Month: April 2019

Black Rock News: Fireworks Was The Explosions You Heard

2019-04-30 @ 11:44pm--#Black Rock #Bridgeport CT-- Police received multiple calls for explosions in the Black Rock area. It turned out to be fireworks at Fairfield Avenue and Princeton Street according to police radio reports.   This news report is made possible by: Black Rock News: Fuegos artificiales fueron la razón de explosiones que escucharon 2019-04-30 @ 11:44pm – #Black Rock #Bridgeport CT – La policía recibió varias llamadas de explosiones en el área de Black Rock. Resultó que era fuegos artificiales en la Avenida Fairfield y la calle Princeton según los informes de la radio policial.

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Mayor Ganim to Launch New Street Sweeping Program

Bridgeport, CT—As apart of Bridgeport’s beautification initiative “Park City Pickin’ It Up,” Mayor Ganim will launch a new Street Sweeping Program on Wednesday, May 1, 2019. The revised Street Sweeping Program states citywide street sweeping will occur twice a month compared to once a month.  The sweeping will now also coincide with resident’s assigned recycling day to allow residents to know exactly what day and times streets will be swept. Public Facilities kindly asks that vehicles be removed from roadside parking spaces from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on your assigned street sweeping day. “This new Street Sweeping Program coordinated with the Recycling Schedule will make it easier for residents to remember and be alerted of street sweeping days,” said…

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Mike Bellamy No Longer At WICC

2019-04-30 #Bridgeport CT-- According to Mike Bellamy's Facebook page "All I can say today is THANK YOU!! To the many people who have written me asking where I was. Yes my time at WICC has come to an end...I want to thank all of the people who listened and supported me over the years. Every single day was an amazing experience with Tony. And you prove to me every day that WICC has the BEST listeners in the world".   On April 15th I first to report that WEBE108/WICC was traded to Connoisseur Media. Cumulus Media President and CEO Mary G. Berner said, “These transactions are part of the continued execution of our portfolio optimization strategy. Connoisseur Media President Jeffrey Warshaw…

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Fairfield News: Home Invasion Suspect Caught After Pursuit

2019-04-30 @ 2:08pm--#Faifield CT--One suspect is in custody after radio reports said was a home invasion in the Coventry/Catamount area off Redding Road.  Taken at knifepoint were the victim's earnings and cash.  Police caught up with the suspect who took off on a pursuit onto Black Rock Turnpike after he had given police his ID card.  The pursuit continued onto the Merritt Parkway.  When speeds reached 90 mph Fairfield Police terminated the pursuit since they had his identification.  The suspect got off the Jefferson Street exit and the purist was back as he headed south on Stratfield Avenue where he bailed on foot on Davis Street.  K-9 from surround towns were brought in and the suspect was located hiding under…

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Fairfield News: Gas Line Hit

UPDATE: Radio reports saying a high pressure struck with free-flowing gas and firefighters are going house to house to warn neighbors. A dump truck also struck a utility pole and the pole is being held up by the dump truck.   2019-04-30 @ 12:18pm-- #Fairfield CT-- Fairfield Beach Road westbound at Rowland Road is closed due to construction workers hitting a gas line.   This news report is made possible by our safe heating sponsor:       Noticias de Fairfield: Poste de utilidad fue golpeado 2019-04-30 @ 12:18pm--#Fairfield CT--Fairfield Beach Road W en Rowland Road está cerrado, los trabajadores de la construcción golpearon una línea de gas. ACTUALIZACIÓN: Los informes de radio que dicen que una alta presión golpeó…

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Youth Commission Seeks Adult & Student Members

WESTPORT, Conn. -- The Westport Youth Commission is currently seeking students in Grades 8-11 and adult members for the 2019-2020 school year. “The Youth Commission serves as a public forum for youth issues and advocates for youth needs and concerns in the community,” Human Services Director Elaine Daignault said in a statement.  “Its 30 members, 15 students and 15 adults, are appointed by the First Selectman.” Incoming grade 9 students are invited to join the Freshman Committee prior to applying for appointment as sophomores. There are limited vacancies available so please don’t delay.  If you are currently in grades 8 thru 11 or an adult who is interested in discussing youth issues on a monthly basis while making a difference in your community…

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Fairfield News: Jumping In And Out Of Traffic

2019-04-29 @ 5:37pm--#Fairfield CT-- #cttraffic-- According to radio reports state police along with Fairfield Police were called to the exit 24 southbound ramp of I-95 for a man pulled over to the side and allegedly jumping in and out of traffic.  Police had to use a taser to apprehend the man.  EMS and firefighters were called for the man's injuries.   Fairfield News: Hombre se tira contra tráfico 2019-04-29 @ 5:37pm – #Fairfield CT – #cttraffic – Según los informes de radio de la policía estatal junto con la policía de Fairfield fueron llamados a la salida 24 rampa sur de la I-95 por que un hombre que la policía paro, esta tratando de tirarse contra el tráfico. La policía…

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Bridgeport Police Swear In 26 Recruits

#Bridgeport CT-- Today, Mayor Joe Ganim swore in 26 new probationary officers into the police academy. They will undergo about a year of training in the academy as well as another on the road training after graduation. “This is a noble profession, we exist to serve and protect the community” said Bridgeport Police Chief A.J. Perez. Captain Garcia said there are 17 minorities in this class which equals to 65% being minority. 2 recruits have fathers as active duty officers but they will not receive any special treatment. La policía de Bridgeport Jura en 26 miembros de la academia. #Bridgeport CT – hoy, el alcalde Joe Ganim juró en 26 nuevos oficiales de la Academia de policía. Se someterá a…

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Bridgeport News: Teen Robbed At Gunpoint

2019-04-29 @ 4:30pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A fourteen-year-old was robbed at gunpoint at Sheridan and Ogden Street Extension.  The two suspects, in their teens,  fled on a bicycle towards Boston Avenue.   This news report is made possible by: Noticias de Bridgeport: Un joven fue robado 2019-04-29 @ 4:30pm – #Bridgeport CT – Un niño de catorce años fue robado y tenía una pistola por la calle Sheridan y Ogden Extensión. Los dos sospechosos jóvenes huyeron en bicicleta hacia la Avenida Boston.

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