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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 student in custody after fight involving stun gun at Westhill High School, police say
04/30/2026

The victim was not injured, police said.

Stamford man found with 68 bags of fentanyl ready for sale, police say
04/28/2026

A search of the suspect turned up 68 bags of fentanyl imprinted with "X It," police said.

Stamford police identify pedestrian who died after being hit by pickup truck on Strawberry Hill Ave.
04/27/2026

Police are continuing to investigate the crash.

Stamford woman dies after being struck by a vehicle that left her in critical condition, police say
04/26/2026

Police said the driver was cited for failing to grant the right of way to a pedestrian in a crosswalk.

Leaking gas cylinders secured after pickup truck fire in Stamford, officials say
04/25/2026

No injuries were reported in the fire, officials said.

Fourth suspect arrested in Stamford home invasion on Greenwood Hill Street, police say
04/23/2026

Police said the man was arrested by New York City police for bus fare evasion.

Stamford Advocate Local News

Stamford BOR Fiscal Committee plans for more BOE cuts; wants to fund design for East Side library
05/02/2026

The Board of Representatives will vote on the final budget on May 7.

Investigation finds insufficient evidence in principals' grievance against Stamford school official
05/01/2026

Three Stamford principals filed a grievance against Associate Superintendent Lori Rhodes, saying she created “an unsafe and toxic work environment.”

Stamford student in custody after fight involving stun gun at Westhill High School, police say
04/30/2026

The victim was not injured, police said.

Stamford woman killed while crossing street was mother, grandmother, Harry Potter fan
04/29/2026

"She was always there when you needed her, especially when you needed someone to talk to," her obituary said.

Controversial senior-housing development in Bull's Head neighborhood of Stamford nears decision
04/29/2026

The homes would be specially adapted for use by seniors, or by people with disabilities.

Stamford man found with 68 bags of fentanyl ready for sale, police say
04/28/2026

A search of the suspect turned up 68 bags of fentanyl imprinted with "X It," police said.

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BWC: Several NYPD officers injured in home explosion that occurred during domestic call
04/30/2026

A man allegedly entered his estranged wife's home and sparked an explosion that ultimately killed him; several NYPD officers responding to the domestic disturbance were also injured

Suspect in fatal shooting of Chicago officer smuggled gun into hospital using skin folds, sources say
04/30/2026

Alphanso Talley has been charged with murder after he allegedly snuck a gun through multiple searches and used it to shoot officers once his handcuffs were removed

Denver Sheriff's Department recruit dies after suffering medical emergency during training
04/30/2026

Dorbor Mulbah had "expressed discomfort and became unwell" during physical training; Mulbah was transported to a hospital, where he died the next morning

BWC: Texas police, fire personnel pull woman from car trapped in rushing floodwaters
04/29/2026

The White Settlement Police officers helped secure the woman, whose car was sinking into rapidly flowing waters, with a set of jumper cables until fire personnel arrived

Boston Police overtime costs top $100M for second year in a row
04/29/2026

Boston Police overtime costs have increased nearly 65% in the past decade, with the department seeing a 7.2% decrease in staffing over the past 5 years

Video: Suspect crashes in pursuit, shoots at Wis. officers before fatal OIS
04/29/2026

Dash cam footage shows the suspect speeding into oncoming traffic before crashing, exiting his vehicle and firing shots at Milwaukee officers

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