Month: November 2017

Bridgeport News: Carjacking

6:50pm–#Bridgeport CT– Fairfield Pizza appears to be having a rough time in Bridgeport as another driver was carjacked on Success Avenue at gunpoint.  Taken was his 2007 white Subaru, cash and phone.  The delivery person then walked to the police station on Congress Street to make the report.

 

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Bridgeport News: Shoot Out Takes Out Window- No One Injured

3:00PMish–#Bridgeport CT– Right around 3pm as nearby schools were letting out, police began receiving multiple calls for shots fired on Fremont Street. Police found multiple shell casings at the intersection Fremont and Norman Street.  Witness tell me a man was shooting at another man who was running towards State Street.  One of the bullets found it’s way into the front window of the Red Apple Chinese Restaurant at 957 State Street, fortunately no one was hit in the restaurant nor on busy State Street.    No one was reported injured during the shoot out, AMR was at the ready but not needed.  Police was quick on the scene and began questioning people matching the shooter’s description but so far there have been no arrests.

Stratford News: Bar Robbery Suspect Apprehended

#Stratford News:  On 11/28/2017 Eric Chambers age 33 of Bridgeport Connecticut was apprehended by members of the Fugitive Task Force as the result of a warrant issued for his arrest. The arrest stems from his involvement in a Robbery that took place at 2399 Main Street in Stratford in which a victim was shot.
The investigation and warrant were completed on November 21 st . He was charged with 53a-134 Robbery in the First Degree. Chambers was given a court date of 12/6/2017.   He is being held on a $250,000 bond.

(Stratford Police Press Release)

Bridgeport News: City Signs Final Contract On Majestic Theater

#Bridgeport CT– On Monday, Mayor Ganim and Exact Capital Group LLC, Craig Livingston signed the finalized contract for restoration of the Majestic Theater and Poli Palace to renovate the historic building.  This is expected to revitalize downtown bringing a hotel, retail shopping, and apartments to downtown.  When I asked Craig Livingston if he was concerned with the hurting retail in the area already he said “you have scale and density for a residential piece, which will create demand for commercial services.  You can’t have one without the other.  This is a story that has played itself out chapter and verse time and time again.”  “There is no reason it should not happen in Bridgeport, the best and largest city in Connecticut!”

Fairfield News: Images Photography Show

The Fairfield Museum & History Center invites the public to submit photographs to the tenth annual IMAGES Juried Photography Show, which celebrates the exceptional work of talented regional photographers. Submissions through the contest website will be accepted from December 1, 2017 through January 22, 2018.

A jury will select approximately 40 photographs for exhibition at the Fairfield Museum from March 1 to April 15, 2018. IMAGES 2018 provides an excellent opportunity for artists to connect with prominent collectors, gallery owners, fellow photographers, and the public. Two grand prize winners will be selected, one Professional/Serious Amateur and one Student. The award for the Professional/Serious Amateur winner is a gallery show in Southport Galleries, and the Student Grand Prize winner will receive a portfolio review with a professional in the photography field.

Artists must reside in CT, NY, RI, or MA and may submit up to 10 images under one the following two designations: Professional/Serious Amateur or Student (active student under 24 years of age). The categories for photographs are Landscape, Portrait, Architecture, Nature and Abstract. Photographs must depict reality and cannot be manipulated to add or subtract major elements that alter that reality. All competition entries must be submitted online. All entries must be received by 11:59pm EST on Monday, January 22, 2018. In addition, photographers entering the contest will be able to include their photographs into a “Viewer’s Choice” contest. Voting will take place on the contest website and the Museum will award one spot in the show to the “Viewer’s Choice” winner. For full details visit https://www.gogophotocontest.com/fairfieldmuseumimages2018
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The Opening Reception for IMAGES 2018 will be held in conjunction with Fairfield County’s Giving Day on Thursday, March 1, from 6 to 8pm at the Fairfield Museum, 370 Beach Road. IMAGES 2018 is presented in memory of Marcia B. Saft. A former Fairfield Museum Board Member and devoted community leader and philanthropist, Marcia Saft (1945-2016) was an enthusiastic supporter of Fairfield’s history and artistic legacy. IMAGES 2018 is presented with additional thanks to Southport Galleries.

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