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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Flying apart: Parents have to pay the price to fly together with children
Flying apart: Parents have to pay the price to fly together with children
A News 12 investigation finds a growing number of parents who try to get the best prices on airline seats may find themselves seated nowhere near their small children.
A News 12 investigation finds a growing number of parents who try to get the best prices on airline seats may find themselves seated nowhere near their small children.
A News 12 investigation finds a growing number of parents who try to get the best prices on airline seats may find themselves seated nowhere near their small children.
DMV Express office opens in Stamford
DMV Express office opens in Stamford
An express Department of Motor Vehicles office is opening in Stamford, officials announced.
An express Department of Motor Vehicles office has opened in Stamford.
An express Department of Motor Vehicles office has opened in Stamford.
State police report over 200 accidents through Thanksgiving
State police report over 200 accidents through Thanksgiving
Connecticut State Police have responded to more than 200 accidents so far during the Thanksgiving holiday, including one fatal accident.
Connecticut State Police have responded to more than 200 accidents so far during the Thanksgiving holiday, including one fatal accident.
AAA: 54 million to pack roads, rails and airports
AAA: 54 million to pack roads, rails and airports
A record 54 million people are expected to be traveling this Thanksgiving, according to AAA.
A record 54 million people are expected to be traveling this Thanksgiving, according to AAA.
New law forces airlines to pay passengers for bumped flights, lost luggage
New law forces airlines to pay passengers for bumped flights, lost luggage
Congress has passed a law protecting airline passengers if their flight gets bumped or an airline loses or damages their luggage.
Congress has passed a law protecting airline passengers if their flight gets bumped or an airline loses or damages their luggage.
'Click it or Ticket' campaign arrives just in time for Thanksgiving travel
'Click it or Ticket' campaign arrives just in time for Thanksgiving travel
The state's 'Click it or Ticket' campaign is back just in time for Thanksgiving travel, the Connecticut Department of Transportation announced.
The state's 'Click it or Ticket' campaign is back just in time for Thanksgiving travel, the Connecticut Department of Transportation announced.
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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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Your Connecticut 2018 Holiday Photos
Your Connecticut 2018 Holiday Photos
Your Connecticut 2017 Holiday Photos
Check out all of the photos this holiday season! Send us yours on Instagram or Twitter using #CTHolidays.
Check out all of the photos this holiday season! Send us yours on Instagram or Twitter using #CTHolidays.
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!
Gift Guides: Gifts for everyone on your list
Gift Guides: Gifts for everyone on your list
From Jack-Jack, of the "Incredibles," to the newest Fingerlings toy, we have a list of the hottest toys for the kids in your list!
We have a list of the best gifts for everyone on your list!
We have a list of the best gifts for everyone on your list!
Just Married in Connecticut
Just Married in Connecticut
News 12 Connecticut wants to announce your wedding.
News 12 Connecticut wants to announce your wedding. If you were married in the past 90 days, please submit your photos via Twitter or Instagram using #JustMarriedCT.
News 12 Connecticut wants to announce your wedding. If you were married in the past 90 days, please submit your photos via Twitter or Instagram using #JustMarriedCT.
Food Truck Friday Photos
Food Truck Friday Photos
Get the lowdown on food trucks around Connecticut!
Get the lowdown on food trucks around Connecticut!
Check out these photos of tasty dishes News 12 tried on Food Truck Friday!Check out these photos of tasty dishes News 12 tried on Food Truck Friday!Tasty Tuesday Photos
Tasty Tuesday Photos
Granola Bar in Fairfield brings a gourmet flair to breakfast and lunch in Fairfield.
Check out these photos from our Tasty Tuesday series.
Check out these photos from our Tasty Tuesday series.
Mohegan Sun Arena performer lineup
Mohegan Sun Arena performer lineup
Lorde will perform on Saturday, April 7 at 7 p.m. Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images
The Mohegan Sun Arena performer lineup includes live music, entertainment, top headlining concerts and premier sporting events in Connecticut.
The Mohegan Sun Arena performer lineup includes live music, entertainment, top headlining concerts and premier sporting events in Connecticut.
Guide: Casinos
Guide: Casinos
Do you like to gamble? Or maybe you're just looking to get away for a weekend or for a night? The tri-state area has a couple casinos that may do the trick.
