Month: June 2019

Bridgeport News: Crash Involving School Bus With Kids On Board

2019-06-06 @ 3:38pm #Bridgeport CT-- First responders on scene of a crash between a car and school bus on Center Street.  There are children on the bus, injuries are unknown at this time.   This news report is made possible by: Noticias de Bridgeport: Accidente con autobús escolar 2019-06-06 @ 3:38pm #Bridgeport CT-Los primeros en responder en la escena de un accidente entre un coche y un autobús escolar en Center Street. Hay niños en el autobús, las lesiones son desconocidas en este momento.

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4 Car Accident On The Merritt

2019-06-06 @ 2:40pm--#Fairfield CT-- #cttraffic-- There is a four car accident on the Merritt Parkway near exit 46.  2 cars on each side of the highway.   This news report is made possible by: Noticias de Bridgeport: Accidente en el Merritt con 4 carros 2019-06-06 @ 2:40pm–#Fairfield CT– #cttraffic– There is a four car accident on the Merritt Parkway near exit 46. 2 cars on each side of the highway.

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Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Hit

2:00PMish--#Bridgeport CT-- A pedestrian was hit by a car at the intersection of Congress Street and Housatonic Avenue.  The driver did stop, EMS radio reports said the person was in "trauma alert".   Noticias de Bridgeport: Peatón fue golpeado 2:00PMish-#Bridgeport CT-Un peatón fue golpeado por un carro en la intersección de la calle Congress y la Avenida Housatonic. El conductor se detiene, los informes de la radio EMS dijeron que la persona estaba en "alerta de trauma".

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Summer Meals For Kids

This summer, 6 out 7 hungry kids won’t get the summer meals they need. That is why we are teaming up with @NoKidHungry on its #ShareSummer campaign to help kids get access to nutritious food during the hungriest time of the year. Learn more: http://bit.ly/2Qxxm9m   Comidas para niños este verano Este verano, 6 fuera 7 niños con hambre no van a recibir las comidas de verano que necesitan. Es por eso que nos estamos uniendo a @NoKidHungry en su campaña #ShareSummer para ayudar a los niños a tener acceso a alimentos nutritivos durante la época más hambrienta del año. Más información: http://bit.ly/2Qxxm9m

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Bridgeport News: Person Wanted For Questioning In Possible Abduction

#Bridgeport CT--On May 30, 2019, between 0800-0815 hours, the Bridgeport Police Department’s Emergency Dispatch Center received a report of a possible abduction. According to the nine ( 9 ) year old victim, as she waited for her school bus at the corner of Logan Street and Stratford Avenue, she was approached by a tall Black male. He grabbed her by her wrist, and attempted to pull her to the back of a church ( "Pentecostal Church of Prayer and Deliverance " ) located at 1562 Stratford Avenue in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The suspect was unable to pull her away, so picked her up by the waist and carried her to the back of the church. In an empty stairwell, he attempted…

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Governor Applauds Minority Teacher Recruitment and Retention Bill

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont is applauding the Connecticut House of Representatives for voting 150-0  to give final passage to legislation he proposed alongside a number of state legislators that aims to recruit more teachers of color into classrooms in public schools throughout Connecticut. The bill, which was approved in the State Senate on May 28 and will next be transmitted to the governor for his signature, addresses roadblocks that keep educators of color out of the classroom, such as reciprocity agreements with other states and developing strategic statewide hiring goals.   Over 40 percent of Connecticut’s student population are people of color, however only 8.7 percent of the state’s public school teachers are people of color.   “Numerous…

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Bridgeport News: Man Assaulted

2019-06-04@ 9:00PMish-- A 60 year old man was assaulted and unconscious in front of 22 Oak Street.   Police spokesperson Terron Jones said "an assault took place as a result of a possible robbery of a 60 year old male. Victim in stable condition. PD is investigating."  Police are looking for a black male in his twenties with long hair in a ponytail wearing all black.  He fled on a bicycle according to radio reports.   This news report is made possible by: Noticias de Bridgeport: Hombre fue Asaltado 2019-06-04 @ 9:00PMish – Un hombre de 60 años fue asaltado y esta inconsciente frente de 22 calle Oak. El portavoz de la policía, Terron Jones, dijo "el asalto tuvo lugar como…

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Bridgeport News: So Much For A No Hitter

2019-06-04 @ 7:42pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police called to break up a fight at the ball field at Iranistan and University Avenue.  One person has been injured after being assaulted with a baseball bat.   This news report is made possible by: Noticias de Bridgeport: Pelea 2019-06-04 @ 7:42pm – #Bridgeport CT – La policía llamó para parar una pelea en el campo de béisbol en la Avenida Iranistan y University. Una persona fue herida después de ser atacado con un bate de béisbol.

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Westport News: Career Coach Returns

#Westport, CT - Director of the Department of Human Services Elaine Daignault announces the return of the American Job Center Southwest’s new and improved Career Coach at Westport Town Hall.  On Thursday, June 13, the Coach will offer a beginner’s class in upgraded Microsoft PowerPoint 2016 from 10 a.m. – noon, followed by an intermediate class in PowerPoint 2016 from 1 – 3 p.m.  The Career Coach is a “training center” tour bus equipped with ten wireless computer labs offering free computer classes to residents in the greater Norwalk area.  The mobile unit operates on a monthly schedule of visits to various community locations and is accessible to people with disabilities. Area residents interested in registering should contact the Westport…

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I-95 Rollover

2019-06-04 @ 12:52pm--#Milford CT #cttraffic-- A rollover accident northbound on the Moses Wheeler Bridge.  Expect delays in both directions. Noticias de Milford: I-95 Accidente 2019-06-04 @ 12:52pm – #Milford CT #cttraffic – Un accidente con un carro volteado en dirección norte en el puente de Moses Wheeler. Espere retrasos en ambas direcciones.

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