Month: June 2014

Derby Woman Arrested on Narcotics Charges

(Bridgeport, CT – June 26, 2014) – A Derby woman was charged with narcotics violations after a motor vehicle stop Wednesday in the city’s East Side. Officers Anthony Caiazzo and Keith Hanson pulled over a vehicle for motor vehicle violations. The driver, who is from Shelton, could not provide a valid insurance card. His passenger, Sharee Schiavone, 32, exhibited nervous behavior, and the two offered contradictory answers to officers’ questions. The area was known for drug activity. When Hanson asked the passenger if she had any needles or narcotics in her possession, Schiavone answered that she might have a needle in her purse. She also stated that she used narcotics. When Hanson asked if she had any narcotics in her possession, she reached into…

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Bridgeport News: Two Detained For Taking Pictures

1:39pm--#Bridgeport CT--Two detained by Port Jeffweaon Ferry Security, police called for two individuals taking pictures at Ferry Access Road. Dos detenidos por la seguridad del Port Jefferson Ferry, la policía fue llamada quando dos chicos tomavam fotos en Ferry Access Rd. Dois detidos pela segurança da Port Jefferson Ferry, a polícia foi chamada por causa de dois indivíduos tirando fotos na Ferry Access Road.

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Everything Seems To Be FRESH at Jersey Mikes

#Fairfield CT--DoingItLocal.com viewer "Jellybean" was very proud to invite me to Jersey Mikes after I posted an advertisement for a different style of restaurant.  So I checked out where she works at Jersey Mikes at 2189 Black Rock Turnpike  in Fairfield. One of three in Connecticut.  I was surprised that where I get my $5 foot long uses "dehydrated" tuna fish.  Fish live in water, just how do you dehydrate them?   The first thing I was surprised to see besides "Jellybean" happy to see me was a meat slicer. I have never seen that at the $5 foot long places.  It is shipped in from the Midwest in pre-packaged I learned.  I guess there is a science there but I…

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GOVERNOR MALLOY ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF NEW CONNECTICUT ‘ANTIQUES TRAIL’ TO SHOWCASE DESTINATIONS AROUND THE STATE

Online Tourism Hub Will Connect Tourists and Residents With State’s Antiquing Community (Hartford, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy and state Office of Tourism Director Randy Fiveash today announced the launch of the first-ever Connecticut Antiques Trail, a curated online guide to the finest antiquing experiences across the state.  The Antiques Trail winds through historical and scenic Connecticut, representing all five regions – Fairfield, New Haven, Mystic, Hartford and Litchfield - and featuring collections of varying styles, periods and price ranges to satisfy all antique enthusiasts. “We launched the Connecticut Antiques Trail to create a more convenient way for residents and tourists alike to discover, explore and enjoy the very best destinations that the state’s antiquing community has to offer,” said Governor Malloy.…

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GOV. MALLOY LAUNCHES “CONNECTICUT CORE INITIATIVE”

  Pledges to Provide Resources to Public Schools, and Commits to Open Dialogue with Parents, Teachers, Administrators and Students     (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced the launch of the Connecticut Core Initiative to provide additional resources for public schools and a continued dialogue with parents, teachers, administrators, and students as districts work to implement the Common Core State Standards. The initiative is in response to the final report from the Educators’ Common Core Implementation Task Force, which lists specific recommendations for successful implementation of the Standards.   “I’m proud of the path that we have taken in Connecticut, one that brought together teachers, parents and administrators for one common purpose – figuring out the best way to…

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Bridgeport News: Youths Injured in Late Night Scooter Crash on State Street

12:44am--#Bridgeport--Two youths were injured when they were riding motorized scooters/bikes on State Street and crashed in front Chaves Bakery.  The call first came in an 11 year old hit by a car.  No car was involved.  The child is 11 but we did not get an age for the second injured child.  There was no scooters at the crash scene witnesses told me the other kids took off with them after the crash. Dos jóvenes resultaron heridos cuando viajaban scooters / motocicletas en la calle State y cayeron delante de Chaves panadería. La primera llamada fue para un niño de 11 años atropellado por un coche. No estave coche implicado. El niño es de 11, pero no tuvimos la segunda…

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Shelton News: Fire at Latex Foam

1:11am--#Shelton CT--Firefighters on scene at 510 River Road, Latex Foam for heavy fire in the dryer room.  Two fire hoses at work, mutual aid has been dispatched from Derby.  One firefighter has been injured. UPDATE: Extra air bottles requested to the back of the structure after multiple failures according to radio transmissions.  At 1:43am a request for more air bottles made to Ansonia Firefighters.    Trumbull's Nichols Fire Department giving station coverage at 44 Church Street. 2:04am--Stratford requested for mutual aid. Los bomberos en 510 River Road, Latex Foam, debido a un intenso fuego en la sala de secador. Dos mangueras contraincendios en el trabajo, la ayuda mutua fue enviado desde Derby. Un bombero resultó herido. ACTUALIZACIÓN: botellas de aire…

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Bridgeport News: Child on Scooter Hit By Car

12:44am--#Bridgeport CT--An 11 year old child on a motorized scooter has been hit by a car at Howard and State Street near Chaves Bakery.  First responders on the way.\ Un niño de 11 años en un scooter motorizado fue atropellado por un coche en la Howard y State St, cerca de el Chaves panadería. Equipo de Socorro en el camino. Uma criança de 11 anos em uma scooter motorizada foi atropelada por um carro na Howard e State Street perto da Chaves Bakery. Equipe de socorro a caminho.   Facebook is holding out on you! Get ALL our news on our Facebook wall or log in to DoingItLocal.com. We are smartphone friendly!

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Youngest Fire Chief in the History of the Fire Department Appointed

 #Bridgeport, CT – June 25, 2014– Conner Berry received countless salutes as well as some unique perks of the job Tuesday after being sworn in as Fire Chief for a day. Berry, a 10-year-old fifth grader at St. Andrew’s Academy, held the top spot at the departmentTuesday after his father won a silent auction fundraiser at his school. “It’s a very fun time,” said Conner, as he received a private tour during an emergency drill at Pleasure Beach led be his aide, Assistant Chief Michael Calderoni. It was a full day. He started in the chief’s office and with a tour of fire headquarters. There, he got to try on BFD turn out gear, including the Scott air pack. He explored through one of the…

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Bridgeport News: Mentally Disabled Person Sexually Assaults a Mentally Disabled Student

#BRIDGEPORT, CT – June 25, 2014  – A 19-year-old mentally disabled student was charged this week with the sexual assault of another mentally disabled student at Harding High School earlier in the school year. The older student, Patrick Nolan, 19, of Bridgeport, was charged with first-degree sexual assault, risk of injury and third-degree abuse. The investigation was started in August 2013 when police were dispatched to Bridgeport Hospital, where they were informed of a possible sexual assault in a school bathroom. The investigation, which included extensive interviews and review of school security camera footage from hallways, led detectives led to seek an arrest warrant. Un estudiante de 19 años con discapacidad mental fue acusado esta semana de agresion sexual de otro…

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