Bridgeport

Mayor Ganim to Launch New Street Sweeping Program

Bridgeport, CT—As apart of Bridgeport’s beautification initiative “Park City Pickin’ It Up,” Mayor Ganim will launch a new Street Sweeping Program on Wednesday, May 1, 2019. The revised Street Sweeping Program states citywide street sweeping will occur twice a month compared to once a month.  The sweeping will now also coincide with resident’s assigned recycling day to allow residents to know exactly what day and times streets will be swept. Public Facilities kindly asks that vehicles be removed from roadside parking spaces from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on your assigned street sweeping day. “This new Street Sweeping Program coordinated with the Recycling Schedule will make it easier for residents to remember and be alerted of street sweeping days,” said…

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Mike Bellamy No Longer At WICC

2019-04-30 #Bridgeport CT-- According to Mike Bellamy's Facebook page "All I can say today is THANK YOU!! To the many people who have written me asking where I was. Yes my time at WICC has come to an end...I want to thank all of the people who listened and supported me over the years. Every single day was an amazing experience with Tony. And you prove to me every day that WICC has the BEST listeners in the world".   On April 15th I first to report that WEBE108/WICC was traded to Connoisseur Media. Cumulus Media President and CEO Mary G. Berner said, “These transactions are part of the continued execution of our portfolio optimization strategy. Connoisseur Media President Jeffrey Warshaw…

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Bridgeport Police Swear In 26 Recruits

#Bridgeport CT-- Today, Mayor Joe Ganim swore in 26 new probationary officers into the police academy. They will undergo about a year of training in the academy as well as another on the road training after graduation. “This is a noble profession, we exist to serve and protect the community” said Bridgeport Police Chief A.J. Perez. Captain Garcia said there are 17 minorities in this class which equals to 65% being minority. 2 recruits have fathers as active duty officers but they will not receive any special treatment. La policía de Bridgeport Jura en 26 miembros de la academia. #Bridgeport CT – hoy, el alcalde Joe Ganim juró en 26 nuevos oficiales de la Academia de policía. Se someterá a…

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Bridgeport News: Teen Robbed At Gunpoint

2019-04-29 @ 4:30pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A fourteen-year-old was robbed at gunpoint at Sheridan and Ogden Street Extension.  The two suspects, in their teens,  fled on a bicycle towards Boston Avenue.   This news report is made possible by: Noticias de Bridgeport: Un joven fue robado 2019-04-29 @ 4:30pm – #Bridgeport CT – Un niño de catorce años fue robado y tenía una pistola por la calle Sheridan y Ogden Extensión. Los dos sospechosos jóvenes huyeron en bicicleta hacia la Avenida Boston.

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Bridgeport News: Shots Fired

2019-04-28 @ 9:00pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Multiple reports of shots fired at Barnum and Arctic Street between multiple individuals inside of cars.  So far no one or anything reported hit.   This news report is made possible by: Noticias de Bridgeport: Disparos 2019-04-28 @ 9:00PM – #Bridgeport CT – Múltiples informes de disparos en la calle Barnum y Arctic entre varias gente dentro de los carros. Hasta ahora nadie o nada reportado golpeado.

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Bridgeport News: Stabbing Victim

2019-04-27 @ 11:27pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A person stabbed in the arm just arrived at Bridgeport Hospital.  The incident took place on Poplar Street.  Police are investigating.   This news report is made possible by: Noticias de Bridgeport: Victima apuñalada 2019-04-27 @ 11:27pm – #Bridgeport CT –Una persona fue apuñalada en el brazo llegó al hospital de Bridgeport. El incidente sucedió en la calle Poplar. La policía está investigando.

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Bridgeport News: Officer Needs Assistance

Police UPDATE: A street fight occurred at 665 East Main St. During the fight a "officer needs help was called out by an officer who was working a road job and observed multiple parties fighting on East Main St. across from Hamilton St. Multiple police units arrived on scene and after obtaining information from witnesses along with viewing video camera footage from a business, the following suspects were placed under arrest and charged with the following:   (1) Joshua Collet - D.O.B. 10/18/96 (Criminal Trespass 1st Degree & Breach of Peace 2nd Degree)   (2) Jesus Daniel Villafane - D.O.B. 09/03/83 (Assault 3rd Degree & Breach of Peace 2nd Degree)   (3) Jesus Manuel Villafane - D.O.B. 09/03/83 (Assault 3rd…

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