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City 911 Center Staff Collects Winter Coats for City Children

Nov 25, 2013 Alex

(Bridgeport, CT  -- Nov. 25, 2013) – Telecommunication operators in the city’s 911 center collected more than 50 winter jackets during a pre-Thanksgiving coat drive. The TCOs will collaborate with the police Community Services Division to distribute the coats at a city school. “Our 911 Center staff deserves a lot of credit,” said Mayor Bill Finch. “They are the calming voice on the other end of the line when a person calls 911. It’s such a demanding job. This coat drive just shows how committed these people are to the residents of Bridgeport and I thank them.” The TCOs started the coat drive about as week ago and boxes filled quickly. “We wanted to focus on children,” said Denny Viera,…

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Small Buisness Shout Out — OutsidExpress

Nov 25, 2013 Alex

OutsidExpress.com is your destination place for your cold weather gear!  They are a woman-owned small business located in the heart of Stratfield Village in Fairfield, CT.  High-performance name brands for both men and women include Under Armour, ExOfficio, Columbia, and Mountain Hardwear to name a few…Check them out at www.outsidexpress.com

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Scam Warnings

Nov 23, 2013 Alex

Other scam warnings from Sergeant Jillian Cabana, Westport Police Detective Bureau   Family member arrested- Another common scam involves an elderly person receiving a phone call from someone pretending to be a grandson or granddaughter. The “grandson” or “grand daughter” claims to be under arrest, often in Canada, and needs bail money wired to a particular account, so that they can be released from prison. They may also request the bail payment be made using a Green Dot card or other similar prepaid credit card. Social Security Scams- These calls involve someone claiming to be from social security looking to update your information or reevaluate your status. They often request your name, date of birth, address, social security number and…

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Small Buisness Shout Outs — Jerry’s Pizza #2

Nov 22, 2013 Alex

Jerry's Pizza #2 is family owned and operated and has been serving families from Bridgeport and Trumbull for over 10 years! They offer daily lunch specials, and have a Monday night pickup special every week-large cheese pie for $8.00+tax! Slices, grinders, salads, and calzones, they have it all. They also offer catering!! Call or stop in Monday-Saturday and check them out. You've had the rest, now try the best! Jerry's Pizza 4270 Main Street, Bridgeport, Conn. (203) 371-0414 They deliver!

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FEDERAL LAWMAKERS PROPOSE LEGISLATION TO ADDRESS NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE RATE INCREASES

Nov 22, 2013 Alex

First Selectman Mike Tetreau announced today that over 134 members of the House of Representatives have introduced a legislative solution to fix the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and ensure changes are implemented affordably. The Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act (H.R. 3370) calls for a four-year delay to the NFIP and requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to complete an affordability study and propose a framework that addresses affordability issues. A companion measure has been introduced in the U.S. Senate. First Selectman Tetreau said, “If this important proposed legislation is approved, it will be a welcome change for some of our residents, especially those affected by Storm Sandy, who are facing the burden of flood insurance rate increases. A…

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Scam Warning

Nov 22, 2013 Alex

Lottery/sweepstakes scam warning from Sergeant Jillian Cabana, Westport Police Detective Bureau Lottery/Sweepstakes scams- Lottery/sweepstakes scams commonly involve emails or phone calls to victims advising them that they have won the lottery or a sweepstakes. The caller or mailer tells the victim that they will receive their prize money only after first paying the taxes and processing fees up front. The suspects request payment for the taxes by either a wire transfer or via Green Dot card (or similar prepaid credit card). The suspect will instruct the “winner” to either wire money into a specific account or to go and purchase a Green Dot card in a specific denomination and then provide them with the PIN number off of the card.…

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