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GoFundMe Started for Greenwich Police Detective First Grade Michael Rooney

According to a GoFundme created by Peter Schmitt, President of the Greenwich Police Silver Shield Association, Rooney entered Yale New Haven Hospital last week to have a tumor removed from his brain.
“Following the procedure Mike’s brain has unexpectedly endured a tremendous amount of swelling,” Shmitt wrote. “He is currently in a coma and fighting the battle of his life. Mike is a warrior and will continue to fight.” Continue Reading →

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BARRO: Vote Democrat to Elect True Pro-Choice Candidates in Connecticut

“State Senator Ryan Fazio (R) voted NO on the Reproductive Freedom Defense Act. State Representative Rachel Khanna’s challenger, Tina Courpas (R) launched her campaign website detailing how she opposes that bill. Don’t be fooled by these candidates saying they are “pro-choice.” It takes much more than empty words to ensure women in Connecticut will continue to have access to safe and legal abortion care.” – Jen Barro, Retired physician and Greenwich resident Continue Reading →

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This firefighter wants to re-elect State Rep. Rachel Khanna 

“Rachel gets results. She’s proven that time and time again. She’s in close touch with her constituents, and when she learns about a need, she will leave no stone unturned to resolve it. The genuine care and heartfelt concern that she offers is a refreshing attribute. I hope you’ll join me in giving her another opportunity to represent our district.” – Joe Micalizzi is a career firefighter for the City of Stamford and serves as the legislative representative for the Stamford Professional Firefighters, IAFF Local 786 Continue Reading →

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Leader of CT Catalytic Converter Theft and Trafficking Ring Pleads Guilty

A catalytic converter contains precious metals, can easily be removed from its vehicle, and is difficult to trace, making it a desirable target for thieves. The average scrap price for catalytic converters currently varies between $300 and $1,500, depending on the model and type of precious metal component. Alexander Kolitsas regularly transported and sold the catalytic converters to recycling businesses in New York and New Jersey.  Some of these trips yielded payments in excess of $200,000. Continue Reading →

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