On Saturday early morning, February 10th, 2010, at approximately 1:42am, Bridgeport Police responded to a ShotSpotter activation in the area of 1300 Main Street, downtown area. Upon arrival, officers found a crime scene just south of Congress Street on Main Street. A perimeter was set-up to secure the crime scene. Shortly thereafter, the Bridgeport Emergency Operation Center (EOC) advised of two parties with gunshot wounds dropped off at an area hosptial. Two male parties were being treated for non-life-threatening injuries. Both were fired upon while traveling south on Main Street.
The Bridgeport Police Detective Bureau responded and began a criminal Investigation.
Anyone with information regarding this incident can contact Detective Aaron Rivera at 203 581-5179. Citizens can also contact the Bridgeport Police Tips Line at 203-576-TIPS (X8477).
On Saturday, March 23rd, 2024, Westport-based non-profit Rach’s Hope will host their 5th Annual PJ Gala at FTC The Warehouse in Fairfield, Connecticut. PJ Gala guests are invited to wear “pajama-chic” attire, a signature spin to their annual night of food, fun, and dancing for a cause.
This year’s epic night of Hope and celebration features live music by local favorites Michael Cantor and fan-favorite Fairfield rock band Ellis Island, phenomenal food by AMG Catering, and Tito’s cocktails. Partygoers will also enjoy an unforgettable evening while browsing an exciting live and silent auction and connecting with friends – new and old.
Rach’s Hope supports local families navigating the critical illness of a child by providing nutritious food, lodging, transportation, and encouragement so they can focus on being present for their ailing children. Established by Lisa, Alan, and Ellie Doran to help other families with children battling a critical illness, the Dorans founded Rach’s Hope in remembrance of Rachel, a Staples High School graduate and rising senior at Cornell University. Rachel died at the age of 21 in 2018 after a month-long battle with Steven’s-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis Syndrome (TENS), rare reactions to common medications. The community support they received became the healing mission for Rach’s Hope – to ensure that no family goes through the illness of a child alone- by offering financial assistance and Hope to families.
To purchase tickets or donate, visit RachsHope.org, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Stratford Library has more teen events lined up. From February 12th to 16th, Grades 6-12 can visit the Teen Dept. between 2:30 and 5:00 pm for Resume Prep. Get ready for summer job opportunities as we help you turn your school, community, and volunteer experiences into a solid first resume. No registration required.
On February 13th at 3:30 pm in the Lovell Room, join the Anti-Valentine’s Day Party. Grades 6-12 are welcome to skip the traditional celebration and enjoy food, games, crafts, and fun with friends. No registration is required.
Experience a unique Blind Date with a Book Grab ‘N’ Go on February 13th starting at 3:00 pm in the Teen Dept. Grades 6-12 can pick up a book without registration, and it’s first come, first served.
Explore Tinkercad 101 on February 15th at 6:30 pm in the Board Room. Open to Grades 6 – Adult, this uCreate event introduces the easy-to-use 3D modeling tool. Registration is required, and you can use the Library’s Chromebooks or bring your own laptop/tablet.
2024-02-10@7:36pm–#Bridgeport CT–Firefighters on scene of a structure fire on the first floor on Brookfield Avenue. The fire marshal is on the way to investigate the cause of the fire.
2024-02-10@5:50pm–#Bridgeport CT– #cttraffic– According to radio reports there is a car with two responsive people inside a car on Route 8 north on ramp. They just made a special call for one person who was still unresponsive. This is breaking news, the reports are unconfirmed so the details and facts can and will probably change, but now you know what all the emergency vehicles were about!
2024-02-10@3:38pm–Stratford CT– First responders were called to Aarons at the C-Town Plaza for a car that drove through the side of the building. No word on any injuries.
Bridgeport, CT – Today, a press conference was held to announce the Greater Bridgeport Volunteer Income Tax (VITA) Kickoff, hosted by the Connecticut Association for Human Services. The VITA program is comprised of volunteer tax preparers that would provide free tax preparation and assistance to households that have made $63,000 or less during 2023.
Mayor Ganim stated, “The vitality of this program is made possible by the volunteers and the leadership of those who work tirelessly to help our residents receive much-needed assistance and the tax credits they may be eligible for. It’s programs like these that are going to provide our hardworking families with the extra money they need to make ends meet and I’m grateful that this has expanded to another location for our residents to have access to.”
For residents that are interested in taking advantage of the VITA program, there are multiple options for submission. Residents can visit www.getyourrefund.org to submit their tax forms online for preparation. Residents may also visit any of the sites below to meet with a volunteer tax preparer:
Alliance for Community Empowerment – Drop-off by appointment only
1070 Park Ave
Tues, Wednesday, & Thursday 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Burroughs Community Center – Drop-off or In-Person Appointments
2470 Fairfield Ave
203-334-0293
Monday-Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Monday: 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Housatonic Community College – By Appointment Only
875 Broad St
Call 211 for appointment
Tuesday & Friday 5:00 – 9:00 PM
Bridgeport OIC
510 Barnum Ave #104
Call 211 for appointment
Thursday & Friday 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
For those that are unsure of their eligibility, all are encouraged to visit irs.gov/VITA to check their eligibility status and to find locations in neighboring cities and towns. Residents are also encouraged to visit www.cahs.org/vita.html or uwc.211ct.org/taxhelp for more information or call 2-1-1, press option 3, then option 6.
In January 2020, the Auditors received several allegations from a whistleblower regarding potentially improper and unethical conduct by Port Authority employees, board members and a contractor, Seabury PFRA LLC (“Seabury”).
The APA reviewed the whistleblower’s allegations and, in April 2020, reported its findings to the Office of the Attorney General. Upon receipt of those findings, The Office of the Attorney General opened an investigation pursuant to Sections 4-61dd(a) and (d) of the Connecticut General Statues.
As part of that investigation, the Office of the Attorney General conducted interviews and reviewed over 223,000 pages of records. The investigation developed evidence of several potential violations of Codes of Ethics, which were referred to the Office of State Ethics and the Office of the Chief State’s Attorney. Those referrals formed the basis of four enforcement actions by the Office of State Ethics, including two against Seabury, and actions against former Port Authority Board Member and Seabury employee Henry W. Juan III, and former Port Authority employee Andrew Lavigne.
Aside from Codes of Ethics violations, the investigation did not develop evidence of additional illegal conduct. Accordingly, the whistleblower investigation is now closed.
“Our investigation did not substantiate the whistleblower’s allegations of impropriety regarding ‘success fees’, but it did substantiate allegations of unethical behavior, as well as develop evidence of multiple alleged violations of both the Code of Ethics for Public Officials and the Code of Ethics for Lobbyists. The agency tasked with enforcing Codes of Ethics violations—namely, the Office of State Ethics—did just that. We thank the OSE for its hard work and dedication to enforcing Connecticut’s ethics laws,” Attorney General Tong states in the letter. “While the investigation did not develop evidence of illegal conduct for which the OAG has enforcement authority, we stand ready to implement and utilize our enforcement jurisdiction whenever violations of law giving rise to that authority occurs.”
