Bridgeport News: Shots Fired
10:09pm--#Bridgeport CT--Police are looking for a green Honda involved in a drive by shooting on East Main Street near Stueben Street. No one or anything hit reported at this time. This report sponsored by:
Bridgeport News: Crash
5:48pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A crash with possible injuries at Stratford and Bunnell Avenue with children in one of the cars. This report sponsored by:
New Playground at Seaside Park
#Bridgeport, CT--June 8, 2015 – Mayor Bill Finch and U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal celebrated the grand opening for a new playground at Seaside Park in Bridgeport, Conn. They were joined by State Representative Chris Rosario, City Councilwoman Melanie Jackson, community leaders and city officials. “We’re dedicated to creating better parks for the Park City,” said Mayor Bill Finch. “Seaside Park is an integral part of our vision of improving the quality of life for all Bridgeporters. Thanks to the efforts of our hardworking Parks and Recreation Department for keeping the beach beautiful and helping make Seaside Park the best beach in Fairfield County. This recognition is further proof that Bridgeport is getting better every day.” The announcement comes on…
Bridgeport News: Structure Fire East Side
3:43pm--#Bridgeport CT--Firefighter on scene of a structure fire at East Main and Evers Street. Firefighters reporting heavy fire on the front and left side of the building. Two lines are in operation according to scanner reports. Thanks Garth for the heads up on this as I was just falling asleep! This report sponsored by:
I-95 Crash
8:42pm--#cttraffic--#Bridgeport CT--A crash with injuries I-95 southbound at 27A. There are possible injuries and is sounded like children were in one of the cars but I do not know their condition.
Bridgeport News: Man Shot On Brooks Street
Video contains images that may be disturbing to some. Viewer discretion is advised. #Bridgeport CT--Just before 2am Saturday morning shots rang out behind 429 Brooks Street. Witness told me 4 shots rang out and two of them found the victim. Sources tell me he was shot in the leg and buttock and lost concioussness as a result. EMS transported the man to Bridgeport Hospital and he is in stable condition. Detectives are actively investigating the incident. Anyone with any information is asked to call the Bridgeport Police Department at (203) 581-5100.
Bridgeport Farmers Markets
Black Rock's Farmer's Market opens today! Bridgeport Farmer’s Markets: EAST END MARKET 985 Stratford Avenue—July 12-October 25, Sundays 11-3 ST. VINCENT FARM STAND 2800 Main Street—July 7-October 27, Tuesdays 12-4 EAST SIDE MARKET 752 East Main Street –July 8-October 28, Wednesdays 10-2 SOUTH END MARKET 877 Park Avenue—July 15-October 28, Wednesdays 3:30-6:30 DOWNTOWN MARKET McLevy Green –July 9-October 29, Thursdays 10-2 BLACK ROCK MARKET 481 Brewster Street –June 20-October 17, Saturdays 9-1 This report sponsored by:
Drone Assists Fairfield Firefighters
VIDEO REPORT--#Fairfield CT--Assistant Fire Chief Chris Tracy of the Fairfield Fire Department took time out his busy schedule to tell us how a drone assisted them in fighting the lumberyard fire Wednesday. Bridgeport Firefighter Keith Muratori (Rescue 5) has assisted firefighters in Bridgeport and neighboring towns with his drone to give firefighters a real time assessment of a fire's progress from above. In this instance the quonset hut style warehouses were abandoned and firefighters only attempted an exterior attack so as not to risk their well being. The aerial footage provided incident commander and firefighters in real time where hot spots were, if their streams were being effective or if they resources should be directed elsewhere. The footage Keith…
Volunteers Renovate Community Center
How about some likes for the volunteers that helped renovate the lobby at the Hall Neighborhood House on George Pipkin Way? Video Report--#Bridgeport CT--The BRBC's Leadership of Greater Bridgeport (LGB) Project Group hosted an unveiling of the lobby renovations at Hall Neighborhood House on Wednesday. Robert Dzurenda, Hall Neighborhood House Development Director, and LGB's Project Group cut the ribbon cutting. The renovations were done by volunteers and funded by Aquarion, Home Depot, BioMetrics, TD Bank and Bigelow Tea to name a few. Hall Neighborhood House provides a host of social and educational programs that benefit the lives of children, youth, families and senior citizens in Bridgeport and the surrounding communities.
Great Weather To Be Outdoors!
Spotted these gentlemen enjoy a game of chess at McLevy Green this afternoon.