1:40pm–#Bridgeport CT–Today’s car fire is on North Avenue near Norman Street.
Month: April 2014
Spring Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Course
Westport Volunteer Emergency Medical Services will be hosting their Spring Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) course from May 12th – July 10th at Westport
EMS headquarters. This is an accelerated course for those with busy summers, anybody and everybody is welcome (must be 16 years old by July 10). This course teaches priceless life-saving skills and gives you the opportunity to volunteer (or work) with your local Ambulance and become a member of our EMS family! More info can be found at our website http://www.westportems.org/
Also look for CPR courses, more popping up every week. Sign up now, deadline is THIS Friday!
Bridgeport News: Crash With Extrication Boston Avenue
2:11am–#Bridgeport CT– First responders are on the scene at the U-Haul on Boston Avenue at the intersection of East Main Street for a crash with extrication. This is a two car crash, the other car is about 150 feet on the green. Avoid the area.
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Bridgeport News: Street Fight
1:40am–#Bridgeport CT–Police are breaking up a street fight at Barnum and Bishop Avenue.
Bridgeport News: Forced Entry at Food World
11:04pm–#Bridgeport CT–Police are investigating a back door that was forced open at Food World at 345 Huntington Turnpike.
Bridgeport News: Stranger Danger!
10:45pm–#Bridgeport CT–Police are looking for a gold Tahoe who approached a couple of children on Colorado and Fairfield Avenue offering them candy. When the father approached the Tahoe the driver sped off.
Bridgeport News: Attempted Armed Robbery
10:33pm–#Bridgeport CT–An attempted armed robbery on North Avenue near Central Avenue. The victim was pistol whipped and has a head laceration.
Norwalk News: Merritt Parkway Crash Northbound
9:17pm–#cttraffic –Norwalk CT–Merritt Parkway crash northbound between exits 40 and 41. Injuries reported, take an alternative route.
Bridgeport News: Scooter Hits Wall Driver Out Cold
7:44pm#Bridgeport CT–A man driving a scooter at Iranistan and Railroad Avenue has hit a wall and is out cold according to witnesses.
Himes Public Events April 21-23
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) will participate in the following events in Connecticut open to the press next week.
Visit to Next Health
Himes will visit Next Health’s new facility in Norwalk. Next Health manufactures the AgileLife Patient Transfer System, which allows for the transfer of immobile individuals to and from their bed and wheelchair without lifting.
WHEN: Monday, April 21 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
WHERE: 300 Wilson Avenue, Norwalk
Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility Assembly
Himes will speak at an assembly on the dangers of drunk driving hosted by the Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility, formerly the Century Council.
WHEN: Tuesday, April 22 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.
WHERE: Villa Maria School, 161 Skymeadow Drive, Stamford
Visit to Fairfield Woods
Himes will meet with the approximately 300-student eighth grade class to discuss his work in Congress and take questions.
WHEN: Tuesday, April 22 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
WHERE: Fairfield Woods, 1115 Fairfield Woods Road, Fairfield
Stamford Rotary Meeting
Himes will give a legislative update and take questions.
WHEN: Tuesday, April 22 from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: The Sheridan, 700 Main Street, Stamford
CT Green Building Council Energy Committee Event
On Earth Day, Himes will host a roundtable discussion with representatives from the CT Green Building Council to discuss how homes and businesses in Southwest Connecticut can become more energy efficient.
WHEN: Tuesday, April 22 from 2:00 to 3:15 p.m.
WHERE: Greenwich Audubon, 613 Riversville Road, Greenwich
L’Ambiance Memorial
Himes will join labor leaders and local officials in paying tribute to the victims, survivors, and first responders of the L’Ambiance Plaza Collapse, which killed 28 workers and injured 22 when the hydraulic lifting system failed. The collapse, which occurred 27 years ago, remains the deadliest construction accident in Connecticut history.
WHEN: Wednesday, April 23 from 10:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: Bridgeport City Hall, 45 Lyon Terrace, Bridgeport