Bridgeport News: Street Robbery
12:05am--Report of a person jumped and robbed by 3 males at Wake and Pearl Harbor Street. Police on the way This news report is made possible by:
Angel Investor Bill
Milford, CT -- A bill that would expand investment eligibility under the state's angel investor tax credit program passed the House of Representatives on Wednesday. The measure passed 144-0 with 5 absent and not voting, according to the Connecticut General Assembly’s website In response, Brett Broesder, co-founder and vice president of Campaign for Tomorrow’s Jobs, said that angel investors bring much-needed capital to startups, as well as wisdom and experience, often playing a mentor role with companies in which they've chosen to invest. “Here's the bottom line: We need to grow Connecticut's economy, and by expanding eligibility under the angel investor tax credit program – a pro-growth, pro-job creation measure – we can show that our state means business when…
Fairfield News: Axident
3:11pm--#Fairfield CT-- First responders on the way to the 600 block of North Street for a teen that cut himself with an ax. This news report is made possible by:
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Bridgeport News: 26 New Police Recruits Sworn In
#Bridgeport CT-- Today Mayor Joe Ganim swore in 26 new recruits. During the mayors campaign he promised to hire one hundred new recruits, this will bring the total to ninety. The mayor told me that public safety is the only department that was not affected by last year's budget cuts. During his state of the city address this afternoon he said he wants more officers on foot patrol. The recruits will train for about six months at the police academy located on Newfield Avenue in Bridgeport. The recruits will train for another six months on the street with seasoned officers.
Bridgeport News: Pressure Cooker Left In Front Of Goodfella’s
10:55pm--#Bridgeport CT-- What was thought to be a pressure cooker left out in front of Goodfella's Pizza at 3725 Madison Avenue turned out to be a crock pot and was found to be harmless. A police officer was first called to investigate and he said the pot appeared to be empty but did not want to touch it. Firefighters were called in. Police found that there was surveillance video next door at the BP gas station. It appeared that someone had a flat tire, emptied the contents of their trunk to get to the spare tire. After changing the tire they must have left the crock pot behind. The pot had a clear glass lid and the firefighters were able…
Bridgeport News: State Of The City Report
#Bridgeport CT--Today at noon Mayor Joseph Ganim, with a number of his family members looking on gave his state of the city report to the business community to the Bridgeport Regional Business Council at the Holiday Inn. Before his speech a one minute video was shown touting the city's accomplishments since last year. The mayor than walked to the podium to a standing ovation. The mayor said he presented to the city council last week a balanced budget for the next year that unlike last year has no tax increase. The mayor said "the state of our city is strong" and then proceeded to announcing the plan to bring a Dave and Buster's restaurant to Steel Point, new movie theaters…
Bridgeport News: Person Shot In The Foot
5:40pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A person shot in the foot just arrived at Bridgeport Hospital. This news report is made possible by:
Milford News: Motor Vehicle Accident
2:20 pm--#Milford CT -- Report of a motor vehicle accident at 1023 Boston Post Road in Milford. First responders are on their way. This news report is brought to you by:
Bridgeport News: Motor Vehicle Accident on Route 8
10:44pm--#Bridgeport CT #cttraffic -- Report of a motor vehicle accident southbound by exit 5 on route 8. First responders are on their way This news report is brought to you by: