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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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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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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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
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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
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President Trump and first lady visit Great Britain
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Photos of President Donald Trump's visit to the United Kingdom in July 2018. Images via Getty.
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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!
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2018 Stamford Downtown Summer Concert Lineup
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The 2018 Stamford downtown summer concert lineup includes live music from national and regional headliners at Columbus Park.
2018 Foxwoods Resort Casino performer lineup
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A look at the performers and acts coming in 2018 to Foxwoods in Mashantucket, Connecticut.
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As the weather warms up, it's time to get your golf bag out and tee off once again! All across the state, Connecticut offers a wide variety of public courses to practice your game at. Check out the list below for the links in your area.
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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
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The 2018 Mohegan Sun Arena performer lineup includes live music, entertainment, top headlining concerts and premier sporting events in Connecticut.
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The christening of Prince Louis of Cambridge was held at St James's Palace on July 9, 2018 in London, England.
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Photos from the 2018 Nathan's Famous July Fourth hot dog eating contest at Coney Island.
Fourth of July 2018 Photos
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Whether you are attending a fireworks show or spending time with family, News 12 wants to see your Fourth of July photos!
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An effort is underway in Bridgeport to help a single working mom and her four children who have been homeless for the past six months.
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Forecast: Mostly sunny Monday with chance of a thunderstorm
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Here's the latest News 12 Connecticut weather update.
Here's the latest News 12 Connecticut weather update.
Lifeguard saves 3 people from capsized canoe in Long Island Sound
Lifeguard saves 3 people from capsized canoe in Long Island Sound
Lifeguard saves 3 people from capsized canoe in Long Island Sound
Lifeguard saves 3 people from capsized canoe in Long Island Sound
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Three people in Stamford were rescued from Long Island Sound Saturday thanks to the quick thinking of a local lifeguard.
Fans turn out to watch World Cup final
Fans turn out to watch World Cup final
Fans turn out to watch World Cup final
Fans turn out to watch World Cup final
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Connecticut soccer fans gathered Sunday to watch Croatia and France face off in the highest-scoring World Cup final since 1966.
Officials: 1 hospitalized after grill fire in Milford
Officials: 1 hospitalized after grill fire in Milford
Officials: 1 hospitalized after grill fire in Milford
Officials: 1 hospitalized after grill fire in Milford
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One person was hospitalized with serious injuries after a grill fire in Milford, officials say.
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State police say they’ve arrested two suspects who were seen breaking into a car in Roxbury Sunday.
Trump sets expectations low for Helsinki summit with Putin
Trump sets expectations low for Helsinki summit with Putin
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President Donald Trump says that "nothing bad ... maybe some good" will come out of his Monday meeting with Russia's Vladimir Putin.
Business Briefs: Amazon Prime Day, long summer weekends
Business Briefs: Amazon Prime Day, long summer weekends
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Here's a look at your top business and tech headlines from Cheddar on News 12.
Rainy weather causes 3 accidents on I-95
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Wet conditions overnight led to several accidents along the I-95 Sunday.
Wet conditions overnight led to several accidents along the I-95 Sunday.
Police investigating fatal heroin overdoses in Litchfield County
Police investigating fatal heroin overdoses in Litchfield County
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State police say they're investigating several fatal heroin overdoses in Litchfield County.
