February 2013 – Page 2

Local News

5 Ambulances Abandoned By City During Storm

Branch Manager John Wrobel of Nelson Ambulance on Nobel Avenue tells us that the City of Bridgeport abandoned five ambulances during the storm. John tells us that he made about fifteen to twenty phone calls to have Nobel Avenue cleared so they could resume their services. The ambulance service had to resort to hiring a private contractor . There were five ambulances and five chair cars out of a fleet of nineteen that do one hundred to one hundred and thirty calls a day. They were unable to provide services out of their Bridgeport branch. Nobel Avenue wasn't plowed until Tuesday according to Wrobel, he came out t speak at the city council meeting but time ran out before…

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Citizens Share Thoughts On Snow Removal In Bridgeport CT

Feb 20, 2013 Stephen Krauchick

Citizens from all walks of life shared their thoughts on how the city handled the snow removal during the Blizzard of 2013. The meeting ran over the hour allotted time and was extended another half hour. It appears most views were shared as there was no opposition as the city council moved into their meeting without objection after the half hour extension. I've condensed the two and a half hour discussion to under ten minutes. It was very apparent everyone's ideas were very well thought out and worth consideration.

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Garage Fire at Howard Avenue Bridgeport

Feb 20, 2013 Stephen Krauchick

Just before midnight a Bridgeport Police Officer on routine patrol discovered this garage on fire at the corner of Beechwood Avenue and Howard Avenue. They soon reported the exact location as 1159 Howard Avenue. As firefighters were on the way they also let the firefighters know that there was another garage right behind it that was of brick construction and wood roof on fire yet but firefighters did not let that happen. Firefighters quickly went to work and prevented a complete loss of this two bay garage. Special thanks to Chris Clarke from firstduephotography.smugmug.com for this photo. Check out the great work they do covering the city! Of course a great job to the Bridgeport Fire Department for keeping this…

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Happenings NOW 2-19 thru 2-20-2012

Feb 19, 2013 Stephen Krauchick

2/20 11:00pm--Bridgeport CT--Police are looking for two males in an armed robbery that took place at 805 Seltsam Road taking $40 from the victim. The suspects fled on Old Town Road. 10:22pm--Milford CT --Major apartment fire at 79 North Street Building One. We are told it is a rooming house for men. Fire department reporting the landlord has relocated all residents on his own without the help of the Red Cross. 8:01pm--Bridgeport CT--Police manhunt on Edwards and Scott Street. Suspect bailed from car now at the gas station. 8:08pm--Fairfield CT--Water main break on Fairfield Beach Road near the turnaround. 3:17pm--Norwalk CT---Report of a pedestrian hit by a car at Mott and Belden Ave. 2:50pm--Bridgeport CT--A dirt bike crashed into a parked…

State News

Lack of Funding Affects USS Lincoln Refueling and Complex Overhaul

Feb 18, 2013 Stephen Krauchick

WASHINGTON (NNS) -- The aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) refueling complex overhaul (RCOH) will not start due to a lack of funding, the Navy said. Lincoln was expected to move to Newport News shipyard next week to begin the overhaul. However, as a result of the fiscal constraints resulting from the ongoing continuing resolution (CR), the contract for the refueling complex overhaul (RCOH) has not been issued to Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. America's Navy has the full story here.....

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Welcome to HOUSING 101

Feb 17, 2013 Cindy Penkoff

Good Morning!!!!! Would if I could, make it that easy; a 101 Course. Let’s face it, there is nothing easy about making the largest purchase of your life, or selling something you have put your heart and soul into and now people will be walking through critiquing it. As a Realtor, part of my job is to help you with that. I’m not saying I can take all the anxiety out of it, but I can give you the information you need to make good decisions. As they say, with knowledge comes power. My name is Cindy Penkoff and I am a Real Estate agent with the Fairfield Coldwell Banker Office. I must admit, not many people can…

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In Monroe Taking Home Roadkill is ‘Pretty Common’

Feb 16, 2013 Stephen Krauchick

When a young woman accidentally hit a deer with her vehicle on Webb Circle last month, her father asked police if he could take the roadkill home for dinner — a scenario that Monroe Animal Control Officer Edward Risko says is not at all unusual. "It's pretty common," he said. "It's one of the options. We can sign it off to a passing motorist or to the driver who struck the deer." The Monroe Patch has the full story here.....

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Happenings NOW 2-16 thru 2-18 2012

Feb 16, 2013 Stephen Krauchick

2/18 Respect Shout Out To St. Vincent's Hospital!~ Homeless man requesting a ride to St. V's not for a medical problem but because it's cold out and they give him a hot meal as well. That's what Jesus would do! I know you can't help the entire city but that is a fantastic testimonial! 2/17 10:47pm--Bridgeport CT-- An armed robbery just occurred in the apartment of a woman at 1260 Boston Ave. She was knocked to to the floor and cannot get up. 10:33pm--Bridgeport CT--Police at Bridgeport Hospital investigating a sexual assault on a 14 year old girl by a known person. Because of her age I don't expect any further updates or details. 7:22pm--#Bridgeport CT--If you give a couple…

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Editorial–Is Fairfield Anti-Union?

Feb 15, 2013 Stephen Krauchick

Editorial–As Fairfield’s Random Act of Kindness program declared by First Selectman Tetreau winds down, I hope our act of kindness is to give the Fairfield Police a half way decent contract. The police in Fairfield have served in TWO hurricanes a blizzard, and were one of the first on scene in Newtown to give support without a contract. I have to ask why is Fairfield anti union? They strung the firefighters out on their contract for a long time, heck even the nurses union. Fairfield has a proven track record of being anti-union, from the First Selectman Tetreau to a lot of members on the RTM. Forget a pay raise, did you know that the Fairfield Police haven’t had a…

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Fire At Congregation Beth El Fairfield

Feb 14, 2013 Stephen Krauchick

On February 14, 2013 at 1:48 PM the Fairfield Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a fire in a room at Congregation Beth El on Fairfield Woods Road. In addition to the initial 911 caller, a police officer on patrol in the area also reported seeing heavy smoke coming from the roof of the building. Initial arriving fire personnel found a natural gas fed HVAC unit on fire on the roof of the building which created a moderate smoke condition inside the building. All students were evacuated from the school and were kept in a safe location along with teachers in accordance with the schools emergency plan prior to the Fire Department’s arrival. Due to the time of…

5 Ambulances Abandoned By City During Storm

Citizens Share Thoughts On Snow Removal In Bridgeport CT

Garage Fire at Howard Avenue Bridgeport

Happenings NOW 2-19 thru 2-20-2012

Lack of Funding Affects USS Lincoln Refueling and Complex Overhaul

Welcome to HOUSING 101

In Monroe Taking Home Roadkill is ‘Pretty Common’

Happenings NOW 2-16 thru 2-18 2012

Editorial–Is Fairfield Anti-Union?

Fire At Congregation Beth El Fairfield

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