Bridgeport News: Sidewalk Repair

Bridgeport, CT – In fulfillment of a campaign promise, Mayor Ganim today presented one of the success stories for the Sidewalk Repair Pilot Program at the home of Bridgeport resident Cynthia Dawkins and her family. “During my campaign for Mayor, I met Ms. Dawkins and her family.  She expressed her frustration over the poor sidewalk conditions and how her son was having a tough time getting around in his wheelchair. She, like many residents I spoke with, had been voicing her concerns for several years with no resolve. I gave her my word that I would see this problem through. Today, I am proud to say Ms. Dawkins’ sidewalk has been restored through the Sidewalk Repair Pilot Program. This program is addressing…

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Bridgeport News: Cop Hit Responding To Call

7:49pm--#Bridgeport CT-- An officer responding code (lights and sirens) to an emergency call was heading south on Park Avenue and was allegedly clipped by a Toyota in the rear quarter panel.  The impact sent the police car sideways on the sidewalk, taking down a street sign and coming to a rest inches from a tree almost a block away near Cleveland Avenue.  The officer was shaken up but not seriously injured.  He was transported to the hospital as required by police protocol.  The driver and passengers of the Toyota were not injured.  

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Group Names Ganim Candidate Of Distinction On Gun Safety

BRIDGEPORT – Bridgeport Mayor and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Joe Ganim has been named a candidate of distinction on gun safety by Moms Demand Action, one of the nation’s leading grassroots organizations fighting for new and stronger solutions to lax gun laws and loopholes. Since its inception after the tragedy at Sandy Hook School in Newtown, Moms Demand Action has established a chapter in every state.  Moms Demand Action acknowledges candidates who stand up for gun violence prevention and recognize the need for improved gun safety.  It is part of Everytown for Gun Safety, the largest gun violence prevention group in the country with more than four million members. In its letter recognizing Ganim, Moms Demand Action said, “Thank you for standing…

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