Spain, Greece, Israel China, Great Britain and other parts of the world are experiencing unrest at a time of global economic uncertainty and stock market volatility. Here's a look at what's happening around the world and how economic downturns are bringing protestors into the streets. Read more....
NORTH BRANFORD—A 24-year-old woman was charged Tuesday with assaulting a 12-year-old girl the woman accused of eyeing her boyfriend. Read full report here......
[SlideDeck id='494' width='100%' height='400px'] Fairfield--A pediatric burn at Berwick Ave. caused by a plate of food falling on the child, and now a 6 year old Knapps Highway child has a TV fall on him, has a bloodied nose.. 12:43pm--Fairfield--Police, fire department and EMTs on scene at Penny's Diner on Black Rock Turnpike for an employee that had a fall. 11:11pm--In the you can't make this up department-- EMTs on the way to Bond Street Bridgeport for a teen with a penile hemorrhage. 8:17pm--#Bridgeport--Pedestrian struck at Madison Ave. and Federal Street. UPDATE: White male mid 30s with a head injury bleeding from the head. 11:15pm--#Bridgeport--Report of a teenager stuck under the bridge but NOT in the water the on the Yellow…
In a statement just released from the Gomes Campaign: "After a year on the campaign trail, visiting hundreds of businesses, knocking on thousands of doors and collecting the necessary number of signatures to qualify for the ballot - I will no longer be a candidate for Mayor but am partnering with Mary Jane and asking my supporters to join me to help us create a new partnership for a new Bridgeport." "The political machine that props up Bill Finch is hurting our people and blocking progress. We are never going to fix our schools, rebuild the economy, lower taxes, or change the culture at city hall as long as Bill Finch and his machine are in control. My campaign has been about…
[SlideDeck id='494' width='100%' height='400px'] 11:15pm--#Bridgeport--Report of a teenager stuck under the bridge but NOT in the water the on the Yellow Mill/Stratford Stratford Ave. A ladder is needed for rescue. 11:20 UPDATE--Fire department now requesting marine rescue unit to the scene at the foot of the bridge. 11:36pm--UPDATE--Teen rescued. 10:11--Bridgeport--AMR warning EMTs to use caution in the downtown area, that there is a high speed chase in progress. 10:43--#Westport--FIGHT! Customers fighting with the bouncers at Splash Restaurant 260 Compo Road South. Police on the way. 10:33pm--#Trumbull In front of 325 Daniels Farm Road a utility pole is on fire. 10:31pm--#Bridgeport--EMTs on their way to an attempted hanging at 300 Congress Street. We don't normally report on these but 300…
A banker, professor, hospital administrator and pastor walk into a board of education meeting.....that's not the start of a joke, it's the new board members for the Bridgeport Board of Education. Read the full details here.
Standard & Poor’s downgraded the U.S.’s AAA credit rating for the first time, slamming the nation’s political process and criticizing lawmakers for failing to cut spending or raise revenue enough to reduce record budget deficits. Read more.....
Unemployment was 9% in May when I asked this question to Congressman Himes. Today the unemployment rate DROPPED to 9.1%. The congressman defended the stimulus plan (watch video). Do you feel the stimulus plan worked? You can comment using your Facebook login.
I couldn't resist telling a Democrat to "Lean To The Right". The microphone was cutting out often. I noticed that if he leaned to the right the microphone would come back on. I couldn't resist. Mike Tetreau, the Democratic First Selectman replies "It's hard to get a Democrat to lean to the right"!
BRIDGEPORT -- Five firefighters were taken to local hospitals with minor injuries after battling an early morning fire Friday on Coleman Street that left 28 people homeless. Read more......
