Month: June 2015

Sikorsky Announces Consolidation to Stratford

“Unfortunately, the global market for aircraft has prompted a consolidation of facilities. Their decision makes smart business sense for them. We’re glad there was no job loss and that Sikorsky will continue to pay taxes on the property it owns in Bridgeport. This also presents a unique opportunity for further growth in our Eco-Technology Park.” – Mayor Bill Finch   Bridgeport, Conn (June 2, 2015) – Today, Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. announced it will move  its Bridgeport operations at 1210 South Ave. to its facility in Stratford. There will be no loss of jobs for the workers currently at the Bridgeport plant. The employees will be shifted to the Stratford facility as part of the company’s consolidation.   “Unfortunately, the global…

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Bridgeport News: Police Crime Scene Van at Greene Homes

UPDATE: Police spokesman Tim Hammoll returned my call and said there is an investigation taking place, there is no death at the building.  This and a DOA (dead on arrival) call have been on the radios since this morning, I probably blended the calls since I don't usually report DOA's. #Bridgeport CT--A person was found dead in their apartment at Greene Homes Building 4 on the 7th floor.  It does not appear to be a crime but detectives are on scene investigating, that's why the Bridgeport Police Crime Scene van is out there.  If I get any updates I'll let you know.   This report sponsored by:

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I-95 Break Down

3:59pm--#cttraffic--#Westport CT--If traveling on I-95 near exit 18 southbound watch out for the broken down Rolls Royce in the right shoulder.  That something you don't see every day.  Maybe he needs our sponsor from Interstate Batteries!  Interstate powers the DoingItLocalMobile!

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Fairfield News: Gasoline Spill

1:11pm--#cttraffic--#Fairfield CT--Up 10 gallons of gasoline has spilled at the southbound Merritt Parkway rest stop from the fuel pumps.  Firefighters needed additional speedy dry to contain the spill but some may have entered a nearby waterway. Department of Energy and Environmental Protection was notified.   This report sponsored by:

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Bridgeport News: The G Spot Was The Hot Spot Tonight

3:03am--Bridgeport CT--Once again, police on patrol prevented a fire from becoming more than it could have been.  Police told me the pungent smell of plastic and fiberglass burning alerted them to a fire that could have been much greater since the boats land docked are parked close to each other. Because I was quick on scene the police officers were also smart to challenge me at the scene since most arsonists like to see their handiwork.  Firefighters were arrived when I did and had the fire quickly knocked down.  The fire marshal was called to the scene to investigate the cause of the fire.   First on DoingItLocal.com.  You don't need an expensive cable subscription to get your local news…

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