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Newfield Park upgrades to include barbecue shelter and splash pad

Sep 15, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

BRIDGEPORT, CT (September 15, 2011) – Newfield Park in the City’s East End will get a facelift with the addition of a barbecue shelter and a splash pad-children’s play area, funded by the City’s Bridgeport@Work capital improvements plan. “Newfield Park is the center of recreational activity for the entire East End community, and their friends and relatives. The barbecue shelter will give visitors a place to seek shelter from sun or rain, and the splash pad-children’s play area will give kids a place to cool off on hot summer days,” said Mayor Bill Finch. “The members of the East End NRZ worked together with the City to come up with the additions to this heavily-used park,” said Lillian Wade,…

Water Rescue in Bridgeport

Sep 15, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

As we reported LIVE, fire and rescue officials were dispatched at noon today with a report of an overturned kayak and no boater visible from a caller at the lighthouse off Seaside Park. By 12:15 they had the kayaker on the fire boat who was alert and initially refusing medical treatment. After coming ashore the man was put in an ambulance and was taken to a local hospital.

Happenings NOW 9/15 2011

Sep 15, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

[SlideDeck id='494' width='100%' height='400px'] 12:00pm--#Bridgeport--Fire department looking for a missing kayaker at Seaside Park near the lighthouse. No visual to the kayaker. UPDATE--12:12pm--#Bridgeport--Fire Boat One has rescued one man from the water at Seaside Park. UPDATE--12:30pm--Kayaker is being evaluated by EMTs and being transported to the hospital. He indicated he was OK earlier. Recall of alarm. Great job heroes! 11:50am--#Fairfield--Bicyclist struck on Reef Road. Reef road closed near Bud's Deli. 12:53am--#Westport #cttraffic I-95 Northbound Wesport police in 80mph pursuit near exit 21 right now....12:58am--UPDATE--I-95 pursuit may be heading back on 95 just struck a patrol car on Bridgeport streets. 1:01am--UPDATE-- I-95 pursuit starting in Westport ends on Columbia and Ridge Ave in Bridgeport. One in custody.

High speed chase ends in Bridgeport with collison with police car

Sep 15, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

As we reported to you live as the story was unfolding, a Bridgeport man lead police on a four town chase ending in a collision with a Westport police car in Bridgeport. Here is the full report from Connecticut Post....read more......

Derby Ave in Seymour Challenging Drivers

Sep 14, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

Road construction on Derby Avenue has frustrated drivers and businesses since July. The state has stopped or slowed work [caption id="attachment_4059" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Raised structures challenging drivers on Derby Ave. in Seymour"][/caption] because of heavy rains. Hopefully the headaches encountered will be short lived.

Women- Want to learn construction skills and build homes?

Sep 14, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

Habitat for Humanity of Coastal Fairfield County invites you to join Women Build- our program for Women who want to [caption id="attachment_4054" align="alignright" width="300" caption="NO expereince necessary"][/caption] learn construction skills and build homes, communities and stronger families. Women Build brings together women from all walks of life to address the affordable housing crisis facing low-income working women and their children who are living in poverty housing here in affluent Fairfield County. By joining you will make a difference in our community while meeting new friends and learning construction skills! Women who join Women Build's W.A.T.C.H. circle become part of a group that has made a special commitment to building homes, communities and stronger families. They participate in special build days…

Black Rock to Seaside Park Bike Route Work Underway

Sep 14, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

BRIDGEPORT, CT (September 14, 2011) – A nearly five-mile long bike route is being created to link Black Rock with Seaside Park, funded by the City’s Bridgeport@Work capital improvements plan. Work is underway on the route, which begins at Fairfield Avenue and Gilman, runs along the water and through Black Rock to Park Avenue, ending at Seaside Park. “This route will link two of our City’s most scenic areas, providing a safer area for bicyclists to traverse the City,” said Mayor Bill Finch. This route is one of a series of paths that will be marked throughout the City to make roads more bicycle-friendly. “Making our roads more bicycle-friendly will give residents and visitors alike an opportunity to access our…

Happenings NOW 9-13 thru 9-14-2011

Sep 13, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

[SlideDeck id='494' width='100%' height='400px'] 9:56am--#Faifield--Shell Station and convenience store on Black Rock Turnpike to remain closed until health inspection due to fire suppression system discharging on those pumping gas for no reason. Fire department called ambulances for those affected but all have refused treatment. Updates when they become available. 11:44pm--#Fairfield--Dunkin' Doughnuts female in a white Ford Taurus yelling at people for being too loud while she is trying to sleep. Officers Red Two and Red Four dealt with her the other night! UPDATE 12:18am--White Taurus just returned! UPDATE--12:40am--Subject told to leave and warned not to return again 6:00pm--#Bridgeport--Report of a sinking boat at Seaside Park, near the concession stand near the ballpark on the sandbar. Upon arrival the boat was…

Sneak Peek of the ShopRite on Black Rock Turnpike in Fairfield

Sep 13, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

[caption id="attachment_4037" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Grand Opening Wednesday 9am!"][/caption] Fairfield's Black Rock Turnpike's ShopRite owned by the Cigngari Family's Grade A Markets opens Wednesday, September 14th at 9am. Offering delivered daily freshness Fairfield, Easton and the surrounding areas will enjoy a bigger, brighter and cleaner store with competitive prices.

Military Academy Nomination Application Deadline

Sep 13, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

BRIDGEPORT, CT - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) advised candidates seeking a congressional nomination for 2012 admission into one of the nation’s four military academies that applications are due to his office by 4:00pm on Friday, December 2nd. Applications are available on the Congressman’s website and from high school guidance counselors throughout the 4th District. “One of my favorite duties as a Member of Congress is nominating the best and brightest young men and women of Connecticut’s 4th District to our nation’s service academies,” said Himes. “If you are a highly motivated, well-rounded, successful student, I invite you to consider the unique opportunity to develop physically, ethically, and intellectually while building a foundation for an exciting, challenging, and rewarding career as…

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Newfield Park upgrades to include barbecue shelter and splash pad

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High speed chase ends in Bridgeport with collison with police car

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Sneak Peek of the ShopRite on Black Rock Turnpike in Fairfield

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