THE CITY OF BRIDGEPORT AND MAYOR GANIM LAUNCH NEW ANTI-BLIGHT ORDINANCES

Bridgeport, CT – The City of Bridgeport and Mayor Ganim have announced updates to the City’s Anti-Blight Ordinances. Adjusted by the City Council, these updates enhance the city’s ability to strengthen enforcement and improve the process for addressing blighted properties throughout the city. The updated ordinances are designed to ensure a more effective system while creating a prompt and efficient process for property owners who wish to appeal blight citations. The changes are part of the City’s continued efforts to maintain safe, clean and well-maintained neighborhoods across Bridgeport. Key Updates Include: Reduced Cleanup Timeline: Property owners now have 10 days to address blight violations after receiving notice New Fee Schedule $150 per day for occupied properties $250 per day for vacant properties…

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Mugshot of Malik Z. Smith associated with a Fairfield Police investigation into a $1 million fraud scheme.

Fairfield Police Arrest New York Man in $1 Million Fraud Scheme Targeting Resident

Fairfield, CT – On 2/2/2026, Malik Z. Smith (DOB 1/13/2001) of Flushing, New York turned himself in to the Fairfield Police Department on a Fairfield Police warrant. Smith was charged with Larceny in the First Degree, issued a court set $200,000 surety bond and appeared in Bridgeport Superior Court last month. The charge stems from a fraud investigation that began on 3/11/2024 after a Fairfield resident reported being contacted about what was described as a loan affiliated with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). The resident was led to believe the funding was part of a legitimate SBA program and was instructed to provide personal and financial information in order to secure the loan. During the course of the scheme,…

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