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Month: November 2019

Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Bouncer Shot

Nov 10, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

2019-11-10@9:37pm--#Bridgeport CT—According to radio reports, a bouncer was shot in the stomach at the Perfections Lounge at 1603 Barnum Avenue. The shooter fled down Barnum Avenue down Elizabeth Street according to those same radio reports. I’m still waiting on an official report of the shooting last night on Bond Street from police spokesperson Terron Jones and I don’t expect this to be any different. It’s not me or the Connecticut Post he is not reporting to but you, the taxpayer who is not being properly informed, and just 4 days after election day….

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Local News Small Business Shout Out

BMW Of Bridgeport Donates To Norma Pfriem

Nov 10, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

This week our sponsor BMW of Bridgeport donated $3,525 to the Norma Pfriem Breast Cancer Center . Senator Richard Blumenthal hopes others follows BMW of Bridgeport’s lead as a good corporate sponsor. General Manager Tim Kraemer said their company’s philosophy is to give back. Senator Blumenthal said BMW of Bridgeport’s generosity is the ultimate gift, the gift of life in saving people from cancer. Tim Kraemer said BMW of Bridgeport isn’t just a corporate sponsor but they participate in Norma Pfriem events throughout the year.  

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Cops Called On Kids Fundraising

Nov 10, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

2019-11-30@4:44pm--UPDATE:  American Steakhouse security called cops on the fundraising kids...AGAIN.   2019-11-10@1:57pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police were called to 210 Boston Avenue because the security officer at American Steakhouse said that there were children between the ages of 5 and 8 selling fundraising candy without a permit. Since getting follow up information from spokesperson Terron Jones and Rowena White, have been impossible lately I drove up to get a follow up to the story. I’m happy to report that there was an adult there, Christopher Ledend said that they were permitted to sell there and often times the cops purchase from them. Christopher said his group Play4Youths.com raises funds for children. Their website https://www.play4youths.com/ says: “At Play4Youths we are raising funds to…

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Another Gun Waving Incident, Arrest And Gun Recovery In The South End

Nov 10, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

2019-11-10 @ 12:44am--#Bridgeport CT-- Another gun waving incident in the south end of Bridgeport, this time on Atlantic Street.  A male waving a handgun around.  Police arrested the possibly/allegedly intoxicated man and the handgun was recovered.  Earlier a rifle was recovered in on Park Terrace when a man allegedly aimed it at his neighbor.   This news report is made possible by:  

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Stratford

Stratford News: Pedestrian Hit

Nov 9, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

2019-11-09@2:00pm--#Stratford CT-- First responders on the way to Burlington Coat Factory at 800 Barnum Avenue Cutoff parking lot for a pedestrian struck.  Radio reports say the person had their foot ran over by a car.   This news report is made possible by: [caption id="attachment_71997" align="aligncenter" width="12166"] Visit: https://www.bridgeportpersonalinjury.com/[/caption]

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Westport

Westport Provides Free ProAct Prescription Drug Discount Program to Residents

Nov 9, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

Westport, CT - The Town of Westport, in conjunction with the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities (CCM), announced that it is offering residents a new way to save money on prescription medications and certain medical services through a new prescription drug savings program. The ProAct discount cards will arrive in residents’ mailboxes via the US Postal service next week.  Regardless of whether residents are currently insured, uninsured, or underinsured, they can use the cards at participating pharmacies to obtain discounts and savings on prescription medications.             The “Town of Westport Prescription Drug Discount Card” helps residents save money on their medications any time their prescription is not covered by insurance.  This card will provide immediate fiscal relief at the pharmacy counter…

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Westport

Westport News: Leaf Collection

Nov 9, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

Westport, CT. – the Department of Public Works is currently planning the Annual Leaf Collection program.  The Department requests that homeowners consider backyard leaf composting and suggests they contact the Conservation Department (341-1170) or Earthplace (557-4400) for relevant information.  The ease and cost savings of backyard composting provides a viable alternative to either carting leaves to the Town Yard Waste Site or filling paper bags for the Town's curbside pickup. The curbside collection period will extend from November 4, 2019 through December 2, 2019. The Public Works Department will collect leaves placed in biodegradable paper bags on the curbside during this period.  Leaves placed in plastic bags will not be picked up, as the composting process cannot handle plastic.  Residents living on…

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