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Month: September 2018

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Potential Storms With Flash Flood Potential

Sep 27, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

The City of Bridgeport EOC is monitoring the potential storm tracks for tonight into tomorrow, especially with the slight risk of Flash Flooding. Here is an update concerning the flash flooding threat for late tonight and Friday morning.   As low pressure approaches from the Mid-Atlantic region late tonight and passes over or just south of New York City and Long  Island on Friday, rain could become heavy at times from latetonight into Friday morning. Rainfall of at least 3/4" to 1 inch is expected, with locally higher amounts up to 2 inches. Isolated higher amounts are possible if training of any heavier showers occurs over the same area.   Overview:   WHAT:  SLIGHT RISK of Flash Flooding WHERE: Northeast New Jersey, Lower Hudson Valley, Southern CT and Parts of Long Island WHEN:  Late tonight and Friday Morning   Potential…

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Stratford Avenue To Get Grocery Store/Plaza

Sep 27, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

Mayor Joe Ganim joined city leaders to announce the development team in a retail development at 1206 Stratford Avenue which would include a grocery store, Optimus Health Care, a pharmacy, restaurant, laundromat, and a hair salon. Mayor Ganim said the proposed grocery store signed up was Gala Foods Supermarket which has two locations in the city.   Demolition of a large area has already taken place. The demolition of the old Newfield will commence soon. Construction of the plaza is expected in the spring of 2019. Councilpersons Ernie Newton and Eneida Martinez have been pushing for this for years.   Anthony Steward, managing partner at Ashlar Construction said “we're from here, our heart is here, and our commitment is for…

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Bridgeport

House of Hope Ribbon-Cutting to Kick Off 8th Annual Food Drive

Sep 26, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport CT--St. Vincent’s Health Services and Aquarion Water Company launched their 8th Annual “House of Hope” Food Drive with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Running until November 16, 2018, the House of Hope aims to help reduce hunger throughout the Greater Bridgeport area.   In an effort to fight hunger with healthy foods, the organizers ask that only nutritious, non-perishable, non-expired items be donated. Last year more than seven tons of food were donated and organizers hope to surpass that total this year.   The House of Hope committee is taking a step beyond simply collecting foodstuffs by attempting to educate both recipients and donors alike about healthy food choices. The committee, in conjunction with local organizations, Get Healthy CT and the…

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Westport News: Multiple Charges

Sep 25, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

#Westport CT--On 09/13/2018 at approximately 1:45 am, an officer observed a vehicle slowly leaving the area of a car dealership lot without its headlights on. The officer attempted to effectuate a motor vehicle stop on Post Road East, but the operator disobeyed the officer’s signal and led the officer on a brief pursuit, which was terminated due to excessive speed. A short while later another officer located two males walking eastbound on Post Road West near where the pursuit had been terminated. They appeared sweaty and disheveled and could not explain their presence in the area. A third officer located the suspect vehicle nearby. A K-9 track led from the suspect vehicle to the location of the two males. The…

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