Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Get Healthy Walk ‘n Talk

#Bridgeport, CT – The City of Bridgeport Health & Social Services Department will kick off the annual ‘Get Healthy Walk ‘n Talk’ on Saturday, May 5, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. at Seaside Park. The 6-week community walking series will take place each Saturday morning through June 9th. The group will meet at the beautiful Seaside Park near the horse stables and walk from 9:00 am to 10:30 am. Director of Health & Social Services Maritza Bond said, “This is a great way to enjoy a social activity while exercising and engaging in health-related conversations. Walking has many health benefits, including reducing the risk factors of health disease so come out bring your friends and meet your local healthcare professionals. Heart…

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Bridgeport News: Shots Fired

4:33pm--Greater Bridgeport Transportation called the police to report one of their buses were hit by the gunshots passing through the area.  No injuries reported.  Bus number 4203 was the bus hit. 4:09pm--#Brideport CT-- Police are investigating a shots fired incident from a vehicle.  A dark blue car with out of state plates shot up a car on Washington Avenue.   This news report is made possible by:

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Bridgeport News: Ganim Approves Budget

Bridgeport, CT –Mayor Joe Ganim today approved and signed the 2018-2019 fiscal year budget that was presented by the City Council.  The FY2019 budget reflects a $9.8 million decrease in appropriations when compared to FY2018 while allocating an additional $1.7million for our libraries as well as a $1million increase in education funds.   Prudent actions taken by the administration will also save millions of dollars by refinancing debt and municipal spending.   The total FY2018-2019 Council Adopted General Fund Operating budget amount is $557.4 million versus $567.3 million in FY2017-2018. “Due to prior year reductions in state funding, my administration knew it would be challenging to balance this FY2019 budget.” said Mayor Ganim.  “Public safety along with education and enrichment continue to be…

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