Ganim Testifies to Pass Bill to Support Growth of Bridgeport Economy

ridgeport, CT – Mayor Ganim today provided testimony in a Public Hearing to the Public Safety and Security Committee of the Connecticut General Assembly regarding House Bill 7055.  Below is the testimony as reported to the committee:   “My name is Joe Ganim, Mayor of Bridgeport—Connecticut’s largest city. Today, I am submitting testimony in support of House Bill 7055 An Act Creating the Connecticut Gaming Commission and Creating a Competitive Bidding Process for a Resort-Casino.   I am in strong support of an open, transparent, and fair process for the expansion of gaming in the State of Connecticut. I am not necessarily pro-MGM or pro-tribes, but rather, pro-Bridgeport. I believe that Bridgeport is a great city with a unique potential to help bring…

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Stratford EMS Training

#Stratford, CT – Stratford EMS Training & Education Center has recently obtained NAEMT(National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians) Training Center status, enabling us to deliver key training courses, such as Geriatric Education, EMS Safety, All Hazards Disaster Response and more. Stratford EMS (SEMS) is committed to investing in the continuous personal development of its staff, whether paid or volunteer, and to being a standard bearer for nationally and internationally-recognized medical credentials. To be effective in developing the expertise of our EMS Staff, our Training Centers mission is to deliver industry-standard courses. This enables us to build on our corps of professional EMS staff and improve our overall service capabilities directly to the community we serve. We are already scheduled to run the All Hazards Disaster…

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Norwalk’s Newest Cop

#Norwalk CT-- The Norwalk Police Department welcomes our newest member, Officer Kristen Curran. Officer Curran, who has three experience as a police officer, comes to us from the UConn Police Department. Officer Curran has a degree in finance from Fairfield University and has a brother who is a police officer in New York. Officer Curran will be assigned to the Patrol Division upon completion of the Field Training Program.   Nueva Policia de Norwalk #Norwalk CT – El Departamento de policía de Norwalk tiene un nuevo miembro, el oficial Kristen Curran. El oficial Curran, que tiene tres experiencia como oficial de policía, viene a nosotros del Departamento de policía de la UConn. El oficial Curran tiene un título en finanzas…

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Bridgeport News: Sunnyside Homicide Arrest

#Bridgeport CT-- This morning, Donnell Williams (DOB: 3/11/90 of 254 Beechmont Ave) was arrested for his role in the February 26, 2018 murder of Alfanso Anderson at the Sunny Side Inn. This is the second arrest in this case. Williams is charged with Murder, Felony  Murder, and Criminal Attempt at Robbery in the First Degree. He is being held on a $1,000,000 Bond.   Noticias de Bridgeport: Arresto en el asesinato de Sunny Side Inn #Bridgeport CT – Esta mañana, Donnell Williams (DOB: 3/11/90 de 254 Avenida Beechmont) fue arrestado por su parte en el asesinato de Alfanso Anderson en el 26 de febrero de 2018 en Sunny Side Inn. Este es el segundo arresto en este caso. Williams es acusado de asesinato,…

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Bridgeport Police Need Your Help

#Bridgeport CT-- The Bridgeport Police Detective Bureau is looking to identify the person depicted in the video stepping off the elevator(first individual) of an apartment building on Canal St. in Shelton, CT carrying a backpack. This male is connected to the homicide of Eric Salters which occurred on 1/26/19 at the NETTTS training school. Any person who knows the identity of this male is asked to contact Detective Cintron at 203-581-5227 or call the Bridgeport Police Tips Line at 203-576-TIPS(8477). The second male leaning against the wall holding a cane has already been identified.   Noticias de Bridgeport: La policía necesita ayuda #Bridgeport CT – La oficina de detectives de la policía de Bridgeport está buscando que identifican a la persona…

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Norwalk News: Apartment Fire

11:33pm--#Norwalk CT-- Firefighters quickly knock down a fire at 41 Wolfpit Avenue.  Fire marshal called to investigate the cause.   This news report is made possible by: Noticias de Norwalk: Fuego en un Apartamento 11:20pm – #Bridgeport CT – Los bomberos parraron rápidamente un incendio dentro de una casa en la calle Sylvan, el fuego se encontraba cerca de la chimenea.

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I-95 Rollover

6:55pm--#Westport CT--#Fairfield CT--#cttraffic-- Report of a rollover accident on I-95 southbound near exit 18.   This news report is made possible by: Accidente en la I-95 6:55pm – #Westport CT – #Fairfield CT – #cttraffic – Informe de un accidente de un carro bocabajo en la I-95 sur cerca de la salida 18.

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Norwalk News: Police Promotion

At yesterday’s meeting of the Norwalk Police Commission, Detective Michael Pugliese was promoted to the rank of Detective. Detective Pugliese was hired in 2012 and has worked in the Patrol Division and Special Services Division. Detective Pugliese, who is also a member of the Emergency Services Unit Tactical Response Team, has received the Distinguished Service, Meritorious Commendation and Officer of the Month awards. Detective Pugliese is now assigned to the Detective Bureau. Photo- Detective Pugliese and his wife Krista (Norwalk Police Press Release) Noticias de Norwalk: Promoción de policia En la reunión de ayer de la Comisión de policía de Norwalk, el detective Michael Pugliese fue ascendido al rango de detective. El detective Pugliese fue contratado en 2012 y ha…

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