Bridgeport News: Cal Ripken Open 3 New Ballparks

Bridgeport, Conn. (July 9, 2015 Press Release) – Mayor Bill Finch welcomed baseball legend Cal Ripken Jr. to Bridgeport for a community celebration of three new baseball fields at Blackham School in the city’s North End.   “The Cal Ripken Sr. foundation truly is changing lives – really, saving lives – through this program,” said Mayor Bill Finch.  “These fields mean the world not only to the North End Little League and to the kids here who attend Blackham School but to the entire Bridgeport community. We couldn’t me more grateful.”   On Thursday,  the hall-of-famer and Mayor Finch officially dedicated the Thorme Street community complex. The Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation has built 58 fields since 2010. Ripken fields are…

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Fairfield News: Car In The Water

2:33am--#Fairfield CT-- Police were called to Ye Yacht Yard on Harbor Road for a car half in the water.  The driver may have allegedly had too much to drink according to radio reports.  While investigating a tow truck showed up without them calling it, possibly from the driver.   This report sponsored by: La policía fue llamada a Vosotros Yacht Yard en Harbor Road para una media de coche en el agua. El conductor pudo haber tenido parecer demasiado a beber De acuerdo con informes de radio. Mientras investiga la grúa apareció sin ellos llamándola, posiblemente del conductor.

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Bridgeport News: Man Stabbed

2:31pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A mn arrived at Bridgeport Hospital in a private vehicle stabbed and heavily bleeding.  The radio reports say the man was dropped off by three Hispanic woman who said they did not know him.  He was reported to be shot at Main and Capital Avenue.  Police did get a plate number from the vehicle that dropped the man off which came back to the Hollow section of town.  Police are investigating.   This report sponsored by: El hombre llegó al Hospital Bridgeport en un vehículo privado apuñalado y sangrando profusamente. Los informes de radio dicen que el hombre fue dejado por tres mujeres hispanos que dijeron que no lo conocían. Fue Informó que se rodará en Main y…

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Bridgeport News: Odor Of Gas Indoors

11:50pm--#Bridgeport CT--Don't to sleep yet Bridgeport ! Odor of gas indoors at 290 Kent Avenue (off Boston Avenue) on the fist floor.  Here come a bunch of firetrucks!   This report sponsored by: No duerma aún Bridgeport! Olor de interiores de gas en 290 Kent Avenue (fuera de Boston Avenue) en la primera planta. Aquí vienen un montón de camiones de bomberos!

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Bridgeport Farmers Market

Bridgeport Farmer’s Markets (All markets will accept SNAP/EBT, WIC, Senior & Veteran FMNP and CVV checks): EAST END MARKET 985 Stratford Avenue—July 12-October 25, Sundays 11-3. ST. VINCENT FARM STAND 2800 Main Street—July 7-October 27, Tuesdays 12-4. EAST SIDE MARKET 752 East Main Street –July 8-October 28, Wednesdays 10-2. SOUTH END MARKET 877 Park Avenue—July 15-October 28, Wednesdays 3:30-6:30. DOWNTOWN MARKET McLevy Green –July 9-October 29, Thursdays  10-2. BLACK ROCK MARKET 481 Brewster Street –June 20-October 17, Saturdays 9-1.   This report sponsored by:

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Governor Signs Second Chance Bill

#HARTFORD, CT – (Press Release )Governor Dannel P. Malloy today joined lawmakers, state officials and advocates for a bill signing ceremony to commemorate the final passage into law of the “Second Chance Society” legislation the Governor introduced earlier this year.  The package of initiatives is designed to continue the progress being made in reducing the state’s dropping crime rate, which is at a 48-year low, as well as ensuring nonviolent offenders are successfully reintegrated into society and become productive workers in Connecticut’s economy.The legislation was approved late last month with a strong bipartisan vote in both chambers of the General Assembly.   “By signing this legislation into law, we are making real, systematic change to our state’s crime fighting strategy. …

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