Bridgeport News: 1 Firefighter Injured During Industrial Fire

Bridgeport UPDATE: At 1412hrs the City of Bridgeport ECC received a 911 call regarding a fire on the 2nd floor of the Wheelabrator Bridgeport Resco trash to power plant located at 6 Howard Avenue. BFD, AMR and BPD all were dispatched. BFD reported from the scene that there were fires in two hoppers. The BFD attacked the fire from the interior by opening inspection holes to extinguish. One firefighter was transported to the hospital with a possible burn while fighting the fire. This fire is currently under investigation. 2021-10-21@2:12pm--#Bridgeport CT-- One firefighter was reported injured at 3:40pm after fighting a hopper fire on the 2nd floor of the trash to energy plant Wheelabrator located at 6 Howard Avenue.

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Today’s Vehicle Fire

2021-10-12@2:18pm--#Bridgeport News: Today's vehicle fire is on I-95 northbound near exit 29.

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Bridgeport News: Valley Avenue Shooting

Police UPDATE: On October 11th, 2021, a 16-year-old male Nigel Powell sustained a fatal gunshot wound while inside a residence on Valley Avenue, Bridgeport, CT.  The incident was initially reported as a self-inflicted gunshot wound, however during the course of the investigation, and through multiple witness interviews, it was determined the gun was fired by another juvenile male.   On October 18th, 2021, Detectives with the Bridgeport Police Department secured an arrest warrant for a 16-year-old male responsible for the fatal gunshot.  The 16-year-old male turned himself in to the Bridgeport Police Department this evening and was served with the arrest warrant.  The name of the responsible male is being withheld at this time due to him being a juvenile.  The…

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Bridgeport Police Blocks Me From Their Twitter Feed

This explains why I'm not getting Tweets from the Bridgeport Police notifications. Way to go Scott Appleby. What a way to run a city. Only in Bridgeport do they say read the tweets but but block from reading them. Mayor Ganim you've got some serious problems in the ECC and they are making a mockery of your administration. You need to make some changes or it implies you endorse the incompetency.

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Fairfield News: Car Hits Utility Pole Then Rolls Over

2021-10-11 @11:40pm--#Fairfield CT-- A car has hit a utility pole and rolled onto its roof at Governors Lane and Bronson Road. Everyone is out of the car and no reported injuries. There are no wires involved. This news report is made possible by:

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Portable Retirement and Investment Account (PRIA) Act of 2021

Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) and Senator Mark Warner (D-VA) introduced the Portable Retirement and Investment Account (PRIA) Act of 2021. The PRIA Act will create universal, portable retirement and investment accounts that will be accessible to all Americans throughout their lives and move our retirement system into the 21st century. “The current retirement system isn’t working for all Americans,” said Himes. “The options to which American workers have access can differ significantly based on their area of employment and the systems can be needlessly confusing. In addition, many Americans lose access to retirement savings vehicles if they lose their jobs, and gig, contract, and part-time workers are often ineligible. PRIA changes all of this.” “Americans are more likely to change jobs…

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Fairfield News: 2 Women Fighting

2021-10-06@ 12:40pm--#Fairfield CT--Kendra Jalisa Woodson, was issued a Misdemeanor Summons (MC562842), for C.G.S. 53a-181 Breach of Peace and 53a-61 Assault in the Third Degree, when she engaged in violent, tumultuous behavior and intentionally kicked another individual repeatedly before throwing her personal items on Canfield Drive. Woodson is scheduled to appear at Bridgeport Superior Court on October 20th, 2021. This press release was made possible by:

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2021-10-08@4:11pm--Ryan Nolan was issued a Misdemeanor Summons (#MC689890) with a Bridgeport Superior Court appearance date of 10/22/2021 for Assault 3rd, CGS 53a-61 and Breach of Peace 2nd, CGS 53a-181, after being involved in a physical altercation with another male at CVS, 961 Black Rock Turnpike. An independent witness reported the Nolan was the one who instigated the fight and had thrown the first punch. During the fight, the other party suffered an injury to his left hand. This press release was made possible by:

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STRATFORD WINS STATE GRANT TO ASSESS RENOVATION NEEDS

AT HISTORIC BUILDING   STRATFORD — Mayor Laura R. Hoydick recently announced that the State Historic Preservation Office awarded a $20,000 Survey and Planning Grant to the Town of Stratford to professionally assess renovation needs at the historic Sterling Homestead that the Town acquired earlier this year.  The Sterling Homestead, the white house at 2225 Main Street, is now part of a municipal campus that includes the Sterling House Community Center, Stratford Library, the Baldwin Center, and the historic William Perry House. The structure, built circa 1790, is on the National Register of Historic Places and is situated within the town’s Historic District. The grant funding provides for hiring a professional with extensive knowledge of historic architecture to advise Mayor Hoydick and her administration,…

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Fairfield News: Bicyclist-Car Collide

2021-10-10@10:37pm--#Fairfield CT-- A bicyclist was hit by a car on Tunxis Hill Road at Chapman Avenue (next to Knapps Highway). The motorist stopped and cooperated with police and the bicyclist was up and talking with police.

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