Month: July 2015

Bridgeport News: CVS employee Charged With ssaulting Customer

#Bridgeport, Conn. (July 10, 2015 press release) – An employee at a Boston Avenue CVS was charged with assaulting a 56-year-old customer following a dispute. Christopher Frank Jr., 27, of Oxford Street, was charged with third-degree assault and second-degree breach of peace. The two argued in the store and Frank came from behind the counter and assaulted the victim.  

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All Things Greek Video Review

#Bridgeport CT--I had a chance to visit Eva's All Things Greek a couple of times in the last month.   They are located at 3783 Main Street in Bridgeport (across the street from Optimum and CVS).   The food is outstanding, everything fresh and made to order.  What really impressed me the most was when I was in the kitchen there are no fryolotrs.  The owner George told me that they don't like to use them opting for pan frying in fresher oil.  Mixing french fried potatoes on one order and then frying seafood on another order and before you know it this mixing changes the taste of the food.  George's wife Eva assists in cooking and is such a joy in…

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I-95 Rollover

12:20pm--#cttraffic--#Norwalk CT--I-95 northbound near exit 15 a rollover accident in the right lane causing heavy delays in both directions.  Only minor injuries reported.   I-95 hacia el norte cerca de la salida 15 el vuelco del vehículo accidente en el carril derecho causando retrasos pesados en ambas direcciones. Sólo lesiones menores reportadas.

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Bridgeport News: Bicyclist Hit

UPDATE: Bridgeport Police Department Press Release – A bicyclist was taken to the hospital after a collision involving a vehicle owned by New England Tractor Trailer Training School. The incident happened at about noon today near East Washington and Housatonic avenues. The male cyclist was taken to Bridgeport Hospital with injuries that were not life threatening. The name of the cyclist and driver were not immediately available. 12:12pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A bicyclist has been hit by a tractor trailer near Housatonic and East Washington Avenue.  Radio reports say its a local tractor trailer training school truck that hit him/her.   This report sponsored by: El ciclista ha sido golpeado por un camión con remolque cerca de Housatonic y East Washington Avenue. Informes…

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Today’s Vehicle Fire

12:00pm--#cttraffic--#New Haven CT--Today's vehicle fire is an open bed tractor trailer with its back end on fire on I-95 northbound near exit 51.  The truck drove quite a few miles no knowing he was on fire.  It was discovered by state police monitoring the traffic cameras.  Firefighters just arriving on scene.  Traffic is going to back up further than it already was. Hoy vehículo fuego es un remolque de tractor cama abierta con su parte trasera en el fuego por la I-95 hacia el norte cerca de la salida 51. El camión llevó un buen número de millas en saber que estaba en llamas. Fue descubierto por la policía estatal de monitoreo de las cámaras de tráfico. Los bomberos acaba…

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Bridgeport News: Cal Ripken Open 3 New Ballparks

Bridgeport, Conn. (July 9, 2015 Press Release) – Mayor Bill Finch welcomed baseball legend Cal Ripken Jr. to Bridgeport for a community celebration of three new baseball fields at Blackham School in the city’s North End.   “The Cal Ripken Sr. foundation truly is changing lives – really, saving lives – through this program,” said Mayor Bill Finch.  “These fields mean the world not only to the North End Little League and to the kids here who attend Blackham School but to the entire Bridgeport community. We couldn’t me more grateful.”   On Thursday,  the hall-of-famer and Mayor Finch officially dedicated the Thorme Street community complex. The Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation has built 58 fields since 2010. Ripken fields are…

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Fairfield News: Car In The Water

2:33am--#Fairfield CT-- Police were called to Ye Yacht Yard on Harbor Road for a car half in the water.  The driver may have allegedly had too much to drink according to radio reports.  While investigating a tow truck showed up without them calling it, possibly from the driver.   This report sponsored by: La policía fue llamada a Vosotros Yacht Yard en Harbor Road para una media de coche en el agua. El conductor pudo haber tenido parecer demasiado a beber De acuerdo con informes de radio. Mientras investiga la grúa apareció sin ellos llamándola, posiblemente del conductor.

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Bridgeport News: Man Stabbed

2:31pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A mn arrived at Bridgeport Hospital in a private vehicle stabbed and heavily bleeding.  The radio reports say the man was dropped off by three Hispanic woman who said they did not know him.  He was reported to be shot at Main and Capital Avenue.  Police did get a plate number from the vehicle that dropped the man off which came back to the Hollow section of town.  Police are investigating.   This report sponsored by: El hombre llegó al Hospital Bridgeport en un vehículo privado apuñalado y sangrando profusamente. Los informes de radio dicen que el hombre fue dejado por tres mujeres hispanos que dijeron que no lo conocían. Fue Informó que se rodará en Main y…

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Bridgeport News: Odor Of Gas Indoors

11:50pm--#Bridgeport CT--Don't to sleep yet Bridgeport ! Odor of gas indoors at 290 Kent Avenue (off Boston Avenue) on the fist floor.  Here come a bunch of firetrucks!   This report sponsored by: No duerma aún Bridgeport! Olor de interiores de gas en 290 Kent Avenue (fuera de Boston Avenue) en la primera planta. Aquí vienen un montón de camiones de bomberos!

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