Bridgeport News: Attic Fire
2020-08-08@2:05pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters are on scene of an attic fire on Quarry Street. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Splash Pads
Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Ganim, known for soaking taxpayers announces that five splash pads throughout the City of Bridgeport will open to Bridgeport residents on July 30th, 2020. In collaboration with the Health Department, the Parks Department will facilitate the partial reopening of this summer city amenity to keep residents cool during high temperatures. COVID-19 safety protocol as recommended by the CDC and state guidelines must be followed and will be provided by on-site staff and signage. Mayor Ganim stated, “We’ve been pushing to reopen at least one splash pad location at each end of the City. Along with the distribution of water bottles to pedestrians and our homeless population, these efforts will provide residents the opportunity to cool off, stay hydrated, remain…
Bridgeport News: Two Stabbed
2020-08-07@8:20pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are reporting that two people were stabbed at Palisades and Boston Avenue. This news report was made possible by:
Today’s Vehicle Fire
2002-08-07@11:48am--#Bridgeport CT-- Today's vehicle fire is in the 2100 block of Seaview Avenue. The car is fully engulfed according to firefighters. This news report is made possible by: [caption id="attachment_83697" align="aligncenter" width="1712"] Visit our sponsor AFC Urgent at: https://www.afcurgentcarebridgeport.com/[/caption]
Bridgeport News: Rubbish Fire
2020-08-06@4:44pm--#Bridgeport CT-- firefighters quickly extinguished a couch fire that was between buildings on Jones Avenue near Pequonnick Avenue. Now you know what all the noise was about!
Bridgeport News: Mayor Wants To Sue UI
Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Ganim, who usually keeps constituents in the dark joined City officials to provide an update on the aftermath of Storm Isaias which includes the report of approximately 8,500 Bridgeport customers that remain without power. In a response to Bridgeport’s Emergency Operations email for an update to restore power for vulnerable residents, United Illuminating stated they are “not providing estimated time of restoration.” Mayor Ganim, “City’s across the state, like Bridgeport, need to take priority in recovery and restoration. This plan does not work. It’s the urban centers that have high rise apartments with hundreds of people, vulnerable individuals, and seniors, as well as multi-generation homes with large families. This is flagrant disregard for human lives. The state’s most populated city, the…
Jackknifed Tractor Trailer I-95
2020-08-04@1:47pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic-- There is a jackknifed tractor-trailer on I-95 southbound near exit 27A in the left lane.
Bridgeport News: Another Shooting
2020-08-03@1:11am--Police are on the scene in the 500 block of Prince Street where a person was shot in the leg. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Woman Shot
2020-08-02@10:04pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are investigating a shots fired incident mid-block of Lenox Avenue where a woman was grazed in the back by gunfire. The woman was not seriously injured.
Bridgeport News: “Pedestrian” Hit
2020-08-02@5:55pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police received a number of calls for two pedestrians hit at Horace and Essex Street but police are reporting just on pedestrian hit. Police were paying particular attention to a two-wheeled motorized vehicle that was on the ground.