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GoFund Me - Fundraiser for the Mollicone Family
07/15/2025

On June 25, 2025, Officer Romano Mollicone and his family experienced a devastating house fire. Thankfully, everyone is safe; however, they have lost many of their belongings and are facing significant challenges during this difficult time.

John Forlivio Obituary
07/15/2025

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/stamfordadvocate/name/john-forlivio-obituary?id=58766167

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Stamford Advocate Police News

Stamford police identify 54-year-old pedestrian killed in High Ridge Road crash
11/12/2025

The fatal crash occurred in the 900 block of High Ridge Road at around 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, police said.

Stamford crash on Interstate 95 north cleared Monday morning, officials say
11/12/2025

Several lanes had been closed after the crash, which caused minor injuries, according to Connecticut State Police.

Michelle Troconis' conviction in Jennifer Dulos case lacked evidence, 1,000-page appeal brief says
11/11/2025

Ultimately, the brief contends that there was no evidence Michelle Troconis ever conspired with Fotis Dulos to kill his estranged wife.

Pedestrian, 54, killed after being struck by Stamford driver on Saturday night, police say
11/09/2025

Police said the motorist involved in the fatal crash is cooperating with investigators.

Bridgeport man gets 40 years in prison for 2020 shooting that left Stamford mom dead, officials say
11/08/2025

The shooting left a 35-year-old mother dead and two people injured, officials said.

Stamford motorcyclist seriously hurt in crash Thursday night, police say
11/07/2025

Police say the motorcyclists suffered serious and possibly life-threatening injuries.

Stamford Advocate Local News

Plan for senior housing on Wire Mill Road in North Stamford approved
11/13/2025

The conditions on the approval required deed restrictions on the property, limiting residency to people with disabilities or senior citizens.

NYC-based 7th Street Burger to open first Connecticut location in Stamford
11/12/2025

The smash burger chain started in New York City in 2021. This would be its 27th location overall.

Stamford police identify 54-year-old pedestrian killed in High Ridge Road crash
11/12/2025

The fatal crash occurred in the 900 block of High Ridge Road at around 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, police said.

Stamford crash on Interstate 95 north cleared Monday morning, officials say
11/12/2025

Several lanes had been closed after the crash, which caused minor injuries, according to Connecticut State Police.

New mosque could be opening at site of former Stamford social club
11/12/2025

A worship area for 104 people is being proposed and besides religious worship, the mosque would also run a food pantry.

Michelle Troconis' conviction in Jennifer Dulos case lacked evidence, 1,000-page appeal brief says
11/11/2025

Ultimately, the brief contends that there was no evidence Michelle Troconis ever conspired with Fotis Dulos to kill his estranged wife.

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Vandal breaks mirrors, smashes windshields on 11 NYPD cruisers outside precinct
11/12/2025

Both marked and unmarked NYPD vehicles were damaged during the incident, which occurred outside the recently opened 116th precinct in Queens

14 current or former Miss. LEOs plead not guilty in drug-trafficking scheme
11/12/2025

The indictments accuse officers from multiple agencies and two sheriffs of taking bribes to provide safe transport to people they believed were drug traffickers

Ill. police pursue stolen ambulance with medic inside
11/11/2025

A man escorted out of Loretto Hospital stole an idle ambulance, triggering a police pursuit that included gunfire and ended in multiple crashes and several injuries

Border Patrol invites retired agents and officers back to the badge
11/11/2025

The initiative now welcomes retired CBP officers and Border Patrol agents with full pay and pension, aiming to boost leadership and operational capacity

Watch: Suspect barricaded in attic falls through ceiling and into the laps of Fla. SWAT officers
11/10/2025

A suspect fled into a home after he was caught with a stolen pickup truck; Indian River County SWAT officers took the man into custody after he fell through the ceiling

Ind. deputy killed in vehicle crash while assisting stranded motorist
11/13/2025

Delaware County Sheriff’s Corporal Blake Reynolds was killed when a semitruck lost control and struck him while he was outside his vehicle helping a stranded truck driver

Public Safety Labor News

Federal Circuit Courts Back Employers In Two Floyd-Era Social Media Speech Cases
11/07/2025

Courts have long recognized that applying the First Amendment’s free speech protection to the public employment context requires a balancing act. The Supreme Court’s 1968 decision in Pickering v. Board of Education established the now-familiar framework to determine whether a public employer violate

Employer Commits ULP By Sitting On Key Wage Data During Bargaining
11/07/2025

In August 2023, the Village of Westchester, Illinois, retained Pontifex Consulting Group to conduct a pay study. Pontifex conducted market survey of wage rates in comparable municipal­ities to provide recommendations for compensation adjustments. The Metro­politan Alliance of Police, Westchester Pat

Denial Of Firefighter’s Request To Reopen Disability Benefits Determination
11/07/2025

Doug Donovan, a former firefighter for the City of Henderson, Nevada, injured his back on duty and filed a workers’ compensation claim, which the City accepted. In 2021, after treat­ment, he was evaluated and assigned a ten percent permanent partial disability rating. Donovan chose to receive his di

Janus Misunderstanding Causes Firefighter Union To Commit ULP
11/07/2025

Until January 23, 2023, Christopher Lutz was a member of the Moraine Pro­fessional Firefighters, IAFF Local 2981.The allocation of overtime shifts for members of the Local was governed by a detailed system outlined in the CBA. The Local maintained an “Overtime Equalization Chart” for lieutenants, wh

Detroit Can’t Vacate Adverse Arbitration Award On Promotion, Rules Court Of Appeals Of Michigan
11/07/2025

In December 2022, the City of De­troit notified the Detroit Police Officers Association (DPOA) that it would begin considering the disciplinary records of union members when determining their eligibility to take the 2023 promotional examinations for the ranks of sergeant and detective. The City issu

Discipline And Lost Promotions Stand For Indiana Correctional Officer
11/07/2025

Timothy Upchurch, a longtime cor­rectional officer at Indiana’s Correctional Industrial Facility, alleged that he was subjected to race discrimination and retaliation after a series of disciplinary actions and missed promotions. Up­church, who is Black, had worked for the Indiana Department of Corre