2020-03-17@1:44pm--#Bridgpeort-- Last night a 16-year-old boy threatened to rob his mom. Today the mom came home to find all the TVs in the home missing, in the 1100 block of Noble Avenue. This news report is made possible by:
2020-03-17@1:17pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A train carrying about 15 people had to make an emergency stop at Bishop Avenue near Connecticut Avenue after a report of a fire which turned out the be the brakes. Firefighters were able to put the fire out using dry chemical extinguishers. There were no reported injuries. A rescue train was dispatched to complete the passenger's journey.
In an effort to minimize Bridgeport Hospital’s COVID-19 exposure and to ensure proper testing of patients that have received a physician’s order and that have a scheduled appointment Bridgeport Hospital (Yale New Haven Health) will be activating Specimen Collection Center for COVID-19. Again, this center is based on a physician’s order and a scheduled appointment, no walk-ins will be allowed at either site, so if a person is feeling sick they should contact their physician immediately and receive an order from said physician. The Center will be set utilizing a hospital’s campus facility located on Mill Hill Ave.. Bridgeport Hospital (Operation Hours: 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 3pm Saturday and Sunday) Bridgeport Hospital traffic impact can be expected…
2020-03-16@8:10pm--#Bridgeport CT—Firefighters were called to a fire at 316 Linwood Avenue. While on the way to the fire they were told that people were running into the building to rescue people inside the burning multi-family home. I caught up with Richiez Aneury who lives across the street. He said he heard people screaming, so he and his brother grabbed their portable dry chemical fire extinguishers and ran across to help. He said other neighbors also went to knock on doors and help get people out of the burning building. Richiez says he is no hero, just a normal person doing what the community should do and help each other out in a situation like this. We could agree more! How…
2020-03-16@2:20pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Hair Express at 2186 Madison Avenue was hit by a car, breaking the windows and some of the brick facade. The building inspector was called to inspect the building.
2020-03-16@12:00pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a pedestrian being hit by a car in front of Burger King on Boston Avenue. This news report is made possible by: [caption id="attachment_81517" align="aligncenter" width="1920"] Visit Great Oak Charter School at:https://bridgeport.greatoakscharter.org/[/caption]
Mayor Ganim announces that on Monday, March 16, 2020, all City of Bridgeport government buildings will be closed and nonessential services will be suspended with offices and buildings closed until further notice. This closure excludes police and fire services, 911 dispatch, as well as sanitation and recycling pick up. This announcement is out of an abundance of caution to minimize social distancing in an effort to protect staff and residents from the contraction of COVID-19. Rowena White, city spokesperson said this will be treated similarly to a Snow Emergency Day, so it is paid time off. The Mayor’s office will operate as usual but with minimal staffing and employees telecommuting, working from home. Police, Fire, Emergency Management, and…
2020-03-15@6:00pm--#Bridgeport CT--Bridgeport Police actually caught dirt bike at Park and State Street. There was no pursuit so it must have been parked or gassing up! This news report is made possible by:
Assistant Bridgeport Fire Chief Michael Caldaroni said that firefighters responded to a report of a structure fire located in rear of 1015 Madison Av. First unit reported smoke showing from the rear. The fire was quickly knocked down. No injuries occurred and no one was inside the garage at the time of fire. The Gas Co was called to respond. The Fire Marshal is currently conducting their investigation. https://youtu.be/1TfcPoR9MJw
2020-03-15@11:42pm--#Bridgeport CT-- An alert police officer on patrol discovered this dumpster fire on Holland Avenue. There was some extension to the building but firefighters quick response put the blaze out before it became a real problem. If it were a big problem our sponsor would have made it Like It Never Even Happened!
