Bridgeport News: Doggie On The Highway
2024-01-22@3:19pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic-- Route 8/25 near exit 2 was a little more chaotic than usual due to a dog running on the highway and humans trying to catch him. No word on the pups status.
Bridgeport News: Fire On Lenox Ave
Firefighters were called to a two-family house fire in the 300 block of Lenox Avenue. Viewer Joel Gonzalez said that normally there are a lot of cars parked there but not today. Fire Chief Edwards confirmed everyone made it safely. A second alarm was sounded due to the cold temperatures to bring in more resources and personnel to the scene. Firefighters had the bulk of the fire out within a half hour. There were no reported injuries. https://youtu.be/aoBEO8aKBlw
Bridgeport News: Fire At Old Harding High School
2024-11-21@3:04pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters received calls of black smoke coming from the old Harding High School in the 1700 block of Central Avenue. The smoke column could be seen from I-95 and surrounding areas. Firefighters arrived and found an active fire and called for a second alarm which brought additional firefighters and resources to the scene. Despite the frigid temperatures the firefighters had the bulk of the fire under control within a half hour. I asked acting Fire Chief Edwards if it was possible to determine the cause, if possibly squatters trying to keep warm and he said it was too early to determine, but he was confident the fire marshal would determine the cause. There were no reported injuries. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=naM9_K7YyDM
Bridgeport News: Early Saturday Morning Crash
2024-01-20 @Bridgeport CT-- A viewer sent in this photo of a crash with injuries at Park Avenue and Ashton Street Saturday morning.
Bridgeport News: Affinity Ribbon Cutting
Today, a ribbon was cut at Bridgeport’s first cannabis dispensary, Affinity Dispensary, located in the West End at 2000 Commerce Drive. This dispensary is one of four locations set to open throughout Bridgeport. Ray Pantalena, the operator of Affinity, has dubbed this privately-owned location a "superstore," boasting an impressive 8,000 square feet, providing ample space to cater to both adult users and medical patients. Due to its substantial size, Affinity Bridgeport has earned the distinction of being the largest dispensary in Connecticut. Moreover, it is anticipated to generate 50 new jobs. Additionally, the dispensary is committed to contributing 3% of its sales tax back into Bridgeport through the Cannabis Trust Fund, an initiative currently underway with the Bridgeport City Council.…
I-95 Crash
2024-01-19@4:33pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic-- A crash on the exit 27 on-ramp on I-95 northbound is causing delays with one lane open. Multiple injuries were reported.
INSURANCE COMMISSIONER ANNOUNCES 37% GROWTH FOR THE CONNECTICUT CAPTIVE PROGRAM IN 2023
Commissioner Andrew Mais of the Connecticut Insurance Department (CID) has announced a significant milestone for the state's captive insurance sector in 2023. The sector experienced a remarkable 37% growth, marked by the addition of 10 new captive insurers, indicating a 22% increase, and an impressive 108% surge with 13 new cell risk-bearing entities. This achievement, resulting in a total of 78 net gain of captive entities, marks the fourth consecutive year of sustained net growth since 2020. Connecticut's approvals include the establishment of new insurers and the relocation of existing captive insurers to the state. The state has seen a notable increase in new businesses choosing Connecticut for their captive programs this year. These captive entities predominantly issue policies to…
Bridgeport News: Crash Involving City Bus
2024-01-16@12:50pm--#Bridgeport CT-- One passenger on the bus was transported with injuries in this crash involving a city bus and van. First responders said the driver of the bus was unconscious and he might have had a medical emergency that caused the crash.
Bridgeport News: Crash
2024-01-15@8:18pm--#Bridgeport CT-- There were no reported injuries in this two-car crash at Wood and Olive Streets.