Bridgeport News: Stabbing

2019-08-16 @ 5:30am---#Bridgeport CT-- Police officers were dispatched to a report of a party stabbed at 530 William Street. When they arrived, they found the victim, Ernesto Esquilin (DOB: 3/9/44 of 530 Willliam St) covered in blood. Medics transported the victim to Bridgeport Hospital. He is listed in critical condition. A crime scene was located at Noble Ave and Stillman Street and detectives are investigating. Anyone with information should call our tip-line. 203-576-8477.    This press release is made possible by:      

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Stratford News: Flood Insurance Premium DECREASED

STRATFORD – Residents of Stratford, Connecticut have received a reduction in their flood insurance premiums through the increase of various floodplain management measures encouraged by the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Molly Kaput of FEMA presented recognition to the Town for their efforts at the Town Council meeting Monday night. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) oversees the NFIP, which administers a program called the Community Rating System (CRS).  The CRS is a voluntary incentive program that recognizes and encourages community floodplain management activities that exceed minimum NFIP requirements.  The program includes 10 different class rating levels based on the number and type of activities voluntarily initiated by the participating community.  Each level corresponds to a percentage discount on National Flood…

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Bridgeport News: Man Shot In His “Manhood”

2019-08-14 @  Police received  a report of shots fired at Maplewood and Howard Avenue.  A short time later police received a report of "gun shot wound to his penis".   The victim name is Rodney Moore 4-16-1958. He was not cooperative with suspect or location of incident.   Police spokesperson Terron Jones confirmed it was at this location and that of this moment non-life threatening.  This is the second shooting at this corner in a week.  It is unknown if the health department will shut this store down.  

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Boys & Girls Village Receives Grant from DCF to Support Parents and Families

MILFORD, Conn. (August 15, 2019)  Boys & Girls Village received a $550,000 grant from the Connecticut Department of Children and Families (DCF) to support delivery of a Parenting Support Services (PSS) Program. The service supports and enhances positive functioning for families with children 0-18 years-of-age. Families enrolled in the program receive one of two PSS interventions, the Positive Parenting Program, which helps parents become resourceful problem solvers and create a positive and safe home learning environment, or the Circle of Security Parenting program, designed to build, support, and strengthen parents’ relationship capabilities. The program’s interventions are combined with case management services provided by Boys & Girls Village using the Wraparound philosophy and approach. The service will be offered at the…

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