Police ramp up efforts to make Stamford intersection safer
Posted: Updated:Police in Stamford are cracking down on jaywalkers and trying to curb pedestrian deaths at one of the busiest intersections in the city.
Police say they gave 18 verbal warnings to pedestrians and three verbal warnings to drivers at the intersection of of Broad and Summer streets on Tuesday. In addition, officers handed out 50 $10 gift cards to pedestrians who pressed the crosswalk button and waited for the signal to cross.
"Unfortunately, we had seven motor vehicle fatalities in the city, three of which were pedestrians and that's in a city that did not even have any criminal homicides last year," says Tom Wuennemann, assistant police chief of the Stamford Police Department.
Police say people who jaywalk at busy intersections could get a ticket that ranges from $92 to $265.
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Officials to vote on reinstating toll roads next week
Officials to vote on reinstating toll roads next week
House Speaker Joe Aresimowicz says he's aiming for a vote early next week.
House Speaker Joe Aresimowicz says he's aiming for a vote early next week.
Report: Connecticut drivers most unsafe in country
Report: Connecticut drivers most unsafe in country
Connecticut drivers are the most unsafe motorists in the United States, according to a 2018 safe driving report from EverQuote Insurance.
Connecticut drivers are the most unsafe motorists in the United States, according to a 2018 safe driving report from EverQuote Insurance.
Connecticut drivers are the most unsafe motorists in the United States, according to a 2018 safe driving report from EverQuote Insurance.
Group voices concerns over state plan to build new Norwalk bridge
Group voices concerns over state plan to build new Norwalk bridge
A group of Norwalk residents was in Hartford Monday to voice their concerns about state plans to build a new $1.1 billion train bridge over the Norwalk River.
A group of Norwalk residents was in Hartford Monday to voice their concerns about state plans to build a new $1.1 billion train bridge over the Norwalk River.
A group of Norwalk residents was in Hartford Monday to voice their concerns about state plans to build a new $1.1 billion train bridge over the Norwalk River.
Overnight Merritt Parkway work set to begin Monday
Overnight Merritt Parkway work set to begin Monday
Nighttime roadwork on the Merritt Parkway is due to begin Monday night.
Nighttime roadwork on the Merritt Parkway is due to begin Monday night.
CT drivers navigate snowy commute
CT drivers navigate snowy commute
Monday's snowfall across Connecticut brought some headaches on the roads.
Monday's snowfall across Connecticut brought some headaches on the roads.
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All passengers safe in Westport I-95 bus fire
All passengers safe in Westport I-95 bus fire
A bus that went up in flames on I-95 Thursday afternoon left no one seriously hurt. The Peter Pan bus caught fire in Westport and backed up highway traffic all the way to Stamford for over three hours. Everyone reportedly escaped safely, but the bus was totally destroyed.A bus that went up in flames on I-95 Thursday afternoon left no one seriously hurt. The Peter Pan bus caught fire in Westport and backed up highway traffic all the way to Stamford for over three hours. Everyone reportedly escaped safely, but the bus was totally destroyed.News
Police urge cars, motorcycles to safely share road
Police urge cars, motorcycles to safely share road
State police are urging drivers and motorcycle riders to be responsible and safely share the road in the wake of recent crashes.
State police are urging drivers and motorcycle riders to be responsible and safely share the road in the wake of recent crashes.
State police are urging drivers and motorcycle riders to be responsible and safely share the road in the wake of recent crashes.
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Bill would provide upgrades to New Haven Metro-North line
Bill would provide upgrades to New Haven Metro-North line
State lawmakers say they're working on a bill that would provide upgrades to the Danbury branch of the New Haven Metro-North line.
State lawmakers say they're working on a bill that would provide upgrades to the Danbury branch of the New Haven Metro-North line.
State lawmakers say they're working on a bill that would provide upgrades to the Danbury branch of the New Haven Metro-North line.
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'U Drive. U Text. U Pay' campaign begins in Connecticut
'U Drive. U Text. U Pay' campaign begins in Connecticut
A statewide campaign "U Drive. U Text. U Pay." is hoping to crack down on distracted driving on Connecticut roadways.
A statewide campaign "U Drive. U Text. U Pay." is hoping to crack down on distracted driving on Connecticut roadways.
A statewide campaign "U Drive. U Text. U Pay." is hoping to crack down on distracted driving on Connecticut roadways.
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Metro-North platform bridge collapses with passenger on it
Metro-North platform bridge collapses with passenger on it
A metal bridge linking a Metro-North train to a platform in Connecticut collapsed as a passenger was exiting. Witnesses said the woman appeared to have suffered an injury to her hand as the temporary bridge at the Stratford station collapsed just before 1 p.m. on Saturday while she was walking on it. The metal slab allowed passengers to leave the northbound train and cross the tracks nearest the platform that were under repair. The train was using the middle tracks. The passenger a...
A metal bridge linking a Metro-North train to a platform in Connecticut collapsed as a passenger was exiting. Witnesses said the woman appeared to have suffered an injury to her hand as the temporary bridge at the Stratford station collapsed just before 1 p.m. on Saturday while she was walking on it. The metal slab allowed passengers to leave the northbound train and cross the tracks nearest the platform that were under repair. The train was using the middle tracks. The passenger a...
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Global Premiere for 'Avengers: Infinity War'
Global Premiere for 'Avengers: Infinity War'
The Los Angeles Global Premiere for Marvel Studios? "Avengers: Infinity War" on April 23, 2018 in Hollywood, California.
The Los Angeles Global Premiere for Marvel Studios? "Avengers: Infinity War" on April 23, 2018 in Hollywood, California.
The Los Angeles Global Premiere for Marvel Studios' "Avengers: Infinity War" was on April 23, 2018 in Hollywood, California.
The Los Angeles Global Premiere for Marvel Studios' "Avengers: Infinity War" was on April 23, 2018 in Hollywood, California.
President Trump hosts 1st state dinner
President Trump hosts 1st state dinner
U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron and French first lady Brigitte Macron for the state dinner during visit to the White House.
U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron and French first lady Brigitte Macron for the state dinner during visit to the White House.
U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron and French first lady Brigitte Macron for the state dinner during visit to the White House.
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge welcome baby boy
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge welcome baby boy
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It's the third child for Kate and Prince William, and he's fifth in line to the British throne.
Guide: National park sites in the tristate area
Guide: National park sites in the tristate area
Statue of Liberty
A guide to the national park sites and trails on Long Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York City and the Hudson Valley.
A guide to the national park sites and trails on Long Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York City and the Hudson Valley.
Connecticut Birthday Smiles
Connecticut Birthday Smiles
Is your or a loved one's birthday coming up? Let us know! Send us your photos and you could end up on air and News12.com!
It's a celebration! Is your or a loved one's birthday coming up? Let us know! Send us your photos and you could end up on air and News12.com!
It's a celebration! Is your or a loved one's birthday coming up? Let us know! Send us your photos and you could end up on air and News12.com!
Guide: Thrilling roller coasters in the tri-state area
Guide: Thrilling roller coasters in the tri-state area
THE JOKER is located at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, NJ.
Looking for some excitement this summer? Check out some of these thrilling and extreme roller coasters, all located in the tri-state area.
Looking for some excitement this summer? Check out some of these thrilling and extreme roller coasters, all located in the tri-state area.
2018 Mohegan Sun Arena performer lineup
2018 Mohegan Sun Arena performer lineup
Lorde will perform on Saturday, April 7 at 7 p.m. Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images
Lorde will perform on Saturday, April 7 at 7 p.m. Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images
The 2018 Mohegan Sun Arena performer lineup includes live music, entertainment, top headlining concerts and premier sporting events in Connecticut.
The 2018 Mohegan Sun Arena performer lineup includes live music, entertainment, top headlining concerts and premier sporting events in Connecticut.
Students organize walkouts over gun violence
Students organize walkouts over gun violence
Students from across the country streamed out of their schools on April 20, 2018 in the latest round of gun-control activism following the February shooting at a high school in Parkland, Florida.
Students from across the country streamed out of their schools on April 20, 2018 in the latest round of gun-control activism following the February shooting at a high school in Parkland, Florida. The protests were chosen to line up with the 19th anniversary of the Columbine High School shooting.
Students from across the country streamed out of their schools on April 20, 2018 in the latest round of gun-control activism following the February shooting at a high school in Parkland, Florida. The protests were chosen to line up with the 19th anniversary of the Columbine High School shooting.
Musical acts coming this summer to the Hard Rock Casino in Atlantic City
Musical acts coming this summer to the Hard Rock Casino in Atlantic City
Florida Georgia Line is set to rock Atlantic City on July 13.
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The Hard Rock Casino in Atlantic City has announced that it will be opening its doors to the public on June 28 at the site of the old Trump Taj Mahal. Throughout the summer and early fall, the Hard Rock will live up to its name with a lineup of some of music's biggest stars.
Former first lady Barbara Bush through the years
Former first lady Barbara Bush through the years
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Barbara Bush, the snowy-haired first lady and mother of a president whose plainspoken manner and utter lack of pretense made her more popular at times than her husband, President George H.W. Bush, died Tuesday, a family spokesman said. She was 92.
Barbara Bush, the snowy-haired first lady and mother of a president whose plainspoken manner and utter lack of pretense made her more popular at times than her husband, President George H.W. Bush, died Tuesday, a family spokesman said. She was 92.
Barbara Bush, the snowy-haired first lady and mother of a president whose plainspoken manner and utter lack of pretense made her more popular at times than her husband, President George H.W. Bush, died Tuesday, a family spokesman said. She was 92.
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Police: Transgender woman likely knew her attacker
Police: Transgender woman likely knew her attacker
Police are investigating what led up to the shooting of a well-known transgender woman.
Police are investigating what led up to the shooting of a well-known transgender woman.
Weather: Mostly sunny skies, highs near 66
Weather: Mostly sunny skies, highs near 66
News 12 Connecticut Weather Forecast
Here's the latest News 12 Connecticut weather update.
Here's the latest News 12 Connecticut weather update.
Police: 2 teens shot near Bridgeport park
Police: 2 teens shot near Bridgeport park
A brazen daytime shooting left two teens injured across the street from a Bridgeport park Thursday, police say.
A brazen daytime shooting left two teens injured across the street from a Bridgeport park Thursday, police say.
A brazen daytime shooting left two teens injured across the street from a Bridgeport park Thursday, police say.
Police search for man who allegedly tried to abduct 12-year-old
Police search for man who allegedly tried to abduct 12-year-old
Police are looking for a man who allegedly tried to abduct a 12-year-old boy as he was walking home from school Wednesday on Barnum Terrance around 3:45 p.m.
Police are looking for a man who allegedly tried to abduct a 12-year-old boy as he was walking home from school Wednesday on Barnum Terrance around 3:45 p.m.
Police: Norwalk man had child porn, communicated with young girls
Police: Norwalk man had child porn, communicated with young girls
A Norwalk man was arrested for allegedly possessing child pornography and having inappropriate communication with underage girls.
A Norwalk man was arrested for allegedly possessing child pornography and having inappropriate communication with underage girls.
Police: Man broke in, vandalized Fairfield office building
Police: Man broke in, vandalized Fairfield office building
Police in Fairfield are searching for a man suspected of breaking into an office building.
Police in Fairfield are searching for a man suspected of breaking into an office building.
Family of teen assaulted says school counselors did not report it
Family of teen assaulted says school counselors did not report it
The family of a teenager who was sexually assaulted by a Stratford teacher's aide is claiming the school's counselors knew about the assaults and didn't report it.
The family of a teenager who was sexually assaulted by a Stratford teacher's aide is claiming the school's counselors knew about the assaults and didn't report it.
2nd suspect in grocery store owner murder will go to trial
2nd suspect in grocery store owner murder will go to trial
A second suspect in the killing of a grocery store owner in Bridgeport will go to trial.
A second suspect in the killing of a grocery store owner in Bridgeport will go to trial.
Crews respond to house fire in Bridgeport
Crews respond to house fire in Bridgeport
Fire crews in Bridgeport battled flames at a home on Newfield Avenue.
Fire crews in Bridgeport battled flames at a home on Newfield Avenue.
On the Spot: Baseball Trivia
On the Spot: Baseball Trivia
Baseball season is in full swing. News 12's Lily Stolzberg set out to see how much shoppers know about baseball teams. Can you match the team with their city?
Baseball season is in full swing. News 12's Lily Stolzberg set out to see how much shoppers know about baseball teams. Can you match the team with their city?
