Bridgeport News: Woman Stabbed
12:14am--#Bridgeport CT-- A woman was stabbed in the arm by a man who fled the scene prior to police's arrival. EMS is treating her. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Ganim To The Border
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…
Westport News: Cops Cuff Copper Caper
#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…
Bridgeport Honors Veterans
Mayor Joe Ganim and the City of Bridgeport Office of Veteran Affairs invite the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the State of Connecticut Department of Veteran Affairs honored Bridgeport Veterans for their service with a pinning ceremony and medal presentation.
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#Bridgeport Receives Livability Award
#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…
Bridgeport Breaks Ground on ‘Green’ Filtration System Designed to Absorb Rainwater
#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…
Bridgeport News: Crash Injures 4
10:33pm--#Bridgeport CT-- At least four people were injured in a crash involving a number of cars at North Avenue near Wood Avenue in the southbound lane. An additional ambulance has been dispatched to the scene so the injuries in this crash may increase. Police are sorting this out, at least four vehicles are involved and traffic is being diverted to side roads.
Bridgeport News: Crash Closes East Main Street
9:17pm--#Bridgeport CT--There were unknown multiple injuries after a crash between a car and motorcycle in the 2000 block of East Main Street. The road is closed for the accident investigation.