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Happenings NOW 8-6 thru 8-8 2011

Aug 6, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

[SlideDeck id='494' width='100%' height='400px'] 11:15pm--#Bridgeport--Report of a teenager stuck under the bridge but NOT in the water the on the Yellow Mill/Stratford Stratford Ave. A ladder is needed for rescue. 11:20 UPDATE--Fire department now requesting marine rescue unit to the scene at the foot of the bridge. 11:36pm--UPDATE--Teen rescued. 10:11--Bridgeport--AMR warning EMTs to use caution in the downtown area, that there is a high speed chase in progress. 10:43--#Westport--FIGHT! Customers fighting with the bouncers at Splash Restaurant 260 Compo Road South. Police on the way. 10:33pm--#Trumbull In front of 325 Daniels Farm Road a utility pole is on fire. 10:31pm--#Bridgeport--EMTs on their way to an attempted hanging at 300 Congress Street. We don't normally report on these but 300…

Bridgeport announces new Board of Ed

Aug 6, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

A banker, professor, hospital administrator and pastor walk into a board of education meeting.....that's not the start of a joke, it's the new board members for the Bridgeport Board of Education. Read the full details here.

U.S. Loses AAA Credit Rating as S&P Slams Debt

Aug 5, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

Standard & Poor’s downgraded the U.S.’s AAA credit rating for the first time, slamming the nation’s political process and criticizing lawmakers for failing to cut spending or raise revenue enough to reduce record budget deficits. Read more.....

Do You Think The Stimulus Plan Is A Success Or Failure?

Aug 5, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

Unemployment was 9% in May when I asked this question to Congressman Himes. Today the unemployment rate DROPPED to 9.1%. The congressman defended the stimulus plan (watch video). Do you feel the stimulus plan worked? You can comment using your Facebook login.

Video: Don’t Tell A Democrat To Lean To The Right

Aug 5, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

I couldn't resist telling a Democrat to "Lean To The Right". The microphone was cutting out often. I noticed that if he leaned to the right the microphone would come back on. I couldn't resist. Mike Tetreau, the Democratic First Selectman replies "It's hard to get a Democrat to lean to the right"!

Early morning rooming house fire leaves 28 homeless, injures 5 firefighters in Bridgeport

Aug 5, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

BRIDGEPORT -- Five firefighters were taken to local hospitals with minor injuries after battling an early morning fire Friday on Coleman Street that left 28 people homeless. Read more......

Happenings NOW 8-5 thru 8-6 2011

Aug 5, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

[SlideDeck id='494' width='100%' height='400px'] 2:09pm--#Bridgeport--Report of a bicyclist struck by a car at Bostwick and Railroad Avenue. 1:53pm--Norwalk--Police on scene reporting an attic fire at 55 Soundview Avenue. Fire department arrived and requested additional personnel and EMTs to the scene although no injuries were reported. Fire department had the bulk of the fire knocked down by 2:05pm and checked to see if the fire had extended into the attic. Fire inspector requested to the scene at 2:08pm. 2:12am--#Stratford-- Report of a motorcyle accident at Center and Main Street. Unknown extent of injuries. 12:43am--#Bridgeport--Car fire on Beatrice Street. 11:49pm--#Bridgeport--A man in his fifties was just stabbed in his side at 20 Coleman Street. m--#Bridgeport--Car fire on Beatrice Street. 11:49pm--#Bridgeport--A man in…

Ribbon Cutting at Penfield Pavilion

Aug 5, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

All the snowstorms Fairfield endured only delayed the construction of a new Pavilion at Jennings Beach. A new banquet facility complete with kitchen as well as heated bathrooms during the winter make this a great addition to Penfield Beach.

Bridgeport Police Officer & his canine injured-struck by hit and run driver

Aug 4, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

An officer while making a domestic arrest on Seaview Avenueby Ogden Street Extended. I just spoke with Mayor Finch's Press Secretary Elaine Ficcarra and she told me the officer was Lt. Kevin Gilleran and his dog was Titus. Gilleran was brushed by the car which struck his cruiser making it unsafe to drive. He and another officer rushed Titus to The Shoreline Animal Emergency Clinic in Shelton. The dog is in stable condition. Lt. Gilleran may have some bumps and bruises but should be fine, care for his dog was his top priority. The driver of the other vehicle fled the scene, possibly to I-95. Police are looking for a black or blue car with left side damage, I'm told…

Construction Worker Croons During Lunch Hour

Aug 3, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

Gary Russo a construction worker on the 2nd Avenue subway line sings during lunch hour.

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Happenings NOW 8-6 thru 8-8 2011

Bridgeport announces new Board of Ed

U.S. Loses AAA Credit Rating as S&P Slams Debt

Do You Think The Stimulus Plan Is A Success Or Failure?

Video: Don’t Tell A Democrat To Lean To The Right

Early morning rooming house fire leaves 28 homeless, injures 5 firefighters in Bridgeport

Happenings NOW 8-5 thru 8-6 2011

Ribbon Cutting at Penfield Pavilion

Bridgeport Police Officer & his canine injured-struck by hit and run driver

Construction Worker Croons During Lunch Hour

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