Bridgeport News: Mattress Fire
10:34pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters quick response keep a mattress fire from spreading at 5 Elmwood Avenue (near the intersection of Wood Avenue). This news report is made possible by:
AGI Buildings Coming Down
2:47pm--#Bridgeport CT-- The bank clock in the background timestamps the beginning of demolition of the former AGI Rubber Company located at 141 Stratford Avenue. Yesterday there was another spectacular fire that has plagued the buildings over the years. The city submitted an emergency demolition order today and Stamford Wrecking will be doing the demolition. Workers said they are aware of PCBs on the site and will be shipping the debris to a "hot location" for dumping. The materials will be treated later. The workers were unaware of any work previously. The city in May 2015 received a $200,000 grant from the EPA for PCB and building removal. City spokesperson Rowena White says she is unaware of any work on the site regarding…
Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Hit
6:44pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A pedestrian has been hit at the intersection of Main and Old Town Road. First responders on the way, avoid the area. This news report is made possible by:
Shout Out To Joshua!
#Bridgeport CT-- I've been running into my friend Joshua a lot lately covering news stories in Black Rock. I use to catch him on his online weather reports. You like Joshua can email me breaking news stories at DoingItLocal.com@gmail.com. Please make sure you include the Who, What, When, and Where. Thanks for all your help Joshua!
Thunder Was Loud For Being Across The Sound!
How many of you heard a loud, long rumble of thunder and looked to the sky to see no serious storm clouds? I did. The thunderstorm is way off the distance on Long Island moving west to east so it won't hit us. At least now you know you aren't hearing things!
Bridgeport News: Bicyclist Hit
6:05pm--First responders on the way to Velvet and Pearl Harbor Street where a bicyclist has been hit by a car. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Man Survives Jump Into River Then Eludes Police
2:22pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A man jumped off the Stratford Avenue Bridge, survives the jump and is now eluding police along the shoreline. This news report is made possible by:
Connecticut Characters A Good Read!
Connecticut was one of two states not to ratify Prohibition. "A secluded, wooded area of Bridgeport developed into a noted have and to this day retains the name "Whiskey Hill" (north end). Its remote still were renowned for their quality, volume, and egalitarian sales practices. All customers, cops included were welcome. But while cops were among the customers, there were appearances to maintain". From the book Connecticut Characters by local author Lennie Grimaldi This has been a good read! To order your copy visit online: https://www.createspace.com/7239064
Bridgeport News: 2 Incidents – Bicyclist Hit and Motorcyclist Hit
7:19pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A bicyclist has been hit by a pickup truck in the parking lot of the playground area at Beardsley Park. Earlier a motorcyclist was hit on Jane Street. No word on the condition of either. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Firefighters Called For Tear Gas In Apartment
5:39pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters and police were called to 205 because the caller said someone threw a tear gas canister in the hallway on the third floor. When firefighters arrived they did not really find anything. They metered and ventilated the building.