Bridgeport News: Dumpster Fire
8:50pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Firefighters on the way to a dumpster fire at 1988 Seaview Avenue. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Armed Robbery
8:49pm--#Bridgeport News: A pizza delivery person was just robbed at gunpoint on Westfield Avenue. The suspect also took his car. This news report is made possible by:
Parking During Snow Storm Stella In Bridgeport
#Bridgeport Connecticut--During the snow emergency, residents must move their cars off posted snow emergency streets. Snow emergency streets are marked with white signs with red lettering. Vehicles left on snow emergency streets or vehicles found not adhering to parking rules after the ban goes into effect will be subject to fines and towing. Even side of the street parking for all other roadways throughout the city in order to allow snow plow drivers’ clear passage. A list of snow streets can be found on the City’s website by clicking here or the full link: http://www.bridgeportct.gov/content/89019/89753/95485/95497.aspx The Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center (581 Washington Ave, Bridgeport, CT) is activated at this time, and the following locations should be utilized for assisting in the Snow Emergency…
Bridgeport News: Park On The Even Side of the Road Until Wednesday
#Bridgeport Connecticut-- I'm editing the press conference regarding the snow storm. I told Mayor Ganim the problems our viewers had with previous storms and which side of the road they should be on. The mayor said stay on the even side of the road until Wednesday. You can stay up to date on with Bridgeport's app 311 which can be found for Android phones at : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.seeclickfix.bridgeport311.app&hl=en or for iPhones at: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/bridgeport-311/id1148158277?mt=8
Bridgeport News: Odor Of Gas Indoors
#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Police on scene report a heavy odor of gas indoors at 97 Crowther Avenue, firefighters and gas company on the way. This news report is made possible by our safe heating sponsors:
Bridgeport News: Porch Fire
3:00pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Firefighters on scene of a back porch on fire at 37 Columbia Court. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport Snow Emergency Declared
Bridgeport, CT – In anticipation of the pending winter storm due to impact Bridgeport that may begin as early as 2:00 a.m. Tuesday, Mayor Joe Ganim today is declaring a snow emergency for the city to take effect at 4:00 p.m. today, March, 12, 2017. During the snow emergency, residents must move their cars off posted snow emergency streets. Alternate side of the street parking rules are in effect as of 4:00 p.m. today for the EVEN SIDE of the street. In anticipation of the storm accumulation to begin at 2:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 14th, residents and businesses are asked to REMAIN on the EVEN SIDE of the street in order to allow snow plow drivers’ clear passage. Alternate side…
Red Cross Assisting
The American Red Cross is helping 26 after three separate fires today/yesterday in Ansonia, Danbury and Bridgeport. The Red Cross is helping: Four families – 13 adults – two children after a fire Friday on Liberty Street, Ansonia. One family – 5 adults – 1 child after a fire today on Fleetwood Drive, Danbury. One family – 5 adults after a fire today on Eric Street, Bridgeport. In each instance, the Red Cross provided assistance to meet the families’ immediate needs. Responders included: Missy Lundeen, Ryan Lundeen, Rhonda Rossik, Catherine Rossik, Amy Thomas, John Lennon, Gabriel Gillotti, Mike Vincelli, Ed Murphy, Bianca Perez and Frank Cassella. The Red Cross is also providing comfort kits containing personal care items such as toothbrushes, deodorant; shaving supplies and other items a resident might not have been able to gather in the rush to escape the fire. In addition, a recovery envelope…
Bridgeport News: CVS Robbed
5:40pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- The CVS at 2610 East Main Street was robbed. The cashier was handed a note. No weapons was displayed. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Rollover On North Avenue
12:55pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- A person was transported to St. Vincent's Hospital after a rollover accident on North Avenue between Norman and Park Avenue. The southbound lane was temporarily closed.