Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Man Shot

VIDEO Report: 2022-06-29@7:55pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A man was shot in the 800 block of Hancock Avenue. The victim appeared to be alert and talking with first responders. The suspect was captured at the train station on Water Street, easy to spot, he was wearing a Sponge Bob hoodie. https://youtu.be/dXGhcCQYMC4

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STRATFORD MAYOR APPOINTS JAMES BUCK DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF 

STRATFORD – Mayor Laura R. Hoydick announced today that James Buck has been named the new Deputy Fire Chief for the Town of Stratford.  Buck comes to the Town of Stratford from the City of Bridgeport where he currently serves as Deputy Fire Chief, a post he has held since 2019.  Buck will replace Jermaine Atkinson who has been promoted the Fire Chief following the announced retirement of Chief Brian Lampart.  Buck holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Safety Administration, and an Associate’s Degree in Emergency Management with a concentration in Fire Science.  He joined the Bridgeport Fire Department in 1994 as a Firefighter, rising through the ranks to Fire Lieutenant, Safety Officer, and Fire Captain, before becoming Deputy Chief.    He has also served as the Emergency Management Director…

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Bridgeport News: Man Shot

2022-06-27@12:40pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A man has been shot in the head but was conscious and alert according to radio reports. The incident took place on Connecticut Avenue near 5th street. Viewers said there were over 6 shots fired, and a few minutes later another 3 rounds. This news report is made possible by:

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Bridgeport News: Sanitation and Recycling Guidelines

Bridgeport, CT – Residents are reminded by the City of Bridgeport Department of Public Facilities to deposit only recyclable materials in their recycling cans for pickup. Non-collection items are reported by sanitation personnel as a result of the presence of the following non-recyclable materials in recycling cans:· Plastic film of any sort (plastic grocery bags, trash bags, packing tape, bubble wrap, etc.)· Cardboard not broken down and left bundled next to the can.· Mixed trash with recyclables.· Grass clippings.· Styrofoam.Do not bag your recyclables; instead, leave them loose in your recycling cans. In addition, never put trash in your recycling can. Any items, except cardboard, outside of your can will not be collected. Failure to follow these requirements will result…

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