Presidential Visit Info and Parking Ban

Bridgeport, Conn. (October 31, 2014) – In preparation for President Barack Obama and Gov. Dan Malloy visiting the state’s largest city for an event at Central High School on Sunday, Bridgeport officials are announcing street and parking restrictions while they’re in town. “We’re thrilled to have President Obama and Governor Malloy visiting our city,” said Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch. “Bridgeport is getting better every day. That’s in part because of help from our friends President Obama and Governor Malloy. Working together, we are we’re creating jobs, growing businesses, increasing access to pre-k for kids, and building new parks. With that said, I’m asking all of my fellow Bridgeporters to make accommodations to ensure the safety and security of President Obama and Governor…

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Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Hit

3:05pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a pedestrian being hit by a car at the intersection of Barnum Avenue and Kossuth Street.  Radio reports say the person hit is stable. Thanks to Henry the Bail Bondsman for sponsoring this report. Call Henry just in case you have too much fun tonight! Informe de un peatón atropellado por un coche en la intersección de Barnum Avenue y la calle Kossuth. Informes de radio dicen que el golpe persona es estable. Relato de um pedestre ser atropelado por um carro no cruzamento da Avenida Barnum e Kossuth Street. Reportagens de rádio dizer que o hit pessoa é estável.

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Bridgeport News: House Break In

2:58pm--A homeowner came home to find their back door kicked in and the hose ransacked in the 500 block of Ruth Street. This report made possible by our sponsor: Un dueño de casa llegó a casa para encontrar a su puerta de atrás y dio una patada en la casa saqueada en la cuadra 500 de la calle de Ruth. Um proprietário chegou em casa para encontrar a sua porta dos fundos arrombada e saqueada a casa no bloco de Ruth Rua 500.

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Fairfield News: Fire at the Seagrape

4:45am--#Fairfield CT-- The alarm at the Inn at Fairfield Beach sounded first at 4:45am  and the Seagrape's alarm sounded two minutes later at 4:47am on Reef Road.  Fairfield firefighters were quick on scene and reported smoke in the back of the Seagrape.  They quickly called for more firefighters and called for mutual aid from Westport and Bridgeport to cover their empty firehouses.  It was hard to determine the extent of the damage but the Seagrape was filled with smoke and firefighters were seen in the back of the cafe as first reported.  Firefighters were o scene for about an hour before recalling the alarm of fire.  Firefighters were not sure what caused the fire and the Fire Marshal was on…

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Bridgeport News: Fire on East Avenue

4:12am--#ctfire--#Bridgeport CT--Firefighters were very quick on the scene of a porch fire at 458 East Avenue preventing the fire from extending into the home.  Firefighters found on arrival heavy fire on the first floor porch.  Firefighters were able to quickly hook a fire hose to their trucks  to quickly knock down the fire.  Additional hoses were hooked to the hydrants on the road but their quick actions kept the fire confined to the porch.  The fire did not appear to extend into the home.   However the Red Cross was called to the scene to help 3 adults and 6 children with housing. Of course DoingItLocal.com was first on scene but it was only possible with great sponsors like ServPro to…

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Bridgeport News: Masked Robber Caught

2:48am--#Bridgeport CT--Bridgeport Police's quick response time captures a masked robber at the Holiday Inn Parking Garage at 1070 Main Street.  Holiday Inn Security called it in to police who quickly responded an captured they suspect before he could get away. Thanks for our sponsor: La policía de Bridgeport tiempo de respuesta rápida captura a un ladrón enmascarado en el Holiday Inn Parking Garaje en 1070 Main Street. Holiday Inn Seguridad llamó a la policía, que respondió rápidamente un capturaron sospechan antes de que pudiera escapar. Polícia Bridgeport tempo de resposta rápida captura um ladrão mascarado no Holiday Inn Estacionamento Garage em 1070 Main Street. Holiday Inn Segurança chamou à polícia que rapidamente responderam uma capturado eles suspeitam antes que ele…

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Stratford News: Manhunt

1:30am--#Stratford CT--Police were dispatched to investigate 4-5 suspicious people at the Walgreen's on Barnum Avenue.  As police approached them they took off in a foot pursuit.  Police are looking for them near Van Rensselaer Avenue. Special thanks to Interstate Battery for sponsoring this story and letting you know what is happening: Fueron enviados a la policía investiga sospechosas 4-5 personas en el Walgreens en Barnum Avenue. El policía se acercó a ellos se quitaron en una persecución a pie. La policía está en busca de ellos cerca de Van Rensselaer Avenue. A polícia foi enviada para investigar 4-5 pessoas suspeitas no Walgreens em Barnum Avenue. Enquanto a polícia se aproximou deles tiraram em uma perseguição a pé. A polícia está procurando…

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Bridgeport News: Stabbing

1:07am--#Bridgeport CT--A stabbing victim just showed up at Bridgeport Hospital.   The victim was stabbed while on Stratford Avenue.  No other details were mentioned. Thanks to the Computer Doctor for sponsoring this report: Una víctima de apuñalamiento acaba de aparecer en el Hospital Bridgeport. La víctima fue apuñalada mientras en Stratford Avenue. No se mencionaron otros detalles. A vítima esfaquear só apareceu em Bridgeport Hospital. A vítima foi esfaqueada enquanto em Stratford Avenue. Não há outros detalhes foram mencionados.

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Bridgeport News: Smoke in High Rise

10:37pm--#Bridgeport CT--Firefighters are on scene at 115 Washington Avenue for smoke on the 9th and 10th floor.  Firefighters believe it may be food burning on a stove.  They are checking with the tenants in their apartments. This report sponsored by: Los bomberos están en escena en el 115 Washington Avenue de humo en el piso 9 y 10. Los bomberos creen que puede ser la quema de alimentos en una estufa. Ellos están comprobando con los inquilinos de sus apartamentos. Os bombeiros estão em cena em 115 Washington Avenue para o fumo no chão 9 e 10. Os bombeiros acreditam que pode ser queima de comida em um fogão. Eles estão verificando com os inquilinos em seus apartamentos.

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