I-95 Crash
2019-07-24 @ 9:35pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A crash on I-95 northbound, guess where? 27A. Traffic is backed up. Unknown extend of injuries.
Bridgeport News: Man’s Hand Trapped
2019-07-24 @ 8:24pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters were dispatched to the 200 block of Deforest Avenue where a man got his hand trapped in the center console of his car. It's NOT the result of any accident and he says he is losing feeling in his hand. Firefighters quickly freed him. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Boy Hit By Car
Police UPDATE: Yesterday, on July 24, 2019 at approximately 1845hrs, officers were dispatched to the area of North Avenue and Park Avenue on a report of a motor vehicle accident / pedestrian struck. Upon arrival officers were advised that the victim was transported by AMR to Bridgeport Hospital for related injuries. Officers were advised by Bridgeport Fire Department that a witness on scene observed the striking vehicle attempt to flee the scene. When the witness followed the vehicle, the striking vehicle then pulled into the lot on Park Avenue. The operator, later states that as he must have been driving north on Park Avenue when the pedestrian struck his driver’s side mirror. The driver states he was unaware that he…
Special Thanks To Forza Ristorante
Special thanks to Eric and Patrick of Forza Ristorante, located at 3171 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport, for an outstanding party for my daughter's Graduation and 18th birthday party. We invited about 20 of our closest friends and family for the celebration. So of course wanted things to run smoothly which Patrick ensure it did. I knew the food would be good from our previous review. As the guest were leaving they all said they had a good time and enjoyed themselves, sort of expected. What blew us away was everyone texting us that night to say they had a great time and really enjoyed the food. So if you want to impress your date or your in-laws this is the…
State Funds Given to Cities to Assist in Halting Gun Violence
HARTFORD, CT – Today, state Senator Dennis Bradley (D-Bridgeport) released the following statement in response to an announcement by Governor Ned Lamont that Bridgeport, Hartford and New Haven will each receive funding to increase police staffing levels to assist in the prevention of gun violence and violent crime in the summer months. The cities will each receive $25,000 to cover the cost of increasing staffing levels to curb violent crime. The funds will come from the state’s Justice Assistance Grant Program. “I am grateful for these funds to assist the Bridgeport Police Department in protecting and serving our community,” said Sen. Bradley. “I want to ensure people who live, work, play and visit the Park City know beyond the shadow of a doubt that…
Turning Wasted Food into Garden-Friendly Compost: New Pilot Program To Show Residents How
Wasted food is a huge and growing problem – 30 to 40% of the US’s food supply eventually goes to waste and, when discarded in landfills, is a major source of methane, a potent “greenhouse gas,” according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. But, food waste represents an appealing opportunity as well – and Fairfield wants to help Town’s residents make the most of it. The Sustainable Fairfield Task Force (SFTF) and the Town’s Solid Waste and Recycling Department and Commission has launched a new pilot program to encourage residents to recycle their food waste into beneficial compost, either through home composting or curbside pickup. Although food waste can be readily transformed into a nutrient-rich soil supplement for use in…
Complimentary Rides for Vets to the VA Hospital in West Haven
The Bigelow Center has partnered with the Trumbull Human Services Department and Greater Bridgeport Transit to provide monthly rides to Veterans to the West Haven VA Hospital. The new service, for all area Veterans, began in July and continues this and every month, on the last Friday of each month. The bus will stop at the Bigelow Center at 8:30 AM then proceed to the Trumbull Senior Center before departing for the VA Hospital in West Haven. The bus is to leave the VA by 3:00 PM, once all appointments of those on the trip have ended. The rides are free to Veterans and those accompanying them for appointments. Registration is required a week in advance at either senior center.…
#Bridgeport Ct--On 07/22/2019 this 2019 Kubota Excavator model KX0574R3 was stolen from 955 Connecticut Avenue (Innovation Center). The excavator is orange and has the company’s name “J.P Philban” on the arm along with shamrock decals on the rear. Serial number 29552. Anyone with information please contact Bridgeport Police Robbery/ Burglary Squad at 203-581-5246
Tonight’s Vehicle Fire
2019-07-23 @ 10:00pm---#Bridgeport CT-- Tonight's vehicle fire is at William and Barnum Avenue. An older model car in the middle of the street. Firefighters report the car is fully engulfed and are going to work on it. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Ground Hog Day
2019-07-23 @ 3:19pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Bridgeport Hospital called police to report that a 3 year-old was bit by a groundhog on Bishop Avenue. I also did not confirm with Luis Enrique Poma-Rodriguez if this was post that matters. To quote Luis: "This wasn’t some drug dealer or murder this was kids doing stupid things why spread news that doesn’t benefit anyone smh" This news report is made possible by: