Bridgeport News: $ For Projects

Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Joe Ganim attended the state bond commission meeting as they approved $14.6 million for key infrastructure and economic development projects for the City of Bridgeport. Funding for approved projects include $7 million for infrastructure improvements to the city-owned Sikorsky airport, $3.7 million for the reconstruction of the Congress Street Bridge, and $2.28 million to support Bridgeport’s coastal resiliency. “We are excited for the approved funding that will have a positive impact on Bridgeport’s infrastructure and economic development potential,” said Mayor Ganim. “I want to thank Governor Malloy and the bond commission for their approval in securing the financial aid for these projects. I would also like to thank our Bridgeport State legislative delegation for their continued support.” Total…

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Today’s Vehicle Fire

1:50pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Today's vehicle fire is located in the 200 block of Sheridan Street.  Firefighters were warned that this was a scene where the vehicle was blocking a driveway by dispatch.    Firefighters report the car is heavily engulfed in flames.   This news report is made possible by: [caption id="attachment_70522" align="aligncenter" width="640"] For more info: https://www.thebailking.com/[/caption]

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Bridgeport News: Man Shot Downtown….Again

#Bridgpoert CT--2:03am-- Just after 2am police received numerous calls for shots fired in the downtown area near Broad and State Street.  They received reports of a person allegedly shot outside of McLevy Green and  Tiago's Bar and Grill at 211 State Street.  Police quickly arrived on the scene but found no one shot.  A minute later Bridgeport Police received a call from Bridgeport Hospital with a person with a  gunshot wound.  Police did find shell casing at the intersection of State and Broad Street and they were interviewing witnesses outside the bar.  The extent of injuries of the person shot is not known at this time.  According to radio reports, the employees of Tiago's were cleared to go home by detectives…

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Merritt Crash

11:11pm--#Norwalk CT--#cttraffic-- A crash on the Merritt Parkway southbound between 41 and 40, reported being a car rolled over into the wooded area.  The driver was reported unresponsive and had to be extricated by firefighters.   This news report is made possible by:

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Career Coach Returns To Westport

Westport, CT -- Director of Human Services Elaine Daignault announces the return of the American Job Center Southwest’s Career Coach at Westport Town Hall.  On Thursday, January 10, 2019, the Coach will offer a beginner’s class in Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. followed by an intermediate class in PowerPoint 2013 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 Services at 203-341-1050…

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