Malloy running for second term
11:15pm--Governor Dannell Malloy has just announced he is running for a second term as governor. Will you vote for him?
Bridgeport News: Accidental shooting
11:20pm--#Bridgeport CT--An Islandbrook resident has accidentally shot themselves and was driven by private vehicle to St. Vincent's Hospital for treatment.
Bridgeport News: #Nakedman!
10:59pm--#Bridgeport CT--Police are investigating on Colorado Avenue a man exposing himself. The man fled to a backyard after the caller spotted him. #nakedman 11:11am--Naked man has now moved to the 1000 block of Maplewood near Dewey Street
Bridgeport News: Car accident
1:11am--#Bridgeport CT--Stratford Avenue continues to remain busy tonight, first a man was shot and now a car accident with injuries. EMS and firefighters on the way. Time to move? Contact Luis Martin. Check out this deal in Shelton. BONUS--Good schools in Shelton too!
Bridgeport News: Man shot
12:02am--#Bridgeport CT--A man was shot outside 25 Sixth Street just after midnight Friday morning. Police were looking for two black males and Hispanic teen, all three dressed in blue jeans and hoodies in their early teens. Police locate three youths matching that description near Central Avenue and have detained him. Its not know where the suspect was shot but he walked to the stretcher under his own power. Bridgeport Police Update: A 47-year-old city man was shot in the right arm and grazed in the forehead during an apparent attempted robbery early today. Officer Mildred Manning responded to the area of Stratford Avenue and Sixth Street shortly after midnight and located the victim sitting on the steps of a house. He stated…
Bridgeport News: Fire on the 3rd floor reported
10:47pm--#Bridgeport CT--Firefighters now on scene at 1816 North Avenue for a reported structure fire on the third floor. Firefighters on scene reporting nothing visible from the building. On arrival they discovered there was a small fire in the ceiling that is now out. The are further investigating.
Bridgeport News: Fire in an abandoned house
10:35pm--#Bridgeport CT--Firefighters extinguish fire on the second floor at an abandoned home Barnum and Shelton Street.
Fairfield News: Smoky fire closes downtown
Post Road near Chef's Table remains closed after a smoky fire filled the 1555 block of shops. Initial radio reports said there was smoke in the rear of Engravers World. Chef's Table did get some smoke in their building but should be one of the first to repopen after an inspection from the health department. There were no reported injuries. UPDATE--Post road has re-0pened, one lane going northbound and two southbound. Use caution in the area.
Connecticut Passes Minimum Wage Bill
Statement by the President Obama Today, the Connecticut Legislature took an important step towards raising the state minimum wage to $10.10 an hour and giving more Connecticut workers the raise they deserve. When I visited Connecticut earlier this month I was joined by Governor Malloy and three of his fellow New England governors, who represent just a few of the many states, cities, and counties across our country working to raise their minimum wages. I support these efforts, and I commend Governor Malloy for his leadership. But to truly make sure our economy rewards the hard work of every American, Congress must act. I hope Members of Congress, governors, state legislators and business leaders across our country will follow Connecticut’s…
Sacred Heart Hazmat Update
4:47pm#Fiarfield CT--- Fairfield HazMat Technicians made entry and found a small amount of 65% Nitric Acid on the floor, counter and sink and two open containers. The Entry Team replaced the tops on the containers and wiped up the product using Chemsorb pads, placing all within the hood system, according to HazMat Operations Officer A/C Schuyler Sherwood. The Entry Team left the building at 5:19pm, and Connecticut Tank Removal was called by SHU officials to remove remaining product and absorbent materials from the lab. “Unfortunately we needed to secure the first and second floors of the SC Wing while entry was being made to ensure that the atmosphere was not contaminated,” explained Sherwood. Fire Units were expected to clear shortly after 6:00pm pending…