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Officials applaud pro bono work of anti-violence group as they await funding during Connecticut’s budget impasse

by Brian Seay

‘Project Longevity’ has been fighting gang violence in the state’s largest cities since 2012. But a budget impasse is forcing the group to work without pay.

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Fugitive wanted for pulling gun on State Troopers in custody following 3-week manhunt

by Jennifer Cruz

Bowens was fighting with two troopers beside the highway when his family showed up and caused a disruption before he broke free and fled in a waiting SUV.

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Conn. resident snaps photo after witnessing officer’s random act of kindness

by Jennifer Cruz

“Officer Remy's act of helping out a child in need in our community is a great example. He doesn't think he did anything extraordinary, but I disagree,” said Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch.

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Violent domestic dispute comes to an end when armed neighbor intervenes

by Jennifer Cruz

When the couple's argument became physical, their son went upstairs and asked for help from the neighbor, who grabbed his gun and returned to the kid's apartment with him.

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