Bridgeport News: Smoke From Basement
11:52pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut--Don't go to sleep yet Bridgeport! Odor of smoke coming from the basement at 50 Maplewood Avenue. Here come the fire trucks! This report is made possible by:
Today’s Vehicle Fire
12:12pm--#Stratford Connecticut--Today's vehicle fire was hosted by Checker's at 1796 Barnum Avenue. The car was partially extinguished when firefighters arrived. This report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Street Robbery
10:49pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut--A man was robbed at the gas station at the corner of Capital and Lindley Street. The two robbers in dark clothing netted his headphones and Yankee ball cap. This report is made possible by:
Bridgeport Is A HeartSafe Community
Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Joe Ganim today announced that the Connecticut State Department of Public Health has declared Bridgeport a ‘HEARTSafe’ community recognizing the number of citizens that have been trained in life saving measures such as Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and the strategic placement of Automated External Defibrillators (AED) in the community to improve the survival chances of anyone suffering sudden cardiac arrest. Bridgeport becomes the 118thmunicipality in Connecticut to carry the ‘HEARTSafe’ Community designation. “I am very proud that Bridgeport has achieved this designation because it means that anyone who has sudden heart problems has a much better chance of survival in our city,” said Mayor Ganim. “The more residents of Bridgeport that can be trained in CPR…
Bridgeport News: Fire Now Out
Firefighters on scene at 1874 Stratford Avenue for a fire now reported out, but now you know what all the commotion is about! This report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Shots Fired During Robbery
8:24pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut--A man was robbed in the 600 block of Colorado Avenue. Shots were fired, shell casings found but the victim was not hit. His leg was injured during the incident but he was not shot. The suspect ran through backyards towards Clinton Avenue. This report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: 2 Injured In Construction Accident
3:09pm--#Bridgeport News: Two men were injured after falling five and a half feet off scaffolding at the Crescent Crossing Apartments under construction at the intersection of Hallet and Martin Luther King Drive this afternoon. Both men were transported to the hospital with non life threatening injuries. A representative from OSHA was quickly on scene and began investigating. In Darien this afternoon a construction worker died after falling from scaffolding at Nearwater Lane. Crescent Crossing Apartments has received a $5 million grant from the State of Connecticut to build the 93 affordable housing units.
Video: Lennie Grimaldi Guest Speaker At University of Bridgeport
Veteran journalist and public relations consultant Lennie Grimaldi was at the Discovery Pavilion in the Wahlstrom Library at the University of Bridgeport last week. “I'll be reaching back to share 40 years of stories as a working journalist and public relations consultant.” Hear about Donald Trump, Exorcist star Linda Blair, mob infiltrator Billy Chase, wise guys, Hells Angels and the FBI. And there will be colorful tales about Connecticut characters who add spice to the Nutmeg State. “We’re excited to bring the real-world experience of Mr. Grimaldi to campus,” said CPIA Dean Thomas Ward. Lennie Grimaldi blogging returns on Only in Bridgeport during the 2016 Bridgeport mayoral race. The event was organized by CPIA Mass Communications Professor Susan Katz, who has worked closely with Mr. Grimaldi for over 25 years on commercial and…
Mayor Ganim Appoints Interim Director of Bridgeport Office of Planning and Economic Development
Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Joe Ganim today announced the appointment of Edward P. Lavernoich as interim director of the Bridgeport Officer of Planning and Economic Development (OPED). Lavernoich takes over the position from David Kooris, who is departing to take a position with the State of Connecticut after four years with the city. Lavernoich is taking a leave from his position as President of the Bridgeport Economic Development Corporation (BEDCO) to take over as interim director of Bridgeport OPED. “I am very happy that Ed was available to serve in this critical capacity for the growth of the city of Bridgeport on an interim basis,” said Mayor Ganim. “At the same time, I am also grateful for the dedication…