12:19pm--#Stratford Connecticut-- Firefighters are on Thompson Street with a confirmed basement fire. Two fire hoses in operation and all hands working. Surrounding towns are sending mutual aid. This news report is made possible by:
11:33am--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- A snowplow has hit a parked car on Texas Avenue according to radio reports. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport, CT – In anticipation of the pending winter storm due to impact Bridgeport beginning earlytomorrow morning, Mayor Joe Ganim today is declaring a snow emergency for the city to take effect at 1:00 p.m. today, Wednesday, February 8, 2017. During the snow emergency, residents must move their cars off posted snow emergency streets. Alternate side of the street parking rules are in effect as of 1:00 p.m. today for all other streets throughout the city in order to allow snow plow drivers’ clear passage. Alternate side parking will be in effect until further notice. Snow emergency streets are marked with white signs with red lettering. A list of snow streets can be found on the City’s website by clicking…
12:05am--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- A woman was pistol whipped and robbed of cash and her cellphone on Weber Avenue. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Joe Ganim announced today that the City of Bridgeport is now accepting applications for approximately $3,200,000 in entitlement funds from the US Department of Housing Urban Development (HUD). Organizations that provide programs and services to low or moderate income Bridgeport residents are encouraged to apply for the funds before the March 3, 2017 deadline. Organizations that receive funds through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Shelter Grant (HESG), HOME and Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS (HOPWA) programs are eligible. The City of Bridgeport is also offering free application workshops to assist in the submission process. Eligible Activities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) - The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program provides annual grants…
#Bridgeport Connecticut--Due to the impending snowstorm, Mayor Ganim is asking all non-essential city of Bridgeport employees not to report to work tomorrow, Thursday February 9, 2017. Emergency personnel such as Police, Fire, Public Facilities and Emergency Operations Center should contact your supervisor and inquire about reporting to your shift. (City of Bridgeport Press Release) This report is made possible by:
10:37pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Tonight's vehicle fire is being hosted by Bridgeport at Charles and Central Avenue. The car is fully engulfed in flames according to police. This report is made possible by:
9:28pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- A pedestrian was hit by a car on Fairfield Avenue near the intersection of Lafayette Boulevard/Square. The pedestrian was alert and the striking driver comforted the victim until first responders arrived. Police are investigating.
4:11pm--#Fairfield Connecticut--#cttraffic--I-95 southbound exit 22 is closed due to a rollover accident according to radio reports. This news report is made possible by: