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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

Fairfield robbery suspect now charged in attempted Stamford heist, police say
04/17/2026

A search of the suspect's home turned up a bag containing a gun and ski masks, police say.

Stamford man robbed woman on Broad Street, police say
04/16/2026

The woman was dragged to the ground during the struggle, police say, and sustained scrapes and bruises.

Woman punched judicial marshal at Stamford courthouse, state police say
04/15/2026

The woman tried to bypass the check-in area before striking the marshal, police said.

Stamford police officer charged in off-duty crash that caused serious injuries
04/14/2026

Officials said the officer was placed on modified duty following the crash, and after his arrest Monday was put on paid administrative leave.

7 displaced by Stamford kitchen fire on Newfield Avenue, officials say
04/13/2026

A person called 911 saying that a stove was on fire, according to the Stamford Fire Department.

Seven people displaced by Stamford fire on Newfield Avenue, officials say
04/13/2026

The American Red Cross said four adults and three children were displaced by the fire on Sunday.

Stamford Advocate Local News

Fairfield robbery suspect now charged in attempted Stamford heist, police say
04/17/2026

A search of the suspect's home turned up a bag containing a gun and ski masks, police say.

Extension granted for approval to open cannabis store on West Main Street in Stamford
04/17/2026

Budr has a number of other cannabis dispensaries in the region, including Stratford, West Hartford and two in Danbury.

Stamford man robbed woman on Broad Street, police say
04/16/2026

The woman was dragged to the ground during the struggle, police say, and sustained scrapes and bruises.

Woman punched judicial marshal at Stamford courthouse, state police say
04/15/2026

The woman tried to bypass the check-in area before striking the marshal, police said.

Stamford loosens its rules for the approval of temporary signs
04/15/2026

According to the new regulations, businesses would be required to post a bond of $5,000 before erecting a sign.

Stamford Board of Finance cuts $12.1M from school budget, trims funding for East Side library design
04/15/2026

The Board of Finance made a cut of $16.7 million to city and school operating budgets combined.

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BWC: Man fleeing in U-Haul crashes into oncoming traffic, points gun at Calif. cops before OIS
04/16/2026

The suspect surrendered to Kern County Sheriff's Office deputies after barricading himself and pointing a gun at them, prompting them to open fire

'Shots Fired' podcast: How a principal ‘took the attack to him’ to stop a school shooter
04/16/2026

After a former student opened fire inside an Oklahoma high school, "Shots Fired" hosts break down how the principal's close-range response stopped the attack

Colo. PD drops college credit requirement
04/16/2026

The Colorado Springs Police Department will now allow anyone with a high school diploma or GED to apply

Ex-NYPD sergeant convicted in cooler throw death released on bail during appeal of conviction
04/18/2026

Former sergeant Erik Duran, convicted of throwing a cooler at a fleeing suspect, will remain out of custody as he appeals his manslaughter conviction

Mass. police chief asked city leaders to be placed on leave after Kelsey Fitzsimmons trial
04/17/2026

North Andover Police Chief Charles Gray is on leave following votes of no confidence by two unions representing the majority of the city's officers

Wash. state audit finds 'a fraction' of officers completed mandatory de-escalation training
04/17/2026

The audit showed 16% of veteran officers and 14% of new officers have completed the mental health training, which became mandatory in 2019

Public Safety Labor News

Court Rejects Late First Amendment Challenge To Termination
04/10/2026

William Shelton was a police officer employed by the Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) in Ohio. Outside of his police duties, Shelton also performed as a rap artist and maintained several public social-media accounts. Although supervisors were aware that Shelton made music, his public Y

Arbitrator Exceeded Jurisdiction By Resolving Related Dispute Not Submitted For Resolution
04/10/2026

The Ohio Township Police Associ­ation in Pennsylvania filed a grievance after Ohio Township refused to place a police officer (Officer) on administrative duty under Pennsylvania’s Act 59, which governs the treatment of law enforce­ment officers experiencing symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder

Appeals Court Overturns NYC Correction Officers’ Union President’s Sentence Reduction For Conspiracy And Fraud Convictions
04/10/2026

Norman Seabrook served for many years as president of the New York City Correction Officers Benevolent Associ­ation (COBA). In that role, Seabrook exercised control over millions of dollars in union funds and occupied a position of trust with respect to COBA’s mem­bership. While serving in that role

City’s Use Of Private Investigators For Sick Checks Does Not Violate New York Law
04/10/2026

On Veterans Day 2021, Lieutenant Lauren Mirizio who was on leave under New York’s General Municipal Law 207-c for an on-duty injury, discovered that she was being followed and photo­graphed by a private investigator working on behalf of the City of Yonkers.The Yonkers Police Captains, Lieutenants, a

New Jersey PERC Restrains Arbitration Of Grievance Challenging Sick Leave Verification For Mandatory Overtime
04/10/2026

To address a chronic inability to meet minimum staffing needs at its correctional facility, Hudson County, New Jersey, unilaterally amended its mandatory overtime policy on June 13, 2024. The new provision stipulated that an officer refusing mandatory overtime citing sickness must comply with specif

No ULP When City Refused To Make Firefighters Whole For W-2 Errors
04/10/2026

The Rochester Fire Fighters Asso­ciation, Local 1071, in New York filed an improper practice charge alleging that the City of Rochester violated § 209-a.1(d) of the Public Employees’ Fair Employment Act by refusing to bargain over the impact of the City’s issuance of incorrect W-2 forms to bargainin