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Bridgeport Senators Vote To Ban Bump Stocks

HARTFORD, CT – Democrats in the State Senate today led passage of critical public safety legislation banning bump stocks which can turn semi-automatic weapons into automatic weapons. Bump stocks are devices that transform the firing mechanism of a semi-automatic weapon into a weapon that fires like a fully automatic weapon; a bump stock was used in the Las Vegas shooting, where the shooter was able to fire an estimated 90 shots in 10 seconds. It also makes the weapon less accurate.   “Banning these bump stocks will move us closer to making our state a safe place where people want to raise their children,” Senator Marilyn Moore (D-Bridgeport) said. “In the 22nd Senatorial District, we felt the pain of our neighbors in…

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Bridgeport News: EMS Assaulted

12:40pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police have been dispatched to Bridgeport Health Care for EMS personnel being attacked by a patient.   This news report is made possible by:    

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The first area PechaKucha  will be held on Wednesday, May 9 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at The Barnum Museum, 820 Main Street in Bridgeport. There were two free workshops leading up to this event which were designed to teach interested participants how to best put together their own PechaKucha­. Participants learned how to write & tell an inspiring story with 20 images. Presenters have been selected, and free tickets to the event are available on the museum website.  The theme of the evening is a quote from P.T. himself — “The noblest art is that of making others happy!” PechaKucha events are designed to bring people together to listen to great personal stories. PechaKucha is Japanese for "chit-chat." It is a licensed presentation…

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Bridgeport News: Ganim Praises First African American Chief Justice

#Bridgeport – Bridgeport Mayor and Democratic candidate for governor Joe Ganim is praising the State Senate for voting to confirm Justice Richard Robinson as chief justice of the Connecticut Supreme Court. The historic vote confirms Robinson as the first African American chief justice in Connecticut state history. The Senate and House both approved the nomination unanimously. "Justice Robinson was a great choice for chief justice, and I’m pleased the Senate acted quickly to confirm his nomination," said Ganim. "Justice Robinson will bring strong leadership to the judicial branch, and I’m confident he will do an outstanding job."   This press release is made possible by:

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Bridgeport News: Bridgeport Day Of Prayer

WHO:             Mayor Joseph Ganim, Religious leaders, City Council and community members WHAT:          Mayor Joe Ganim to join City of Bridgeport clergy and community members for the National Day of Prayer. Prayer, music and food trucks will unite religious denominations and community in peace. WHEN:          Thursday, May 3, 2018 at 12:00 PM WHERE:       Washington Park Gazebo, Barnum and Noble Avenues, Bridgeport, CT   This press release is made possible by:

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