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Bridgeport Police are investigating a second shooting in the City within the last 24 hours.A Woman shot in the legs—— and she was found in her car at Maplewood Ave. and Hancock Ave. Police say they think the shooting took place on Faifield Avenue shortly after 6:30pm. They say the woman tried to drive herself to the hospital but could not make it and called 911. EMTs from American Medical Response were able to stop the bleeding at the scene. She was transported to Bridgeport Hospital with non-life threatening injuries to her legs.

What appeared to be two shootings in the Hollow in Bridgeport tonight turned out to just be one that took place at 283

Vine Street just before 1o’clock  this morning.  One victim remained on scene and one of the victims shot apparently walked two blocks to Milne Street where he collapsed.  Both victims were transported to area hospitals.  No word on their conditions.A number of shots were fired, hitting their victims and this vehicle.   We have NO information on the shooter or shooters All information reported here   is  unconfirmed  as police are just beginning their investigation.

A three car accident, on both sides of the highway on I-95 near the rest areas (exit 21 area) sent six to area hospitals.   No word on the conditions of the patients.  Earlier tonight Fairfield Fire responded to the Merritt Parkway near the rest area when a large branch struck a car, fire department said there were  no injuries.

ONONDAGA, N.Y. (AP) — Police say a motorcyclist participating in a protest ride against helmet laws in upstate New York died after he flipped over the bike’s handlebars and hit his head on the pavement. Read more click here.

If you like fireworks but hate the traffic, viewing the fireworks intended for the Bridgeport Bluefish Stadium just might be for you. The fireworks are shot off from a field near the Stratford Bridge. There are many areas downtown for an impressive show. I shot this off Caesar Batallia Way looking towards Main Street. To the right is the P.T. Barnum Museum. I knew from last year the building would be in the way on some displays but I wanted the museum in the foreground. The show is about 15 minutes in time, this is a sampling including the finale.

The next fireworks display is July 27th. Maybe I’ll interview the firefighters they have on call just in case something doesn’t go as intended.

GoDaddy, known for its sexy Super Bowl ads and controversial CEO with a penchant for elephant killing, has seen significant growth over the past three years…Read more

WASHINGTON – The National Mall will look a little different for this year’s July 4th celebrations. That’s because one of Washington’s iconic sites, the Reflecting Pool has been reduced to a pile of dirt. But it’s just temporary while it undergoes renovation.

 

HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) – The Malloy administration says layoff notices to state employees have started to go out as the state begins a new budget year.

It’s part of his plan to plug a 1.6 billion dollar hole in the budget.

Layoff notices have started to go out: wtnh.com

Ken always gives great advice to car owners and this weekend is no exception. Nick’s Precision Automotive is located at 531 Tunxis Hill Cut Off in Fairfield. Call them at 203-366-4775 or online at http://nicksautomotive.com/index.htm

The sexual assault case against Dominique Strauss-Kahn is on the verge of collapse as investigators have uncovered major holes in the credibility of the housekeeper who charged that he attacked her in his Manhattan hotel suite in May, according to two well-placed law enforcement officials.  Read more….