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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Report: 300 CT bridges in desperate need of repair
Report: 300 CT bridges in desperate need of repair
Three-hundred bridges across Connecticut are in desperate need of repair, according to a new report from national transportation research group TRIP.
Three-hundred bridges across Connecticut are in desperate need of repair, according to a new report from national transportation research group TRIP.
People escaping Hurricane Florence come to tri-state area
People escaping Hurricane Florence come to tri-state area
Some of the million-plus people ordered to evacuate due to incoming Hurricane Florence wound up at Westchester County Airport in White Plains, New York.
Some of the million-plus people ordered to evacuate due to incoming Hurricane Florence wound up at Westchester County Airport in White Plains, New York.
Norwalk launches on-demand transportation service
Norwalk launches on-demand transportation service
Norwalk has announced an on-demand transportation service that adds another way to get around the downtown area.
Norwalk has announced an on-demand transportation service that adds another way to get around the downtown area.
Motion for Stamford pedestrian, bike bridge doesn’t pass
Motion for Stamford pedestrian, bike bridge doesn’t pass
There was hours of debate Tuesday night over the future of a historic bridge in Stamford.
There was hours of debate Tuesday night over the future of a historic bridge in Stamford.
State police crack down on commercial vehicles on Merritt Parkway
State police crack down on commercial vehicles on Merritt Parkway
State police are cracking down on oversized vehicles on the Merritt Parkway.
State police are cracking down on oversized vehicles on the Merritt Parkway.
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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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70th Emmy Awards
70th Emmy Awards
The 70th Emmy Awards were held at Microsoft Theater on Sept. 17, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.
The 70th Emmy Awards were held at Microsoft Theater on Sept. 17, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.
The 70th Emmy Awards were held at Microsoft Theater on Sept. 17, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.
The 70th Emmy Awards were held at Microsoft Theater on Sept. 17, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.
Florence ravages communities in the Carolinas
Florence ravages communities in the Carolinas
Hurricane Florence made landfall in North Carolina early Friday, pushing a life-threatening storm surge of floodwater miles inland and ripping apart buildings with screaming wind and pelting rain.
Hurricane Florence made landfall in North Carolina early Friday, pushing a life-threatening storm surge of floodwater miles inland and ripping apart buildings with screaming wind and pelting rain.
Guide: Connecticut Breweries
Guide: Connecticut Breweries
Connecticut Breweries
Looking to check out brewery this summer? There are many breweries across the state for beer-lovers to visit.
Looking to check out brewery this summer? There are many breweries across the state for beer-lovers to visit.
Got $1,100? Apple shows off its most expensive iPhone yet
Got $1,100? Apple shows off its most expensive iPhone yet
Apple's newest iPhone will again test the limits of how much people are willing to pay for the latest technology.
Apple's newest iPhone will again test the limits of how much people are willing to pay for the latest technology.
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.
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.
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.
PHOTOS: Top-rated toys as voted on by kids
PHOTOS: Top-rated toys as voted on by kids
Walmart’s top-rated toys as voted on by kids
Walmart is trying fill the void left by the closing of toy-giant Toys ‘R’ Us.
Walmart is trying fill the void left by the closing of toy-giant Toys ‘R’ Us.
Your 2018 Connecticut Back-to-School Photos
Your 2018 Connecticut Back-to-School Photos
Send us your back-to-school photos.
Are you or your kids heading back to school? News 12 Connecticut wants to see your photos! Use the #CTSchool2018 on Instagram or Twitter and we may use your photos on News12.com or on air!
Are you or your kids heading back to school? News 12 Connecticut wants to see your photos! Use the #CTSchool2018 on Instagram or Twitter and we may use your photos on News12.com or on air!
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.
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Police: Man threatened to kill girlfriend in Stamford home
Police: Man threatened to kill girlfriend in Stamford home
A man was arrested Saturday morning after allegedly threatening to kill a woman and her friend at a multi-unit housing complex in Stamford.
A man was arrested Saturday morning after allegedly threatening to kill a woman and her friend at a multi-unit housing complex in Stamford.
A man was arrested Saturday morning after allegedly threatening to kill a woman and her friend at a multi-unit housing complex in Stamford.
A man was arrested Saturday morning after allegedly threatening to kill a woman and her friend at a multi-unit housing complex in Stamford.
Forecast: Mostly dry, sunny weekend ahead
Forecast: Mostly dry, sunny weekend ahead
Weather Update
Here's the latest News 12 weather update.
Here's the latest News 12 weather update.
AP source: Kavanaugh, Ford agree to testify on Thursday
AP source: Kavanaugh, Ford agree to testify on Thursday
Christine Blasey Ford wants to resume negotiations over the exact terms of her appearance, her lawyers said Saturday. Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images
A tentative agreement was reached Saturday for the Senate Judiciary Committee to hear testimony Thursday from Christine Blasey Ford, the woman accusing Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault from decades ago, according to two people briefed on the matter.
A tentative agreement was reached Saturday for the Senate Judiciary Committee to hear testimony Thursday from Christine Blasey Ford, the woman accusing Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault from decades ago, according to two people briefed on the matter.
Vote 2018: 147th House District debate
Vote 2018: 147th House District debate
Candidates for the 147th House District Anzelmo Graziosi (R) and Matt Blumenthal (D) participate in a debate.
Candidates for the 147th House District Anzelmo Graziosi (R) and Matt Blumenthal (D) participate in a debate.
Candidates for the 147th House District Anzelmo Graziosi (R) and Matt Blumenthal (D) participate in a debate.
Candidates for the 147th House District Anzelmo Graziosi (R) and Matt Blumenthal (D) participate in a debate.
Farmers market held in Stamford
Farmers market held in Stamford
Stamford Downtown hosted its annual farmers market Saturday on Prospect Street at Latham Park.
Stamford Downtown hosted its annual farmers market Saturday on Prospect Street at Latham Park.
Senior center hosts "This Is Your Life" presentation for 96-year-old resident
Senior center hosts "This Is Your Life" presentation for 96-year-old resident
A senior center hosted a "This Is Your Life" presentation for a 96-year-old resident Friday evening.
A senior center hosted a "This Is Your Life" presentation for a 96-year-old resident Friday evening.
Bridgeport senior citizen face steep fine for appearance of home
Bridgeport senior citizen face steep fine for appearance of home
Neighbors told News 12 that they are concerned after a senior citizen was fined thousands of dollars due to the appearance of her home.
Neighbors told News 12 that they are concerned after a senior citizen was fined thousands of dollars due to the appearance of her home.
New Hampshire man killed after climbing on top of Metro-North train
New Hampshire man killed after climbing on top of Metro-North train
A man is dead after climbing on top of a Metro-North train on the New Haven line.
A man is dead after climbing on top of a Metro-North train on the New Haven line.
A man is dead after climbing on top of a Metro-North train on the New Haven line.
Fairfield man arrested for harassment and threatening
Fairfield man arrested for harassment and threatening
A Fairfield man is facing threatening and harassment charges this morning.
A Fairfield man is facing threatening and harassment charges this morning.
Hurricane Maria victims discuss recovery process
Hurricane Maria victims discuss recovery process
This week marks the one-year anniversary since Hurricane Maria, and the victims are still feeling the effects.
This week marks the one-year anniversary since Hurricane Maria, and the victims are still feeling the effects.
