Bridgeport News: Crash!
1:00am--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a crash with injuries in front of 1864 Stratford Avenue (near Bishop Avenue). This news report is made possible by: http://www.zeislaw.com/attorneys/james-r-miron/
Tonight’s Car Fire
9:00pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Tonight's car fire is at Connecticut and Wilmont Avenue. Firefighters are taking care of it. This news report is made possible by:http://www.nicksautomotive.com/
I-95 Paving To Resume
The Connecticut Department of Transportation will resume construction activities after the winter shutdown for the pavement preservation project on Interstate 95 in Fairfield and Bridgeport. The project will resume work on or about May 1, 2017. Initial roadway impacts will occur on April 21, 2017, and then will resume on May 1, 2017. The project is scheduled for completion on or about August 14, 2018. The project involves milling and paving a section of I-95 between the New England Avenue overpass and the Broad Street overpass for a total distance of 3 miles. This project will also include milling and paving of on-ramps and off-ramps and repair of existing concrete bridge decks. Also included will be minor bridge repairs to…
Bridgeport News: Hit Run Driver Leaves Plate Behind
11:11am--#Bridgeport CT-- If you hit a car while parked at Bob's at 815 Lafayette Boulevard and fled the scene you left your licence plate behind. Police are investigating... This news report is made possible by: http://www.zeislaw.com/attorneys/james-r-miron/
Bridgeport News: Crash!
4:-04pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Benham Avenue is closed for this multi car crash at Iranistan Avenue. 3 ambulances have been dispatched. This news report is made possible by:http://www.zeislaw.com/attorneys/james-r-miron/
Bridgeport Senators Bet On Casinos
BRIDGEPORT – Senator Marilyn Moore (D-Bridgeport) and Senator Ed Gomes (D- Bridgeport) released the following statement regarding the current proposal for a casino in East Windsor: “I am in favor of the plan by Mohegan and Mashantucket Pequot tribes partners to build a casino in East Windsor. This will protect gaming revenue paid to our state and keep casino jobs here in Connecticut when the Springfield casino opens next year.” Senator Marilyn Moore said. “This plan will continue to benefit the state and our city in many ways. Revenues from the current casinos brought $6.2 million to Bridgeport in 2016 and are estimated to generate funds for our city for years to come.” “The plan to open a…
Bridgeport News: Car Hits Porch
11:04pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A car lost control and hit a porch at the corner of French and Hudson Street. There were no injuries.
Bridgeport News: Stratford Avenue Blight Knocked Down
Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Joseph Ganim this week joined East End community leaders and City Council members to knock down two properties on Stratford Ave that make up the Civic Block. Future developments will be a part of a $10 million project that will include a state-of-the-art library, a public park, a community based grocery store, affordable housing and retail space. This area was previously made up of businesses such as Braxton’s, Sub King, Connecticut National Bank, and Firestone that were staples in the Community in the late 1960’s. “The Civic Block was once an economically thriving community. We are going to make these properties useful to our residents again,” said Mayor Ganim. “This is a long overdue project that…
Bridgeport News: Pressure Cooker Left In Front Of Goodfella’s
10:55pm--#Bridgeport CT-- What was thought to be a pressure cooker left out in front of Goodfella's Pizza at 3725 Madison Avenue turned out to be a crock pot and was found to be harmless. A police officer was first called to investigate and he said the pot appeared to be empty but did not want to touch it. Firefighters were called in. Police found that there was surveillance video next door at the BP gas station. It appeared that someone had a flat tire, emptied the contents of their trunk to get to the spare tire. After changing the tire they must have left the crock pot behind. The pot had a clear glass lid and the firefighters were able…
Bridgeport News: State Of The City Report
#Bridgeport CT--Today at noon Mayor Joseph Ganim, with a number of his family members looking on gave his state of the city report to the business community to the Bridgeport Regional Business Council at the Holiday Inn. Before his speech a one minute video was shown touting the city's accomplishments since last year. The mayor than walked to the podium to a standing ovation. The mayor said he presented to the city council last week a balanced budget for the next year that unlike last year has no tax increase. The mayor said "the state of our city is strong" and then proceeded to announcing the plan to bring a Dave and Buster's restaurant to Steel Point, new movie theaters…