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Black Rock to Seaside Park Bike Route Work Underway

Sep 14, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

BRIDGEPORT, CT (September 14, 2011) – A nearly five-mile long bike route is being created to link Black Rock with Seaside Park, funded by the City’s Bridgeport@Work capital improvements plan. Work is underway on the route, which begins at Fairfield Avenue and Gilman, runs along the water and through Black Rock to Park Avenue, ending at Seaside Park. “This route will link two of our City’s most scenic areas, providing a safer area for bicyclists to traverse the City,” said Mayor Bill Finch. This route is one of a series of paths that will be marked throughout the City to make roads more bicycle-friendly. “Making our roads more bicycle-friendly will give residents and visitors alike an opportunity to access our…

Happenings NOW 9-13 thru 9-14-2011

Sep 13, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

[SlideDeck id='494' width='100%' height='400px'] 9:56am--#Faifield--Shell Station and convenience store on Black Rock Turnpike to remain closed until health inspection due to fire suppression system discharging on those pumping gas for no reason. Fire department called ambulances for those affected but all have refused treatment. Updates when they become available. 11:44pm--#Fairfield--Dunkin' Doughnuts female in a white Ford Taurus yelling at people for being too loud while she is trying to sleep. Officers Red Two and Red Four dealt with her the other night! UPDATE 12:18am--White Taurus just returned! UPDATE--12:40am--Subject told to leave and warned not to return again 6:00pm--#Bridgeport--Report of a sinking boat at Seaside Park, near the concession stand near the ballpark on the sandbar. Upon arrival the boat was…

Sneak Peek of the ShopRite on Black Rock Turnpike in Fairfield

Sep 13, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

[caption id="attachment_4037" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Grand Opening Wednesday 9am!"][/caption] Fairfield's Black Rock Turnpike's ShopRite owned by the Cigngari Family's Grade A Markets opens Wednesday, September 14th at 9am. Offering delivered daily freshness Fairfield, Easton and the surrounding areas will enjoy a bigger, brighter and cleaner store with competitive prices.

Military Academy Nomination Application Deadline

Sep 13, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

BRIDGEPORT, CT - Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) advised candidates seeking a congressional nomination for 2012 admission into one of the nation’s four military academies that applications are due to his office by 4:00pm on Friday, December 2nd. Applications are available on the Congressman’s website and from high school guidance counselors throughout the 4th District. “One of my favorite duties as a Member of Congress is nominating the best and brightest young men and women of Connecticut’s 4th District to our nation’s service academies,” said Himes. “If you are a highly motivated, well-rounded, successful student, I invite you to consider the unique opportunity to develop physically, ethically, and intellectually while building a foundation for an exciting, challenging, and rewarding career as…

US poverty rate swells to nearly 1 in 6

Sep 13, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

WASHINGTON (AP) — The ranks of U.S. poor swelled to nearly 1 in 6 people last year, reaching a new high as long-term unemployment woes left millions of Americans struggling and out of work. The number of uninsured edged up to 49.9 million, the biggest in over two decades. Read more......

Elvis Has Shot Up The Building

Sep 12, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

Elvis Santiago of 984 Hancock Avenue Bridgeport, CT was charged with 2 counts of Reckless Endangerment First Degree, Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm,Discharge of a Firearm while Under the Influence, Possession of a weapon without a permit, Possession of a Weapon in a Motor Vehicle, and Criminal Mischief in the First Degree. He was held on a $100,000 bond. Initial reports early Saturday morning were vandalism to a vehicle parked in the driveway of a home on Barry Scott Drive. The investigation conducted jointly by Patrol Officers and Detectives, quickly determined the damage was caused by gun fire. Detectives through investigative efforts interviewed residents and searched the area for evidence of a shooting. They recovered several spent shell casings in…

2011 Ceremony at Sherwood Island State Park in Westport

Sep 11, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

Relatives and state dignitaries attended the tenth anniversary of the attack on America at Westport’s Sherwood Island State Park. The names of 152 9/11 Connecticut victims are inscribed at a new memorial unveiled at the ceremony.

Supporting First Responders Requires Action

Sep 10, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

Lieutenant William Tuttle from Local Union 1426 shares his thoughts on supporting first responders.

Happenings NOW 9-10 thru 9-12 2011

Sep 10, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

[SlideDeck id='494' width='100%' height='400px'] 6:53pm#Fairfield--If you are traveling on Mill Plain Road don't hit the man laying in the road near Matilda Place. 12:18am--#Bridgeport--Another report of a shooting at Main and Lumber Street. Suspect fled into a backyard and fire department has been called to cut a hole into fence for their access. 12:15am--#Bridgeport--Report of a gunshot victim at 62 Maple Street. 10:10pm--#Bridgeport--Report of a resident at 1450 Main Street purposefully ingesting batteries. Not sure if this is the same person but we had a similar call a couple months ago. 1:44pm--#Fairfield--Fairfield University Girls Rugby Game--Second ambulance requested for injuries sustained during the game. One is a nineteen year old with a shoulder injury. No word on the second injury.

Fairfield Fire Dedicates Memorial to World Trade Center

Sep 10, 2011 Stephen Krauchick

[caption id="attachment_4003" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Steel from the World Trade Center dedicated"][/caption] On Friday, September 9th at 10:00am the Fairfield Fire Department formally dedicated a memorial to the first responders lost on September 11th, 2001. The simple ceremony will take place in front of Fire Headquarters, 140 Reef Road in Fairfield, where Chief Richard Felner acknowledged receipt of the steel obtained from the debris recovered from the World Trade Center site. A plaque commemorating the events has been placed at the base of the memorial alongside a small flower garden. “The process of obtaining this piece of history started over a year ago when the Port Authority of NY/NJ, the owners of the World Trade Center, announced that they would offer…

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Black Rock to Seaside Park Bike Route Work Underway

Happenings NOW 9-13 thru 9-14-2011

Sneak Peek of the ShopRite on Black Rock Turnpike in Fairfield

Military Academy Nomination Application Deadline

US poverty rate swells to nearly 1 in 6

Elvis Has Shot Up The Building

2011 Ceremony at Sherwood Island State Park in Westport

Supporting First Responders Requires Action

Happenings NOW 9-10 thru 9-12 2011

Fairfield Fire Dedicates Memorial to World Trade Center

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