Month: January 2015

Bridgeport News: UB Student Robbed

8:55pm--#Bridgeport CT--A University of Bridgeport Student was robbed at gunpoint in front of 400 Atlantic Street.  Police are looking for two males in their early 20's, one  was armed with a gun.  They took the victim's debit card, $20 in cash and his cellphone.   This report sponsored by: Una Universidad de Bridgeport Estudiante fue robado a punta de pistola en frente de 400 Atlantic Street. La policía busca a dos hombres en sus primeros años 20, uno estaba armado con una pistola. Tomaron la tarjeta de débito de la víctima, $ 20 en efectivo y su teléfono celular. A Universidade de Bridgeport Student foi assaltado à mão armada na frente de 400 Atlantic Street. A polícia está à procura…

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Tonight’s Car Fire

8:32pm--#Stratford CT--Tonight's car fire is being hosted in Stratford at the Town Fair Tire on Honeyspot Road.  According to the caller the car fire is about 15 feet from the building.   This report sponsored by: Fuego del coche de esta noche ha sido organizado en Stratford en la Fiesta Mayor del neumático en Honeyspot Road. De acuerdo con la persona que llama el fuego del coche es de unos 15 pies del edificio. Carro incêndiado desta noite está sendo hospedado em Stratford na Town Fair Tire em Honeyspot Road. De acordo com o autor da chamada do incêndio do carro é cerca de 15 metros do edifício.

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Bridgeport Sends 4 Plows To New London

Bridgeport, Conn. (January 27, 2015) – This evening, Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch announced that he’ll be sending four snow trucks and a foreman up to New London, Conn. to help with their snow clearing efforts.   In Bridgeport – the state’s largest city – forecasts projected two feet of snow or more, but the latest forecasts downgraded the amount to 14 inches or less.   New London wasn’t as fortunate, receiving 20 inches of snow as of this afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.   “We’re happy to help our neighbors in New London. We prepared for the worst, and hoped for the best. We had more equipment than ever before and utilized new technology. The result was a…

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BRIDGEPORT SCHOOLS WILL BE DELAYED FOR 90 MINUTES TOMORROW

Bridgeport public schools announced this evening that, as an added safety measures for kids and families, school will be delayed for 90 minutes tomorrow.   “We applaud Superintendent Rabinowitz for her decision to make sure kids and families are safe by delaying school by 90 minutes tomorrow. The roads will be icy and safety is our top priority. We also want to encourage drivers to be safe and smart tomorrow as they bring kids to school and drive to work,” said Mayor Finch.   Bridgeport also has a snow emergency in place so that public facilities crews can continue to keep the streets clean, which will ensure kids and families are safe and secure as they begin normal travel routines…

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State Travel Ban Lifted

#HARTFORD, CT – Governor Dannel P. Malloy announced this afternoon that he has lifted the statewide travel ban as of 2:00 p.m. today. “I want to thank the residents of Connecticut for heeding the warnings and staying off the road.  We were able to reduce accidents on the highways and allow DOT workers to clear the roads. With decreasing snow bands and clearing roads, I have decided to lift the statewide travel ban effective at 2 p.m. today,” Governor Malloy said.  “I have coordinated this decision with Massachusetts and Rhode Island.  I would advise residents who are traveling to those states to check with state authorities regarding travel restrictions.  Again, thank you to the residents of the State of Connecticut for…

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Fairfield News: Kids On Da Roof

12:5opm--#Fairfield CT--Of all the things to get in trouble for on a snowy day there is a report of two kids on the roof of Roger Sherman School.  Police da way.....   This report sponsored by: De todas las cosas que se meten en problemas por un día de nieve hay un informe de dos niños en el techo de Roger Sherman School. Policía da forma .... De todas as coisas para ficar em apuros para em um dia nevado existe um relatório de duas crianças no telhado de Roger Sherman School. Polícia a caminho....

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Bridgeport News: Move To The Odd # Side Of Road

(Bridgeport, Conn.) Jan. 27, 2015 -- Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch is asking residents to move their vehicles to the odd numbered side of the road by 11 a.m. on Tuesday, to allow public works crews to clear the roads. Parking is still not permitted on Snow Emergency roads.   Connecticut Governor Dan Malloy announced this morning that the travel ban has been lifted for local roads and local travel in Fairfield and Litchfield County.   “Thank you to the residents for their cooperation with adhering to the Snow Emergency and to the hard working public works crew for their efforts in keeping our roads safe for the kids and families of Bridgeport," said Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch. Bridgeport alcalde Bill…

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Bridgeport News: Parking Info

11:00pm--#Bridgeport CT--In one hour it will be the 27th of January, an odd numbered day.  Do you move your car to the other side of the road?  Well not yet.  Last year many of you asked during the last snow storm and I didn't have an answer.  I pressed Police Spokerperson William Kaempffer and he said "We’re asking people to stay on the even side until further notice. The goal is to clear the odd side to the curb city wide and then have people move to the cleared section so the plow drivers can tackle the even side." As soon as they tell us to move to the other side you know I will let you know! En una…

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Governor Order Roads Closed at 9pm

9pm--#cttraffic--Just a reminder that there is a traffic ban throughout the state starting at 9pm as ordered by the governor today.   Sólo un recordatorio de que existe una prohibición de circular en todo el estado a partir de las 21:00 según lo ordenado por el gobernador hoy. Apenas um lembrete de que há uma proibição de circulação em todo o Estado a partir das 09:00 como ordenado pelo governador hoje.

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