Category: Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Man Shot Dies

Bridgeport Police UPDATE: On August 28, 2020, at 2321 hours, a Shotspotter activation was received in the area of 725 Beechwood Avenue. A short time later, a gunshot victim arrived at St. Vincent’s Medical Center with a gunshot wound to the chest. After extensive efforts by medical staff to save the victim’s life, he succumbed to his injuries at midnight. The victim is identified as George John, 25 of Shelton, CT. According to witnesses, John was shot on Beechwood Avenue and then transported by private vehicle to the hospital. Detectives processed a scene at the shooting location and are actively investigating the homicide of John. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to contact Detective Winkler at 203-581-5224 or the Bridgeport Police Tips Line at 203-576-TIPS.

 

2020-08-28@11:23pm–#Bridgeport CT– A man was shot in the chest at Beechwood and Howard Avenue.  The victim was transported by private vehicle to St. Vincent’s Hospital.  There was no information on his condition.

 

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University Of Bridgeport Grant

Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) announced that University of Bridgeport received a $261,886.00 Student Support Services grant from the Department of Education, which will provide students from low-income families with academic advising, career counseling, tutoring, peer mentors, financial aid, workshops and seminars, and additional services.  

 

“Access to higher education can’t be a luxury – it is an economic imperative and the best way to increase opportunity for every student, no matter where they live or what their family’s financial situation,” said Congressman Jim Himes. “If we want America to remain competitive in a 21st century economy, we have to ensure low-income students have the support they need to complete their degree and start their career. University of Bridgeport Student Support Services’ federal grant will increase the retention and success for University of Bridgeport students” 

 

“The Student Support Services Grant is an intricate part of University of Bridgeport and serves to support many students of the University in more than one way,” said Chrystie Cruz, Director of Student Support Services at University of Bridgeport. “It has been woven into the fabric of the University and serves to assist students in need of learning to navigate the higher education world such as academia, financial aid, social interactions, and personal/professional growth.  Over the next five years, the Grant will provide extensive support in the following areas: Financial literacy, Financial Aid information, and academic success tips.” 

 

According to University of Bridgeport, the Student Support Services Program (SSS), funded by the Federal TRIO Programs, is designed to identify and provide services to a selective group of college students who meet eligibility criteria.  All of the services are available at no cost with the intent of assisting students in accomplishing their goal of graduating from University of Bridgeport. Click here to learn more about the Student Support Services Program. 

 

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Water Rescue During Storm

2020-08-27@8:00pm–#Bridgeport CT– Firefighters have been dispatched for 3 people on the rocks at Seaside Park west beach during the thundershowers passing by.  The uber fireboat (Zodiac) was dispatched to bring them back in.  It’s possible they might be delayed due to the storm.

 

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Bridgeport Awarded $434,000 Federal Grant to Improve Port Security and Water Rescue Equipment

Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Ganim, Bridgeport Federal delegation members, EOC Director Scott Appleby, Bridgeport Fire Chief Thode, and Police Department members joined to announce that the City of Bridgeport has been awarded a $433,616 federal grant to improve port security and water rescue equipment to ensure that the city’s security infrastructure is established, and able to save lives and property.

The allocation of the federal Port Security grant will benefit three City of Bridgeport projects:

Virtual Shield Protect Our Port initiative –  $280,312

Replacement of 25 cameras, 1 server, and 9 wireless links at Bridgeport Harbor, replacement of 15 cameras and installation of 10 cameras at the Bridgeport Ferry Terminal. Port Critical Infrastructure Key Resources Ingress/Egress routes to receive 25 access points, 50 camera licenses, labor, and hardware.

Police Maritime Security Vessel Equipment – $105,345

Police Respond Vessels equipment to be replaced: 30′ Derektor, 2 outboard propulsion engines, generator, fenders, and batteries.  21′ Zodiac outboard propulsion engine, search light, battery and charging systems. Additionally, radio communications on all vessels will be replaced.

Zodiac Rescue Boat Replacement – $47,959

Replacement of 24 year old, 12’ Fire Department Zodiac Rescue Boat

Mayor Ganim, “As Bridgeport’s waterfront becomes more robust with economic development and recreational activities, having the security infrastructure for our harbors is imperative to supporting the growth. Port security and safety initiatives are critically important in saving lives and the functionality of the State’s largest city, and second largest port.”

EOC Director Scott Appleby stated, “These port monies allow us to become more resilient from all types of hazards but, most importantly, it’s a proven strategy that we’ve developed here in Bridgeport to protect our port which has been largely funded by our federal delegation. We hope to continue that because there is a lot more growth here in the City of Bridgeport going on.”

Senator Blumenthal stated, “Our ports have tremendous, unrealized potential for commercial and recreational purposes. What we are doing here is investing in our ports—both security and rescue – so we can tap that potential in the future.”

Congressman Himes stated, “We’re a small state—we have two senators and five members of Congress. The only way we win these grants is by working together as a family. We think differently about a lot of things, but we come together to fight hard for the kinds of resources that will go to work in Bridgeport to keep things safe and secure.”

Fire Chief Thode, “We look forward to the updates to critical infrastructure and equipment to benefit homeland security and safety initiatives, Bridgeport’s Emergency Operation Center, much needed updates to the Police marine fleet equipment and a replacement of a small, outdated shallow water rescue boat for the Fire Department– which has already rescued 57 people this year.”

The Port Security Grant Program (PSGP) provides funds to state, territorial, local, and private sector partners to support increased port-wide risk management and protect critical surface transportation infrastructure from all hazards.

 

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