Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Stranger Danger

#Bridgeport Ct-- An eleven year old girl was approached on her way to Waltersville School by a man trying to lure her into his car.  Police are looking for an Hispanic male (unknown to her) with a wrinkled face, curly hair, bushy eyebrows wearing a yellow short sleeve shirt and blue jeans.  He is driving a bluish Chevy Malibu or Impala.   He has a palm tree ornament hanging from the rear view mirror.   See ALL of our posts, not just what Facebook shows you! Go right to our mobile friendly website at DoingItLocal.com This report sponsored by: Una niña de once años fue abordado en su camino a Waltersville escuela por un hombre que trataba de atraerla a…

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Bridgeport News: Assault at the Library

1:04pm--#Bridgeport CT--Police are on the way the library on Broad Street for an assault that just occurred.  An African American female is responsible according to radio reports.   See ALL of our posts, not just what Facebook shows you! Go right to our mobile friendly website at DoingItLocal.com This report sponsored by: La policía está en el camino de la biblioteca en la calle amplia para un asalto que acaba de ocurrir. Una mujer americana africana es responsable de acuerdo con reportes de radio. A polícia está a caminho da biblioteca na Broad Street para um assalto que acabou de ocorrer. Uma mulher Afro-americano é responsável de acordo com relatos de rádio.

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Bridgeport News: Malfunctioning Furnace

6:40pm--#Bridgeport CT--A malfunctioning furnace at a garage at the intersection of Scofield Avenue and Circular Drive was the reason the firefighters were there, no fire.   Have you noticed Facebook isn't showing you our posts in real time anymore? See ALL our posts as it happens in real time at DoingItLocal.com. This report sponsored by: Un horno de mal funcionamiento en un garaje en la intersección de la avenida de Scofield y Circular unidad fue la razón por la que los bomberos estaban allí, no hay fuego. Um forno com defeito em uma garagem no cruzamento da Avenida Scofield e Circular Drive foi a razão que os bombeiros estavam lá, não há fogo.

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Bridgeport News: Mayor Finch Ends Snow Emergency

#Bridgeport, Conn. (January 28, 2015) – Today, Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch ended the city’s snow emergency, which means parking in the city will go back to normal.   “We prepared for the worst, and hoped for the best. We had more equipment than ever before and utilized new technology. The result was a success. Our roads are clear and we’ve weathered the storm,” said Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch.   “Bridgeport was prepared for the storm,” said public facilities director Jorge Garcia, with about 70 plows, pay loaders, tri-axles, and other vehicles on the road or on stand-by as the storm approached.   In Bridgeport – the state’s largest city – forecasts projected two feet of snow or more, but the…

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Bridgeport Sends 4 Plows To New London

Bridgeport, Conn. (January 27, 2015) – This evening, Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch announced that he’ll be sending four snow trucks and a foreman up to New London, Conn. to help with their snow clearing efforts.   In Bridgeport – the state’s largest city – forecasts projected two feet of snow or more, but the latest forecasts downgraded the amount to 14 inches or less.   New London wasn’t as fortunate, receiving 20 inches of snow as of this afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.   “We’re happy to help our neighbors in New London. We prepared for the worst, and hoped for the best. We had more equipment than ever before and utilized new technology. The result was a…

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BRIDGEPORT SCHOOLS WILL BE DELAYED FOR 90 MINUTES TOMORROW

Bridgeport public schools announced this evening that, as an added safety measures for kids and families, school will be delayed for 90 minutes tomorrow.   “We applaud Superintendent Rabinowitz for her decision to make sure kids and families are safe by delaying school by 90 minutes tomorrow. The roads will be icy and safety is our top priority. We also want to encourage drivers to be safe and smart tomorrow as they bring kids to school and drive to work,” said Mayor Finch.   Bridgeport also has a snow emergency in place so that public facilities crews can continue to keep the streets clean, which will ensure kids and families are safe and secure as they begin normal travel routines…

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Bridgeport News: Move To The Odd # Side Of Road

(Bridgeport, Conn.) Jan. 27, 2015 -- Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch is asking residents to move their vehicles to the odd numbered side of the road by 11 a.m. on Tuesday, to allow public works crews to clear the roads. Parking is still not permitted on Snow Emergency roads.   Connecticut Governor Dan Malloy announced this morning that the travel ban has been lifted for local roads and local travel in Fairfield and Litchfield County.   “Thank you to the residents for their cooperation with adhering to the Snow Emergency and to the hard working public works crew for their efforts in keeping our roads safe for the kids and families of Bridgeport," said Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch. Bridgeport alcalde Bill…

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