Bridgeport

Bridgeport Police Arrest Man After Narcotics Investigation

During March and April 2026, the Bridgeport Police Task Force, working collaboratively with the FBI, conducted a two-month investigation into the illegal sale of narcotics by 40-year-old, Joseph Moss, of Bridgeport. This investigation culminated in the successful issuance of search warrants for Joseph Moss, his vehicle, and his residence located on Olive Street in Bridgeport. The investigation was led by Detective Carlos Vazquez and Officer Kevin Bettini. On April 28, 2026, the Bridgeport Police Task Force executed the search warrants associated with this operation. Pursuant to the execution of those warrants, officers recovered an illegal 1911 firearm loaded with 10mm rounds, an additional loaded magazine containing 7 rounds of 9mm ammunition, and an additional 46 rounds of ammunition. The recovered…

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Extra Space Storage Celebrates Grand Opening At Former Stop & Shop Site In Bridgeport

Extra Space Storage and PrimeSpace Capital celebrated the grand opening and ribbon cutting of a new self-storage facility at 2600 Madison Avenue in Bridgeport on Wednesday, May 13th. The project brings new life to the former Stop & Shop grocery store, a large North End property that had been vacant for about 10 years. What was once a dark and unused big-box store has now been redeveloped into a modern self-storage facility designed to serve residents, businesses, and customers throughout the area. The redevelopment transformed the former 69,000-square-foot grocery store into a 138,000-square-foot, Class A, fully climate-controlled self-storage facility. Representatives from Extra Space Storage and PrimeSpace Capital were on hand for the ceremony, which included a formal ribbon cutting and…

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Bridgeport Leaders Announce Plan to Increase Public School Funding

Mayor Ganim and Council Leaders Announce Plan to Further Increase Local Funding to Bridgeport Public Schools Bridgeport, CT – Today, Mayor Ganim and Council leaders announced a plan in consultation with Superintendent Avery and the help of the Bridgeport state legislative delegation to significantly increase local funding to the Bridgeport Public Schools. The proposal increases Mayor Ganim’s previous commitment of $10 million local dollars over two years to $12 million, and accelerates the funding increase so that $10 million of that funding would be received by the Board of Education this upcoming fiscal year. Additionally, the proposal allocates the $10 million of new state aid from the State Mohegan-Pequot Fund to the Board of Education. Combined with a $15 million…

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