Tonight’s 2nd Car Fire
12:23am--#Bridgeport CT--Tonight's 2nd car fire is on Highland Avenue across from building 2 of Greene Homes. Firefighters on the way.
Tonight’s Car Fire
11:09pm--#Bridgeport CT--Tonight's car fire is at James and Grand Street.
Bridgeport News: Man lying in the road
9:40pm--#Bridgport CT--If traveling on Wood Avenue near Beachmont Ave. avoid hitting the man lying in the road. First resonders on the way.
Survey says!
Below is a press release I received from Congressman Himes' office. I normally don't post political things but I'm interested on your opinion on this: #WASHINGTON, DC— Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) is one of the more moderate Members of Congress, according to a new report released by the National Journal recently. The publication’s 2013 Vote Ratings show that Himes voted with the other party on fiscal and economic issues more than any other member of the Connecticut delegation but more often leaned to the left on social issues and matters of foreign policy. In the House of Representatives – currently made up of 200 Democrats and 232 Republicans – Himes is the 130th most liberal or the 302nd most conservative…
Mayor Finch Declares Snow Emergency for 8 p.m. Tonight
Vehicles must be moved to ‘even-numbered’ side of the street by 8 p.m. today (Wednesday, Feb. 12) BRIDGEPORT, CT (February 12, 2014) – Mayor Bill Finch has declared a Snow Emergency beginning at 8 p.m. tonight (Feb. 12) in anticipation of the snowstorm which is expected to begin in the early morning hours on Thursday and may drop five to eight inches of snow across the area. During a Snow Emergency, residents must move their cars off posted Snow Emergency streets or be subject to fines and towing. Alternate-side-of-the-street parking rules are in effect for all other streets throughout the City in order to allow snow plow drivers’ clear passage. To comply with the Snow Emergency Alternate-Side-of-the-Street Parking Rules, residents…
Pauline Mize Appointed Airport Manager
BRIDGEPORT, CT (February 11, 2014) – Mayor Bill Finch today announced that Pauline A. Mize is the top-ranked finalist in the City’s national search for a new Airport Manager. Her appointment was approved by the Civil Service Commission on Tuesday, Feb. 11. “Ms. Mize’s wealth of experience in various facets of airport management, grants and economic development projects will be invaluable as we implement the $40 million, FAA-approved safety zone improvements at Sikorsky Airport,” said Mayor Bill Finch. “She will be the point person to ensure the project is completed on time and on budget.” The Runway Safety Area (RSA) project, scheduled for completion by December 2015, is the culmination of more than 20 years of effort on…
New Search by Town option!
This is a new option we have added to the site to allow you to search for each post by town.
Ansonia News: House filled with natural gas
1:35pm--#Ansonia CT--Yankee gas at 128 Jewett Street with a gas leak requesting firefighters to the scene. UPDATE--Firefighters urgently requesting UI to the scene to secure power, reports say the house if filled with natural gas and wants the power secured from the pole. Firefighters staged at hydrants. 2:37pm--UPDATE--All residents evacuated are clear to return to their homes.
Bridgeport News: Brew bust
1:26pm--#Bridgeport CT--Police snag two suspects who took two cases of beer off a delivery truck in the 200 block of Orchard Street.
Is the cold killing your battery?
Winter is the toughest time on a car battery. It also seems to be the worst time for that added expense. Interstate Battery at 125 Holland Ave in Bridgeport has batteries for cars starting at just $40. See Larry Judge Saturday morning, he's always up early. The warehouse is open Saturday's from 8am to 1pm. The entire team is great!