Businessmen At Work
#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Stop by and visit Gabriel (left) and Daniel at the intersection of Pacific and North Avenue for a refreshing cup of fresh lemonade! Business is brisk and they had already gone through a pitcher when I was there. Mom is off camera assisting the entrepreneurs.
Sen. Hwang Hosts Forum Regarding Insurance Rate Increases
On Tuesday, Aug. 2, Senator Tony Hwang hosted an informational forum on Connecticut’s proposed health insurance and long term care rate increases at Sacred Heart University’s Schine Auditorium at 5151 Park Avenue, Fairfield. Senator Hwang is encouraged rate payers to speak out about potential double-digit increases in health care insurance rates. Public hearings on the potential hikes will take place in Hartford on August 3 and 4. “Average increases on individual and small group employer plans in Connecticut could be as high as 28 percent among plans that cover thousands of workers and their families,” Senator Hwang said. “That’s outrageous, that’s unaffordable, and that’s why people need to know howto weigh in.” Comments can be registered with the state Insurance Department by visiting http://www.ct.gov/cid/cwp/view.asp?a=4059&Q=581302 . Sen. Hwang has…
Bridgeport News: Porch Fire!
UPDATE: Firefighters reporting a small porch fire on the 2nd floor. 10:53pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Don't go to sleep yet Bridgeport! Report of a porch fire at 208 Barnum Avenue. Firefighters on the way! This report is made possible by: últimas noticias : los bomberos informaron de un fuego pequeño en el porche al segundo piso 10:53pm #Bridgeport #connecticut - No duerma Bridgeport - Informe de un incendio en el Porche se 208 Barnum ave. Los bomberos en camino!
Bridgeport News; Pedestrian Seriously Injured
UPDATE: Sad to report the person had died. The police have not released the person's name until the next of kin has been notified. 9:12pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- A pedestrian has been hit in the 600 block of North Avenue. Witnesses told me a burgundy Chevy Trailblazer hit the pedestrian throwing him 20 feet onto the sidewalk between the BP station and the psychic's house. The truck's front grill was on the pedestrian's body. The road is closed between Remer and Lindley Avenue. The accident investigation team has bee called so expect an extended delay in the area.
Bridgeport News: Backpack Giveback Program
3:00pm--#Bridgeport, Connecticut, August 1st 2016: Over 1500 deserving school children will be set up for success this school year due to the WEBE 108 and WICC 600 Backpack Giveback Program. Fulfilling the need of children all over the Bridgeport area with brand-new backpacks filled with school supplies. WEBE 108 & WICC 600 Backpack Giveback Program, The Norma F Pfreim Foundation handed out FREE backpacks filled with school supplies to 1,500 deserving school aged children from the Lighthouse Program in Bridgeport. 3:00pm--#Bridgeport, Connecticut, August 1st 2016 - Más de 1500 niños de edad escolar que merecen se establecerán para el éxito este año escolar debudo a la WEBE 108 y programa WICC 600 dar de vuelta Mochilas. Cubriendo la necesidad…
Fairfield Selects Out of State Company To Produce Fairfield Videos
First Selectman Michael C. Tetreau announced today that the Town of Fairfield is renewing its partnership with a New York-based company to produce a series of community videos to be hosted on the Town’s official website (www.fairfieldct.org). Through this initiative, CGI Communications will develop up to ten promotional videos that will highlight the many elements that make Fairfield such an attractive community to live, work and play. Fairfield had previously worked with CGI on a similar project in 2010. The latest program will feature chapters on economic development, real estate, recreation & leisure, education, shopping & dining, arts & culture, history & attractions and senior living. Each video will be roughly one to two minutes in duration. There is no…
Fairfield News: Bicyclist Struck
4:35pm--#Fairfield Connecticut-- A car and bicyclist have collided in front of the library on the Post Road near Old Post Road. Initial reports say the bicyclist is up and about. This report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Attempted Robbery At Train Station
9:13pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- A short bald black male in white t-shirt knocked a person down and attempted to rob her. He ran down John Street according to radio reports. This report is made possible by: 9:13pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut- un hombre moreno bajo y calvo en camiseta blanca golpeó a una persona y trató de robarle. Corrió por la calle John Street según los informes de radio.