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Bridgeport News: Man Running At ATM

12:23pm--#Bridgeport CT--If you are downtown and want to use the ATM at People's Bank you may want to hold off.  There is a man running back and forth in front of the ATM, now he is reported in front of Citybank.  Police on the way. If you like our live reporting as it is happening would you consider helping us continue by donating?  http://www.doingitlocal.com/2014/04/can-help/

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Bridgeport Mayor Finch on One-Year Moratorium for Medical Marijuana Dispensaries

#Bridgeport, Connecticut (May 28, 2014) – Background: Last night, Bridgeport’s Zoning Commission voted for a year-long moratorium on accepting medical marijuana plans. This vote comes more than a month after the City’s Zoning Commission voted against allowing D&B Wellness to move forward with a medical marijuana dispensary in the city (Read Mayor Finch’s statement after the vote:http://bit.ly/1nuxUeH).  In response to last night’s moratorium decision, Mayor Finch’s spokesperson Brett Broesder made the following statement: “As he does with all issues, Mayor Finch listened carefully to people from across Bridgeport as the zoning process unfolded, and heard from both sides on the issue of medical marijuana dispensaries opening in Bridgeport. He remains convinced that we have a responsibility to provide people who are…

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Bridgeport News: Street Robbery

10:40pm--#Bridgeport CT--A police officer on patrol was flagged down by a man who was bleeding at Washington Avenue near James Street after being beat up and  robbed on Sanford Street.  Taken was his red Honda. Get all the news we report, not just what Facebook shows you.  Visit us at DoingItLocal.com, our site is smartphone friendly!

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Bridgeport News: Armed Robbery New China Restaurant

10:09pm--#Bridgeport CT--The New China Restaurant at 1550 Wood Avenue was just robbed at gunpoint.  Suspect fled on foot towards Fairfield.  Police are investigating. UPDATE:   Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying two people who held up a Wood Avenue restaurant Tuesday.  The New China Restaurant, 1550 Wood Ave., was robbed at gunpoint by two black males at approximately 10:05 p.m. The suspects stole a small amount of cash and the store owner’s iPhone. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Michael Fiumidinisi at 203-581-5246.

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