2:45pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- A report of a couple Bassick football players robbed while at Went Field on Wordin Avenue. Police are looking to see if it is related to the robbery on Fairfield Avenue. This report is made possible by:
Ronald Bansak was arrested in June of 2016 for Risk of Injury to Children, Assault 2nd degree, Disorderly Conduct, Unlawful Restraint, and Interfering with an Emergency 911 Call. Bansak was given an Order of Protection to not have contact with the victim of that incident. Bansak was also ordered to have no contact with others in the victim’s life. In July of 2016, Bansak proceeded to send several text messages to family members of the victim. A warrant was completed for Bansak’s arrest for Criminal Violation of Protective Order. Bansak turned himself in on 07/25/16 and posted the $30,000.00 bond. (Stratford Police Press Release) This report is made possible by:
2:01am--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Tough night for women in Bridgeport tonight. A woman was shot on Howard Avenue earlier and now a report of woman hospitalized after being beaten with a broomstick and a bottle on Bond Street. This report is made possible by:
10:51pm--#cttraffic--#Bridgeport Connecticut--State Police were following this white Mini Cooper since exit 8 on traffic cameras for cutting off tractor trailers. They then pursed it in the Pembroke and Stillman Street area until the car came to a stop on Pembroke Street. Police are looking for a thin black male wearing a multi colored shirt according to radio reports.
Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Joe Ganim today announced the appointment of Kimberly Staley as Bridgeport Assistant Chief Administrative Officer. Staley recently left her position as Vice President and Director of client services with KRA Corporation where she managed all client-focused services, including contractual agreements. As Assistant Chief Administrative Officer, Staley’s duties will include leading the planning, coordination, and execution of targeted programs and operations to bring a fresh approach to the challenges Bridgeport is facing. Staley will earn an annually salary of $127,555. “I am looking forward to the unique perspective Kim will bring to the administration,” said Mayor Ganim. “She called Bridgeport her home, before she called it her place of employment so her input comes from firsthand…
12:25am--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Tonight's vehicle fire is on 6th Street. Firefighters are extinguishing a fully engulfed car. This report is made possible by:
4:59pm--7/21--#cttraffic---#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Route 8 northbound exit 5 on ramp closed for the next half hour according to radio reports.
2:03pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- A youth has been shot in the neck at the corner of Poplar and Maplewood Avenue. Four suspects seen fleeing down Poplar Street. The teen was conscious at the scene. This is breaking news with not a lot of details at this moment.
#Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Joe Ganim announced the appointment of Thomas F. Gill as director of the Bridgeport Office of Planning and Economic Development (OPED). Gill takes over for Interim Director Ed Lavernoich who will return to his position at Bridgeport Economic Development Corporation (BEDCO). Gill is leaving his position as Chief Operations Officer of Black Rock Capital, LLC to take over as director of Bridgeport OPED. “I am looking forward to the economic growth Tom will bring to the city,” said Mayor Ganim. “We have known each other for decades and Tom has a genuine love for his city. I am certain his experience in the public and private sector while bring a unique perspective to development in…
#Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Joe Ganim signed concession agreements with the National Association of Government Employees (NAGE) and the Bridgeport City Supervisor Association (BCSA) that freeze wages and guarantee no layoffs until June 30, 2018. Assumed in the current fiscal year 2017 budget is $4,000,000 in savings from union concessions. The agreement is expect to save tax payers approximately $500,000 in the next fiscal year. As result of this agreement, layoffs for 27 employees have been rescinded. The no layoff clause covers nearly 1,000 members in both unions. “We are very happy to have this agreement that represents significant savings for tax payers and also saves jobs in the municipal workforce,” said Mayor Ganim. “We still have a significant…
