Bridgeport News: Crash with injuries
2022-08-04@11:32:00 AM-- Report of a crash with injuries at Huntington and Broadbridge Avenue. This news report is made possible by:
MISSING PERSONS SILVER ALERT – EMILY BENITEZ + OLIVER ORTIZ
On July 27, 2022 15-year-old Emily Benitez and her 5-month-old infant son Oliver Ortiz were reported missing by the family’s CT Department of Children and Families (DCF) case worker. To fit the criteria for an amber alert there needs to be an imminent danger of serious bodily injury or death. On August 3, 2022, a silver alert was implemented by the CT Department of Public Safety. Emily is described as approximately 5’ tall/110 lbs. having brown hair/eyes. The child, Oliver, is only five-months-old and has brown hair/eyes. The Bridgeport Police Department is working with our law enforcement partners to bring this incident to a safe and speedy conclusion. We are asking for the public’s help in locating Emily and Oliver. …
HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRAM TO INCREASE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ASPIRING NURSES AND SOCIAL WORKERS
(NEW HAVEN, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont announced the launch of CT Health Horizons, a three-year higher education program designed to address statewide shortages in nursing and behavioral health providers.A collaborative partnership between Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU), the Office of Workforce Strategy (OWS), multiple state agencies, the University of Connecticut (UConn), the Connecticut Conference of Independent Colleges (CCIC), and the Connecticut Hospital Association, the program seeks to address the state’s workforce shortage in these critical areas through three strategic pillars:Tuition assistance to incentivize low-income and minority students to enter accelerated and cost-effective nursing and social work programs.Recruitment and retention of faculty to rapidly expand seat capacity and train the next generation of nursing and behavioral health workers.Innovative programs…
Bridgeport News: 2 People Stabbed
2022-08-03@2:29am--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a man and a woman assaulted with a knife in the 200 block of Oak Street. ANYONE WITH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS ASKED TO CONTACT THE BRIDGEPORT POLICE DEPARTMENT AT 203-576-TIPS. This press release was made possible by: Visit Interstate's website at: https://ctbattery.com/
Bridgeport News: Child Wandering
2022-08-03@7:00pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of found child wandering Ellsworth Street. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Stabbing
Bridgeport News: Stabbing2022-08-03@1:11am--Report of a stabbing in the 600 block of State Street. This news report was made possible by: Visit Interstate's website at: https://ctbattery.com/
Bridgeport News: 2 Alarm Fire
VIDEO REPORT--2022-08-02@10:10pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #ctfire-- Firefighters were called to a fire in the 700 block of Park Street. When firefighters arrived they found heavy fire in the rear of the 2 1/2 story building. A second alarm was quickly called for additional personnel and resources. 3 fire hose lines were in operation to fight the blaze. Firefighters had the fire under control within an hour. One pet died in the fire. There were no injuries reported to occupants or firefighters. Assistant Chief Cora kept rotating personnel to avoid overheating and kept the firefighters hydrated. https://youtu.be/LUrvpREJXLE
Bridgeport News: Kitchen Fire
2022-08-02@5:06pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters quickly took care of a small kitchen fire contained to the stove in the 400 block of Courtland Avenue.
Bridgeport Cooling Centers
COOLING STATIONS A complete list of cooling centers can be found below. Please be advised these days/times are subject to change. Anyone in need of overnight shelter, please call 211 for information. ALSO NOTE: Protective Face Masks required inside any cooling center. Senior Centers (Open only weekdays): Black Rock Senior Center- 2676 Fairfield Avenue (9:00am-4:00pm)North End Bethany Senior Center - 20 Thorme Street (9:00am-4:30pm) Bridgeport Public Library Branches: East Side Branch – 1174 East Main Street; Fri and Sat (10:00am-5:00pm)Main Branch – 925 Broad Street; Mon & Tues (10:00am-6:00pm), Wed & Thurs(12:00p-8:00p), Fri& Sat (10:00am-5:00pm). Sunday (Closed)Black Rock Branch – 2705 Fairfield Avenue; Mon (10:00am-6:00pm), Tues (12:00pm-8:00pm), Wed (10:00am-6:00pm), Thurs (12:00pm-8:00pm), Fri & Sat (10:00am-5:00pm). Sunday (Closed)North Branch – 3455 Madison…
Bridgeport News: Downed Utility Pole
2022-08-02@11:04am--#Bridgeport CT-- A viewer sent in this photo in the 3000 block of Fairfield Avenue of the damage to a downed utility pole right after a car hit it...down the street from TuttiMango. The traffic is able to pass with caution.