Bridgeport Roundup: April 2015

Thursday, April 30, 2015

Wild Wine, Beer & Food Safari Fundraiser Benefits the Beardsley Zoo

Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo, 1875 Noble Avenue, Bridgeport, will host its annual "Wild Wine, Beer & Food Safari" fundraiser at the Zoo on Saturday, June 6 from 6-9 p.m. VIP Tickets at $100 each entitle you to an exclusive "Behind the Scenes" with our animals from 4:30-5:30 p.m. pre-event

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Byram resident wants wall he dislikes modified

A portion of the wall blocking a view of the Long Island Sound is crumbled to the ground along Ritch Avenue West in the Byram section of Greenwich, Conn. Thursday, April 23, 2015.

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William Wein, 101, Of Fairfield

He was born in Paterson, N.J., a son of the late Max and Rose Wein. He was a well-respected jeweler in Bridgeport and Fairfield.

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Air pollution in Fairfield County among worst in the nation

... tion says that the air quality in Fairfield County is among the worst in the nation. There has been discussion in Bridgeport about closing PSEG's coal-fired power plant and perhaps putting a natural gas facility there. ...

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Surveillance images show grocery store murder suspect

News 12 Connecticut obtained exclusive new surveillance images Thursday of the person police who say fatally shot a store clerk in Bridgeport last month. News 12 Connecticut obtained exclusive new surveillance images Thursday of the suspect in the fatal shooting of a Bridgeport store clerk last month.

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Square One Theatre to Close 25th Anniversary Season with the Winslow Boy

... Jim Buff one (Milford), Ann Kinner and Davina Porter (Westport), David Victor (Fairfield) and Tess Brown (Bridgeport) along with Bruce Murray and Sam Nocciolo (Stratford), Ryan Hendrickson (Stamford) and Joseph Maker (Darien) making their Square One ...

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McCabe-Waters Little League Ceremonies Are May 2

McCabe-Waters Little League, the city's first and oldest Little League organization, will hold ceremonies to mark its 66th season on May 2 at 8:30 a.m. There will be a"Pay it Forward" presentation by Bristol Central High School junior Trevor O'Neil, a McCabe-Waters alumni. He ran a baseball equipment drive last year as part of a civics class project, and will be presenting donated equipment to police Officer Peter Sassu at the opening day ceremonies.

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Regional group plans to move after complaints

A regional organization of top elected officials plans to move out of its offices at the city's transportation center building -- but they're not going far. One month after Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch, a Democrat, and Trumbull First Selectman Tim Herbst, a Republican, got into a heated argument over the latter's proposal to relocate, the Greater Bridgeport Regional Council voted to allow its executive director to negotiate a lease at the RBS building down the street.

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Corrections officer jailed after judge increases bond

Patricia Daniels, a corrections officer was arrested in the fatal motor vehicle crash that killed Evelyn Agyei, on Boston Ave. on Dec. 4, 2014 in Bridgeport, Conn. Daniels, 46, of Bridgeport is charged with first-degree manslaughter.

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Trumbull Ethic Commission Appointment Causes Controversy

... for a member of the clergy and that Bal is a man of integrity. Bal is a deacon at St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Bridgeport.

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The healing power of arts topic of Sunday TEA forum

... West and Nell Waters Bernegger. West, a street artist, painter and fashion designer, uses art as therapy at Bridgeport's Homes for the Brave residence for veterans. Bernegger volunteers in the WAC therapeutic arts program at the Smilow Cancer Center ...

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Report Lists Top Reasons Why Stratford Police Pull Motorists Over

... highest for search rate among departments throughout the state. Waterbury was highest at 28.8 percent followed by Bridgeport at 11.1 percent and Milford at 9.7 percent. Stratford's arrest rate during a motor vehicle stop was 1.52 percent. The state ...

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Report Lists Top Reasons Why West Hartford Police Pull Motorists Over

... highest for search rate among departments throughout the state. Waterbury was highest at 28.8 percent followed by Bridgeport at 11.1 percent and Milford at 9.7 percent. West Hartford had the second highest arrest rate during a motor vehicle stop at ...

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Milford man charged with stabbing in Stratford

... crews to respond to the man. Police identified Dzwonkowski during their investigation. Dzwonkowski was located by Bridgeport and Stratford officers a short time later. Police said Dzwokowski and the victim were arguing over money.

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Avon State Sen. Witkos: Change to Registrar System Needed

... It was a scramble, it was confusing, and it was unfair to voters. It was also reminiscent of the 2010 debacle in Bridgeport that occurred when registrars did not order enough ballots, and extreme delays in voting and tabulation impacted half of the ...

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Murder suspect was arrested two days before Bridgeport clerk shooting

Two days before the shooting death of Jose Salgado, a Bridgeport grocery store clerk, New Haven police arrested Treizy Lopez, 18, of New Haven, on motor vehicle theft charges. Lopez, a suspect in Salgado's murder, was taken into police custody after being arrested for riding a scooter that was reported stolen.

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Canton State Sen. Witkos: Change to Registrar System Needed

No New Canaan-Darien Turkey Bowl on Turkey Day

... The board also decided to split the league into two divisions, now that Bassick and Harding high schools in Bridgeport are leaving to join another league in the fall. The state athletic conference that the Fairfield County Interscholastic Athletic ...

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Truck Crash Causes Meat Mess In Manchester

A box truck carrying ground beef crashed on I-84 east early Thursday, triggering a large cleanup effort and traffic delays. The crash happened shortly before 5:45 a.m. between exits 61 and 62, the state Department of Transportation said in a traffic alert.

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Actors Danny Glover, Charles Grodin To Speak At Fairfield County Event

The Family ReEntry gala on May 6 at The Klein in Bridgeport reads like a "Who's Who" of national and local celebrities. Along with Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch, who will lead the welcoming remarks, and the Rev.

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Black Rock's Rogue Comics Celebrates Free Comic Book Day Saturday May 2nd

On Saturday May 2nd an event of epic proportions will occur in the Black Rock section of Bridgeport - as well as in comic book shops all across the U.S. and throughout the world -it will be Free Comic Book Day! That's right, kids, on the very same weekend that the new Marvel Comics movie, The Avenger: The Age of Ultrons , hits the theaters Rogue Comics will be celebrating annual Free Comic Book Day . This event is an industry-wide celebration which was began in 2002 and is coordinated by Diamond Distributing to bring attention to this uniquely American form of entertainment which has spread out from the U.S. to the world.

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Top 10 Franchises of 2015

... for itself in the fast food industry by offering a healthy alternative to greasy fries and burgers. Based out of Bridgeport, Connecticut, Subway operates a staggering 42,000 franchises worldwide. Because Subway's brand identity is so strong, ...

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Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Council scrutiny better than moratorium

Bridgeport's City Council is doing the right thing in pressing hard on the benefits the city is offering to a developer who's proposed to build at least 177 units of mixed-income housing on the city's East Side. Negotiating and squeezing is far preferable to establishing a moratorium on any tax subsidies to developers, as was part of the discussion just weeks ago when the idea was floated by City Council member Enrique Torres , the 20-member body's sole Republican.

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Unearthed time capsule links Bridgeport school's past, future

Robert Jefferson and others open the Longfellow time capsule in Bridgeport, Conn., on Wednesday Apr. 29, '15. The only thing to survive were his coins.

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Unearthed time capsule links Bridgeport school's past, future

Robert Jefferson and others open the Longfellow time capsule in Bridgeport, Conn., on Wednesday Apr. 29, '15. The only thing to survive were his coins.

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Time capsule links Longfellow School's past, future

Robert Jefferson and others open the Longfellow time capsule in Bridgeport, Conn., on Wednesday Apr. 29, '15. The only thing to survive were his coins.

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May Exhibit at the Geary Gallery in Darien, CT

... New York. He also taught at Western Connecticut State University, CT; Sacred Heart University, CT; University of Bridgeport, CT; Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY; Fashion Institute of Technology in NYC, and at Silvermine Guild Arts Center in New ...

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Malloy: Drug recovery programs could be effective alternative to jail

... for Addiction Recovery isn't just in the quiet corner. There are two other recovery centers just like this one in Bridgeport and Hartford.

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At Winter's End, Our Fountains Come Alive

... the eye or better serve as public focal points than fountains. You'd expect to find them in cities such as Bridgeport, where traffic swirls around the Nathaniel Wheeler Memorial Fountain with its central bronze mermaid holding an electric torch in ...

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Tolls Dominate Forum On Transportation Issues

In what might be a template for any future debate about highway tolls in Connecticut, a Republican legislator, the state's transportation chief and the top lobbyist for the trucking industry sounded off on the topic this week. A panel talk hosted by The Connecticut Mirror on Tuesday evening addressed a series of transportation topics, but levying highway tolls was - not surprisingly - the most controversial.

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Hartford's Breakthrough Magnet School Wins National Award

Third-grader Taylor Champion reacts to a performance at Hartford's Breakthrough Magnet School in 2013. HARTFORD - Breakthrough Magnet School seventh-grader Adrian Rivera said he was at Wal-Mart over the weekend when his father, listening to a voicemail on his phone, burst into laughter "for no apparent reason."

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17,000 flowers in one glorious backyard

Photo: Mike Daly 17,000 flower bulbs- 70 varieties in all, of daffodil, tulip and crocus, primarily - were planted on the grounds of a 1903 Georgian Revival mansion in Bridgeport's Stratfield Historic District. Photo: Mike Daly 17,000 flower bulbs- 70 varieties in all, of daffodil, tulip and crocus, primarily - were planted on the grounds of a 1903 Georgian Revival mansion in Bridgeport's Stratfield Historic District.

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Tulips bloom at historic Bridgeport mansion

Registration will allow you to post comments on ctpost.com and create a ctpost.com Subscriber Portal account for you to manage subscriptions and email preferences. 17,000 flower bulbs- 70 varieties in all, of daffodil, tulip and crocus, primarily - were planted on the grounds of a 1903 Georgian Revival mansion in Bridgeport's Stratfield Historic District.

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Connecticut's wealthiest would pay higher income taxes and capital gains, under a budget approved by the Finance Committee today. The proposal includes keno, a continuous video lottery game that would be installed in restaurants, bars with liquor permits and pari-mutuel betting facilities including the Shoreline Star in Bridgeport.

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Daniel Dzwonkowski

... attacker as 24-year-old Daniel Dzwonkowski. Police believe the argument was over money. Dzwonkowski was found by Bridgeport and Stratford police and arrested for assault. Dzwonkowski, of Milford, was charged with first degree assault, carrying a ...

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Alleged husband and wife team now both charged in Nursery Road burglary

Edward Santos, 24, of Bridgeport was charged last week in connection with the October 21 burglary of a Nursery Road home. His wife Raisa Santos was charged in the break-in in January.

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Alleged husband and wife team now both charged in Nursery Road burglary

Rheumatoid Arthritis Talk At Milford Library Wednesday, May 6 at

... be presented by Dr. Kimberly Sanders, licensed naturopathic physician and adjunct professor at the University of Bridgeport. Sanders has undergone extensive pediatric and rheumatology training. She believes that many autoimmune diseases stem from ...

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Brian Sullivan: Familiar face bringing back royal (cleaning) touch

... to a Jewish youth refugee camp in England, where they stayed for 18 months. The family had a cousin living in Bridgeport, Conn., and the brothers were able to emigrate there, with Sigmund, his wife and other brother to join the family within the ...

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State Says Future Of Manchester Shelter A Local Issue

Although the state stands ready to help, the final decision on maintaining or closing a homeless shelter in town should be made locally, a state Department of Housing spokesman said Wednesday. "It is unfortunate that MACC has chosen to close their shelter, but we acknowledge that it is fully within their right to choose to take such action," agency spokesman Dan Arsenault said.

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The New Happy Hour At Firebox

A good happy hour is an exciting thing. So when we got word that Firebox, which is within stumbling distance from our office, had updated its happy hour menu, we immediately marked this outing on our calendars.

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West Hartford Man Pleads Guilty to Filing False Tax Returns

A West Hartford man pleaded guilty to charges he fraudulently filed amended tax returns for clients, without their knowledge, and illegally obtained more than $100,000 in refunds from the IRS. Hai T. Le, 44, pleaded guilty to three counts of filing a false claim with the Internal Revenue Service Tuesday in Bridgeport federal court.

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Police: Argument Over Money Leads To Stratford Stabbing

... told police he had been stabbed by Daniel Dzwonkowski, 24, of Milford, who was apprehended a short time later by Bridgeport and Stratford officers. Dzwonkowski was charged with first-degree assault, carrying a dangerous weapon and tampering with ...

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Westport Arts Center, Quinnipiac join forces to host Hungarian artist

Hungarian artist Marton Nemes will be visiting Bridgeport for six weeks as part of an "EAST meets WESTport" residency program coordinated by Quinnipiac University, in Hamden, and the Westport Arts Center. Photo: Contributed Photo Hungarian artist Marton Nemes will be visiting Bridgeport for six weeks as part of an "EAST meets WESTport" residency program coordinated by Quinnipiac University, in Hamden, and the Westport Arts Center.

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UB official joins mayoral pack

Mary-Jane Foster, vice president of university relations at the University of Bridgeport, has officially entered the race for Bridgeport mayor. BRIDGEPORT -- This summer Mary-Jane Foster will find herself in the same position as the Bridgeport Bluefish baseball team she co-founded and once ran.

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... Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015 before they were kicked off on March 31. Opening Day at the Ballpark at Harbor Yard in Bridgeport means spring is officially underway. This year's opening day was Friday April 24. Click here for the schedule of games. ...

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Latin Dance In Enfield Friday

People Empowering People, or PEP, is a group of Spanish-speaking Enfield residents who meet to discuss different events, programs and learning-opportunities in town, according to Lorena Cisneros, the UConn PEP Facilitator in Enfield. Friday's Latin Dance will begin at 5 p.m. in the Alcorn School gymnasium, 1010 Enfield St., with a half hour of Latin dance workout.

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923 Full-Time Job Openings in the Orange Area

... BC/BE Medical Director Pain Addiction Psychiatrist for excellent position in Southern CT, right outside of Bridgeport! This is a position for an experienced Medical. Target Brands - Milford, CT. Job Description Executive Team Leader in Training: ...

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Noel Coward Comedy Comes To The Wilton Playshop

... She is short-staffed, with one maid ill and another visiting a relative, and her son Nigel (Robert Fortunato of Bridgeport) has announced that he is returning home with his new fiancee, who just happens to be a famous Hollywood star, Miranda Frayle ...

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New Canaan Hires Former Bridgeport Police Officer

... Looking on is Chief Leon Krolikowski. NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- Clinton Jarvis has traded in patrolling the streets of Bridgeport, the state's largest city, for New Canaan, which synonymous with the state's image of a leafy green suburban paradise. ...

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Norwalk Actor Shines In Noel Coward Comedy In Wilton

Some say Baltimore turmoil possible in Bridgeport

... White House, the way that the black man is being treated on a street corner in Hartford." Craig Kelly , former Bridgeport NAACP chairman, agreed with that assessment, and saw the potential for strife in his own city. "Bridgeport is a lot like ...

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Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Babineau, Vargas power Bluefish past Patriots

Ryan Babineau went 4-for-4 and scored the go-ahead run on Luis Rodriguez 's double in the fourth to lead the Bridgeport Bluefish to a 4-1 victory over the Somerset Patriots on Tuesday before 1,507 at the Ballpark at Harbor Yard. Babineau singled with two outs in the fourth and came around on Rodriguez's double.

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College Roundup: Scocca's single lifts Fairfield past Sacred...

... (17-21). Kelyn Fillmore had two hits and two RBIs and Andrea Sidor went 2-for-2 for Sacred Heart (12-28). Bridgeport 3, Nyack 2; Bridgeport 5, Nyack 3: Katelyn Wall drove in two runs in each game to lead the Purple Knights to the doubleheader sweep ...

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Judge tosses suit in Little League retribution case

Bridgeport, Conn. a A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit by a Connecticut father who said a baseball Little League demoted his 9-year-old son to a lower-level team because of the father's plans to build affordable housing next to a former league official's home.

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Bill Seeks More Police Training; Body Cameras For All Officers Rejected

... The officers must also undergo "cultural competency and sensitivity training.'' Sen. Ed Gomes , a longtime Bridgeport Democrat, said that although several recent incidents between police and civilians have captured national attention, Connecticut ...

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Second suspect arraigned in store owner's murder

Joe Salgado, son of slain Bridgeport grocer Jose Salgado, stares down Treizy Lopez, of New Haven, during his arraignment for the murder in Superior Court in Bridgeport, Conn. on Tuesday, April 28, 2015.

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Second suspect arraigned in store owner's murder

Judge dismisses lawsuit in Little League retribution case

... team because of the father's plans to build affordable housing next to a former league official's home. BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit by a Connecticut father who said a baseball Little League demoted his 9-year-old son ...

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Connecticut NAACP President reacts to Baltimore violence

... sense of hopelessness. The civil rights leader believes that when factories closed in cities like Hartford, Bridgeport and New Haven so went a tremendous number of potential jobs for young people in urban communities. WTNH NEWS8 provides commenting ...

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Softball Team Earns Back-To-Back Shutouts

... ding into a Wednesday, April 29 game at Weston, set for 4:15 pm. The Hawks return home to face Kolbe Cathedral of Bridgeport on Friday, May 1, for a 4:15 first pitch. They'll host FCIAC team St Joseph of Trumbull at 4 pm the next day.

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State Police K-9 Awarded Bullet & Stab Protective Vest

... has been assigned to Trooper First Class Michael Beauton for two years and is currently working at Troop G in Bridgeport. K9 Nero is a three-year-old German Shepard who is trained in all patrol functions including tracking, building searches, ...

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Bridgeport MBDA Business Center BBG Summit - "Tale of Two Sherry's"

PRLog - April 28, 2015 - BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- The Bridgeport, CT Minority Business Development Agency Business Center, Greater New England Minority Supplier Development Council , Bridgeport, and Boston MBDA Centers along with premier partners, The Native American Contractors Association , and Native American Financial Services Association ; will host the First Ever "Business Beyond Gaming Summit" on Thursday, April 30, 2015 at the beautiful MASHANTUCKET PEQUOT MUSEUM & RESEARCH CENTER, 110 Pequot Trail Mashantucket CT 06338.

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Judge dismisses lawsuit in Little League retribution case

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit by a Connecticut father who said a baseball Little League demoted his 9-year-old son to a lower-level team because of the father's plans to build affordable housing next to a former league official's home. U.S. District Judge Victor Bolden in Bridgeport threw out the lawsuit Monday, saying Christopher Stefanoni didn't prove any allegations in the lawsuit he filed in 2013 against the Darien Little League and its officials.

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Judge dismisses lawsuit in Little League retribution case

... for his affordable housing proposal. Lawyers for the Little League deny the allegations. (Dave Collins, AP / AP) BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) - A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit by a Connecticut father who said a baseball Little League demoted his ...

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Judge dismisses lawsuit in Little League retribution case

... for his affordable housing proposal. Lawyers for the Little League deny the allegations. Photo: Dave Collins, AP BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) - A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit by a Connecticut father who said a local Little League demoted his ...

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UB baseball wins, Oa Keefe programa s best

Senior Tim Bickford's one-out, bases loaded single in the bottom of the tenth inning drove home Tyler Gambardella , who opened the inning with a triple to right field to lift the University of Bridgeport baseball to a 4-3 extra innings win over the highly-ranked Wilmington University Wildcats on Senior Night on Monday. Bickford's hit made a winner of classmate Brian O'Keefe , who worked two innings of scoreless and hitless relief with three strike outs and one walk.

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Judge dismisses lawsuit in Little League retribution case

... team as retribution for his affordable housing proposal. Lawyers for the Little League deny the allegations. BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) - A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit by a Connecticut father who said a local Little League demoted his ...

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Foster joins mayoral pack

This summer Mary-Jane Foster will find herself in the same position as the Bridgeport Bluefish baseball team she co-founded and once ran. "I've given it months of thought," she said.

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New charter schools approved to open next fall in Bridgeport and Stamford would not be funded under the state budget advanced Monday by the Legislature's Appropriations Committee . The budget-writing committee leaves out funding for Capitol Harbor Prep Charter School and The Stamford Charter School for Excellence , providing just enough of an increase to allow existing charter schools to expand and fill empty seats.

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Police investigate break-in at Bridgeport store

Police are investigating a break-in that happened on Boston and Kent avenues on Tuesday morning. (April 28, 2015 6:30 AM)

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Widow Gets 4 Years for Burning Million-Dollar Conn. Home for Insurance Money

A widowed mother of two from Florida has been sentenced to four years in prison for burning down her former million-dollar home in Connecticut for the insurance money. The Connecticut Post reports that 39-year-old Amanda Azevedo pleaded with a state judge in Bridgeport, Connecticut, on April 24 to let her go home and be with her children.

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Hearing on Malloy's $100 billion, 30-year transportation plan

Gov. Dannel P. Malloy 's short-term transportation vision came into sharper focus Monday as lawmakers in Hartford considered spending $2.8 billion over the next five years to plan and design rail, bus and highway improvements. The money would be divided among 31 projects, including new train stations in Orange and Bridgeport, widening portions of Interstate 95 between Stamford and Bridgeport and building a rapid bus corridor between Norwalk and Stamford.

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Monday, April 27, 2015

Hearing on Malloy's $100 billion, 30-year transportation plan

The bill would provide money to design and plan 31 projects, including: Widening Interstate 84 between exits 3 and 8. Widening Interstate 95 between Bridgeport and Stamford. Reconfiguring Route 7 and the Route 15 interchange in Norwalk.

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Stratford Firefighters Battle Basement Fire on Plymouth Street

... space located in the basement and the cause is still under investigation. The two adult home owners were taken to Bridgeport Hospital for treatment of smoke inhalation, they were both treated and released within a couple of hours. The City of ...

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Appropriations Committee budget won't fund new charter schools

... two new schools approved by the state Board of Education to open as planned in the fall of 2015. One would be in Bridgeport and one in Stamford. Charter schools get $11,000 per pupil from the state in funding and this year there are 8,177 students ...

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Crews Extinguish Fire At Old Mill In Manchester

Materials appear to have been deliberately set on fire Monday night inside a partially collapsed old mill on the Tolland Turnpike, fire officials said. Firefighters responded to the building at 260 Tolland Turnpike about 5:50 p.m. and found heavy smoke and fire, fire officials said.

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Cops link man to '13 Greenfield Hill burglary spree

A Waterbury man was arrested at state Superior Court in Bridgeport last Friday and charged with three Greenfield Hill burglaries from 2013. Luis Ortiz-Correa , 26, of West Main Street in Waterbury, was charged on three separate warrants with one count of second-degree burglary, two counts of third-degree burglary, one count each of first-degree larceny, third-degree larceny and fifth-degree larceny, two counts of conspiracy to commit third-degree burglary and one count of conspiracy to commit second-degree burglary.

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Committee Restores Education Cuts Proposed by Malloy, But Seeks to Eliminate New Charters

... was the committee's decision to eliminate funding for two new charter schools - Capital Prep Harbor School in Bridgeport and Stamford Charter School for Excellence - that have been expected to open this fall. "We did not choose to fund new charters ...

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Elizabeth Turcsany Hasak, 75, Of Fairfield

Born in Bridgeport, she was a Fairfield resident for most of her life. She was a co-founder and worked as an office manager for many years at the Atlantic Sensor and Control Co.

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Michael G Wojnarski, 58, Of Bridgeport

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. Michael G. Wojnarski, 58, of the Black Rock section of Bridgeport, formerly of Fairfield, died Sunday, April 26. Born and raised in Bridgeport, he resided in Fairfield for many years prior to his more recent move to Black Rock.

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Hearing on Malloy's $100 billion transportation plan

The bill would provide money to design and plan 31 projects, including: Widening I-84 between exits 3 and 8 Widening I-95 between Bridgeport and Stamford Reconfiguring Route 7 and the Route 15 interchange in Norwalk Creating and maintaining urban bikeway, pedestrian connectivity, hiking trails and alternative mobility programs Rehabilitating the Merritt Parkway's West Rock Tunnel and interchange 59 Replacing rail stock, including cafe cars on the New Haven Line Building a rapid bus transit corridor for Route 1 between Norwalk and Stamford; Building a new dock yard on the Danbury branch line Building new train stations in Orange and Bridgeport Replacing the Merritt 7 station in Norwalk Constructing a pedestrian bridge in Stamford on the New Haven Line Implementing a real-time location and bus information system Implementing real-time audio and video system on the New Haven Line HARTFORD ... (more)

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Ridgefield fire victim dies from injuries

A 77-year-old woman who was pulled from a condo fire last week died Sunday from her injuries at the Connecticut Burn Center in Bridgeport, according to Fire Marshal Dave Lathrop . Sandra Reyes was severely burned Thursday evening when a fast-moving fire at tore through her unit at Casagamo condominiums.

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Police: Two Arrested After Shots Fired In Norwalk

Derik McCoy, 26, of Norwalk and Jermaine Smalls, 26, of Bridgeport were each charged with criminal possession of a firearm, weapon in a motor vehicle, carrying a pistol without a permit and conspiracy. Each was held on $250,000 bond and will appear in court May 4. Officers responded to a shots fired call in the 30 block of Lexington Avenue at 5:22 p.m. Sunday, police said.

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Cops: Woman on drugs passed out in car with kids in back seat

... es was notified. Demace was released on $400 bond and she is scheduled to appear May 5 at state Superior Court in Bridgeport.

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Police: Second arrest made in Bridgeport murder

A second suspect is in police custody in connection to the murder of a store owner in Bridgeport earlier this month.

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Milford Lawmaker Pam Staneski: Wants Your Opinion on More Casinos in CT

... additional gaming. One of the possible locations for a new gaming facility being discussed is in the city of Bridgeport. Please let me know your thoughts!" Please call or email my office with your comments or concerns at 1.800.842.1423 or ...

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UPDATE 1-Ex-controller of Connecticut hedge fund gets 4 years prison

A former controller of Contrarian Capital Management LLC has been sentenced to four years in prison after he embezzled $9.2 million from the Greenwich, Connecticut hedge fund, federal prosecutors said on Monday. Lawrence Herzing, 45, of Greenwich, was sentenced on Friday by U.S. District Judge Jeffrey Alker Meyer in Bridgeport, Connecticut.

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Wanted teen arrested for murder of Bridgeport store owner

Police say 18-year-old Treizy Lopez was located at a home on East Avenue in West Haven Monday morning by members of the U.S. Marshal Violent Fugitive Task Force, as well as local and state police.

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2015-04-27 Derik McCoy Jermaine Smalls Norwalk Shots Fired

Norwalk Police say 26 year old Derik McCoy of Norwalk and 26 year old Jermaine Smalls of Bridgeport are each charged with criminal possession of a firearm, weapon in a motor vehicle, carrying a pistol without a permit, and conspiracy. According to police the incident happened at 5:22 p.m. Sunday on Lexington Avenue.

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Second Arrest In Bridgeport Store Owner's Fatal Shooting

Members of the U.S. Marshals Violent Crimes Fugitive Task Force, plus local and state police, arrested Treizy Lopez, 18, in West Haven, Bridgeport police spokesman William Kaempffer said. Lopez was charged with felony murder in the April 11 fatal shooting of Jose Salgado, 57, at his grocery store on Lexington Avenue.

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Former Greenwich Hedge Fund Controller Receives 4-Year Jail Term for $9 Million Embezzlement Scheme

... that Lawrence J. Herzing, 45, of Greenwich, was sentenced on Friday by U.S. District Judge Jeffrey Alker Meyer in Bridgeport to 48 months of imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release, for embezzling more than $9 million from the ...

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Popular Bridgeport Professor Delivers Broad Expertise

Dr. Peter Umoh's official title at the University of Bridgeport is Professor of Philosophy and Religion. However, the job description only scratches the level of his expertise.

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Two Men Charged In Norwalk For Criminal Possession Of Firearm

... of a weapon in a motor vehicle, conspiracy and carrying a pistol without a permit. Jermaine Smalls, 26, of Bridgeport, was charged with criminal possession of a firearm, possession of a weapon in a motor vehicle, conspiracy and carrying a pistol ...

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Man killed in Stratford crash

State police are investigating after a Bridgeport man was killed in a crash on the Merritt Parkway that shut down the road for seven hours yesterday. Police say Jesus Rivera, 27, died from his injuries.

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Bristol Lane Markers, Crosswalks Getting Fresh Paint Jobs

The public works department advises motorists that crews may be working on city streets between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. on weekdays. "There may be minor traffic delays during this work, however the roadways will remain open for emergency vehicles and local traffic at all times," the public works department said in a statement.

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Proud New Eagle Scouts

... Scout project, he built a shed for Earthplace's pond studies program, Moyer worked with the Klein Auditorium in Bridgeport to improve the safety and functionality of the parking lot surrounding its 1,400-seat historic theater built in the 1930s, and ...

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Report Lists Top Reasons Why Waterford Police Officers Pull Your Vehicle Over

... epartments exceeded the statewide average for searches, but the largest disparity was found in Waterbury (28.8%), Bridgeport (11.1%), and Milford (9.7%)," according to the report.

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Report Lists Top Reasons Why Middletown Police Officers Pull Your Vehicle Over

Shelton Man Pleads Guilty in Downtown Milford Restaurant Robbery

... rs, brandishing a gun and robbed the place. The Register reports that they stole $5,000. Balserio's accomplice, a Bridgeport man, was already sentenced to seven years in prison.

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Public hearing on widening I-95, I-84

... from 2016 and 2019. Projects that would receive the money include widening Interstate 95 between Stamford and Bridgeport, widening Interstate 84 between Exits 3 and 8 in Danbury, reconfiguring the Route 7 and Route 15 exchange in Norwalk, repairing ...

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Council brokers tax deal with developer

... breaking ground. "Our economic development office has run it by JHM and has their consent," said Brett Broesder , Bridgeport's communications director. JHM, of Stamford, has partnered with the city and the Bridgeport Housing Authority to build at ...

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Beloved Blinn's Bids Fond Farewell

... 's father, Frank, moved the toy store to Fairfield in 1960 after buying it from Al Blinn, who opened the store in Bridgeport in 1933.

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Sunday, April 26, 2015

Council brokers tax deal with developer

The way the Bridgeport City Council 's counteroffer to the prominent McClutchy family of developers came together, the only thing missing was the proverbial cocktail napkin for scribbling down the terms. But by week's end, what seemed like a last-minute, long-shot compromise over a package of tax subsidies had been accepted by McClutchy-run JHM Financial Group , and Phase 2 of its ambitious East Side housing development was closer to breaking ground.

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Conn. man killed, DOT worker hurt in crashes

A Bridgeport man died early Sunday morning after a crash on the Merritt Parkway, one of two accidents in a short period of time which closed the highway for hours. Jesus Rivera , 27, of Bridgeport, died after his 1999 Honda Civic was rear-ended by another car in the southbound lane around 1:43 a.m., forcing the vehicle to the right shoulder of the roadway.

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Public hearing Monday on widening I-84

... from 2016 to 2019. Projects that would receive the money include widening Interstate 95 between Stamford and Bridgeport, widening Interstate 84 between Exits 3 and 8 in Danbury, reconfiguring the Route 7 and Route 15 interchange in Norwalk, ...

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Public hearing on widening I-95, I-84

Early morning accident Sunday kills Bridgeport man

Bridgeport mural dedicated to Pope John Paul II

Polish Consul General Urszula Gacek addresses the crowd during the unveiling of a mural of former Polish pope and now Saint John Paul II at the corner of Kossuth and Pulaski Streets in Bridgeport, Conn. on Sunday, April 26, 2015.

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Bridgeport mural dedicated to Pope John Paul II

Driver Killed, State Worker Hurt In Merritt Parkway Crashes

A Bridgeport man has been killed after his car was rear-ended on the Merritt Parkway, and a state highway worker laying flares after the crash was injured. The Connecticut Post reports both cars went out of control, and 27-year-old Jesus Rivera was trapped in his vehicle.

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Bluefish win finale of 3-game series

The Bridgeport Bluefish batted around and scored four runs in the bottom half of the sixth inning to defeat the Camden Riversharks 6-2 on Sunday to salvage the finale a three-game series 6-2 at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard. With the `Fish trailing 2-1 in the bottom half of the fourth inning, John Alonso launched a solo home run to left field to the tie the game up at 2-2, the 100th of his professional career.

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New book says Benedict Arnold's attack on New London was a terror strike

... and Groton, little known outside these parts, its due. Author Eric D. Lehman, a professor at the University of Bridgeport, makes several provocative assertions, all in a preface, before the book settles into a narrative of Arnold's life from his ...

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The Inoculation Project 4/26/15: If They Build It, They Will Learn

... our own dollars are considered. School Poverty Level: Highest Location: Interdistrict Discovery Magnet School in Bridgeport, CT Total Cost: $1,228.54 (original starting point) Still Needed: $863.54 Expires: Jul 10, 2015 My Students : Help my ...

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From empty building to indoor farm

Steve Domyan, of Norwalk, holds a tray of hydroponic red leaf lettuce grown under red and blue ultraviolet LED lighting at Metrocrops in Bridgeport, Conn. on Tuesday, April 21, 2015.

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SEEN: Foam 'N Glow party

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From empty building to indoor farm

SEEN at Foam 'N Glow party?

Foam 'N Glow, billed at the "World's Largest Foam Party," came to Webster Bank Arena in Bridgeport on April 25, 2015.

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Saturday, April 25, 2015

Bluefish rally in 9th inning falls short

The Bridgeport Bluefish scored three runs in the bottom half of the ninth inning, but fell to the Camden Riversharks 5-3 in the middle game of the season-opening three-game series at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard Friday night. Starting pitcher Mike Antonini allowed eight hits and four runs, while walking three and striking out two in five innings of work.

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College Roundup: Salpietro homers to send Fairfield to...

Pittsburgh 10, Fairfield 3; Fairfield 3, Pittsburgh 2: Jake Salpietro homered and Mac Crispino and Alex Witkus each had one RBI in the first game and Salpietro went 3-for-4, including the winning home run, with two runs scored in game two of the doubleheader split for the Stags . Pace 8, Bridgeport 5: Casey McCone, of Milford, hit a two-run single and Dave Egeland went 2-for-4 with one run scored in the loss for the Purple Knights .

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Few incidents reported at university-run Clam Jam

... street from Penfield, and Fairfield officers were assisted by police from Easton, Trumbull, Monroe, Westport and Bridgeport. Paid and volunteer firefighters were also on scene, and an EMS tent was set up in the Penfield parking lot, though it didn't ...

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Few incidents reported at university-run Clam Jam

Bridgeport MBDA Business Center to Host 1st Business Beyond Gaming Summit

PRLog - April 25, 2015 - BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- The Bridgeport, CT Minority Business Development Agency Business Center, Greater New England Minority Supplier Development Council , Bridgeport, and Boston MBDA Centers along with premier partners, The Native American Contractors Association , and Native American Financial Services Association ; will host the First Ever "Business Beyond Gaming Summit" on Thursday, April 30, 2015 at the beautiful MASHANTUCKET PEQUOT MUSEUM & RESEARCH CENTER , 110 Pequot Trail Mashantucket CT 06338 Attendees will take part in a full day of events to include authentic Native Welcome ceremony, performances by Little Fox Dance Troupe, Storm Boys and Native themed lunch provided by Chef Sherry Pocknett .

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Bluefish still luring them to town

Okay, so the Bridgeport Bluefish opened the season on a down note, a 2-1 loss Friday in 11 innings to the Camden Riversharks. When they started play in 1997 in The Ballpark at Harbor Yard, they were a spark in the ongoing transformation of the city of Bridgeport.

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The Wall Street Journal: Back to the future of automobiles

... is a museum-quality copy of Dymaxion #1, one of three vehicles designed by Fuller and built by the 4D Company in Bridgeport, Conn., in the early 1930s. Jeff Lane, founder of the Lane Motor Museum in Nashville and an aficionado of midcentury modern ...

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A Test Drive of the Death-Trap Car Designed by Buckminstera

Connecticut electrician to appear in a Shark Tanka episode

... Tank" set at Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City, California. "I was working with the DOT on a job. I was in Bridgeport, directing traffic in the middle of February (2014) when I got an email from them saying they'd like to talk," Myerson said. "I ...

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Second Burglary Suspect Nabbed

Following a 10-month investigation, Westport Police arrested a Bridgeport man this week in connection with a July 2014 burglary of a residence where vast amounts of jewelry were taken, police said today. Edward Santos, 24, was arrested on a warrant in Norwalk Superior Court Monday and charged with first-degree larceny and first-degree conspiracy to commit larceny, Capt.

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Brian Koonz: Bluefish feeding off VanAsselberg's work ethic

... that was one of the only times that my daddy would let me off work," said VanAsselberg, the rookie manager of the Bridgeport Bluefish. "I just happened to be good at it. "Most of my work ethic comes from my dad. I've kind of instilled that in how I ...

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Friday, April 24, 2015

Loan approval holds promise for rail safety upgrade

NTSB photo of Elias Kontanis investigating the cause of the May 17, 2013 train derailment in Bridgeport, Conn.

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A Test Drive of the Death-Trap Car Designed by Buckminster Fuller

Bluefish bats cold in season-opening loss

Bluefish pitcher D.J. Mitchell on the mound, during opening day baseball action against the Camden Riversharks at the Ballpark at Harbor Yard in Bridgeport, Conn., on Friday Apr. 24, 2015. Photo: Christian Abraham Young fan Ripper McEldowney, 7, of Fairfield, eats cotton candy, during Bluefish opening day baseball action against the Camden Riversharks at the Ballpark at Harbor Yard in Bridgeport, Conn., on Friday Apr. 24, 2015.

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Bluefish bats cold in season-opening loss

Bluefish pitcher D.J. Mitchell on the mound, during opening day baseball action against the Camden Riversharks at the Ballpark at Harbor Yard in Bridgeport, Conn., on Friday Apr. 24, 2015. Young fan Ripper McEldowney, 7, of Fairfield, eats cotton candy, during Bluefish opening day baseball action against the Camden Riversharks at the Ballpark at Harbor Yard in Bridgeport, Conn., on Friday Apr. 24, 2015.

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NTSB photo of Elias Kontanis investigating the cause of the May 17, 2013 train derailment in Bridgeport, Conn. Photo: Contributed Photo Metro-North Railroad commuters on the New Haven Line are on track to reap the benefits of nearly $1 billion dollar safety upgrade.

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Things to do in and around Greenwich

... will host BackCountry Jazz, an event to benefit music education programs and summer music camp for underserved Bridgeport youth, June 13 at 6:30 p.m. The evening includes music, a pre-concert dinner and drinks with some of the finest jazz musicians ...

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Elizabeth Demeter Lasky, 102, Of Fairfield

Lasky started working in factories at the age of 15. She was employed by several local factories and retail stores, and retired from Fairfield public schools. Survivors include one son, Roger Lasky of Fairfield; one sister-in-law, Rose Demeter of Bridgeport; and many nieces and nephews.

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Family shares story of son with rare Angelman Syndrome

... Foundation is hosting their second annual "Raise Your Wings" event on Saturday at 7 p.m. at Testo's Ristorante in Bridgeport. For more information on Angelman Syndrome or Joey's story, click here . WTNH NEWS8 provides commenting to allow for ...

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Funds for rail safety upgrade approved

University of Bridgeport starts demolition on old dorm

The old dorm, dating back to the 1970's, could be seen from I-95. A new, state-of-the-art building will soon takes its place.

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Councilman in sex harass probe finds a job

Former City Council member Richard Paoletto Jr. left his municipal job and seat on the council amidst a sexual harassment probe. BRIDGEPORT-- Though he left his municipal job and seat on the City Council amidst a sexual harassment probe, prominent Democrat Richard Paoletto quickly landed a private sector position with a politically connected construction firm.

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Councilman in sex harass probe finds a job

... recommended him to the Milford company. Not only does Bismark have a handful of school construction contracts in Bridgeport, but the firm and owners have contributed to Finch's current re-election bid and the mayor's failed push for charter reforms ...

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Bridgeport Pair Charged In 2014 Westport Home Burglary

Westport police arrested two Bridgeport residents in connection with the burglary of a Riverfield Drive home last July in which a large amount of jewelry was taken. Edward Santos, 24, and Raisa Santos, 22, were each charged first-degree larceny and conspiracy to commit first-degree larceny.

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Presence of Arsenic in Dirt Prompts Closure of Byram Ball Field

... after soil tests indicated there is arsenic in the field's soil. The announcement of the field closure came from Greenwich Public Schools that has hired a consultant to conduct the soil tests as the Board of Education considers sites to build a new ...

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Out with old, in with the new at UB

Jerry Olivier, a mechanical engineering graduate student, sits in a crane cab as the wrecking ball strikes Schine Hall as demolition of the 10-story University of Bridgeport residence hall begins Friday, April 24, 2015. Olivier won a raffle to take the ceremonious first swing.

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Bridgeport man charged in jewelry theft

Edward Santos , 24, of Ogden Street Extension in Bridgeport, was charged with first-degree larceny and conspiracy to commit first-degree larceny. Police went to Norwalk Superior Court on Monday to serve an arrest warrant on Santos after a lengthy investigation into a burglary and larceny at a Riverfield Drive residence last July, according to the report.

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Out with old, in with the new at UB

From his place in the driver's seat of the large excavator, he could feel the vibrations as he handled the lever. Several yards away, nearly a hundred University of Bridgeport students, trustees and staff awaited the swing of the wrecking ball, which was painted UB purple.

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Out with old, in with the new at UB

Cops: Man was woman's partner in home jewelry theft

Staneski wants to know what residents think about expanding gaming in Connecticut

... additional gaming. One of the possible locations for a new gaming facility being discussed is in the city of Bridgeport. Please let me know your thoughts." Staneski asks residents to call or email her office with comments or concerns at ...

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Nevins Joins U.S. Bankruptcy Court In Connecticut

Ann M. Nevins, a senior assistant U.S, Attorney in Bridgeport, has been appointed a U.S. Bankruptcy Judge in Connecticut, according to the federal judiciary. Dabrowski's portrait was hung in the federal court house in Hartford Monday during a ceremony that marked his many years of work in the federal courts.

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Bluefish reel in four key players

Veteran outfielder James Simmons is one of four key players signed by the Bridgeport Bluefish yesterday. The 'Fish will open their 2015 season Friday night against the Camden Riversharks.

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Mother, Son Severely Burned In Ridgefield Condo Fire In Critical Condition

An elderly woman and her middle-aged son remain in critical condition at the Connecticut Burn Center in Bridgeport after the son tried to save his mother from an intense fire inside a Ridgefield condominium Thursday night, according to fire officials. Fire Marshall David Lathrop said the fire occurred at the Casagmo Condominiums near the center of town around 6:45 p.m. Thursday evening and that the son, who is in his 50s, was outside the townhouse-style unit at the time when he noticed a fire on the second floor.

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Widow sentenced to 4 years for Monroe arson

... Assistant State's Attorney Howard Stein presented evidence that Azevedo, with the help of Diniz Depina , of Bridgeport, set fire to her $1.4 million home on Hunter Ridge Road on Jan. 28, 2008. Depina is awaiting trial on arson charges in the case. ...

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New Police Officer Hired in New Canaan

... full complement of 47 officers. Jarvis, 33, is married and has two children. He and his family currently live in Bridgeport, where he was recently employed as a patrol officer by that city's police department (since 2011). He graduated from Bullard ...

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Shelton Man Pleads Guilty in Downtown Milford Restaurant Robbery

Connecticut electrician to appear in 'Shark Tank' episode

Police Find Close To 3 Pounds Of Cocaine In Box Of Mangos

A Bridgeport man faces several drug charges after police say they found almost 3 pounds of cocaine hidden in a box of mangos. Police tell the Connecticut Post they received a tip that 61-year-old Enrique Pineiro had just received a large shipment of drugs.

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Last day at Blinn's a sad end to a joyful legacy

... as more and more people did their shopping for toys and games online. Al Blinn opened the toy store in 1933 in Bridgeport, and Crofutt's father, Frank, started working there when he was 16. He later bought the store from Blinn, and moved it to ...

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Milford Police Reports: April 24

... from Colonial Toyota, where he worked, between October and March. According to police, Justino Rivera, 48, of Bridgeport, was arrested on two warrants Monday. The first charged him with third-degree burglary and third-degree larceny, second-degree ...

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Last day at Blinn's a sad end to a joyful legacy

Fairfield toy store closes after 82 years

Body in car at Stop & Shop lot ID'd as Bridgeport man

The man whose dead body was found in a car parked at the Super Stop & Shop supermarket on Villa Avenue Wednesday afternoon was identified as a 30-year-old Bridgeport man. Stefan Novotny , of Westfield Avenue in Bridgeport, was already dead in a black Honda Civic when officers were called to the scene shortly after 2 p.m. Wednesday.

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Police find close to 3 pounds of cocaine in box of mangos

Manhattan Transfer looking good

... but here they are looking great (quite dapper I'd say) and have a great show coming up with Take 6 on May 15th in Bridgeport, CT.

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Landlord Settles EPA Lead-Paint Case

... settlement announced April 15 , the landlord agreed to perform a lead risk mitigation project on a property in Bridgeport, CT. Founded in 1968, Garden Homes owns and manages rental properties in Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Vermont and New ...

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Trio Faces Drug Charges Following Auto Crash in Byram

... Cob, "was standing upright with his feet on the front right door and his popping through the left front door." The Greenwich Fire Department extricated Moore from the vehicle. At that point, none of the three reported any injuries, according to the ...

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Thursday, April 23, 2015

Ganim supporters boost prospective candidacy

A capacity crowd fills Vazzano's Four Seasons for a fundraising event for former Mayor Joseph P. Ganim in Stratford, Conn., on Thursday Apr. 23, 2015. Photo: Christian Abraham Former Bridgeport Mayor Joseph P. Ganim speaks to a capacity crowd at a fundraising event at Vazzano's Four Seasons in Stratford, Conn., on Thursday Apr. 23, 2015.

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Ganim holds fundraiser

End game: Last day at Blinn's a sad end to a joyful legacy

Bluefish looking for fresh start as 18th season begins

There's lots of turnover at Harbor Yard to start the Bridgeport Bluefish's 18th season in the Atlantic League. Only four pitchers and four position players return from last year's last-place finish.

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Bluefish looking for fresh start as 18th season begins

There's lots of turnover at Harbor Yard to start the Bridgeport Bluefish's 18th season in the Atlantic League. Camden Riversharks at Bridgeport Bluefish WHAT: The Bluefish open their 18th season in the Atlantic League.

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Ceremony marks 28th anniversary of L'Ambiance building collapse

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Police say ring scammed People's United Bank

State Police said the large-scale ring has been operating in the area since 2006, taking advantage of a glitch in the bank's security. Recently, state police arrested a Bridgeport woman, Tareena Rivera, on larceny charges, in connection with the ring.

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Community Remembers 28 Killed in La Ambiance Plaza Collapse

Thursday marks the 28th anniversary of the L'Ambiance Plaza collapse, one of the worst construction accidents in Connecticut history. L' Ambiance Plaza was a twin-towered apartment building being built at the corner of Washington Avenue and Coleman Street in Bridgeport.

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End game: Last day at Blinn's a sad end to a joyful legacy

Ceremony marks 28th anniversary of L'Ambiance building collapse

Lorraine Dennehy, of Milford, attends the L'Ambiance Plaza Memorial Ceremony outside City Hall in Bridgeport, Conn. on Thursday, April 23, 2015.

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ATV and dirt bikers may face higher penalties

Officials are taking steps toward increasing the penalties for illegally riding ATV and dirt bikes. Bridgeport officials say they're taking steps designed to get dangerous and illegal dirt bikes and All Terrain Vehicles off city streets for good.

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Neighborhood resident and longtime aquaintance Arlene Santos, of.... photo: 7822804 slideshow 847

Neighborhood resident and longtime aquaintance Arlene Santos, of Bridgeport, place flowers at the memorial for homicide victim Jose Salgado outside his Sapiao's Grocery store at 351 Lexington Avenue in the Hollow section of Bridgeport, Conn.

