Month: December 2020

Bridgeport News: Man Dies After Neighbors Fear Giving CPR

UPDATE: 14 hours later Scott Appleby replied: Nothing was notated by BPD as to the cause but yes a party was found DOA by a party indicating party was blue and cold. Again, no further information as to the cause and nothing mentioned about COVID. 2020-12-07@10:45AMish-- Monday morning, first responders received calls of an unresponsive male not breathing in the 200 block of Olive Street. Radio reports said that those on the scene were afraid to perform CPR on the man. There was no excuse given for them being afraid. When EMS arrived on the scene the man had already died. When I arrived, police detectives were just arriving. I emailed Bridgeport Police spokesperson Scott Appleby for confirmation and further…

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Helping Military Families

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, announced today that the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2021 finalized by the House-Senate Conference Committee includes several provision he championed to support military families. “We owe an immense debt of gratitude to the military families who make sacrifices every day in service to our country – supporting their well-being is our responsibility, and absolutely fundamental to our national security,” Blumenthal said. “I’m proud to have championed these measures, which will give military moms, dads, partners, and kids more resources and greater support to withstand the rigors of life in the military. It is only the beginning – our servicemembers and their families…

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Call For Changes In College Sports

WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), the Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Manufacturing, Trade, and Consumer Protection, with jurisdiction over the NCAA and college athletes, released the following statement today in response to a report from the Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics calling for major governance changes for Division I sports: “The Knight Commission report confirms our repeatedly stated critique that the college athletic management system is broken and must be repaired. Fundamental reform should focus on college athlete wellbeing — health, economic, and educational. There is no excuse for delay after yet another indictment of this failing system. I will continue to lead the effort with Senator Booker to soon introduce a College Athlete Bill of…

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Carite In Stratford A New Concept In Car Sales

It was great meeting James and the team at Carite located at 2095 Barnum Avenue in Stratford on Friday. Carite is a new concept in selling used cars. There are no salespeople and no commission paid. James said they work together as a team to get you through the process with no haggling! All cars are only a few years old and all cars come with a CarFax history report as well as a 60 day, 3,000 mile bumper to bumper warranty. Shop all the cars online at: https://carite.com/ or call them at 203-864-6686 The staff is very friendly! https://youtu.be/-laeAxETnpk

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Bridgeport News: Pellet/BB Gun Shootings

2020-12-07@11:12am--#Bridgeport CT-- Three reports of people being shot by either a pellet or BB gun this morning. Police say a person was shot by a pellet gun on East Main Street near Crescent Street. Another incident occurred at in the 700 block of Myrtle Avenue (pictured) where a man was shot in the left cheek (face cheek) and was taken to the hospital. Another person was shot at State and Iranistan Avenue but left before police or EMS arrived.

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Grants for Arts

State Senator Marilyn Moore (D-Bridgeport) is applauding the state's release of $9 million in grants supporting 154 arts organizations statewide. Senator Moore is welcoming funding to five organizations in the 22nd district that will provide support to those impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Organizations in Sen. Moore's district receiving funds include: Connecticut Chamber Choir, Trumbull, $5,600Downtown Cabaret Theatre, Bridgeport, $39,200Greater Bridgeport Symphony, Bridgeport $43,000Klein Memorial Auditorium Foundation, Bridgeport, $58,500Neighborhood Studios of Fairfield County, Bridgeport, $30,900 "From singing, to the theatre, to any form of art, it is important that we make sure those who depend on the arts are able to continue to do so," said Sen. Moore. "The coronavirus pandemic has hit many hard including our arts community and with this funding, artists…

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CONNECTICUT NATIONAL GUARD’S COVID-19 SUPPORT THROUGH MARCH

HARTFORD, CT)– Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has received notification from the White House that his request to extend the federal authorization of the Connecticut National Guard’s support to the State of Connecticut for its ongoing response to the COVID-19 public health emergency has been approved through March 31, 2021. The federal government will provide the state with a 75 percent cost-share for this period. Previously, the state was authorized to use the National Guard with a 100 percent federal cost share from April 2 through September 30. That authorization was renewed on October 1 at a reduced cost share of 75 percent and had been set to expire on December 31. “From constructing mobile field hospitals, delivering…

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Bridgeport News: Person Shot

2020-12-06 @10:18pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police were called to Bridgeport Hospital for a gunshot victim that arrived at their emergency room. It is not known where this took place at this time but prior police say the received a shot-spotter activation at PT Barnum Housing. The are investigating. This news report is made possible by:

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