Bridgeport News: Steel Point Bonding
This week, the State Bond Commission announced that it is scheduled to approve $9 million to assist the waterfront development at its next meeting on Monday, May 11, 2015 . In response, Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch made the following statement: “This is great news. After decades of broken promises, we’re seeing tremendous progress on construction at this major waterfront development project. It will serve as a major boon for our city’s economy with Starbucks, Chipotle, and Bass Pro Shops already announced. These businesses and others will create good paying jobs, add millions to our tax rolls, and help our city to continue getting better every day. Thanks to Governor Malloy, Bridgeport’s legislative delegation, and the State Bond Commission for their continued…
Bridgeport Fire Leaves 7 Homeless
7:33pm--#Bridgeport CT--Firefighters were called to 335 Wilmont Avenue for a porch fire. When firefighters arrived they found heavy smoke and fire on the back porch. The winds helped the fire jump to another house next to it. The bulk of the fire remained at 335 Wilmont Avenue, firefighters report all three floors heavily engulfed in flames. Fire quickly broke through the roof and a partial roof collapse prompted the firefighters to call the evacuation tones which are the fire truck horn blasts you heard at the beginning of the video. All firefighters evacuated the house and conducted a defensive attack from the outside. Within the hour firefighters had both house fires out. The fire marshal was called to the scene…
Bridgeport News: Porch Fire
7:33pm--#Bridgeport CT--Firefighters on scene at 335 Wilmont Avenue with a porch fire, heavily involved in the rear of the building. Ours sponsor can Make It Like It Never Even Happened!
Bridgeport News: Child Burned
12:00am--#Bridgeport CT--Prayers needed for a 3 year old burned by hot water in the 300 block of Vine Street. I had my son reach up and grab the pot of coffee on himself when he was 3. It is really hard on the parents. My son completely healed through prayer. The child has been transported to Bridgeport Hospital, they have the best burn unit around.
Bridgeport News: Stabbing
2:57am--UPDATE: One arrested according to radio reports. 2:35am--#Bridgeport CT--Its definitely a full moon a detective called in a stabbing victim just showed up to St. Vincent's Hospital stabbed or slashed in the hand. Then a patrol officer immediately called for back up to the hospital. This report sponsored by:
Bridgeport News: Shed Fire
11:22pm--#Bridgeport CT--Firefighters were dispatched to the 900 block of Capital Avenue for what turned out to be a shed fire that was out upon their arrival. They made sure the fire was out and did not extend anywhere else. This report sponsored by:
Bridgeport News: Out Of Control Yoots
4:50pm--#Bridgeport CT-- 2 incidents at the same time, a police officer is reporting about 20 kids are throwing rocks at his car at Nanny Goat (Lafayette Park) between Lexington and Oak Street. Police are responding with back up. A second incident reported by AMR at at Iranistan and Worth Street a large group of kids on bicycles weaving in and out of traffic. EMS was responding for a 4 year old who was bitten by a dog at Park and Benham. The dog broke off its leash and the owner was having trouble containing the dog. An update says it was a superficial wound the child had. This report sponsored by:
Bridgeport News: Sugar and Fight
1:32am---#Bridgeport CT-- Police are breaking up a fight inside the Sugar and Spice at 1394 Park Avenue. This report sponsored by:
Bridgeport/Stratford News: Fireworks NOT Shots Fired
1:00am--#Bridgeport Ct--#Stratford CT--Police are confirming that it is fireworks on the Stratford side of Boston Avenue not shots fired. This report sponsored by: