Today’s Vehicle Fire
2023-06-30@ 7:07pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic--Today's car fire is on I-95 southbound near exit 29
Bridgeport News: Pleasure Beach Delayed Opening
Bridgeport, CT – Due to Pleasure Beach’s high tick population Mayor Ganim and the Department of Public Facilities announced that Pleasure Beach's opening weekend will be delayed until July 8, 2023. In a proactive effort to safely open Pleasure Beach, our team has undergone multiple site visits including members from the State of Connecticut specializing in tick population/control, the Connecticut Audubon Society, and outside contractors. The City of Bridgeport’s efforts to ensure safety for all visitors, along with adverse weather conditions have caused unforeseen delays. We have scheduled multiple tick applications beginning June 30th and continuing once every three weeks thereafter. Once we have completed the first-round tick repellent application the Parks Department will begin the mowing, maintenance, and beach…
Bridgeport News: Dog Bites Child In the Face
2023-06-30@3:09pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police, EMS and Animal Control on scene in the 300 block of Lewis Street where a child was bit in the face by a dog.
Bridgeport News: 2 Injured In Crash
2023-06-28@10:18pm--#Bridgeport CT-- At least 2 people were injured in a crash on Washington Avenue and Coleman Avenue. https://youtu.be/MQON2Iy_aP0
Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Struck
2023--27@11:26pm Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Struck at John Street near Broad Street. The victim was alert and conscious before being transported to the hospital.
$144 MILLION TO IMPROVE BROADBAND CONNECTIVITY IN CONNECTICUT
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont and Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Commissioner Katie Dykes released the following statements in response to the announcement made today by President Joe Biden and the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration that Connecticut is receiving $144 million in federal funding to support its ongoing efforts in deploying affordable, reliable high-speed internet service statewide: Governor Lamont said, “Today’s announcement by the Biden administration that Connecticut will receive $144 million to expand broadband deployment is welcome news to the residents and businesses of our state. We know that fast, reliable internet connectivity is a necessity in our increasingly digital world. Thanks to President Biden and Connecticut’s amazing Congressional delegation, this funding will help…
Senator Gaston Selected to Participate in 2023 Emerging Legislative Leaders Program
State Senator Herron Keyon Gaston (D-Bridgeport) has been selected to participate in the 2023 Emerging Legislative Leaders Program taking place at the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business. Senator Gaston was chosen as one of 55 legislators from 46 state across the U.S. “I am so thankful for quite an opportunity to continue to grow and learn with other legislative leaders from around the U.S.,” said Senator Gaston. “It is an honor to have the hard work I did this past legislative session recognized. This program will provide myself and others with long-term benefits I can take with me for future endeavors through challenging discussions amongst other successful lawmakers. I look forward to learning from professors and other individuals who are afforded…
Bridgeport News: Person Shot
Police UPDATE: On June 26, 2023, at approximately 11:25 am the Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center (EOC) received reports of shots fired near the intersection of Washington Terrace & Washington Place. A short time later EOC received reports of a male party who presented himself at an area hospital suffering from non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the foot. The victim is a 21-year-old Bridgeport man. Witnesses describe an unidentified Black male suspect, wearing all black clothing, and a black face mask shooting at the victim from the area in front of 15 Washington Terrace. The suspect then fled on foot in an unknown direction. It appears the victim was targeted. No further information is available at this time. The Detective Bureau has responded…
Bridgeport News: Car Hits Tree
2023-06-25@10:00pm #Bridgeport CT-- Car hits tree 2400 block of North Avenue near Colorado Avenue. No word on injuries, expect delays.
Bridgeport News: Crash!
2023-06-25 @7:49pm--#Bridgeport CT--- A "two-wheeled" vehicle allegedly crashed into a parked car. There was no "two-wheeled" vehicle seen on the scene but the driver was transported to the hospital with unknown injuries.