Recommended Items to Include in a Basic Emergency Supply Kit

[caption id="attachment_3755" align="alignleft" width="150" caption="Expected to be in Connecticut late Sunday"][/caption] BRIDGEPORT, CT (August 25, 2011) – City officials are urging residents to begin taking precautions as Hurricane Irene, the first hurricane to threaten the East Coast of the United States in three years, makes its way through the Atlantic currently on course to hit Connecticut and Long Island Sound over the weekend.Mayor Finch urged residents to begin making preparations now in advance of the storm and not wait until Saturday or Sunday when high winds and heavy rain could make travel difficult.  Below are some tips for residents and business owners. More information is available on the City of Bridgeport’s Emergency Management webpage at www.bridgeportct.gov   One gallon of…

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Don’t Rock The Boat Irene!

A guide to securing your boat during heavy seas by the experts at Dutch Warf . Dutch Warf is at 70 Maple Street in Branford and can be reached at dutchwharf.com/​ or phone them at (203) 488-9000.   A guide to securing your boat during heavy seas by the experts at Dutch Warf . Dutch Warf is at 70 Maple Street in Branford and can be reached at http://www.dutchwharf.com/ or phone them at (203) 488-9000.

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Car crashes into Bridgeport home

[caption id="attachment_3739" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Car crashed into the house around 1:30am"][/caption] Shortly after 1:30am Thursday morning a car crashed into 686 Westfield Ave waking the neighborhood.  Neighbors told me they heard a revving sound of a car and then a crash.  They also said that the car owner lives a couple houses away.  Seated in back of the police cruiser was the driver who appeared to be in his early twenties.  He was checked out by EMTs and released.  No word on any charges he may face. [caption id="attachment_3740" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Driver showed police which house he live in"][/caption]

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Rally Held in Bridgeport To Reinstate Foster

A rally was held in Bridgeport at City Hall Annex where the Registrar of Voters for the city works.  Democratic Registrar of Voters Santa Ayala denied Mary Jane Foster's name on the Democratic on a technicality that she had one too many nominees by Foster's team of school board candidates and rejected the ballots.  Mary Jane Foster Team is seeking to overturn this decision in a lawsuit.

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Happenings NOW 8-24 thru 8-25

[SlideDeck id='494' width='100%' height='400px']   [caption id="attachment_3712" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Call Before Or After The Storm!"][/caption] 9:38pm--Fairfield--Fire department quickly extinguishes a fire on a roof at 2 Lighthouse Point. 7:20pm--Easton--Report of semi-automatic weapon fire off North Park Avenue.  Patrol officer believes resident in the area has a range and is permitted to shoot.   Officer is investigating. 7:24 UPDATE--Officer says everything is valid and they will be shoot for awhile, let the complainant know.   7:07pm--Stratford--Report of a transformer fire on Shoreline and Third Avenue. Fairfield Police are reporting that Elizabeth Lucas, the bicyclist struck by a truck  while riding at on Roland Road at Paulding Street has died from her injuries in the accident.

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Earthquake Hits Areas of DC, Maryland and Virginia

Washington area residents are used to politicians being the region's movers and shakers, so it was a surprise when the earth below shook. The earthquake rattled windows and jostled dishes but apparently caused no serious damage. Read full report.... Earthquake Hits Areas of DC, Maryland and Virginia: MyFoxDC.com

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Statement from Fire Chief Brian Rooney re: State Fire Marshal’s Final Report

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Mary-Jane Foster spot on Democratic ballot denied by Registrar

[caption id="attachment_3690" align="alignleft" width="150" caption="Denied Ballot For Mayor By Registrar"][/caption] Mary-Jane Foster's spot on the Democratic ballot for Mayor of Bridgeport was denied by Registrar Santa Ayala because she says she had one too many nominees by Foster's team of school board candidates.  Registrar Santa Ayala was the center of controversy during the elections in November when the city ran out of voting ballots and the city was allowed extra hours to vote.  Mayor Finch was quoted in the Connecticut Post ""I am very disappointed this has happened," Finch said in a statement Monday evening. "I believe in and support the democratic process, and it is my hope that the voters will have their say in determining who will go…

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Bank Robbery in Fairfield-Greenfield Hills

Fairfield--11 at 11:42am, the Chase Bank at 161 Hillside Road Fairfield, CT was robbed at gun point. Three male suspects were involved, two entered the bank and one stayed in the vehicle which was parked in the rear lot of the bank. The first suspect to enter the bank is described as a black male, thin build, wearing a white sweat shirt, blue jeans and black and white sneakers. He had a ski mask over his face and brandished a handgun at the clerk near the back door. The second suspect to enter the bank, only described as a black male also wearing a ski mask, no further clothing description could be provided. He walked up to the counter with…

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Dr. Mel retires

News 8's Chief Meteorologist, Dr. Mel Goldstein, is retiring. After 25 years at WTNH, Dr. Mel is leaving to focus on his health. He was diagnosed with a form of cancer, called multiple myeloma, approximately 16 years ago and has been courageously battling the disease ever since.  Read more......

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