Month: May 2022

Garcia Market Shooting Likely Self Defense

#Bridgeport CT-- As Mayor Ganim’s office continues to keep the gag order in place at the police department I’ve had to rely on sources to tell you what has been happening. Today’s report is NOT CONFIRMED, but a number of sources and their reports all come to the same conclusion: According to police reports “On April 28, 2022, at approximately 12:20 pm, Bridgeport Police responded to 239 Newfield Avenue on the report of a disturbance inside the Garcia Mini Market” (Bridgeport Police press release). Multiple sources told me that the owner of the market asked 35 year old Michael John Bernardo III to leave the store. He refused and a physical fight allegedly ensued. The younger Bernardo quickly gained the…

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Fairfield Man Rescued From Fire. FAIRFIELD, CT, 5/3/2022 : At approximately 5:06 AM, the FairfieldRegional Dispatch Center received a call from a passerbyreporting smoke and fire coming from a house at 577 KingsHighway East in Fairfield. Car 3, Engine 2 and Ladder 2 arrivedwithin four minutes of dispatch and reported fire showing fromthe first floor of a residential home. Engine 2, under thecommand of LT Robb Delmhorst, quickly attacked the fire whileLadder 2 conducted a search of the residence. A male victim wasfound on the first floor and removed by fire personnel to anawaiting AMR ambulance who initiated advanced life supporttreatment. The patient was transported to Bridgeport Hospital,the patient’s condition is unknown at the time of this pressreleaseIncident Commander, A/C…

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Bridgeport News: Shots Fired During Catalytic Converter Theft

2022-05-02@ 04:35am--Bridgeport Police received a 9-1-1 call from a homeowner stating someone was stealing something from their vehicle, possibly a catalytic converter. A person from the home followed the responsible in another vehicle, the suspects according to the party following their vehicle, began firing a weapon into the air, responsible vehicle was last seen headed on route 8 northbound from Chopsey Hill Road. This news report is made possible by:

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Seymour News: Jackknifed Tractor Trailer Shuts Down Route 34

2022-05-02@4:30pm--#Seymour CT-- #cttraffic-- Route 34 is closed between Buckingham and Squantuck Road due to a crash between a tractor trailer and car. The tractor trailer is jackknifed and its fuel tank has been punctured causing fuel to leak into the river. The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection has been notified. Expect delays in the area. This news report is made possible by:

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FEDERALLY-FUNDED MORTGAGE RELIEF PROGRAM FOR CONNECTICUT HOMEOWNERS FINANCIALLY IMPACTED BY THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced the launch of MyHomeCT – a new State of Connecticut program that is providing mortgage relief to homeowners who have experienced financial hardships due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It is being funded by $123 million that the Connecticut Department of Housing received from the federal American Rescue Plan Act, and it is being administered by the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority. “The public health crisis that we’ve experienced over the last two years has had a significant impact on the ability of many homeowners to pay for the costs of their housing, which is why we are dedicating this funding to provide much-needed support,” Governor Lamont said. “Thanks to the American Rescue Plan Act and the…

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Stratford Library Offers “Stress Management” Talk

Health Program Set for May 10 on Zoom             The Stratford Library has announced that it will host a virtual, live program about managing stress.  “Stress Management: A Proactive Approach” is scheduled for Tuesday, May 10 from 12-1 pm.  The program, available on the Library’s Zoom platform, is free and open to the public. Wellness Expert Jill Patterson returns to the Library with an engaging workshop explaining what stress is, how the body responds to stress and how one can manage stress. Participants will learn about a variety of tools including nutrition for stress management, movement and other modalities.  Stress is very common today and can wreak havoc on the immune system, health and well-being.  Patterson will discuss strategies that will provide solutions for optimal stress management. Guest speaker…

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