Bridgeport News: Two Stabbings In Town

UPDATE: There were actually two stabbings, this one at 115 Yale Avenue with no real details. A SECOND stabbing happened at Greene Homes Building 5 and that is where the girlfriend stabbed her boyfriend on the lip and in the cheek just below the eye. Both calls happened at the same time frame.   2020-04-24@11:00pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police and EMS were called to the apartment building at 115 Yales Street where a man was allegedly stabbed in the upper cheek by his girlfriend.  Detectives are investigating.  

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Today, BMW of Bridgeport once again supported the community by providing lunch to EMS personnel of American Medical Response (AMR). General Manager Tim Kramer said “its a chance to give back to the hard-working men and women”. “Every day they are walking into an environment and they never know what they are walking into. It’s a risk”. Kramer said it's not an easy time, BMW of Bridgeport is practicing social distancing, providing free home test driver and deliveries and curbside service for sales, service and lease returns. Anything you need for your BMW they are here ready to serve you! You can schedule an at-home test drive and remote lease returns. Visit them online at https://www.bmwofbridgeport.com/ or call Sales: 203-334-1672…

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Paycheck Protection Progra,

WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) on Thursday released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed additional funding for small businesses, our health care system, and to increase testing and contact tracing capacity. This legislation funding specifically designated for community banks and small lenders to ensure that Paycheck Protection Program funds are actually reaching small businesses. The Senate passed the legislation by unanimous consent (UC) on Tuesday.   “I’m glad to support this bipartisan agreement to get emergency funding out the door so that our small businesses in Connecticut can pay their employees and stay afloat. It’s especially important that we were able to set aside dedicated funding to community banks and small lenders, since far too many Paycheck Protection Program…

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Black Rock Day Canceled

#Bridgeport CT--Given the current COVID -19 environment, and not knowing what the next month or so will bring us in terms of socialization – the Black Rock Community Council has decided, with a heavy heart, to cancel Black Rock Day for this year.  We do this with the utmost concern for the health and well-being of our community.   Please be assured, we are actively working on new ways to bring the community together during this time and to celebrate our wonderful neighborhood – with initiatives big and small.  So, stay tuned!   This press release was made possible by:  

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Puerto Rican Council Provides Dinner For AMR

#Bridgeport CT-- How about some likes for the Puerto Rican Parade of Fairfield County who provided dinner form the Original Vazzys to show their appreciation for the first responders at American Medical Response (AMR)?  Thanks to Aimee Roberts, Maria Ines Valle, Bill Schietinger, and the Puerto Rican Parade Executive Board for coordinating this event.  AMR is on the frontlines working professionally and putting themselves at risk on a daily bast and the PRPFC thanks them for their service.   Please don't rain on their parade.  I know there are other front line workers that haven't been recognized in the post.  If you want to buy lunch or dinner for them please do and send pictures and a write-up and I'll…

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Westport Police Cancels Covid Drone Program

(Westport, CT) - Police Chief Foti Koskinas announced today that, after careful consideration and in collaboration with First Selectman Jim Marpe, the Westport Police Department has chosen not to participate in the Draganfly drone “Flatten the Curve Pilot Program.”   The Department’s recent announcement of its plan to partner and participate in a test of new drone technology has resulted in varied expressions of public concern and reservations. To those who have reached out directly to the police department, to the Selectman’s office or otherwise made public these questions or concerns, we sincerely thank you for your continued community engagement and seek to assure you that your voices have been heard.   First Selectman Marpe said, “in our good faith…

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