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Month: October 2018

Bridgeport

Yankee Buck Dent To Speak

Oct 18, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

BRIDGEPORT, Connecticut – October 15, 2018 – St. Vincent’s SWIM Across the Sound will host its 23rd Annual Breast Cancer Benefit Dinner on Thursday, October 25, 2018, at the Holiday Inn in Bridgeport. New York Yankee Bucky Dent will speak at the dinner, which will begin at 5 p.m. with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and a silent auction, followed by dinner at 7 p.m. Joining him will be Caryn Kaufman, a Trumbull native and breast cancer survivor who was treated at St. Vincent’s Medical Center. Russell Earl “Bucky” Dent is a former American Major League Baseball player and manager who earned two World Series rings as the starting shortstop for the New York Yankees in 1977 and 1978. He was voted the World…

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Ride Your Bike To Work

Oct 18, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Ganim and the City of Bridgeport in conjunction with CTrides is hosting a guided Bike to Work day on Friday, October 19, 2018.  City employees who participate will commute via the Pequonnock River Bike Trail departing from Bridgeport Parks and Recreation off Quarry Road in Trumbull at 7:45 a.m. “Riding your bike to work is a great and healthy way to start the day,” said Mayor Ganim. “Not only will you save on gas and maybe save yourself frustration from traffic, but you’ll be getting exercise. Bike to Work Day in particular is a fun way to connect with people and serves as an energetic boost for your morning routine.” The Bridgeport Police Department will provide an escort to…

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Shelton News: Alleged Bank Robber Arrested

Oct 17, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

On 10/15/2018 at approximately 10:00 AM Shelton Police were dispatched to 704 Bridgeport Ave., Key Bank, on a report of a bank robbery. On 10-17-18, Shelton Police and Detectives, with the assistance of the Seymour Police Department, arrested 37 year old Michael Mangiafico of Seymour and charged him with Robbery 1 st Degree and Larceny 3 rd Degree. Mangiafico was held on a $100,000 bond and will be arraigned today (10-17-18) at Derby Court.   The expedited arrest was partially due to the tips received after releasing pictures of the suspect to the public.      

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Norwalk News: Structure Fire

Oct 17, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

Norwalk Fire Department UPDATE: Norwalk firefighters responded to a house fire on 19 Arbor Dr, at 7:27 pm.  Upon arrival firefighters were met with heavy fire on the first floor of the home. And in the attic. Only one occupant was home at the time and managed to get out with no injuries. The home suffered heavy fire and smoke damage and is posted unfit for occupancy displacing four people. The fire is still under investigation for the cause.   7:33pm--#Norwalk CT-- Firefighters on scene of a structure fire on Arbor Drive.   This news report is made possible by our sponsor who can make it like it never even happened!  

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Westport

Westport News: Registrars of Voters Announce Office Hours and Deadlines for Voter Registration

Oct 17, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

Westport, CT -  Registrars of Voters Marla Cowden and Kevin White announced today that the Registrars of Voters Office in Westport Town Hall, 110 Myrtle Avenue, Room 107, will be open Monday through Friday (except holidays), from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM for voter registration. October 30, 2018 is the deadline for the following registrations for the November 6, 2018 State Election: Mail-in registration (postmarked by) New Voters Online registrations (available at: https://voterregistration.ct.gov) November 5, 2018 from 9:00AM to 5:00PM in TOWN HALL is the deadline for IN-PERSON registration for residents who meet the following criteria: Between October 30, 2018 and November 6th 2018: Achieved the age of 18 Moved to Westport Achieved citizenship Are a member/family member of the Armed Services.…

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Mayor Ganim Joins City Leaders to Sign Employment Opportunity Ordinance

Oct 17, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

ridgeport, CT— Mayor Ganim was joined by City Council member Ernest Newton, Mayor’s Initiative for Reentry Affairs (MIRA) Director Eric Christmas, second chance advocates and community members today to sign an ordinance that will encourage developers, who receive incentives from the city, to hire Bridgeport residents and returning citizens for employment opportunities. “As a city, we want to thrive with economic development while providing job opportunities for our residents and returning citizens,” said Mayor Ganim. “This ordinance was shepherded by City Council members and it had my full support. We understand and recognize the challenges of returning citizens, and the nature of our current job climate.  This ordinance will give our community members priority.  This is not an end all,…

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