#Bridgeport CT– As Mayor Ganim’s office continues to keep the gag order in place at the police department I’ve had to rely on sources to tell you what has been happening. Today’s report is NOT CONFIRMED, but a number of sources and their reports all come to the same conclusion:
According to police reports “On April 28, 2022, at approximately 12:20 pm, Bridgeport Police responded to 239 Newfield Avenue on the report of a disturbance inside the Garcia Mini Market” (Bridgeport Police press release). Multiple sources told me that the owner of the market asked 35 year old Michael John Bernardo III to leave the store. He refused and a physical fight allegedly ensued. The younger Bernardo quickly gained the upper hand, the owner feared for his life, he reached for his gun, firing once, killing Bernardo. Sources said the owner did not intend to kill him. No charges have been filed and none are expected as it appears to be an act of self-defense.
Again, none of the information in this report has been confirmed other than the second paragraph, which was from a press release.
Fairfield Man Rescued From Fire.
FAIRFIELD, CT, 5/3/2022 : At approximately 5:06 AM, the Fairfield Regional Dispatch Center received a call from a passerby reporting smoke and fire coming from a house at 577 Kings Highway East in Fairfield. Car 3, Engine 2 and Ladder 2 arrived within four minutes of dispatch and reported fire showing from the first floor of a residential home. Engine 2, under the command of LT Robb Delmhorst, quickly attacked the fire while Ladder 2 conducted a search of the residence. A male victim was found on the first floor and removed by fire personnel to an awaiting AMR ambulance who initiated advanced life support treatment. The patient was transported to Bridgeport Hospital, the patient’s condition is unknown at the time of this press release
Incident Commander, A/C Roger Caisse stated “The notification of fire by a passer-by contributed to the rapid response, rescue and extinguishment of this fire.” Residents are reminded to practice “Close before you doze” which involves closing all doors in the home before sleep as this can help create a barrier against deadly levels of toxic carbon monoxide, smoke and flames, and potentially save someone’s life. The fire was brought under control in approximately 10 minutes of arrival. Fire damage to the residence is estimated to be over $250,000.00. The fire building was uninhabitable due to heavy smoke damage throughout and fire damage to the first floor. The Fire Marshal, A/C Phil Higgins, is investigating the cause of this fire. The last fire unit cleared Kings Highway East at 6:59AM.
2022-05-02@6:59pm–#Bridgeport CT– Firefighters were called to the Sycamore Apartments at 285 Maplewood Avenue and first discovered food burning on the stove on the 7th floor and a water leak throughout the building according to radio reports.
2022-05-02@ 04:35am–Bridgeport Police received a 9-1-1 call from a homeowner stating someone was stealing something from their vehicle, possibly a catalytic converter. A person from the home followed the responsible in another vehicle, the suspects according to the party following their vehicle, began firing a weapon into the air, responsible vehicle was last seen headed on route 8 northbound from Chopsey Hill Road.
2022-05-02@4:30pm–#Seymour CT– #cttraffic– Route 34 is closed between Buckingham and Squantuck Road due to a crash between a tractor trailer and car. The tractor trailer is jackknifed and its fuel tank has been punctured causing fuel to leak into the river. The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection has been notified. Expect delays in the area.
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced the launch of MyHomeCT – a new State of Connecticut program that is providing mortgage relief to homeowners who have experienced financial hardships due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
It is being funded by $123 million that the Connecticut Department of Housing received from the federal American Rescue Plan Act, and it is being administered by the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority.
“The public health crisis that we’ve experienced over the last two years has had a significant impact on the ability of many homeowners to pay for the costs of their housing, which is why we are dedicating this funding to provide much-needed support,” Governor Lamont said. “Thanks to the American Rescue Plan Act and the support of our Congressional delegation, MyHomeCT will ease some of the financial burden that homeowners have faced during this pandemic and will help ensure that their housing situation remains stable. I encourage any homeowner who has come across difficult times since the pandemic to learn more about the program and consider applying.”
