Food Policy Council Continues to Build a Healthier Bridgeport

#Bridgeport, CT – (Feb 7, 2014) – The Bridgeport Food Policy Council on Monday, Feb. 10, 2014, will hold a “Food Summit” at the Dioceses of Bridgeport. The event will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mayor Bill Finch is scheduled to speak at 11 a.m. and recognize the people who established this important initiative. WHAT: Food Summit WHEN: Monday, Feb. 10, 2014, 11 a.m. WHERE: Diocese of Bridgeport, 238 Jewett Ave., Bridgeport The Council was established to create a healthier Bridgeport, to improve the availability and distribution of healthy foods through the city, educate residents on the importance of a healthy diet, teach healthy eating and cooking, and promote community gardens. The sessions are open to anyone interested in…

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Officers Resuscitate Man Who Collapsed While Shoveling

#Bridgeport CT – Feb. 7, 2014– Bridgeport police officers were flagged down late Thursday and discovered an unresponsive man who collapsed while shoveling snow for a neighbor. The officers conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation on the 53-year-old male, who did not have a pulse, while awaiting medical personnel. The man remains in critical condition at Saint Vincent’s Medical Center. “These officers put their training to work and saved a life,” said Police Chief Joseph L. Gaudett. Jr. “We are receiving updates from the hospital. We are hopeful but the next few days will be key. I can’t say  how proud I am of these officers. I’m not sure they have yet comprehend what they did.” The officers were in the area of…

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Bridgeport News: AZA accredits Beardsley Zoo

The Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) today announced that Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo was granted accreditation by AZA's independent Accreditation Commission. Fewer than 10 percent of the approximately 2,800 animal exhibitors licensed by the United States Department of Agriculture are AZA-accredited. Currently, there are only 223 AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums. "By meeting Association of Zoos and Aquariums Accreditation Standards, Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo sets itself apart as one of the top zoos in the world," said AZA President and CEO Jim Maddy. "Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo is a leader in the care and conservation of wildlife, and in educating people about the natural world." To be accredited, Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo underwent a thorough review to ensure it has and will continue to…

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