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Bridgeport News: 4 Shot Outside Sports Bar – 2 Killed

Dec 20, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

Police UPDATE: The victims of the homicides that occurred on December 20, 2020 at 456 Connecticut Avenue are identified as Jaheim Warren, 19 of Derby Ct and Andrew Stephenson, 24 of Bridgeport. Both were likely shot as the result on an ongoing dispute. The surviving victims do not appear to have been intended targets. The location where the shootings occurred was formerly Mango'z Sports Bar. This establishment does not have a valid license to sell alcohol or operate as a bar. The circumstances surrounding who owns the bar and why it was open are the subject of this ongoing investigation. On December 20, 2020 at 0059 hours, shots were fired at Mango'z Sports Bar located at 456 Connecticut Avenue. Arriving…

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NEW GUIDELINES FOR CONNECTICUT’S COVID-19 TRAVEL ADVISORY

Dec 19, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has signed an executive order revising the guidelines for the travel advisory he enacted earlier this year in Connecticut amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic in order to streamline its operations and align with recently modified guidance on the virus from the U.S Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Effective at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, December 19, 2020, the revised Connecticut COVID-19 Travel Advisory will: Apply to all travelers – both foreign and domestic – entering Connecticut from any location, except for the neighboring states of New Jersey, New York, and Rhode Island; andRequire all affected travelers to complete the Connecticut Travel Health Form (available at ct.gov/travelform) and self-quarantine for a period of 10 days or until a negative…

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$722k Firefighter Grants

Dec 19, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) announced that four fire departments in Southwest Connecticut will receive Assistance To Firefighters Grants (AFG) totaling $722,654 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The grants, awarded to the Bridgeport, Fairfield, Oxford, and Shelton Fire Departments, will ensure Southwest Connecticut fire departments have the training and resources they need to provide life-saving services.   “Public investment in our fire departments will improve the safety of our community for years to come,” said Congressman Jim Himes. “The brave men and women who staff our fire departments deserve the most up-to-date equipment and training to save lives and keep themselves safe. I’m happy to see federal funding protecting the life and safety of Southwest Connecticut residents.”  “The department has seen record turnover and many of our newer Officers (Lieutenants and Captains) are new in their role,”…

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State Bond Commission Approves $3.7 Million for Cherry Street Development

Dec 19, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Ganim applauds the action of the Connecticut Bond Commission for approving $3.7 million in bonding for phases III and IV of the Cherry Street Development project.  This funding will finance the investigation, remediation and abatement to support these next two phases of development.   Phases III and IV of this expansion are part of an adaptive re-housing and new-construction commercial development project. “Years ago, I talked about this area being a visual gateway to Bridgeport. This project’s impact on our visual skyline is only matched by the tangible growth felt in the West End.  The additional support from the State will go a long way toward continuing that progress. I thank Governor Lamont for helping to advance economic development…

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Norwalk News: Burglary Arrest

Dec 18, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

#Norwalk CT--On December 15, 2020 Lindsey Lyon was arrested for being an accomplice in numerouscommercial burglaries over a two week period in October. Lyon and an accomplice broke intonumerous local business during the overnight hours, causing hundreds of dollars of damage andstealing cash. The Detective Bureau investigated these cases extensively and identified Lyon as asuspect. This is an active investigation and anyone with information is asked to contact theDetective Bureau at 203-854-3011. Arrested Lindsey Lyon ( age 32) of New CanaanCharges:Conspiracy to Commit Burglary Third (6 counts)Conspiracy to Commit Larceny Sixth (5 counts)Larceny in the Sixth Degree (5 counts)Bond $220,000

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Bridgeport News: New Fire Marshal and Promotions

Dec 18, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport, CT – Chief Thode announces that the Bridgeport Board of Fire Commissioners unanimously approved Alberto Hernandez as appointed Fire Marshal, in addition fourteen officers will be promoted within the Bridgeport Fire Department.  Fire Marshal Alberto Hernandez has served in the Bridgeport Fire Department for over twenty years, most recently in the Fire Marshal's Division for the last nine years.  Hernandez is a State certified Fire Inspector, Arson Investigator, and Hazardous Materials Inspector.   In 2010, Fire Marshal Hernandez completed his college degree in Fire Science and, in 2012 earned a master's degree in Public Administration. In addition to the Fire Marshal appointment, Thode announces fourteen of Bridgeport’s bravest will be promoted effective Saturday, December 18, 2020.  Lieutenant Mark Cody will be promoted to Captain as well as Firefighters Thomas Varanelli, Thomas Coolidge, Myles Rich, Gregory Prior, Christian Teague, Derek Currao, Derek Villani, Michael Schenk, Kelley Geffert, Daniel Brelsford, and Loren Dailey who will all be elevated to Lieutenant.  Firefighters Marcos Ramos and James Bonosconi will be promoted…

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Google Anti-Trust Lawsuit

Dec 18, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

WASHINGTON, D.C U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee and the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, released the following statement in response to an antitrust lawsuit brought against Google today by a bipartisan coalition of state Attorneys General, including Connecticut Attorney General William Tong: “This suit represents an overwhelming, bipartisan coalition of state attorneys general filing a third antitrust lawsuit against Google, making the forceful case that Google has abused its dominance in search and sought to squash competition. Google has entrenched its dominant position in online search by inserting itself into countless aspects of our daily lives – our phones, our desktops, and our connected devices – and relies on its vast troves of data…

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Bridgeport Snow News

Dec 18, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

Sanitation and Recycling Thursday routes are suspended due to focus on snow removal efforts. Services will resume on Friday, December 18th.  If your normal pick up day is Thursday, it will be postponed until Friday, and Friday pick up will be on Saturday.  DPF Sanitation crews will be working through the weekend to ensure all trash and recycling is clear. Please be patient and keep toters on your property until street plowing is complete.   Please be sure that your trash and recycling toters are easily accessible so that crews may have access for proper removal.   Transfer Station will reopen on Friday, December 18th.  Snow Related Emergencies Residents may call the Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center hotline at 203-579-3829 with any snow related emergencies.   If residents suffer…

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