Bridgeport News: Street Fight!
2:53pm--#Bridgeport CT--Police called to Washington Park for a report of two women fighting. This report sponsored by:
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. …
Operation Wedding Gown Comes to Connecticut!
Although this is a bit of a ride Senator Tony Hwang wanted to make sure everyone knows about this kind offer for out military!
Bridgeport News: Politics In High Gear
#Bridgeport CT--Politics entered high gear for the office of mayor as Mayor Bill Finch and former mayor Joe Ganim both open Bridgeport Police Substations at Trumbull Gardens. Mayor Finch kicked off his campaign at Captain's Cove. It is all news but not what we try to cover at DoingItLocal.com. To get the low down on all that is political in Bridgeport visit Lennie Grimaldi's OnlyInBridgeport.com
Fairfield News: Car Windows Smashed at Theater
11:32pm--#Fairfield CT--Police are investigating that at least two car windows have been smashed parked at the Fairfield Cinemas on Black Rock Turnpike according to radio reports. This report sponsored by:
Bridgeport News: Down Power Line
10:06pm---#Bridgeport CT-- Viewer Jonathan sent in this photo of a downed power line outside his window on Hancock Avenue:
Bridgeport News: Police Investigate Stabbing
8:11pm--#Bridgeport CT--Police are investigating a stabbing on Oakview Circle. There are no further details. This report sponsored by:
Bridgpeport News: Postal Worker Hit By Car
1:40pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police and a postal inspector are investigating an incident where a postal worker was struck by a car on Newfield Avenue after a dispute over mail according to radio reports. The postal worker did get a plate number of the striking car which comes back to an address on Union Avenue. The postal worker was not hurt and refused treatment accord to the radio report.
Cooling Off!
Summer fun at Olive and Wood Avenue in Bridgeport yesterday: