Bridgeport News: Bridgeport’s 4th Homicide Another Doozy

Bridgeport Police Press Release: Last night, at about 2040 hours, three men were driving passed a group that was congregating in front of 32/34 Jane Street, when several people from the group threw rocks and a brick at the car, smashing the windshield and passenger’s window. The victim, Edy Morales (DOB 6/20/75 of 473 William Street), was seated in the passenger’s seat at the time of the attack and was struck in the head by the brick. The driver took Morales to Bridgeport Hospital, but he was pronounced dead upon arrival. Anyone with information should contact Detective Heanue at 203-581-5242.   8:41pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- A couple weeks ago the city's 3rd homicide was when a tractor trailer driver allegedly ran over…

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Fairfield News: Crash On Black Rock Turnpike

4pmish--‪#‎Fairfield‬ Connecticut—Three people were taken to the hospital after this crash in front of the Euphoria Cigar and Hookah Lounge at 1565 Black Rock Turnpike near Tunxis Hill Shopping Center. Bystanders were quick to help until first responders arrived.Special thanks to Euphoria Cigar and Hookah Lounge at 1565 Black Rock Turnpike for providing this video!  http://www.euphoriact.com/  (203) 870-9843

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Norwalk News: Bimbo Exploits Elderly

On March 15, 2016, the Norwalk Police Department received information from a bank fraud investigator regarding the financial exploitation of an elderly victim. The investigation revealed that Angelo Bimbo went to the victim’s house looking for work and agreed to do repairs. Bimbo was able to obtain $24,750 in checks from the victim for work never done. Bimbo was identified by his Florida license, which he used to cash the checks. On May 12, 2016, a second elder Norwalk resident contacted the Norwalk Police Department to report a larceny. The victim alleged that on May 2, Bimbo approached the victim in the victim’s driveway. Bimbo stated that the victim’s roof had a “bubble” and that the driveway needed repairs. Bimbo obtained two checks totaling $7,000 to…

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FEDERAL GRANT TO CONTINUE SUPPORTING HOUSING FOR VETERANS

#HARTFORD, CT – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that Connecticut is receiving a federal grant of nearly $400,000 that will support 43 new HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) vouchers, which combines rental assistance from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and case management services from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to support veterans who are at risk of homelessness.   The HUD-VASH program is an essential tool as the state continues to maintain functional zero for the homeless veteran population.  Earlier this year, the federal government certified that due to its investments in housing, Connecticut has effectively ended homelessness among veterans – one of only two states in the nation to reach this milestone.   Among…

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Mayor Ganim, City of Bridgeport sell Land For Final Phase of  Steelpointe Harbor Development

  $2,000,000 Transaction allows  Construction to begin for Water-side Restaurants, Residential Apartments, movie theatre and hotel Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Joe Ganim today announced that the City of Bridgeport has sold the remaining two pieces of land at Steelpointe Harbor for $2,086,600 to the Bridgeport Landing Development (BLD). The deal was closed on July 1, 2016 giving BLD approval to begin construction on a Cinépolis luxury movie theatre, a Hampton Inn, retail and residential properties and boardwalk. The 20.8 acre site located on Stratford Avenue on Bridgeport’s East Side is a part of a five-phase development project that has been on-going for years.   “The completion of this sale is a huge energy boost for the development Steelpointe and the…

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