(Editorial) You’ve seen the commercials, they city of Bridgeport continues to strive to better itself and it has. I’ve been running DoingItLocal.com for over 5 years now and crime is WAY down. Steele Point is going up and new businesses are coming to it and other parts of the city . Some of the nicest people I know are from Bridgeport. That’s what a city is about, people. Of course there are bad people and I will continue to report them on the police calls. But there are way more nice, hard working people than bad. It is all a mind set. We need to change that mind set if anything is going to get better. There were a lot of negative comments in yesterday’s press release regarding the new tenants at Steele Point. If you keep thinking negatively about something guess what, it won’t get better. Let’s start by changing our mindset, let’s give things a chance! This is still a great city, let’s all starting thinking this way.
12:00pm–#Bridgeport CT–A man was robbed at gunpoint in front of the bank at Main and Garfield Avenue. A man jumped inside his car displayed a black handgun and robbed him. Police are investigating.
Mayor Bill Finch announced that Cinépolis USA, a luxury cinema complex, will build a 50,000 square foot cinema at Bridgeport’s Steelpointe Harbor, projected to open in 2017. He was joined by former Bridgeport Mayor’s Leonard Paoletta, Tom Bucci, and John Fabrizi, as well as several other elected officials, community and business leaders, and trade union representatives.
“This is great news, serving as further proof that Bridgeport is getting better every day,” said Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch. “Steelpointe Harbor will create thousands of jobs and add millions to our tax rolls. It’s the largest economic development project in Bridgeport since the Industrial Revolution. We’re thrilled to have Cinépolis USA join several other top-notch companies at the Steelpointe Harbor waterfront development.”
Cinépolis Bridgeport marks Cinépolis USA’s debut into Connecticut. It also marks the introduction of the exhibitor’s second hybrid location with its offering of two unique auditorium concepts in one cinema, “Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas” and “Cinépolis.”
The theater’s five “Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas” auditoriums will offer guests a luxury movie-going experience with fully reclining leather seats and in-theater waiter service and dining with full bar, available at the touch of a button. Guests of the theater’s seven “Cinépolis” auditoriums will enjoy a premium theater experience with comfortable seating and access to the gourmet menu and full bar in the lobby area.
“Steelpointe Harbor is the perfect project to launch one of our first theaters in the Northeast,” said Neil Baron, Vice President of Real Estate, Cinépolis USA. “We take much pride in selecting the best locations when we introduce our theater concept to new markets.
The combination of great demographics, beautiful design, mix of uses and prime waterfront made Steelpointe Harbor extremely desirable to us.”
“This innovative theater concept will significantly elevate the cinema experience in Fairfield County,” said Douglas Jerum, Steelpointe Harbor leasing consultant made the announcement. “It’s an exciting entertainment component of the project that will be unlike anything available in the region today.”
It’s Maria and Juan! Juan runs Voltz AutoSports at 611 Lindley Street in Bridgeport (203) 366-2453. They specialize in Tonneau covers, bed liners, car stereos, remote starters, custom wheels and tires. He also runs MasterJunkRemoval.com (203-665-8657) and they specialize in clean outs, household junk, appliances, furniture and yard debris. Juan proudly gives a discount to police, firefighters and EMS from any town as well as military discounts to all our veterans for both businesses!
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8:03pm–#Bridgeport CT–Police were in a brief pursuit from East Main and Arctic area to Boston Avenue after the motorcyclist hits a police car in the door. The pursuit ended when police lost him in the Boston Avenue area. An officer on patrol spotted the bike a short time later going about 100 mph but did not attempt to pursue. Police found the bike, a blue Suzuki abandoned near the CVS.
6:35pm–#Bridgeport CT–Firefighters respond to fire under a deck in the mulch at the condos at 45 Canterbury Road. Firefighters quickly took care of it.
5:50pm–#Bridgeport CT–Two seem to be the magic number first for police covering two accidents at the same time, now two calls for firefighters at the same time. First call was for 73 Eaton Street where firefighters found food burning on the stove but no fire extending anywhere else. Second call at 376 East Washington Avenue for a stove fire that caused a heavy smoke condition on the third floor.
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2:01pm–#Bridgeport CT–A report of shots fired turned out to be someone busting out car windows in the Park Avenue/Gregory Street area. Large police presence in the area as a result.
UPDATE: UPDATE: Bridgeport Police Department have detained two at East Pasadena and Rodger Williams Road. However, they usually announce when the are taking suspect to booking which they have NOT at this time.
9:50pm–#Bridgeport CT–The Valllaro’s Gas Station at 406 Huntington Turnpike was just robbed at gunpoint. Police are looking for a black male about 23 years old wearing a black hoodie with the hood up, white scarf covering his face and glasses. He fled on a dark colored scooter down Evers Street towards Broadbridge Ave. Additional two other males according to police radio reports. A firearm was displayed and all the cash was taken from the register.
We told you about this when the incident occurred. (Connecticut State Police Press Release)
On May 10, 2015 at approximately 1:28 a.m., Troop G-Bridgeport received a report of 2015 Toyota Corolla being shot at while traveling Route 25 Northbound, in the area of exit 2, in Bridgeport.
The operator of the vehicle did not see any flashes from the firearm, but believed the gunshots came from a white four door sedan, unknown make and model. Upon arrival, Troopers initiated an investigation in which they were able to confirm that the 2015 Toyota Corolla had been struck by multiple projectiles. On May 10, 2015 at approximately 1:34 a.m., Bridgeport Police Department reported gun shots in the area of Ellsworth Street and Fairfield Avenue. It is unknown if the two incidents are related. If anyone locates a silver Toyota hubcap and/or one 2”x3” passenger side mirror black trim plate, or has any information regarding this incident please contact Trooper Corona or Troop G-Bridgeport at 203-696-2500. All calls will be kept confidential.
