Month: February 2024

I-95 Fatality

On February 25, 2024, around 0125 hours, Troop G responded to a motor vehicle collision on Interstate 95 south in West Haven. The collision involved a wrong-way driver traveling northbound in the southbound lanes. A Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck collided with a southbound Nissan Altima in the left lane. After the impact, the Chevrolet Silverado entered the center lane and collided with a southbound Nissan Sentra.

The driver of the Chevrolet Silverado and the three occupants of the Nissan Altima suffered fatal injuries. The two occupants of the Nissan Sentra sustained life-threatening injuries and were transported to a local hospital by ambulance. Occupants and vehicle information are currently withheld, and notifications to next of kin are pending.

All lanes of Interstate 95 south were closed for several hours after the collision. The State Police Collision Analysis & Reconstruction Squad assisted with the collision reconstruction. The investigation is ongoing, and any witnesses are urged to contact Trooper Falstoe #849 at 203-696-2500 or nicolas.falstoe@ct.gov. Further details will be provided in an upcoming press release.

“Sunday Afternoon Talks” at Stratford Library

Stratford author Elisabeth Breslav Is Speaker for March 3 Program The Stratford Library will continue 2024’s “Sunday Afternoon Talks”, its series of informative and entertaining talks featuring prominent local guest speakers, on Sunday, March 3 at 2 pm. Guest speaker Elisabeth Breslav will discuss her stirring memoir, Five Years Under Nazi Occupation. The talk, special for “Women’s History Month”, is free and open to the public. The story of a Dutch girl’s will to survive Word War II, Elisabeth Breslav was 12 years old when Hitler’s troops marched into the Netherlands and 17 when the country was finally liberated. At a time when young people normally develop their outlook on life and their moral/ethnical values, Breslav witnessed death and destruction all around her, was in constant fear of bombs, and lived without heat or food. Her memoir tells how, from a frightened child, she gradually turned into a tough teenager, ready to hustle taking dangerous chances to just stay alive. Following her talk, autographed copies of Breslav’s book will be available for purchase (credit cards only). All proceeds benefit the American Red Cross. The “Sunday Afternoon Talks” series, hosted by Charles Lautier of Stratford, is held from 2-3:30 pm in the Stratford Library Lovell Room, 2203 Main Street in Stratford. For further information visit: www.stratfordlibrary.org or call the Library at: 203.385-4162.

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Bridgeport News: Strong Armed Robber Apprehended After Pursuit

2024-02-24@11:20AMish– #Bridgeport CT–
POLICE UPDATE:
At 11:16 in the morning, Bridgeport Emergency Communications Center received a report about a woman who had experienced a strong-arm robbery and suffered facial injuries that were not life-threatening. When Patrol Officers arrived, the person responsible was not on the scene. A broadcast was sent out to locate the suspect. The perpetrator attempted to escape from the patrol units but eventually stopped near Grand Street and Madison Avenue. A foot chase ensued, and the suspect was apprehended shortly after. Emergency services (AMR and FD) were dispatched to the scene because of a motor vehicle accident.


A suspect wanted in a robbery was apprehended by police at North and Madison Avenue after a pursuit.

Stratford Library Celebrates “Welcome Week”

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The Stratford Library is hosting “Welcome Week” February 25 to March 2, 2024 to welcome all new individuals and families in Stratford. The Library wants all of Stratford’s newest citizens to be aware of its various programs, resources and activities. 

All events are free and open to the public According to Library Director Sheri Szymanski, “Welcome Week is a warm welcome for everyone who is new to town, new to the Library or a returning regular!” 

Among the special events planned are: Children: Stop by the Children’s Department for a Welcome Kit (while supplies last), play Connecticut Landmarks I Spy game and share your favorites in our Best of CT Surveys. 

Events through the week include storytimes, crocheting, Read to Therapy Dogs, Kids Coding, Piano with Friends and more. 

Adults: Visit the Reference Desk for a Welcome Week grab & go kit (while supplies last), enter the Stratford landmarks scavenger hunt and share your favorites in our Best of CT Surveys.  A variety of events include “Sunday Afternoon Talks”, Square One Theatre Sneak-Peek, Books on Tap and Books over Coffee, Escape Room and more. 

Teen: Stop by the Teen Department for a Welcome Week grab & go kit (while supplies last) and share your favorites in our Best of CT Surveys. Resume Prep and Anime Club are among special events during the week. 

uCreate: Stop by the uCreate Space for a Welcome Week button and hands-on learning, creating, and sharing for ALL ages! Ask about Ozobot & Sphero robotics, video games & tabletop games, 3D doodling and 3D printing and Meta Quest VR headsets among other offerings.

Mayor Ganim Announces Rehabilitation of the AT&T Building Paired with New Housing Development

Mayor Ganim announced that Pillar Properties led by principal Kuimarz Geula will undergo a major rehabilitation of the AT&T building located in downtown Bridgeport as well as construct a new housing development on the adjacent parcel. The AT&T building located at 430 John Street will be reconstructed into mixed-use development including mixed-income housing and the city’s first rooftop restaurant. Behind the AT&T building will stand the newly constructed housing development at 455 Fairfield Ave known as the “Fairfield Residences.” In total, these two developments will contain 137 units of market-rate and affordable housing.

Mayor Ganim stated, “I would like to thank Kuimarz Geula and the rest of Pillar Properties for this investment and interest in Bridgeport. While housing costs in the area are at historic levels, these properties will offer affordable housing options in this challenging market. This project is consistent with my administration’s goals of aggressively developing properties, especially in the downtown, and addressing the housing shortage. We are also excited about the opportunity for new, fun dining option that this project will bring to downtown Bridgeport.”

Of the 137 unit being offered by this project, 50% of the units are deed-restricted affordable. The City will be contributing funding from the HOME Program to support affordable housing in both developments. Along with a rooftop restaurant, there will also be the construction of an artist gallery display and event space which will add to the fast-growing art culture in Bridgeport. Rehabilitation of the AT&T building is set to begin in the spring of this year, with the 455 Fairfield Ave development slated to break ground six months later.

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