So Sad- Homeless Man Found Dead At Bridgeport Train Station On Christmas Eve
2022-12-24-7:04pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A homeless man was found dead at the Bridgeport train station. CPR was attempted. No foul play is suspected.
Bridgeport News: Man Dies In Overnight Crash
2022-12-24@2:52am--#Bridgeport CT--Bridgeport Emergency Communication Center received a call of a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Stratford Avenue and Waterview Avenue. The caller indicated that a vehicle had left the road, traveled down an embankment, and entered the water. Upon arrival, police and fire personnel found a BMW sport utility vehicle partially submerged on its roof. Witnesses indicated that the driver was still inside the vehicle. The Bridgeport Police Scuba Team was requested and fire department personnel entered the water in cold water rescue suits. The fire department was able to remove the vehicle driver from the water and began life-saving efforts. A male victim was transported by medics to Bridgeport Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. He…
Bridgeport News: Dryer Fire
2022-12-24@12:19pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters quickly extinguish a dryer fire in the 200 block of Wells Street. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Struck
2022-12-23@6:27pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A pedestrian has been struck by a car and is in serious condition in the 600 block of North Avenue near French Street. The area is closed and the "Traffic Team" is on the way to investigate.
MULTIPLE WEST SIDE ARMED ROBBERIES NOT PREVIOUSLY REPORTED
#Bridgeport CT-- On Wednesday the Bridgeport Police Department's Robbery/Burglary Unit arrested a 17 year-old male teenager from the West Side and charged him with multiple armed robberies that occurred in that part of the city. The Juvenile suspect was taken into custody and served with an active felony warrant for a robbery that occurred within the 400 block of Poplar St. on 07/08/22 The investigation by Detective Albert Palatiello resulted in charges of Robbery in the First Degree, Strangulation in the Second Degree, Reckless Endangerment in the First Degree and Risk of Injury to a Minor. The Juvenile suspect was also charged Wednesday for a robbery that occurred earlier this week, on Tuesday, December 20th, at the Omega Deli-Market located…
Bridgeport News: Crash
2022-12-22@5:25pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a crash with injuries on State Street near Colorado Avenue. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Firefighters Get A Tentative Contract!
Bridgeport, CT – Today, Mayor Ganim announced a tentative collective bargaining agreement with the International Association of Firefighters AFL-CIO Local 834. The negotiations between the International Association of Firefighters AFL-CIO Local 834 and the City of Bridgeport Department of Labor Relations occurred during an agreement on proposed issues that were considered for alteration. Mayor Ganim stated: “I want to compliment the men and women who serve as firefighters in the City of Bridgeport. It took a lot of perseverance and leadership from both sides to reach this tentative agreement.” Most of the major concerns that were mentioned for adjustment included wage increases, sick and paid leave, health care premiums, tuition reimbursement, vacation time, and stipends to cover uniform costs. Both…
CALLS FOR STRONGER CONSUMER PROTECTIONS AGAINST AIRLINE ABUSES
(Hartford, CT) -- Attorney General William Tong is leading a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general urging the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to take stronger measures to protect consumers from airline abuses, and to work with state attorneys general to meaningfully address the unacceptable level of airline consumer complaints. A recent draft rule from DOT proposes several important new protections for airline consumers, yet falls short of the robust protections and enforcement measures required to effectively reduce preventable flight cancellations and delays, compensate consumers for disruptions, and hold airlines accountable for unacceptable service. The proposed rule would declare it an unfair business practice under DOT’s regulatory authority for airlines to fail to provide appropriate refunds to consumers whose flights are…
Bridgeport News: Crash With Injuries
2022-12-20@6:40pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A two-car crash with injuries was reported at Lindley and Salem Street. Avoid the area if you can. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: School Bus Hits Parked Car
2022-12-20@12:45pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a school bus hitting a parked car on Salem Street. There is a report of about 12 students onboard but no injuries. This news report is made possible by: