MAYOR GANIM ANNOUNCES INTERIM CITY ATTORNEY AND ADDITION OF TWO ASSOCIATE CITY ATTORNEYS

BRIDGEPORT, CT— Mayor Ganim announces that today marks City Attorney R. Christopher Meyer’s final day of municipal service with the City of Bridgeport.  Effective immediately, Attorney Mark T. Anastasia has been appointed Bridgeport’s City Attorney.  In addition, Attorneys James T. Maye and Deborah M. Garskof will join the City Attorneys Office as Associate City Attorneys on June 27, 2022. Attorney Anastasi will serve on an interim basis, with one of his primary responsibilities to assist the mayor in the selection of his successor for the position of City Attorney, who will then serve out the current term through December 31, 2023.  Attorney Anastasi is experienced in this role as he formerly served as Bridgeport City Attorney continuously from 1992 through…

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Fairfield Police Arrest Two Juveniles, Seize ‘Ghost Guns’ Following Lengthy Pursuit

Fairfield Police seized two 9mm semi-automatic handguns along with a high capacity (30 round) magazine following a lengthy stolen motor vehicle pursuit on Thursday night, June 2. Fairfield Police seized two 9mm semi-automatic handguns along with a high capacity (30 round) magazine following a lengthy stolen motor vehicle pursuit on Thursday night, June 2. (Photo courtesy Fairfield Police Department) Chief Robert Kalamaras reports that the Fairfield Police Department arrested two teenagers on several charges and seized two "ghost guns" following a lengthy pursuit of an alleged stolen motor vehicle last night.A JUVENILE MALE, AGE 15, OF MERIDEN, was arrested and charged with:Larceny in the First DegreeIllegal Transfer of a Stolen Pistol or RevolverCarrying a Pistol Without a Permit Illegal Possession…

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GOVERNOR LAMONT ANNOUNCES CONNECTICUT RECEIVES CREDIT RATING UPGRADE FROM S&P

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont announced that he has received notification that the credit rating agency Standard & Poor’s (S&P) is raising Connecticut’s general obligation bond outlook from stable to positive. Governor Lamont said, “Building on last year’s credit rating increase, this improved outlook further demonstrates Connecticut is on solid financial footing. This progress is the direct result of historic payments to our unfunded liabilities, a record rainy day fund, and smart investments in the future of our state. Financial analysts continue to recognize that we have ended the proverbial practice of kicking the can down the road to future generations, and we have actively taken steps to put our fiscal house in order. Connecticut residents will benefit from…

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I-95 Pursuit

UPDATE: 2nd person in custody. UPDATE: They bailed on Stratford Avenue and ran across the highway. One in custody the other suspect is running towards 5th street. A firearm has been recovered.2022-06-02@5:30pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A pursuit on I-95 northbound past exit 28. Car was carjacked from New Haven, pepper spray used. Now on Seaview Avenue.

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