Bridgeport News: New Bridgeport Fire Recruit Class

#Bridgeport Connecticut--Mayor Joe Ganim joined Connecticut US Senators Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy and Bridgeport Fire Chief Richard Thode today to present the 23 new Bridgeport fire recruits who have been selected to begin training at the Connecticut state fire academy. The new class is a diverse group made up almost entirely of Bridgeport residents, and includes military veterans, second chance returning citizens, and descendants of Bridgeport firefighters.  Funding to hire most of the recruit class comes from a federal SAFER grant of $2.7 Million awarded to Bridgeport by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.  The grant funds the training and salaries of 17 of the new recruits.  With the new recruits completing their training, Bridgeport’s Fire Department will reach a…

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Stratford News: 1929 Mercedes Stolen

10:00am--#Stratford Connecticut-- A 1929 white Mercedes was just stolen with keys from the Main Street area of Stratford.  It had dealer plates.   I bet our sponsor DeSante Tires on Tunxis Hill Road in Fairfield can get tires for it!   10:00am--#Stratford Connecticut - Un mercedes de 1929 blanco fue robado con las llaves en Main stret area de Stratford. Tenía placas de distribuidor.

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Bridgeport News: The Bionic Mayor

#Bridgeport Connecticut-- The Bionic Mayor Joe Ganim greeted the new firefighter recruits this morning along with other officials.  I'll have a video report soon.   His right arm has been in a sling following surgery to repair a torn bicep that he injured playing basketball against his son according to city spokesperson Av Harris.  

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Bridgeport News: Attempted Abduction Of A 11 Year Old

3:34pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Police are looking for a black Lincoln with New York plates operated by a black male who attempted to abduct an 11 year old child at Wood and Beechwood Avenue according to numerous radio reports.   This news report is made possible by: 3:34pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- La policía está buscando  a un Lincoln negro con patentes de Nueva York manejado por un hombre moreno quw intento secuestrar a un niño de 11 años en Wood avenue y Beechwood avenue de acuerdo con informes de radio.

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