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Happenings NOW 8-3 thru 8-4 2011

Aug 3, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

[SlideDeck id='494' width='100%' height='400px'] 12:43am--#Bridgeport--Car fire on Beatrice Street. 11:49pm--#Bridgeport--A man in his fifties was just stabbed in his side at 20 Coleman Street. 10:56pm--#Darien #ctfire - Fire department at 60 Sunset Road, Darien, CT for a smoke condition in the home. They are investigating and ventilating the home. 9:38pm--#Bridgeport--10 year old boy sprayed in the eye by a skunk at 1480 Capitol Ave. Easton Fire just announced the carnival tonight is cancelled 5:22pm--#Fairfield--Aww they really do rescue kittens. Fairfield Fire on scene at a Glen Ridge Rd home to rescue a kitten under a shed. 2:47pm--#Stratford #ctfire --Stratford Fire reporting to Stratford Fire HQ at 2750 Main St. for a strong odor of natural gas in the basement. 12:54--Bridgeport--63…

Fire at strip mall in Milford with video

Aug 2, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

[caption id="attachment_3221" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Special Thanks to Stratford Fire for this Photo"][/caption] A fire that started around 8pm is now under investigation after a large blaze at 759 Boston Post Road near North Street. The strip mall houses Vinny's Adults Only Video Shop, Sante's Barber Shop and Looks Hair Salon. Firefighting crews from various towns provided back up coverage/mutual aid to Milford including the Bridgeport Fire Department. The blaze was contained by 10pm and Milford Fire Department has begun their investigation. [caption id="attachment_3213" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Special Thanks to Joe Cataldo for this photo"][/caption]

Bridgeport-Household Hazardous Waste Day

Aug 1, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

The City’s Public Facilities Department will hold a Household Hazardous Waste Day on Saturday, Aug. 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Blackham School, 425 Thorme St. The event is free and is open to any Bridgeport resident who would like to dispose of electronics and household hazardous waste in a safe and environmentally sound way. “Our Household Hazardous Waste Day is an excellent way for our residents to clean out their garages, basements and storage areas of dangerous chemicals or electronic waste and be kind to the environment in doing so,” said Mayor Bill Finch. Residents should place their hazardous waste in the trunk of their car, and staff from the environmental services firm will take care of…

Happenings NOW 8-1 thru 8-3 2011

Aug 1, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

[SlideDeck id='494' width='100%' height='400px'] 11:36am--#Trumbull--Homeowner at 9 Robinwood Rd the washing machine is smoking. Fire department on scene. 11:25pm--#Norwalk--Pedestrian struck by a motor vehicle at Gregory and Marvin/Cemetery (caller wasn't positive which). 2:42pm--#New Haven--A strong armed robber/car jacking just occurred at 561 Quinnipiac Avenue. 2 black male suspect flee in a green Nissan Xterra with Massachusetts plates # 11FN2. UPDATE--- Police have the car but the victim cannot identify the assailants. No location given on where they are pulled over at. 2:32am--Norwalk--Police at 61 Strawberry Hill Ave for a victim of a gun shot wound to the leg. Police are collecting shell casing and fire department tending to the victim's injuries. 5:04pm--#Bridgeport--Police to investigate a babysitter striking a 5…

Water Rescue in Bridgeport

Aug 1, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

Just before 5:30pm Sunday, a thirty two foot cabin cruiser got in trouble off Captain’s Cove after hittong a buoy and started taking on water. Fire department received the call from the Coast Guard, their estimated time of arrival was 45 minutes. Fire Department’s Ladder Seven, Eleven and Battalion Chief's vehicle responded with their marine rescue boat. Bridgeport Police also responded with a marine unit and assisted the boat in pumping the water out of the boat. The boat in trouble was reported to be a the mouth of the harbor entering Captain’s Cove. Rescue five was also scene and departed for a propane grill fire at 258 Horace Street, homeowners threw the tank in their pool when fire department arrived.…

It’s a Deal- Obama, Congress Will Avert Default

Aug 1, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

Ending a perilous stalemate, President Barack Obama and congressional leaders announced agreement Sunday night on an emergency deal to avoid to avert the nation's first-ever financial default.

Happenings NOW! 7-30 thru 7-31 2011

Jul 31, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

[SlideDeck id='494' width='100%' height='400px'] 3:30am--Bridgeport Police are looking a Dark blue Chevy Impala, with a heavy set black male driver with a passenger in the Hollow Area near Golden Hill Street and they had with a long rifle with them. They attempted to attack several police officers. Car has dark tints, chrome tires and attempted to run over police officers. Vehicle and subjects located by 4am by Bridgeport Police. 3:10am--#Bridgeport--Wake up Black Rock! Report of a kitchen fire at 2879 Fairfield Ave. on the second floor. This is near Brewster Street.

4 Shot in Bridgeport Saturday Night

Jul 31, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

Shortly after 11:30pm on Saturday night shots rang out at Washington Park near the corner of East Washington Ave. and Barnum Ave. Witnesses tell us that they were young males and one may have been fatally shot at the scene. UPDATE--Blair Belcher was the most serious and expired at Bridgeport Hospital. The second victim, Irquan Smith, 18, was shot in the leg and was taken to Bridgeport Hospital. He was taken in to surgery in serious condition. Two other victims were transported to Saint Vincent’s Medical Center. Keith Teasly, 17, and male juvenile age 15. They received shots that were not life threatening. They report that they did not see the suspects responsible for the shooting.

Frisbee Toss Record Attempt in Bridgeport

Jul 30, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

A recent survey showed that in Bridgeport 70% of the adults and 40% of the children are overweight. The Health Department launched the Let's Move Campaign to combat this problem.

Google Maps Car in Bridgeport

Jul 30, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

I came across the Google Maps car on my way back from an assignment from Kennedy Stadium. Ironically where the car is on West Taft Street there is no street level view but it is parked in front of 562 West Taft near Norman Street. The Geo coordinates are: geo:lat=41.18847667814022 geo:lon=-73.21054637432098 There were others taking photos when I stopped, why not you? Keep an eye out for the car. Think of something crazy to do when it drives down your street! [caption id="attachment_3125" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Love the paint job!"][/caption]

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Happenings NOW 8-3 thru 8-4 2011

Fire at strip mall in Milford with video

Bridgeport-Household Hazardous Waste Day

Happenings NOW 8-1 thru 8-3 2011

Water Rescue in Bridgeport

It’s a Deal- Obama, Congress Will Avert Default

Happenings NOW! 7-30 thru 7-31 2011

4 Shot in Bridgeport Saturday Night

Frisbee Toss Record Attempt in Bridgeport

Google Maps Car in Bridgeport

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