2019-08-01 #Bridgeport CT-- The demolition of the West Side Library known as Sanborn building located at the split of Fairfield Avenue and State Street has begun. There have been a number of unsuccessful petitions to save the 100 year old building.
I would have covered this event since there are no food stores in the neighborhood, but I only received notice of this 2:30pm event at 1:28pm. I guess the city didn't want the press there. WHO: Mayor Joe Ganim, Bridgeport City Council members, Bridgeport Police Department, Department of Public Health & Social Services, NRZ representatives, and community members WHAT: Mayor Joe Ganim will join city council members with city officials to formerly announce the public notice “Order to Close” the Sunshine Deli at 1306 Stratford Avenue. WHEN: Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at 2:30 PM WHERE: 1306 Stratford Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06604 This press release was made possible by: [caption id="attachment_74833" align="aligncenter" width="420"] For more information visit: https://www.acesbailbondsct.com/[/caption]
Westport, CT - Director of the Human Services Elaine Daignault announces the return of the American Job Center Southwest’s new and improved Career Coach at Westport Town Hall. On Thursday, August 8, the Coach will offer a beginner’s class in upgraded Microsoft Excel 2016 from 10 a.m. – noon, followed by an intermediate class in Excel 2016 from 1 – 3 p.m. The Career Coach is a “training center” tour bus equipped with ten wireless computer labs offering free computer classes to residents in the greater Norwalk area. The mobile unit operates on a monthly schedule of visits to various community locations and is accessible to people with disabilities. Area residents interested in registering should contact the Westport Department of Human…
On Sunday March 17, 2019 at approximately 4:38pm officers responded to Home Goods, 1850 Post Road East, on a complaint of a stolen wallet. The victim reported that while shopping in the store she noticed that her wallet was missing from her purse. She reported that the missing wallet contained cash and numerous credit cards. The victim then began to receive notifications from her credit card companies that a large purchase had been made, and a second large purchase had been attempted, at two different local businesses. These transactions were being made/attempted on the credit cards that had been stolen from her wallet. Surveillance video was obtained from the locations at which the credit cards were used to make…
#Westport CT---On the morning of Tuesday July 16, 2019 a bail enforcement agent responded to police headquarters with Daniel Cabrera-Otero in custody. Computer checks confirmed that Cabrera- Otero currently held two outstanding arrest warrants for failure to appear in court. He was turned over to the custody of this agency for processing. One warrant was stemming from an original arrest on felony charges by this agency on which Cabrera-Otero failed to appear as scheduled at Norwalk Superior Court. Bond for this offense was court set at $35,000.00. The second warrant was stemming from an original arrest on misdemeanor charges by the Bridgeport Police Department on which Cabera-Otero failed to appear as scheduled in Bridgeport Superior Court. Bond for this offense…
HARTFORD, CT – State Senator Dennis Bradley (D-Bridgeport) joined New Haven Mayor Toni Harp, Shelton Police Chief Shawn Sequiera and state Representative Chris Rosario (D-Bridgeport) to announce the sixth annual Connecticut Big 3 Ball Out. Formerly known as the “Hoop it Up,” tournament, the multi-city basketball tourney will take place August 3 and 4 on Church Street in New Haven. “This tournament is a great way to bring our cities together around friendly competition,” said Sen. Bradley. “I applaud all those involved with organizing this event, as it provides a positive outlet for many aspiring hoopers in the Park City. Bridgeport has a proud hoops history and the Connecticut Big 3 Ball Out is a chance for lovers of the sport, young…
07/16/2019--#Fairfield CT--On 07/16/2019 Officers responded to 233 Algonquin Road for a report of a residential burglar alarm. Officers arrived to find a basement door that was forced open. After contacting the homeowner, it was discovered that the home was burglarized and personal property was missing. While canvassing the neighborhood, a second residential alarm activated at 133 Algonquin Road, Officers discovered an additional burglary took place at this address and began to investigate further. During a neighborhood canvass, officers were able to obtain surveillance footage from a home security system, which identified a suspicious vehicle in the neighborhood at the time of the burglaries. Further investigation revealed the identity of one of the suspects, Robert Thompson DOB 03/20/1971, of Yaremich…
#Bridgeport CT-- On Wednesday, the Bridgeport Complete Count Co-Chairs and State of CT Co-Chair presented an information forum of the “Bridgeport Counts” U.S. Census 2020 Campaign. Bridgeport is proud to be the first city in Connecticut to pass local resolutions creating a municipally led “Complete Count Task Force” to ensure that the 2020 Census in Bridgeport is as accurate as possible. An accurate count is important to ensure the city receives the proper federal funding to not only provide services.
2019-07-12 @ 5:20pm-- #Bridgeport CT-- First respnders on the way to the 16000 block of Fairfield Avenue for a 2 year old who ingested birth control pills. This news report is made possible by:
The Westport Police Benevolent Association Car Show is scheduled for SundayJuly 21, 2019. The event is to be held at the Westport Saugatuck Railroad Station from 10:00AM to 2:00PM. All years and all model vehicles are welcome. The entry fee is $20.00 per car. All proceeds benefit the Westport PBA Scholarship Fund, which is a non-profit 501(c)organization. Ten award winners will be announced. There will be a 50/50 raffle as well as many other prizes. Food and dessert will be available for purchase at the show and will be provided by Jr’s Deli and Grille and Good Humor. Entertainment will be provided by radio station i95 Rock, whose street team will also be present and playing classic rock music throughout…
