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Bridgeport News: Stratford Avenue Blight Knocked Down

Apr 12, 2017 Stephen Krauchick

Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Joseph Ganim this week joined East End community leaders and City Council members to knock down two properties on Stratford Ave that make up the Civic Block. Future developments will be a part of a $10 million project that will include a state-of-the-art library, a public park, a community based grocery store, affordable housing and retail space. This area was previously made up of businesses such as Braxton’s, Sub King, Connecticut National Bank, and Firestone that were staples in the Community in the late 1960’s. “The Civic Block was once an economically thriving community. We are going to make these properties useful to our residents again,” said Mayor Ganim. “This is a long overdue project that…

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Fairfield

A Courageous Conversation about Race at the Fairfield Public Library

Apr 12, 2017 Stephen Krauchick

Fairfield, CT--The film, Race: The Power of an Illusion, will be viewed in three parts at the Fairfield Public Library, 1080 Old Post Road on Wednesday, April 17, May 3 and May 17. The showing will be in the Rotary Room at 7:00 pm. This film looks at the concept of race and where it came from and provides some information about the history of race relations in America. Many of us feel uncomfortable talking about race, especially in a diverse group of people. We tend to keep our opinions to ourselves. For healing to take place it can be beneficial to have a conversation where our own experiences and points of view can be shared and examined. Advanced registration…

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Angel Investor Bill

Apr 11, 2017 Stephen Krauchick

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…

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Bridgeport Police Swear In 26 New Recruits
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Bridgeport News: 26 New Police Recruits Sworn In

Apr 11, 2017 Stephen Krauchick

#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.  

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Bridgeport News: Pressure Cooker Left In Front Of Goodfella’s

Apr 10, 2017 Stephen Krauchick

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…

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Mayor Joseph Ganim at the 2017 State of the City Speech
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Bridgeport News: State Of The City Report

Apr 10, 2017 Stephen Krauchick

#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…

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