Today’s Vehicle Fire
1:38pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Today's vehicle fire is being hosted by Bridgeport at Chopsey and Island Brook Avenue Extension. A gray Volkswagen is the sacrificial vehicle... This news report is made possible by:
Norwalk News: Man With A Knife
9:11am--#Norwalk Connecticut-- Police are looking for a man with a knife at Rowayton Church at 210 Rowayton Avenue, Mount Zion Baptist Church at 96 S Main Street after a 911 call. Police believe the 911 call was for a different town. Police are standing by local schools as a precaution according to radio reports. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Gun Parts Found In School Playground
9:00am--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- A student at Luis Munoz Marin School at 479 Helen Street found parts of a handgun in the playground at the school. Police are investigating. This news report is made possible by:
I-95 Crash
8:50am--#cttraffic--#Westport Connecticut-- Safe driving seems to be optional today. Here is a crash that his backing up traffic on I-95 northbound near exit 17.
Route 8 Crashes
8:39am--#cttraffic-- Route 8 has been very busy with crashes. Currently there is a crash on Route 8 northbound near exit 23. Earlier there was a five car crash at 19. A viewer sent in this photo of a trailer fire at exit 8 southbound.
Bridgeport News: Man Shot
10:13pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- A man was shot in the back at the intersection of Newfield and Stratford Avenue. Police said it does not appear to be life threatening.
Norwalk News: Pedestrian Hit
5:30pm--#Norwalk Connecticut-- A report of a pedestrian being hit by a car in front of Toys R Us at 59 Connecticut Avenue. First responders on the way. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Clown With A Machete
4:49pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Report of a clown with a real machete at Huntington Turnpike and Knoll Place. The clown is on the way to a haunted house in the area and has been told to leave the machete at home. Why cook tonight? Stop by and grab a pizza for dinner for your your treat tonight!
New Independent Analysis of Bridgeport Finances
New Independent Analysis of Bridgeport Finances Finds City’s Bills Exceed its Assets by $1.7 Billion Bridgeport, Conn. (October 29, 2016) – The city of Bridgeport has only $223 million available to pay $1.9 billion worth of bills, leaving it with a $1.7 billion financial hole, according to a new independent analysis by the Truth in Accounting (TIA) think tank. The findings were released at a public forum today at the Bridgeport Public Library hosted by Citizens Working for Better Bridgeport Action Network. More than 100 Bridgeport residents turned out for the event, representing all parts of the city and a mix of political views and affiliations. Many expressed anger and frustration over their taxes and lack of real concern or…