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Bridgeport News: Mayor/City Make $ Contributions To City Sports

Jun 25, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

Bridgeport, CT – In an ongoing effort to support the City’s youth sports programs, Mayor Ganim and the City of Bridgeport donated $8,000 to go towards sports equipment for student-athletes in Bridgeport’s Public High Schools. The safety equipment will be available to approximately 80 student-athletes who participate in football programs at Bassick, and Central high schools. “We need to continue to do everything we can to support our young people and encourage extracurricular activities in Bridgeport,” said Mayor Ganim. “Sports and other youth programs are an integral part creating a positive environment that fosters teamwork and personal achievement.  Bridgeport’s students deserve these opportunities and experiences to help strive and prepare for the future.” Since taking office, Mayor Ganim has made it a priority to…

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8/25 Crash

Jun 24, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

2:10am--#Bridgeport CT--#cttraffic-- A serious two-car crash on Route 8/25 northbound at exit 2.  Firefighters just completed extricating the victims in the car.  It sounds like a two-car crash. The on the ramp at 27 is closed.  You can see in the photo the guardrail is twisted on the right side of the photo.  Expect major delays, take a different route if possible.

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Bridgeport News: Ganim To The Border

Jun 23, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

Mayor Ganim joined the U.S. Conference of Mayors and mayors from across the country to visit the Tornillo Migrant Children’s Facility where immigrant children are currently being detained in cages.  This protest mission follows The U.S. Conference of Mayors’ 86th Annual Meeting in Boston where mayors on the Criminal and Social Justice Committee unanimously adopted a resolution on this issue.   Mayor Ganim is a member of the Criminal and Social Justice Committee that passed the resolution to “Reverse the Department of Homeland Security’s Family Separation Policies.” “This is a cruel and inhumane way to treat families and children. These children have been traumatized by the loss of their family, and their parents have been disenfranchised.  They have all become the voiceless…

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Westport News: Cops Cuff Copper Caper

Jun 23, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

#Westport CT--On 05/16/18, officers responded to a report of a residential burglary to a home under construction. During the overnight hours, various tools and copper flashing were stolen. Surveillance video at the home captured the suspect making several trips into the construction site and occupied a portion of the home. Detectives were able to identify the suspect in the video as Richard Jamain of Bridgeport, CT. Jamain was also found to have sold copper scrap metal later that morning. An arrest warrant application was submitted for Jamain and approved. On 06/18/18, Jaiman was observed driving in Bridgeport by Westport detectives. With the assistance of Bridgeport police, he was stopped and taken into custody. Jamain was transported to Westport PD headquarters…

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Bridgeport Small Business Shout Out

Look Who’s DoingItLocal!

Jun 19, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

How about some likes for Perez Tire Center located at 72 Knowlton Street for becoming a new sponsor!  They have the best prices in Connecticut on tires and wheels.  I did feel like I was in a NASCAR pit stop, Ralphy, pictured here rotated and balanced the tires in record time, got the bounce out of the ride on the highway!  Perez Tire Center also offers flat repair and used tire sales.  They also have Snap! finance for no credit/no credit check financing.   Call them at 203-612-1784 or like them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/pereztirecenterct/   Because of our sponsors, coming soon to DoingItLocal is an App with push notifications so you ALWAYS know what is happening!  

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#Bridgeport Receives Livability Award

Jun 19, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

#BRIDGEPORT – Mayor Ganim has been awarded the Outstanding Achievement award for the Mayor’s Initiative for Reentry Affairs at the 2018 City Livability Awards Program during The U.S. Conference of Mayors’ 86th Annual Meeting in Boston. This award recognizes mayoral leadership in developing and implementing programs that improve the quality of life in America’s cities, focusing on the leadership, creativity, and innovation demonstrated by the mayors.  This year’s winning cities were selected by former mayors from a pool of over 150 applicants. “Understanding the challenges and needs of our residents and supporting the overall quality of life in the City of Bridgeport is a priority for me.  We have continued our commitment to the MIRA program and are excited about future partnerships and opportunities…

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Bridgeport Breaks Ground on ‘Green’ Filtration System Designed to Absorb Rainwater

Jun 19, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Ganim joined the Director of the Office of Planning and Economic Development (OPED) Tom Gill, Director of Planning Lynn Haig, and President of Downtown Special Services District (DSSD) Lauren Coakley Vincent today to break ground on a Main Street bioswale that will bring additional greenery and art to the Downtown area while providing an ecology-friendly rainwater filtration system. “A bioswale not only alleviates the burden on our city’s sewer system but also adds permanent landscaping to our concrete downtown,” said Mayor Ganim. “This project improves the quality of life in the downtown area by revitalizing our urban cityscape, while making green advances and improving the pedestrian and visitor experience.” Director of OPED Tom Gill said “OPED has created a standard…

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