The program is providing grant assistance to homeowners who have experienced difficulty meeting their mortgage obligations or other housing costs due to a COVID-19-related financial hardship. For homeowners who meet the eligibility requirements, this assistance may include bringing a mortgage current or making future mortgage payments. Assistance is also available for other associated housing costs, including but not limited to non-escrowed real estate taxes, condominium and homeowners’ association fees, non-escrowed homeowners’ insurance, and municipal tax liens. Homeowners may apply for up to $30,000 in grant assistance, and payments will be made directly to the mortgage servicer or debt holder.
To be eligible, an applicant must live in Connecticut and occupy the property as their primary residence. The applicant also must have experienced a COVID-19-related financial hardship after January 21, 2020, or experienced a financial hardship before that date that was then exacerbated by the pandemic. The property must be an owner-occupied, one-to-four-unit house, condominium, townhouse, or manufactured home. A complete list of eligibility criteria and program parameters can be found at www.chfa.org/MyHomeCT.
“The COVID-19 pandemic has only exacerbated our nation’s severe affordable housing crisis,” the members of Connecticut’s Congressional delegation said in a joint statement. “Thanks to the American Rescue Plan Act, the Connecticut Department of Housing received $123 million to help keep people in their homes. Connecticut families can apply through MyHomeCT to receive assistance paying their mortgage or other housing costs.”
“Due to many unforeseen circumstances, such as job losses or the need to care for loved ones, thousands of Connecticut homeowners are now in the situation where they need assistance or they will be in danger of losing their homes,” Seila Mosquera-Bruno, commissioner of the Department of Housing, said. “The MyHomeCT program will address a great need in our state by providing direct assistance to cure or prevent mortgage delinquencies and pay for other housing related costs.”
“We encourage homeowners who have experienced financial difficulty during the pandemic to learn more about this very important assistance program, which will provide them a much-needed lifeline back to financial recovery,” Nandini Natarajan, executive director and CEO of the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority, said. “Our primary goal is to keep people in their homes, and we will work hard to ensure the assistance reaches eligible homeowners as quickly as possible.”
Homeowners seeking more information about MyHomeCT or who want to apply have several options for doing so:
Online: To read more information about the program or apply online, visit www.chfa.org/MyHomeCT. This website also contains a short online questionnaire that helps homeowners to learn if they are eligible.
In-person: Homeowners who may need additional assistance or who would like to speak to someone in-person can visit one of several MyHomeCT Resource Centers throughout the state. A list of those locations can be found at www.chfa.org/MyHomeCT.
Telephone: Homeowners who have questions can call the MyHomeCT hotline at 877-894-4111.
2022-05-02@12:00pm–#Bridgeport CT– Firefighters were called to Fayerweather Terrace for a basement fire that appears to have worked its way to the attic. No one was home when the fire broke out. There were no reported injuries. The fire marshal is investigating the cause of the fire.
The Stratford Library has announced that it will host a virtual, live program about managing stress. “Stress Management: A Proactive Approach” is scheduled for Tuesday, May 10 from 12-1 pm. The program, available on the Library’s Zoom platform, is free and open to the public.
Wellness Expert Jill Patterson returns to the Library with an engaging workshop explaining what stress is, how the body responds to stress and how one can manage stress. Participants will learn about a variety of tools including nutrition for stress management, movement and other modalities. Stress is very common today and can wreak havoc on the immune system, health and well-being. Patterson will discuss strategies that will provide solutions for optimal stress management.
Guest speaker Jill Patterson, RDN, presented “Intuitive Eating” and “Gentle Stretching Exercises” at the Library recently on Zoom. An award-winning registered dietitian nutritionist, Patterson is also a certified fitness instruction and personal trainer. She specializes in employee wellness and school nutrition and is passionate about helping people live their happiest and healthiest lives.
“Stress Management: A Proactive Approach” will be held on May 10 from12-1 pm on the Zoom platform. To register online and receive a Zoom invitation for the program visit: https://stratfordlibrary.libcal.com/event/8900081.
For further information call the Stratford Library at: 203.385-4162
