Author: Stephen Krauchick

BRIDGEPORT, CT (August 25, 2011) – City officials are urging residents to begin taking precautions as Hurricane Irene, the first hurricane to threaten the East Coast of the United States in three years, makes its way through the Atlantic currently on course to hit Connecticut and Long Island Sound over the weekend.Mayor Finch urged residents to begin making preparations now in advance of the storm and not wait until Saturday or Sunday when high winds and heavy rain could make travel difficult.  Below are some tips for residents and business owners. More information is available on the City of Bridgeport’s Emergency Management webpage at www.bridgeportct.gov

• One gallon of water per person per day for at least three days, for drinking and sanitation
• A three-day supply of non-perishable food
• Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert and extra batteries for both
• Flashlight and extra batteries
• First aid kit
• A whistle to signal for help
• Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
• Local maps
• Cell phone with chargers, inverter or solar charger

A guide to securing your boat during heavy seas by the experts at Dutch Warf . Dutch Warf is at 70 Maple Street in Branford and can be reached at dutchwharf.com/​ or phone them at (203) 488-9000.

A guide to securing your boat during heavy seas by the experts at Dutch Warf . Dutch Warf is at 70 Maple Street in Branford and can be reached at http://www.dutchwharf.com/ or phone them at (203) 488-9000.

Shortly after 1:30am Thursday morning a car crashed into 686 Westfield Ave waking the neighborhood.  Neighbors told me they heard a revving sound of a car and then a crash.  They also said that the car owner lives a couple houses away.  Seated in back of the police cruiser was the driver who appeared to be in his early twenties.  He was checked out by EMTs and released.  No word on any charges he may face.

A rally was held in Bridgeport at City Hall Annex where the Registrar of Voters for the city works.  Democratic Registrar of Voters Santa Ayala denied Mary Jane Foster’s name on the Democratic on a technicality that she had one too many nominees by Foster’s team of school board candidates and rejected the ballots.  Mary Jane Foster Team is seeking to overturn this decision in a lawsuit.

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9:38pm–Fairfield–Fire department quickly extinguishes a fire on a roof at 2 Lighthouse Point.

7:20pm–Easton–Report of semi-automatic weapon fire off North Park Avenue.  Patrol officer believes resident in the area has a range and is permitted to shoot.   Officer is investigating. 7:24 UPDATE–Officer says everything is valid and they will be shoot for awhile, let the complainant know.

7:07pm–Stratford–Report of a transformer fire on Shoreline and Third Avenue.

Fairfield Police are reporting that Elizabeth Lucas, the bicyclist struck by a truck  while riding at on Roland Road at Paulding Street has died from her injuries in the accident.

Washington area residents are used to politicians being the region’s movers and shakers, so it was a surprise when the earth below shook. The earthquake rattled windows and jostled dishes but apparently caused no serious damage. Read full report….

Earthquake Hits Areas of DC, Maryland and Virginia: MyFoxDC.com

Mary-Jane Foster’s spot on the Democratic ballot for Mayor of Bridgeport was denied by Registrar Santa Ayala because she says she had one too many nominees by Foster’s team of school board candidates.  Registrar Santa Ayala was the center of controversy during the elections in November when the city ran out of voting ballots and the city was allowed extra hours to vote.  Mayor Finch was quoted in the Connecticut Post “”I am very disappointed this has happened,” Finch said in a statement Monday evening. “I believe in and support the democratic process, and it is my hope that the voters will have their say in determining who will go forward to the general election.”

Fairfield–11 at 11:42am, the Chase Bank at 161 Hillside Road Fairfield, CT was robbed at gun
point. Three male suspects were involved, two entered the bank and one stayed in the vehicle
which was parked in the rear lot of the bank.

The first suspect to enter the bank is described as a black male, thin build, wearing a white sweat
shirt, blue jeans and black and white sneakers. He had a ski mask over his face and brandished a
handgun at the clerk near the back door.

The second suspect to enter the bank, only described as a black male also wearing a ski mask, no
further clothing description could be provided. He walked up to the counter with a bag and
demanded money from the clerk.  There is no description of the third suspect.

The vehicle involved is a gray Nissan, 4 dr. it fled northbound on Bronson Road with the three
suspects. Surrounding towns were notified via radio, on the Fairfield County “Hotline” to check
major intersections at their respective town lines.

Fairfield officers responded directly to the bank and additional units were dispatched to set up a
perimeter for the fleeing vehicle. Detectives responded to interview bank personnel and to
process the scene for evidence.

The investigation is ongoing and additional details will be provided as it is received.

News 8’s Chief Meteorologist, Dr. Mel Goldstein, is retiring. After 25 years at WTNH, Dr. Mel is leaving to focus on his health. He was diagnosed with a form of cancer, called multiple myeloma, approximately 16 years ago and has been courageously battling the disease ever since.  Read more……