Month: February 2019

Bridgeport News: 2nd Fire At Same Home

11:10pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters were called once again to 166 Bond Street for a structure fire.  There was a fire there at 4:44pm this afternoon.  Firefighters just past the same house about fifteen minutes earlier for a medical call down the street.  The firefighter's search for people inside the building turned up negative.  Firefighters had the bulk of the fire knocked down within twenty minutes of their arrival.  The fire marshal was called to investigate. Noticias de Bridgeport: Segundo fuego en la misma casa. 11:10pm – #Bridgeport CT –Llamaron a los bomberos una vez más a la 166 Calle de Bond por un fuego. Hubo un incendio a las 4:44pm esta tarde también. Los bomberos acaban de pasar la misma casa unos…

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Bridgeport News: Crash!

8:33pm--#Bridgeport CT-- There were no reported injuries in a two-car crash at Main and Golden Rod, one car hit the medical building at 3175 Main Street.  Both cars had significant damage but the building did no seem to have any damage.   Noticias de Bridgeport: Acciente 8:33pm – #Bridgeport CT – No hubo lesiones reportadas en un accidente de dos carros en la calle Main y Golden Rod, un carro golpeó el edificio médico en la 3175 de la Calle Main. Ambos coches tenían daños significativos, pero el edificio no parece tener ningún daño.

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Bridgeport News: Shots Fired

7:22pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police received a number of shots fired activation as well as hearing the shots fired from Capital Avenue to Main Street. They heard or received shots fired activations starting on Garfield Avenue, Taft, Federal, the 2000 block of Main Street and more.  So far no one or anything reported hit.   This news report is made possible by: Noticias de Bridgeport: Disparos 7:22pm – #Bridgeport CT – La policía recibió una serie de llamadas de disparos, desde la Avenida Capital hasta la calle Main. Escucharon o recibieron disparos activaciones a partir de la Avenida Garfield, Taft, federal, y el bloque de 2000 en Main Street y más. Hasta ahora, nadie ni nada reportado golpeó.

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Tonight’s Vehicle Fire

6:44pm--#Fairfield CT-- A dry chemical extinguisher was not enough to put out this fire in the console of this car on Moody Avenue.  It was put using a fire hose.  I guess you can say this car went from hot rod to car pool...   Carro en Fuego 6:44pm – #Fairfield CT – Un extintor químico seco no fue suficiente para apagar este fuego en la consola de este carro en la Avenida de Moody. Se apagó usando una manguera.

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Bridgeport News: Structure Fire

4:44pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters responded to a fire at 166 Bond Street.  When they arrived they found heavy fire on the second floor. Firefighters were quick to knock the fire down within ten minutes.  Three fire lines were used.  So far one adult and five children will need aid from the Red Cross.  Every human made it out safely but one mother cat passed, but her two kittens survived.       Noticias de Bridgeport: Fuego 4:44pm – #Bridgeport CT – Los bomberos respondieron a un incendio en la 166 Calle de Bond. Cuando llegaron encontraron fuego pesado en el segundo piso. Los bomberos trabajaron rápido para derribar el fuego en diez minutos. Se utilizaron “tres líneas” de fuego. Hasta ahora, un adulto…

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Governor’s Changed Plans For Tolls- Not Just For Trucks Anymore

I recently announced a reinvigorated economic development team, whose mission it is to promote and champion Connecticut to businesses who wish to locate or grow here. On paper, we have it all — access to world-class talent; equidistant between Boston and New York without the exceptionally high cost of living; vibrant cultural and educational institutions. But our reputation in one area in particular precedes us, and not in a good way. Our economic development team must be prepared to answer the question that everyone who knows anything about Connecticut will ask: “What about the congestion on your highways?”   Beyond an inconvenience, the crushing congestion we experience on I-95, I-91, I-84 and the Merritt Parkway, in particular, is a real…

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Bridgeport News: Free The Shelters A Success!

#Bridgeport, CT— Bridgeport Animal Control hosted a "Free the Shelters" weekend Friday February 8th through Sunday February 10th that was sponsored by the non-profit organization "Cathy Kangas Foundation for Animals.”   This adoption weekend was a huge success for 21 dogs and three (3) cats that were adopted and found new owners and new “forever homes.”  Currently, there are just two dogs in care of BAC that are available for adoption.    The Bridgeport Animal Control is proud to announce, “this is the least amount of dogs that BAC has ever had in-house, and by the way, these two remaining dogs are available for adoption,” said Sergeant Stacey Lyons.   “The event was a complete success and I am extremely thankful for everyone who adopted these amazing new family pets.”  …

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Bridgeport News: Crash!

10:00am--#Bridgeport CT-- A crash on I-95 northbound at the exit 2 on ramp. Even though its on the on-ramp it is certain to slow traffic.   Noticias de Bridgeport: Accidentes 10:00AM--#Bridgeport CT--un accidente en la I-95 norte en la salida 2 en la rampa. Aún que el accidente está en la rampa el trafico esta atrasado

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Bridgeport News: Manhunt

10:50pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are looking for a suspect on foot in the backyards near Maplewood/Hazelwood Avenue.  K-9 from Fairfield sent.  I don't know what he is wanted for.   This news report is made possible by: Noticias de Bridgeport: Policia busca un sospechoso 10:50pm – #Bridgeport CT – La policía está buscando un sospechoso, a pie en los patios traseros cerca de Maplewood/Hazelwood Avenue. K-9 de Fairfield está en camino. No sé sabe el crimen.

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