Bridgeport News: Break In At Diner

8:40pm--#Bridgeport CT--Police are investigating a break in at the New Colony Diner at 2321 Main Street.  A man in baggy pants and a black mask smashed a window and went inside.  He was last seen fleeing down Charles Street with a crowbar in his hands.   This report sponsored by: La policía está investigando un descanso en en el New Colony Diner en 2321 Main Street. Un hombre con pantalones holgados y una máscara de negro rompieron una ventana y entraron. Fue visto por última vez huyendo por Charles Street con una barra de hierro en sus manos. A polícia está investigando uma invasao no New Colony Diner em 2321 Main Street. Um homem de calças largas e uma máscara…

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Governor Announces Affordable Housing Projects

#HARTFORD, CT– Governor Dannel P. Malloy, Department of Housing (DOH) Commissioner and Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA) Board Chairman Evonne M. Klein today announced investments of more than $60 million in funding for 14 affordable housing projects across the state. The projects will build and rehabilitate 851 affordable apartments and 246 market-rate units.   “We have done more in affordable housing over the past several years than Connecticut has in decades – and this is yet another step in that direction.  As we make smart investments today for a brighter Connecticut tomorrow, affordable housing is an integral part,” Governor Malloy said.  “These units will help hundreds of families, support municipalities, attract talented workers, contribute to our economic growth, and create…

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#Bridgeport Teacher Shaves Hair and Beard For Cancer

A seventh and eighth grade history teacher Eric Johnson at Park City Magnet School in Bridgeport challenged his school to raise money for the St. Baldrick's Research Center.  The goal was to raise $1,000 but the school far exceeded that goal raising $2,5000.  The third graders raised the most money and each student took turns shaving his head and beard.  If you would like to donate you can go directly to his St. Baldrick's donation page at: https://www.stbaldricks.org/participants/mypage/781841/2015 Un séptimo y octavo profesor de historia de grado Eric Johnson en Park City Magnet School en Bridgeport desafió a su escuela para recaudar fondos para el Centro de Investigación de St. Baldrick. El objetivo era recaudar $ 1.000 pero la escuela superó…

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Bridgeport News: Elevated CO Levels

4:00pm--#Bridgeport CT--Firefighters on scene at Marina Village on Columbia Street building 15 with elevated carbon monoxide levels in an apartment on the 3rd floor.  One person has symptoms along with a headache.   This report sponsored by: Bomberos en escena en Marina Village en el edificio de la calle Columbia 15 con niveles elevados de monóxido de carbono en un apartamento en el 3er piso. Una persona tiene síntomas junto con dolor de cabeza. Bombeiros em cena na Marina Village no edifício Columbia Street 15, com elevados níveis de monóxido de carbono em um apartamento no 3º andar. Uma pessoa tem sintomas, juntamente com uma dor de cabeça.

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#Bridgeport Police Investigate Shooting Of Construction Worker

#Bridgeport CT--Bridgeport Police Press Release: Police arrested a suspect who fatally shot a construction worker this morning in the city’s North End.   “Officers reacted immediately and pursued the suspect on foot,” said Police Chief Joseph L. Gaudett. “Officers converged the area and the suspect was quickly arrested hiding behind a house on Saunders Avenue. Police recovered a handgun.”  Detectives were interviewing the suspect at Police Headquarters this afternoon. At this time, no motive had been established. The suspect and victim did not appear to know each other.   The shooting happened at Chopsey Hill Road and Pond Street just after 9 a.m. The victim worked for a construction company that was performing road work on Pond Street.  Witnesses stated that the…

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Bridgeport News: Woman Struck By Car Which Flees

12:50pm--#Bridgeport CT--Police are investigating a hit and run at River and East Washington Avenue.  The driver hit a woman and then fled the scene.  EMS on the way.   This report sponsored by: La policía está investigando un atropello y fuga en el río y el este de Washington Avenue. El conductor golpeó a una mujer y luego huyó de la escena. El ccsme en el camino. A polícia está investigando um atropelamento no River and East Washington Avenue. O motorista atropelou uma mulher e, em seguida, fugiu do local. EMS a caminho.

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Bridgeport News: Construction Worker Shot

9:05am--#Bridgeport CT--A construction worker has been shot at the corner Chopsey and Pond Street.  According to radio reports the suspect was caught on Saunders Avenue.  I should get a press release around 1pm on details.  Unconfirmed reports say a man came up to the road crew construction worker, asked for a job then opened fire. FYI-I'm a one man show and work until 3am so I was sleeping when this call came in and I'm still the first giving details on this!   Thank you to our sponsors who make these reports possible! Un trabajador de la construcción ha recibido un disparo en la esquina Chopsey y Pond Street. De acuerdo con reportes de la radio que el sospechoso fue…

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