York showed police negotiating with the woman and very slowly inching their way toward her. The network then cut away for a few minutes only to return showing the officers seizing the protestor -- only a few hours before the Macy's 4th of July fireworks show was to begin. "She is telling police that she will not come dow…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Schools
Fairfield County Joins March For Our Lives Protest With Local Events Fairfield County Joins March For Our Lives Protest With Local Events
Fairfield County Joins March For Our Lives Protest With Local Events The spotlight will be on Washington, D.C., on Saturday, March 24 for March For Our Lives events protesting gun violence and school shootings, there are several events in and around Fairfield County scheduled to coincide with the large turnout expected in the nation's capital. Here's a rundown: Stamford: Noon. Mill River Park, 1055 Washington Blvd. Westport: 6:30 p.m. at 20 Wilton Road Shelton: 12:30 p.m. Veterans Memorial Park, 38 Canal St. New York City: 10 a.m. Central Park West and 72nd Street Hartford: 12:30 p.m. State Capitol, 210 Capitol Ave.

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by Daily Voice