Bridgeport News: Pursuit Into Stratford

2:02pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A silver Audi attempted to run down police officers and engaged them in pursuit on Stratford Avenue onto I-95.  The Audi got off exit 33 on Ferry Boulevard and then crashed at East Broadway at Willow Avenue near the Spruce Goose Diner.  One suspect was quickly apprehended.  The second suspect was apprehended a short time later.   This news report is made possible by:

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Bridgeport News: Cops Rescue 90 Year Old From Burning Building

1:07pm--#Bridgeport CT--How about some likes for Bridgeport Police Officers Perry and Salemme III for rescuing a 90-year-old wheelchair bound man from 293 Willow Street?!!  Heavy smoke was entering the house next door and the officer then rescued another senior citizen from that home as well.  The officers were too humble to be photographed or to be interviewed.  Officer Salemme III was featured on DoingItLocal not too long ago for buying a meal for a homeless man.   Firefighters were quick on the scene confirming heavy fire on the first and second floor of the house.  In the 12 minutes it took me to travel to the scene firefighters had the fire out and were chasing hot spots.  There were no reported…

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Bridgeport News: Funding Available For Landowner Impacted By Hurricanes

Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Ganim is announcing that The United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service has been granted funding that will help landowners with property who were impacted by Hurricane Sandy and Irene. “I am pleased to know that our coastal homeowners are being offered this funding to provide options moving forward. The money will help homeowners who were severely impacted by the hurricanes and give then an alternative, rather than reside in the path of a future storm,” said Mayor Ganim. To be considered for this program, applications must be completed and submitted by October 10, 2018 to USDA-NRCS, 344 Merror Road, Tolland, CT 060084, Attn: Kristin Walker. Easement compensation rates and ranking priorities vary by location and depend on where…

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