Bridgeport News: Smoke from Success Vilage
1:54am--#Bridgeport CT--Steam from a dryer vent is the reason firefighters were sent to Court D building 54.
1:54am--#Bridgeport CT--Steam from a dryer vent is the reason firefighters were sent to Court D building 54.
Break out of the doldrums of winter to celebrate and support Fairfield Ludlowe High School on Sunday, March 2, 2014 at 1:00 pm. Mark your calendar and purchase your tickets for the 7th Annual Project Runway: Falcon Edition. Members of the senior class and some favorite faculty will hit the catwalk at The Fairfield Ludlowe Auditorium. This year's venue will accommodate many fashionista guests and promises quite a party! A must see and particularly fun for our town middle schoolers. Get your tickets today for a fantastic mother daughter outing and don't forget Grandma would love to attend. Fairfield Ludlowe High School's Headmaster Greg Hatzis will serve as the Master of Ceremonies. Gorgeous fashions from generous local businesses include:…
#Bridgeport CT – Feb. 7, 2014– Bridgeport police officers were flagged down late Thursday and discovered an unresponsive man who collapsed while shoveling snow for a neighbor. The officers conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation on the 53-year-old male, who did not have a pulse, while awaiting medical personnel. The man remains in critical condition at Saint Vincent’s Medical Center. “These officers put their training to work and saved a life,” said Police Chief Joseph L. Gaudett. Jr. “We are receiving updates from the hospital. We are hopeful but the next few days will be key. I can’t say how proud I am of these officers. I’m not sure they have yet comprehend what they did.” The officers were in the area of…
Snow Removal Operation in Downtown Set for Tonight Snow Emergency Remains in Effect BRIDGEPORT, CT (February 5, 2014) – City Public Works crew will be removing snow from downtown Bridgeport streets to clear major roads and sidewalks in preparation for the next predicted storm, which is expected to hit the Bridgeport area this weekend. Beginning at 10 p.m. tonight (Wednesday), City crews will begin removing snow in the area from Lafayette Boulevard to Water Street and from Frontage Roads to Congress Street. “As a transportation hub and the home to numerous businesses, local, state and federal government agencies, and hundreds of residents, it is critical that we keep our downtown neighborhood clear and passable for drivers and pedestrians,” said Mayor…
3:52pm--#Stratford CT-- Today's vehicle fire is a car on fire while on top of a tow truck at 100 Browning Street.
10:00pm--#Bridgeport CT #Stratford CT--Almost simultaneously. An attempted robbery on Seaview Avenue on South Avenue, two men pointed a gun to the victim's head. And in Bridgeport in or at 1372 Park Avenue an armed robbery, the lone suspect fled on foot towards Olive Street.
7:17pm--#Bridgeport CT--A man has been stabbed in the back at 54 Washington Terrace. She is now on the 2nd floor and has put the knife away. Police and EMS on the way.
6:27pm--#Trumbull CT--A car has crashed into a utility pole, snapping it half and knocking primary electrical wires on Lorma Avenue and knocking power out in the area. The car continued and crashed into a garage causing structural damage to the structure. The road is closed at Lormar to Blackhouse Road. No Super Bowl for residents in the area, the town's building inspector and UI officials dispatched to the call.
#Bridgeport CT--Steffon Gooden gave no mind to his personal safety to prevent a house fire on Cowles Street in Bridgeport Saturday night. "My son is a hero he saved our whole family from a flaming pot that almost caught the house on fire said mother Krissy Littrell". Steffon attempted to put the burning pot out with water. When that did not work he took the burning pot outside. "He was more worried about his brother,sister,girlfriend,me his mom an are dog an her puppies" said Krissy. Steffon did suffer first and second degree burns during the incident. Good job Steffon!
2:09am--#Bridgeport CT--Police and EMS are on scene at William Street where a man has been stabbed about 4 or 5 times.