Bridgeport News: Package Store Armed Robbery

4:40pm--Bridgeport CT-- Menendez Package Store at 490 East Main Street was robbed at gunpoint.  Police are investigating after a delay in the store reporting it.  They have it on surveillance video, police are now on scene investigating. If you like our live reporting as it is happening would you consider helping us continue by donating?http://www.doingitlocal.com/2014/04/can-help/

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GOV. MALLOY: STATE CAN HELP CITIES AND TOWNS PRESERVE OPEN SPACE

  Open Space Grant Program Will Benefit from $5 Million in Funding   (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy said today that $5 million to assist cities, towns, and land trusts with the purchase of important lands to protect as open space is expected to be approved when the state Bond Commission meets May 30.   “Our open space grant program has played a part in protecting almost 30,000 acres in 81 communities across our state,” Governor Malloy said.  “We will continue moving forward with this program because these lands serve to protect critical natural resources, provide convenient places for residents to hike and enjoy the outdoors, and add to the beauty and charm of our state.”   The Open Space…

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Police Conduct “Click It or Ticket” Enforcement

  (Bridgeport, CT – May 15, 2014) -- The Bridgeport Police Traffic Division will be taking part in the Click It Or Ticket enforcement program from May 19  through June 1 throughout the City of Bridgeport.  With the Memorial Day weekend upon us, Connecticut’s law enforcement agencies intend to promote safe driving and increase the protection of all motorists.  The Bridgeport Police Traffic Division will be out enforcing the State occupant protection laws and issuing citations to those who are unbuckled.  Captain Robert Evans reminds those who are caught driving or traveling as a passenger in a vehicle without using a safety belt that the fine is $92.00--no verbal or written warnings will be issued during the enforcement period.  The public…

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