Month: March 2018

A new social phenomenon is about to invade Bridgeport

 

#Bridgeport CT– The name of this event sounds exotic and hip because it is.  It’s PechaKucha and it technically translates to “Chit-Chat”, but that’s somewhat misleading.   It’s a group of people each presenting for six minutes and forty seconds with 20 compelling photos or visuals shown 20 seconds each to make it succinct, inspiring, fun and/or funky.  It is a tasty storytelling feast!

This is a call to all creative types to share authentic, possibly unexpected personal stories for the fun of it to spark new ideas and collaborations with snacks and beverage of your choice (the first event will be BYOB). Presenting a PechaKucha entitles you to have your slides and voice posted on an internationally viewed website and the opportunity to create exciting new connections between people in the real and digital audiences.

WE’RE LOOKING FOR Artists, Writers, Dancers, Musicians, History Buffs, Cooks, Librarians, Barbers, Unicyclists, Botanists, Body Builders, Foodies, Teachers, Tattoo Artists (pretty much anyone with a passion about something) to share personal stories in an inaugural Bridgeport PECHAKUCHA. The first Pechakucha will be at the Barnum Museum, hence the theme, a quote from P.T. himself, “The noblest art is that of making others happy!”

To help potential speakers with the process of understanding what a Pechakucha is and how to create the slides and presentation there will be two workshops at the Barnum Museum, one on Thursday, March 8th at 5:30 and another on Sunday, April 8th at 3:00.  You can attend in person or watch on Facebook Live on the Bridgeport Pechakucha Facebook page  . If you have any questions email PKBridgeport@gmail.com or call John Swing at the Barnum Museum (203) 331-1104 (X100).

Stratford News: Fraud Arrest

#Stratford CT– On 2/16/2018 the Stratford Police served a warrant and arrested Waterbury resident Blanca Quinones (age 46) at Liberty Tax Service located At 353 East Main St, Waterbury Ct. Quinones is accused of stealing a customer’s personal information from Liberty Tax Service and using it to open two utility and five credits card accounts for personal use. Quinone has been charged with seven counts of Identity Theft and Larceny 6th Degree and she appeared in court on 02-28- 2018. Quinones informed police that she has worked at Liberty Tax Service for nine years preparing customer tax returns. A search of the State of Connecticut Judicial Branch website indicates that Blanca Quinones has five pending criminal dockets and is being charged with multiple counts of Forgery 1st Degree and Larcenies. The Connecticut Department of Revenue Services and the IRS have been notified of Quinones arrest.

(Stratford Police Press Release)

 

Message From Fairfield First Selectman

We have just completed an update conference call with UI. Here is the update. UI is reporting 1682 homes still without power. UI has 17 Restoration crews at work in our town and one Make Safe crew to help with road clearing. Progress is going slower than expected. Additional crews from Kansas are on the way to help but will not be available until Saturday evening. UI has committed to having a plan for full restoration to us by Saturday morning. We have asked for more Make Safe crews to clear roads of downed wires and more Restoration help. We have told them we need to be ready for school on Monday. We have Public Works teams, Police, and Fire working with UI to clear roads. We also want to thank our State Delegation for helping us get more resources from UI. Until all power is restored, we have warming and charging centers at Fairfield Public Libraries (Sat & Sun from 1pm to 5pm). Showers are available at our Parks & Rec facility on Mill Plain Road (from 7am to 5pm Sat & Sun). Please check for details on town web site www.fairfieldct.org/storm . Please notify UI of power outage or downed wires at 800-722-5584. Please call 911 for any life-threatening emergencies. For all other issues, please call 203-254-4800.

 

Norwalk News: Murder Arrest

#Norwalk CT–On February 3, 2010 at 8:50am, the Norwalk Police Department Patrol Division responded to Nathaniel Ely School for a report of a man down. Officers found a deceased male victim who had been shot three times. The victim was identified as Norwalk resident Karl Savage. On March 8, 2018, Norwalk Detectives arrested David McBride and charged him with murder for the slaying of Karl Savage. Detective Daniel Serio, who is assigned to the Special Investigation Squad of the Detective Bureau, investigated this case. Detective Serio is commended for his diligent work in continuing the investigation and obtaining probable cause for McBride’s arrest. Anyone with information regarding this investigation or any other homicide or shooting, should contact the Special Investigation Squad at 203- 854-3028. Arrested: David McBride, date of birth11-8-84, 172 Stillman Street Bridgeport Charge: Murder Bond: $500,000

 

Norwalk Police Tip Line at 203-854-3111 Anonymous Internet tips can be sent to Norwalk Police website at: www.norwalkpd.com Anonymous text tips can be submitted by typing “NPD” into the text field, followed by the message, and sending it to CRIMES (274637)

(Norwalk Police Press Release)

 

 

 

Bridgeport News: Every Kollapse Begins With K

UPDATE: Police and fire spokesperson Av Harris confirmed our report of a roof collapsed due to heavy wet snow – pulled in a side wall on Middle Street. The building has been vacant for 20 years.  As a precaution they have closed off Middle street from Fairfield to Golden Hill. Also, closed is Fairfield Avenue to Golden Hill from Water to Middle Street.   There is no imminent danger of collapse.  The post office will be operating normal hours on Friday but they will be using the south entrance on Middle Street.

 

7:29pm–#Bridgeport CT– The old Kay’s building across the street from the post office at 120 Middle Street is about to collapse due to the weight of the wet snow.  Firefighters deemed the building unsafe and the street is closed.  The building along with 16  others on the street are slated for either demolition or revitalization through the Downtown Special Services District for mixed-use development.

 

Fairfield News: McFire

4:09pm–#Fairfield CT– Firefighters were called to the McDonald’s at the circle located at 536 Post Road for a fire in the McFreezer.  It was due to an electrical issue and the fire was put out with a fire extinguisher on fire department’s arrival.  The restaurant is to remain closed until approval from the health inspector.

 

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Bridgeport News: Getting Trashed

6:33am—#Bridgeport CT–The Bridgeport Fire Department was dispatched to a medical emergency at 48 Highland Ave.  Upon arrival at the building, Rescue 5 was met by an occupant stating that the patient was in the garbage chute stuck between the 3rd and the 4th floors.  Rescue 5 immediately requested a Confined Space Rescue assignment bringing a full alarm assignment with Tech Rescue Trailer #1.  As members set up operations to pinpoint the location of the victim in the blind shaft, members found that the location of the victim was at the bottom of the chute on top of the compactor.  Simultaneous Rescue Operations were established to dismantle the garbage compactor in the basement and to breach a wall on the first floor.  The extrication process lasted approximately 50 minutes concluding with the victim being removed from the base of the chute where the compactor was dismantled.   The patient was conscious and alert when removed from the space and was transported by AMR to hospital.  The extent of the injuries was undetermined when the patient left the scene.  Bridgeport Police and the Bridgeport Housing are working together investigating the incident.

 

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