Bridgeport, Conn. (June 16, 2015) – Mayor Bill Finch, Bridgeport Superintendent of Schools Fran Rabinowitz, and the United Way launched a universal pre-K initiative today aimed at ensuring every kid in Bridgeport is prepared to enter kindergarten. “I have four boys who all went through pre-K,” said Mayor Bill Finch. “Seeing is believing. You see your child growing and flourishing in ways that would never happen if they weren’t in pre-school. That’s why we’re committed to making sure every kid in Bridgeport has access to quality early childhood education.” “We all know what the research tells us: If kids aren’t reading at the level they should be by third grade, they’re less likely to graduate. That is why…
Easton News: Route 59 Crash
5:52pm--#cttraffic---#Easton CT--Report of an accident on Route 59 near Abbey Road, unknown injuries. See, we do cover Easton! This report sponsored: Informe de un accidente en la Ruta 59, cerca de Abbey Road, lesiones desconocidas. Mira, nosotros cubrimos Easton! Relatório de acidente na Rota 59 perto de Abbey Road, lesões desconhecidas. Veja, nós cobrimos Easton!
Fairfield News: Expired……
5:41pm--#Fairfield CT-- A person pulled over in traffic stop just gave the officer a drivers licence that expired 25 years ago. Something in the air tonight? This report sponsored by: Una persona detenido en parada de tráfico acaba de dar el oficial de una licencia de conducir que expiró hace 25 años. Algo en el aire esta noche? Uma pessoa parada na batida de trânsito acaba de dar ao oficial uma carteira de motorista, que expirou há 25 anos. Algo no ar hoje à noite?
Bridgeport News: Feelings……
5:28pm--#Bridgeport CT--A West Side woman called police for a person stalking her. She doesn't see him but feels him......... Una mujer llamó a la policía de West Side para una persona acosarla. Ella no lo ve, pero él siente ......... Uma mulher no West Side chamou a polícia porque uma pessoa esta perseguindo. Ela não pode vê-lo, mas pode senti-lo .........
Bridgeport News: Child Hit By Jeep That Fled
3:09pm--#Bridgeport CT--A 14 year old girl was just hit be a gray Jeep at Palisades and Birdsey Street. The jeep fled the scene. Police have the marker number and know it is a local resident. This report sponsored by: Una niña de 14 años se acaba de golpear ser un jeep gris en Palisades y Birdsey Street. El jeep huyó de la escena. La policía tiene el número de marcador y saben que es un residente local. Uma menina de 14 anos foi atingida por um jipe cinzento em Palisades e Birdsey Street. O jipe fugiu do local. A polícia tem o número marcador e sabe que é um residente local.
Bridgeport News: Attempted Insurance Scam
2:44pm--#Bridgeport An elderly Scofield Avenue resident called police that two white males, possibly Russian knocked on her door and said the had to do an insurance assessment for her insurance company. She refused to let them in and called her insurance company who said they did not order the assessment. The woman said the men left in a white van with two ladders on the top. This report sponsored by: Un anciano residente Scofield Avenida llamó a la policía que dos hombres blancos, posiblemente Rusia llamó a su puerta y dijo que el tenía que ver una evaluación de seguro por su compañía de seguros. Ella se negó a dejarlos entrar y llamó a su compañía de seguros que…
DoingItLocal told you this story as it was happening! #Bridgeport, Conn. (June 15, 2015) – Police seized two firearms, including an assault weapon, early Sunday and arrested two suspects after a community member reported a suspicious vehicle on Palm Street. “With the assistance of the community, we took two guns off the street and, based on statements from one of the suspects, prevented an armed robbery,” said Police Chief Joseph L. Gaudett Jr. “It was outstanding work by officers in cooperation with a resident, who saw something suspicious and reported it.” Police recovered a loaded AK-47-style assault rifle and a loaded Taurus revolver. At 1:00 a.m. Sunday, officers responded to Palm Street on a report of a suspicious…
Bridgeport News: Accident
12:00pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Accident at Fairfield Avenue and Pine Street. That area is bad when there is no accident so avoid the area. This report sponsored by: Accidente en Fairfield Avenue y la calle Pine. Esa zona es malo cuando no hay accidente para evitar la zona. Acidente na Fairfield Avenue e Pine Street. Essa área é ruim quando não há acidente entao evite a área.
Bridgeport News: Police Candidates
Bridgeport, Conn. (June 16, 2015) – Hundreds of police candidates will complete oral interviews this week as the city moves toward hiring a new police academy class. “Bridgeport is a very diverse and inclusive community so we want diverse and inclusive panels to conduct the interviews. That is why we invited community members to participate in the interview process,” said Mayor Bill Finch. “They are stakeholders in Bridgeport and deserve to be part of the process. “I look forward to swearing in a new academy class and even more so administering the oath of office early next year when these men and women graduate as Bridgeport police officers ,” Mayor Finch added. The candidates already have completed…
Bridgeport, Conn. (June 14, 2015) –Mayor Bill Finch is calling on Bridgeport businesses to help finance his gun buy back program. Mayor Finch says that the gun buyback program is critical in its effort to crack down on illegal guns – especially in light of Thursday’s tragic shooting. “This is not just a Bridgeport problem. This a national problem, and hard-working people in cities across the country are being victimized by weak and ineffective federal gun laws,” said Mayor Bill Finch. The goal of the program is to raise $100,000 to help take 1,000 guns off of the streets. Mayor Finch, stated that the city will start the fund with $25,000 and are calling on the business community for an additional $75,000.…