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Bridgeport News: College is not a Legal Use in a Residence A Zone

Apr 23, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

Bridgeport, CT – The City of Bridgeport Attorney’s Office provided an opinion on the proposal by Fairfield University to utilize the site of the former headquarters of The Diocese of Bridgeport at 238 Jewett Avenue for a two-year college named Bellarmine College. Upon review, Mayor Ganim stated, “In light of the concerns raised by neighbors over this use and our City Attorney’s opinion which states that the subject property cannot be used for a college or university, I’m asking our Economic Development Office to work with The Diocese of Bridgeport on other possible locations within the City. I have suggested, for example, that they revisit the University of Bridgeport campus and look at the progress that has been made there…

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Auto Theft Task Force Joint Operation with Detective Bureau

Apr 10, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport CT-- On April 7th, 2022, members of the Auto Theft Task Force working in conjunction with the DB executed three search and seizure warrants in the city. Kimani Williams, Aka “KO” was the person of interest in an active shooting case that occurred in Bridgeport on March 31st, 2022. Task Force Offices attempted to stop a Kia that Williams was the passenger in on Salem Avenue. During the motor vehicle stop the operator identified as Antonio Robinson refused to stop and revered into a Bridgeport Police car causing damage. Task Force Officers now boxed the vehicle in and ordered both occupants out of the car. Both Williams and Robinson refused to follow the Officers orders. While removing both males,…

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Mayor Ganim Presents Proposed Tax Increase

Apr 6, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

Bridgeport, CT – Last evening Mayor Ganim met with City Council members to announce his proposed FY2022-2023 budget. The FY2022-2023 budget is proposed at $605,136,209, a change of only 1.2 % from the previous year’s budget. Mayor Ganim stated, “I am very pleased to submit the proposed FY2022-2023 budget to the City Council for action. This is a comprehensive balanced budget that delivers all government services that our citizens need for this next fiscal year and will have a positive tangible impact on our resident’s quality of life.”   This proposed budget funds all essential city services, while holding the line on taxes. Keeping the mill rate steady is important for our taxpayers: however, I am also aware that some of the most…

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Bridgeport Small Business Shout Out

Your CBD Store

Apr 4, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

With my type 2 diabetes neuropathy and my 14 year old cat’s anxiety acting up, I knew it was time to pay a visit to Kevin at the Your CBD Store located at 3030 Fairfield Avenue in the Black Rock section of Bridgeport. It has calmed my 14 year old cat with his anxieties and calm him from the recent loss of his sister. I have found that it does help with the tingling and pain from neuropathy. Kevin said he can’t make those claims but just Google “CBD oil benefits” and discover what others and science have said. If Kevin looks familiar that is because he runs the website On Scene Media in New Haven. If you are unsure…

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Bridgeport News: Suspect Caught In City’s First Burglary

Apr 3, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

2022-04-03@11:01pm--#Bridgeport CT-- EMS was dispatched for an injured suspect in a burglary on Cowles Street. According to radio reports the police caught them in the act.When I asked Scott Appleby, spokesman for the Bridgeport Police for information on robberies, carjacking's, muggings, purse snatching etc. he said all calls of interest are posted on their Twitter account. As I look at this years post, this must be the city's very first burglary! That is remarkable for a city down 110 police officers. It's probably why BestPlaces.net rated Bridgeport as the No. 2 Best Place in the U.S. to Raise a Family!If you believe that, I have the Congress Street Bridge to sell you!

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Bridgeport News: Person Stabbed

Mar 31, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

2022-03-31@4:14pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police tweeted that they were at Maple and Hallet Streets on a preliminary report of a party stabbed. Party transported to hospital with unknown injuries. Active incident. Special thanks to the anonymous viewer for sending the photo. There was no scene left when I arrived from the shooting on Louisiana Avenue.

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