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$144 MILLION TO IMPROVE BROADBAND CONNECTIVITY IN CONNECTICUT

Jun 26, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

(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…

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Senator Gaston Selected to Participate in 2023 Emerging Legislative Leaders Program

Jun 26, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

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…

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Bridgeport News: Person Shot

Jun 26, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

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…

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Bridgeport News: Crash!

Jun 25, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

2023-06-25@2:07am--#Bridgeport CT-- The driver of the one-car crash on Anton Street was transported to the hospital with unknown injuries after hitting a utility pole and a large utility box behind it. Expect delays in the area as the utility workers make repairs. Power remained in the neighborhood. Speed may have been a factor in the crash.

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Bridgeport News: Shooting Suspect Arrested

Jun 22, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport CT-- On June 21, 2023, at approximately 7:35 pm Bridgeport Police responded to the area of Madison Avenue and Robin Street on numerous reports of shots fired with a victim on scene.  The Emergency Operations Center updated responding officers with a suspect description.     Upon arrival, Officers located a male victim suffering from injuries to his head and a gunshot wound to the leg.  Officers observed a suspect fitting the description hovering over the victim.  At that point, the victim was laying on the sidewalk just outside the Brasa Pub & Restaurant located at 1439 Madison Avenue.  The victim told the officers the suspect was still in possession of a firearm and that the suspect was going to kill…

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After 720 Days Bridgeport Police Get A Contract

Jun 21, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Ganim met with Local 1159 President Bradford Seely, Bridgeport’s Chief of Police Roderick Porter, and Police Commission Chair Daniel Roach, to announce the tentative agreement that was made between the City of Bridgeport and AFSCME, Council 4, Police Local 1159. The tentative agreement will assist with the recruitment and retention of police officers within the City of Bridgeport by reducing medical insurance costs and implementing pay scale increases. The City will also benefit from this contract in several ways, including being able to recoup more for the use of outside overtime and the civilianization of certain administrative positions in the department. “This tentative agreement is very important to retaining and recruiting police officers for the Bridgeport…

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