Month: June 2016

Bridgeport News: Shots Fired After Driver Attempts To Run Down Cop

3:50pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- Police attempted to pull over a stolen Volkswagen Jetta at Woodrow and Pond Street. The suspect took police on pursuit to Valley Avenue and Wing Street where officer thought the pursuit was over and began moving towards the car for arrest. The suspect attempted to run over the officers. Fearing for officers safety an officer discharged his weapon. Chief of Police A.J. Perez told me no one was hit or injured . The car continued and hit a tree on Griffin Avenue near Griffin Circle where the driver and passenger fled on foot. The driver ran through backyards and was apprehended on Chopsey Hill Road. A short time later the passenger was tracked and apprehended on Clark Street.…

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GOV. MALLOY SIGNS LAW UPDATING ANTI-DISCRIMINATION POLICIES AT THE CONN. MILITARY DEPARTMENT

#HARTFORD, CT – Governor Dannel P. Malloy  announced that he has signed into law legislation that he introduced earlier this year updating the anti-discrimination statutes for the Connecticut Military Department to align them with recent policy changes in the United States military.   “These are straightforward changes – and they are the right thing to do.  That’s why they received near unanimous support in the General Assembly,” Governor Malloy said.  “Those who protect and serve our nation shouldn’t face discrimination, and these changes are overdue.  I applaud the federal government for taking this step toward equality, and am proud to sign this law on behalf of our state to bring them into alignment.”   Unlike other state agencies, anti-discrimination laws…

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Prayers Needed

It has been a brutal year for legends and it isn't letting up for our local legend Gary DeCarlo who hails from Shelton.  If you are old like me or if you have been to any sporting event you would recognize his work with the song Na Na Na Hey Hey Goodbye!  Gary just posted on his Facebook page: "I got my results and they aren't good. I have cancer in my lung, my rib, and a muscle in my back and spine. I have to see a cancer surgeon to see if this came from my bladder cancer then they'll know how to treat it. Thank all of you for your thoughts and prayers."

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Ganim Proposes 2nd Chance Society Initiatives

Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Joe Ganim today joined Bridgeport area businesses and nonprofits to launch the first steps of a major 2nd chance society initiative whose goal ultimately is to encourage and incentivize the private sector hiring of ex-offenders who may have a criminal record from their past.   At least a dozen Bridgeport area businesses gathered with Mayor Ganim, state lawmakers and Bridgeport City Councilors to sign a “Fair Chance Pledge” to give individuals re-entering society from incarceration a fair chance at being hired.  Specifically, Mayor Ganim is proposing a $50,000 budget transfer in the form of a challenge grant to the private sector to leverage the investment with foundational support and funds from federal and state government.  The goal…

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Route 8 Closures

Beginning at 7pm tonight there will lane closures on Route 8 throughout the summer for bridge replacements near exit 4.  The bridges have been prefabricated on the side of highway and are ready to be put in place.  This will reduce the construction time from 2 years to one summer.   There numerous phases of the construction so visit http://rt8bridgeport.com/ .  Two construction cameras have been installed and can be viewed here: http://rt8bridgeport.com/livefeed/    

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