Month: April 2018

Bridgeport News: Officer Needs Assistance Sends Calvary To East Side

6:09pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police were called to the 1200 block of Kossuth Street to assist the removal of 3 children from a home.  A short time later "Officer Needs Assistance" was called and a number of officers were dispatched lights and sirens for the officer that called for the assist but no longer responded on the radio.  A short time later arriving officer had the scene under control.   This news report is made possible by:  

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Bridgeport Honors Volunteers

#Bridgeport, CT – In recognition of National Volunteer Week, Mayor Joe Ganim this week joined the Bridgeport City Council to honor over 30 local volunteer groups and their efforts to improve the quality of life and community in the City of Bridgeport. “We cannot express our gratitude for these organizations enough,” said Mayor Ganim. “The environment, our youth, and the lives of some of our most vulnerable residents are richer due to the efforts and sacrifice of volunteers throughout our community. National Volunteer Week is our opportunity to stop, honor and encourage them for their hard work and commitment.” Some of the volunteer groups recognized included: the Bassick High School Build On Program, Big Brother Big Sister, AHEC AmeriCorps, the Puerto Rico Parade of Fairfield…

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Governor Hails Passage Of Tuition For “Dreamers”

HARTFORD, CT– Governor Dannel P. Malloy is commending the Connecticut State Senate for the bipartisan, 30-5 vote this afternoon to adopt legislation that will allow undocumented students attending Connecticut public colleges and universities the opportunity to qualify for the state’s system of financial aid, which they already pay into through their existing tuition. “In Connecticut, we pride ourselves on not only our commitment to education but also our history of compassion, fairness, and equality,” Governor Malloy said.  “The bottom line of this legislation is not controversial – it allows students who are already attending our colleges and universities and already paying into our financial aid system with the ability to access that very system for which they are currently ineligible through…

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Bridgeport News: Missing Brothers

#Bridgeport CT--Police are currently looking for two missing juvenile brothers from 27 Benson Street. They left their house and didn’t get on the bus this morning.  They sent out some snap chats stating they were going to California. In their bedroom we found a backpack filed with snacks and bottled water left on their bed.  It is unknown how much money they had on them.  The mother believes they might be in the Madison Ave area.  Classmates stated the two brothers were last seen walking on Robin street towards Park Avenue. If anyone has information regarding this please contact Officer Reaes, 475-422-6087. PLEASE SHARE THIS POST ON YOUR TIMELINE and keep them in your prayers.

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