White smoke pouring out of a building in Bridgeport
10:46am--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of white smoke pouring from the second floor of 1575 Iranistan Avenue. UPDATE-- Just food burning on the stove.
Even the mayor knows a food pro!
Woods End Owner/Chef Fred Kaskowitz being sworn in by Mayor Bill Finch as one of the new Bridgeport Food Policy Commissioners. Please join our email list : thewoodsend.com WOODS END DELI - 900 WOOD AVE - BPT 7:00 to 4:00 MONDAY - FRIDAY 7:00 to 2:00 SATURDAY 203-335-7827
Manhunt after crash
2:10am--#Fairfield CT #Bridgeport CT--A manhunt after a crash in the North Avenue/Cartright Street area in the Rooster River area. Car is reported to be rolled over after a brief Fairfield Police pursuit. Police from both towns in the area.
Deliveryman robbed, cops nab suspects
9:11pm--#Bridgeport CT--A deliveryman was robbed of cash and his car. Police on routine quickly located the car abandoned behind Greene Homes on Highland Avenue. K-9 was sent and tracked the suspects to building four. Two in custody!
Sikorsky to return to work!
Sikorsky Aircraft announced to employees on Saturday that all employees should return to work on Monday avoiding the furlough of over 2,000 employees due to the federal government shutdown.
143-year-old law has Washington treading gingerly during shutdown
Administration officials now live in fear of a 19th-century law that could get them fired, penalized or even imprisoned if they make the wrong choices while the government is shut down. The law is the Antideficiency Act, passed by Congress in 1870 (and amended several times), which prohibits the government from incurring any monetary obligation for which Congress has not appropriated funds. Read more here http://www.nbcnews.com/business/143-year-old-law-has-lawmakers-treading-gingerly-during-shutdown-8C11319714
Sunday breakfast at Chef’s Table!
Breakfast Buffet Sunday mornings 8am to noon! Chef's Table--1561 Post Road, Fairfield.
Vacant Houses Get a Facelift
#Bridgeport, CT – Oct 5, 2013 – As part of a larger effort to address quality-of-life issues, the City has launched a decorative board-up program for vacant houses. “Our goal, first and foremost, is to see these homes purchased, renovated and to see families move in as part of the fabric of Bridgeport,” said Mayor Bill Finch. “But this program, I believe, is an important interim step.” Similar programs have been popular in the Midwest as a way to spruce up the appearance of vacant buildings and the concept recently has gained traction nationwide. The City of Bridgeport, partnering with artists from Bridgeport-based Magnacon7, installed decorative board-ups on two homes on Central Avenue in recent weeks. The idea is simple.…
New from our friend Nima!
Pass this on to friends and family who can benefit from this!