Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Business Shot Up

4:33pm--#Bridgeport CT--Junco's at 288 Bunnell Street is reporting to police that they have discovered bullet holes in their walls and some of their equipment.  Police are investigating. This report sponsored by: Junco de la calle a 288 Bunnell está informando a la policía que han descubierto agujeros de bala en sus paredes y algunos de sus equipos. La policía está investigando. Junco do no 288 da rua Bunnell está relatando à polícia que descobriram buracos de bala em suas paredes e alguns dos seus equipamentos. A polícia está investigando.

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I-95 Crash

4:11pm--#cttraffic--#Bridgeport CT-- Two accidents I-95 northbound one at ext 26 and another at 27A.  Firefighters on scene. Dos accidentes de la I-95 hacia el norte en una extensión de 26 y otro a 27A. Bomberos en escena. Dois acidentes I-95 sentido norte, um de 26 e outro ext em 27A. Bombeiros em cena.

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Stratford News: Fire Damages Multiple Businesses

VIDEO REPORT--8:53pm--#ctfire--#Stratfird CT--Fire ripped through the Stonybrook Co-op of businesses tonight.  Initial reports say the fire started in the roof area of Jalapeno's Restaurant and spread to The Village Pub. Village Pub co-owner Debbie Redman told us they were getting ready for their Halloween party when the smelled "something".  Thinking it could be one of their Halloween decorations they put them out but discovered it was the fire.  Everyone left the building and they called 911.  Firefighters were quick to the scene and began their attack on the fire.  The bulk of the fire was in the back of the building.  Bridgeport Fire gave mutual aid to Stratford.  The entire plaza suffered from heavy smoke damage.  It was difficult to…

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Presidential Visit Info and Parking Ban

Bridgeport, Conn. (October 31, 2014) – In preparation for President Barack Obama and Gov. Dan Malloy visiting the state’s largest city for an event at Central High School on Sunday, Bridgeport officials are announcing street and parking restrictions while they’re in town. “We’re thrilled to have President Obama and Governor Malloy visiting our city,” said Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch. “Bridgeport is getting better every day. That’s in part because of help from our friends President Obama and Governor Malloy. Working together, we are we’re creating jobs, growing businesses, increasing access to pre-k for kids, and building new parks. With that said, I’m asking all of my fellow Bridgeporters to make accommodations to ensure the safety and security of President Obama and Governor…

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Bridgeport News: House Break In

2:58pm--A homeowner came home to find their back door kicked in and the hose ransacked in the 500 block of Ruth Street. This report made possible by our sponsor: Un dueño de casa llegó a casa para encontrar a su puerta de atrás y dio una patada en la casa saqueada en la cuadra 500 de la calle de Ruth. Um proprietário chegou em casa para encontrar a sua porta dos fundos arrombada e saqueada a casa no bloco de Ruth Rua 500.

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Bridgeport Receiving $360,000 for Afterschool Programs

City of Bridgeport Press Release: “This is great news. It's another example of Gov. Malloy making strong investments in Bridgeport kids and our city's future. In order to prepare our kids for the jobs of tomorrow, we're focused on increasing access to pre-k and after school programs, and building new state of the art schools. Gov. Malloy is helping us do just that. – Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch Bridgeport, Conn. (October 29, 2014) – Background: Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that nearly $4 million in funding for before and after-school programs in  schools are being awarded around the state, in addition to over $800,000 in grants for expanded learning time. The City of Bridgeport’s Lighthouse Afterschool Program is set to receive a…

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Ribbon Cuttying at Broad Range Benefits Group

#Bridgeport CT--Over 200 people from the tri-state area came out the ribbon cutting and party at Broad Range Benefits Group on Thursday.  City Councilman and Black Rock business owner, Enrique Torres cut the ribbon along with Alex Horton, principal at BRBG.  The office is located at 2929 Fairfield Avenue in the Black Rock Section of Bridgeport. Broad Range Benefits Group, LLC (BRBG) is a full service insurance and benefits agency that offers a single point-of-contact for all levels and types of insurance, including business and personal policies.  From auto to umbrella, from life to liability, BRBG’s team of professionals have the experience and expertise to protect you and your business from all of life’s risks.  BRBG has over 100 combined years of…

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