Do you like to gamble? Or maybe you're just looking to get away for a weekend or for a night? The tri-state area has a couple casinos that may do the trick. Here is a guide to casinos in the area.
Do you like to gamble? Or maybe you're just looking to get away for a weekend or for a night? The tri-state area has a couple casinos that may do the trick. Here is a guide to casinos in the area.
France shooting aftermath
France shooting aftermath
Photos of the aftermath of a shooting that killed least three people in Strasbourg, France.Photos of the aftermath of a shooting that killed least three people in Strasbourg, France.Things To Do
Things To Do
Looking for something fun to do? Check our our guide of things to do in the tri-state area.
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Westport BOE votes in favor of K-6 plan for students displaced by Coleytown mold
Westport BOE votes in favor of K-6 plan for students displaced by Coleytown mold
Sixth-graders from Coleytown Middle School will attend classes at area elementary schools instead of at Bedford Middle School next year because of mold removal, the Board of Education voted.
Sixth-graders from Coleytown Middle School will attend classes at area elementary schools instead of at Bedford Middle School next year because of mold removal, the Board of Education voted.
Forecast: Frigid wind chills Tuesday
Forecast: Frigid wind chills Tuesday
Weather Update
Here's the latest News 12 weather update.
Here's the latest News 12 weather update.
Federal report says homelessness climbed in Connecticut
Federal report says homelessness climbed in Connecticut
A new federal report says Connecticut experienced a 17.4 percent increase in homelessness one night in January compared to the previous year.
A new federal report says Connecticut experienced a 17.4 percent increase in homelessness one night in January compared to the previous year.
Chef's Quick Tip: Whole Beef Tenderloin
Chef's Quick Tip: Whole Beef Tenderloin
This week,Chef Jay Daly from Butcher’s Best Country Market in Newtown shows Tina Redwine how to make a Whole Beef Tenderloin.
This week,Chef Jay Daly from Butcher’s Best Country Market in Newtown shows Tina Redwine how to make a Whole Beef Tenderloin.
Poll: Answer the Phone Like Buddy the Elf Day
Poll: Answer the Phone Like Buddy the Elf Day
To participate in Answer the Phone Like Buddy the Elf Day, simply answer the phone and say "(Insert your Name) the Elf, what's your favorite color."
To participate in Answer the Phone Like Buddy the Elf Day, simply answer the phone and say "(Insert your Name) the Elf, what's your favorite color."
To participate in Answer the Phone Like Buddy the Elf Day, simply answer the phone and say "(Insert your Name) the Elf, what's your favorite color."
On the Spot Trivia: Christmas songs
On the Spot Trivia: Christmas songs
The big day is almost here! News 12's Lily Stolzberg visited the mall to help you brush up on Christmas songs!
The big day is almost here! News 12's Lily Stolzberg visited the mall to help you brush up on Christmas songs!
The big day is almost here! News 12's Lily Stolzberg visited the mall to help you brush up on Christmas songs!
CBS denies former CEO Les Moonves $120 million severance
CBS denies former CEO Les Moonves $120 million severance
Former CBS CEO Les Moonves will not receive his $120 million severance package after the company's board of directors determined he was fired "with cause" over sexual misconduct allegations.
Former CBS CEO Les Moonves will not receive his $120 million severance package after the company's board of directors determined he was fired "with cause" over sexual misconduct allegations.
Police: Contractor stole from Stamford church
Police: Contractor stole from Stamford church
Police say a contractor stole money from a church in Stamford after they gave him money to replace their roof.
Police say a contractor stole money from a church in Stamford after they gave him money to replace their roof.
Runaway dog rescued after wild chase on I-95 in Westport
Runaway dog rescued after wild chase on I-95 in Westport
Christmas came early for a Tennessee woman whose dog sent police and strangers on a wild chase on I-95.
Christmas came early for a Tennessee woman whose dog sent police and strangers on a wild chase on I-95.
Federal ruling leaves Access Health customers in limbo
Federal ruling leaves Access Health customers in limbo
More than 100,000 people in Connecticut who get their health insurance through the Affordable Care Act are now left wondering what will happen to them after a federal judge overturned the law.
More than 100,000 people in Connecticut who get their health insurance through the Affordable Care Act are now left wondering what will happen to them after a federal judge overturned the law.