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The memorial for homicide victim Jose Salgado grows outside his Sapiao's Grocery store at 351 Lexington Avenue in the Hollow section of Bridgeport, Conn.

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K-State women to play national champ UConn

... between Kansas State and Connecticut. The first meeting between the schools came in the 2012 NCAA tournament in Bridgeport, Conn., when the Huskies won 72-26. Mittie finished 19-14 in his first year with the Wildcats, including the fifth postseason ...

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Man arrested for exposing genitals to mall employee

Milford police issued an arrest warrant for Jeremy Wilson, 25, of Bridgeport on April 22, accusing him of exposing his genitals to a store clerk in March.

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Manfred: Rose will be allowed to be part of All-Star Game

... AP FILE - In this June 16, 2014, file photo, Pete Rose sits in the dugout at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard in Bridgeport, Conn. Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said Thursday, April 23, 2015, that Rose will play some role during this ...

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Manfred: Rose will be allowed to be part of All-Star Game

... AP / AP) FILE - In this June 16, 2014, file photo, Pete Rose sits in the dugout at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard in Bridgeport, Conn. Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said Thursday, April 23, 2015, that Rose will play some role during ...

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Manfred: Rose will be allowed to be part of All-Star Game

... FILE - In this June 16, 2014, file photo, Pete Rose sits in the dugout at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard in Bridgeport, Conn. Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said Thursday, April 23, 2015, that Rose will play some role during this ...

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NAHA urges lawmakers to drop Whitehead claim

... Jackson essentially rewrote aviation history by declaring Whitehead made a powered flight on Aug. 14, 1901 in Bridgeport, Conn., more than two years before Dayton brothers Wilbur and Orville Wright made their well-documented flights at Kitty Hawk, ...

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Police Identify Dead Man Found in Fairfield Parking Lot

Fairfield police have identified the man who was found dead in the Stop and Shop parking lot on Wednesday afternoon as Stefan Novotny, 30, of Bridgeport, according to the Fairfield Citizen. The Citizen reports that the cause of death will be determined later today but police said their preliminary investigation indicates no foul play was involved.

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2 Top Wethersfield School Officials Leaving District

Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Human Resources Timothy Howes, the system's second in command, is stepping down as of late May, Emmett said. Business Manager Andrew Parker's notice is effective June 15, he said.

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Milford Police: Man Exposed Himself at a Milford Business

Police said they responded to the Gap store at 1201 Boston Post Road on March 12 and their investigation led to an arrest warrant being issued for Jeremy Wilson, 25, of Lourine Street in Bridgeport. who is accused of exposing his genitalia to an employee.

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Norwalk's Family ReEntry Presents Actor, Activist Danny Glover At The Klein

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Norwalk-based Family ReEntry is hosting an evening with actor and social activist, Danny Glover at The Klein, to discuss "Mass Incarceration and Racial Disparity."

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Fight For 'First Flight' Recognition Continues

... Jackson essentially rewrote aviation history by declaring Whitehead made a powered flight on Aug. 14, 1901 in Bridgeport, CT, more than two years before Dayton brothers Wilbur and Orville Wright made their well-documented flights at Kitty Hawk, N.C. ...

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Family ReEntry Presents Danny Glover At The Klein In Bridgeport

Bridgeport Innovation Center Welcomes Surge of New Business Tenants

Every spring, Carrie Cravalho can't seem to get off the phone. As Leasing Manager of the Bridgeport Innovation Center, Cravalho knows that spring is a popular time for businesses to launch, develop and flourish.

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Dead man found in supermarket lot

... red tarp. "Anytime you have a car covered up and it's roped off, it's got to be a dead body," said Tonia Perry of Bridgeport, a regular shopper at the supermarket. "That is awful." But it was business as usual at the supermarket, as shoppers ...

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Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Bridgeport woman arrested for collecting on unemployment fraud

A Bridgeport woman was arrested today, following a complaint by the Connecticut Department of Labor, for fraudulently collecting nearly $3,000 in unemployment benefits. Christie Gray was charged with one count each of Larceny in the First Degree by Defrauding a Public Community and Unemployment Compensation Fraud.

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Dead man found in supermarket lot

L'Ambiance still echoes

As they have every year since the day it happened, April 23, 1987, organized labor in Connecticut has kept alive not only the memory of the L'Ambiance Plaza construction disaster and the 28 men who died there, but also the importance of the ongoing fight for safety in the workplace. On that day, a twin-towered apartment building going up at the corner of Washington Avenue and Coleman Street in Bridgeport collapsed, the floors that had been erected in a now abandoned practice called lift-slab, pancaking down on the tradesmen working below.

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Finch should embrace university

... aside, should be one of mutual benefit. Finch has shown he has a vision for the city's future. The University of Bridgeport should be not only an integral part of that future, it should be a major component in it. It is simply a fact that the ...

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Haitian marine biologist wins environmental activism prize

... and lack of investor interest. A schoolteacher in Port-au-Prince, Wiener studied biology at the University of Bridgeport, Connecticut. He is the founder of the Marine Biodiversity Protection Foundation (FoProBiM), Haiti's only nongovernmental ...

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State Should Let Hartford Keep Ballpark Admissions Tax

... a few have been able to gain an exemption from the tax, including the XL Center in Hartford and Webster Arena in Bridgeport. Indeed, The Ballpark at Harbor Yard in Bridgeport is trying to gain exemption from the admissions tax in the same bill that ...

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Haitian Marine Biologist Wins Environmental Activism Prize

... and lack of investor interest. A schoolteacher in Port-au-Prince, Wiener studied biology at the University of Bridgeport, Connecticut. He is the founder of the Marine Biodiversity Protection Foundation (FoProBiM), Haiti's only non-governmental ...

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Haitian marine biologist wins environmental activism prize

Bluefish reel in four key players

Josh Groban, Motley Crue and James Taylor Coming To Connecticut

... 800-745-3000. Motley Crue's never-ending retirement tour continues on with a show at Webster Bank Arena in Bridgeport on Friday, Oct. 16 at 7 p.m., with special guest Alice Cooper . Tickets ($25-$125) go on sale beginning on Friday, April 24 at 10 ...

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Latest Jobs Available Near Weston, Redding & Easton

... opportunities. We actively seek college grads seeking entry-level positions, or positions... Come Join Us in Bridgeport, CT Sodexo is seeking an Environmental Services Custodial Operations Manager 2 for Bridgeport Hospital a member of the Yale-New ...

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Stephen John Dzurka Jr., 72, Of Fairfield

Dzurka was born in Bridgeport to Stephen and Irene Kochis Dzurka . He graduated from Andrew Warde High School and served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.

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Joy Stile, 84, Of Fairfield, Formerly Of Bridgeport

She was raised in New Haven by her late mother, Ruth Medick, and her late grandparents Anna and Isadore Mintz. Survivors include two daughters, Wendy Valentine of Ocala, Fla., and Twody Schless of Trumbull; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

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Vigil For Manchester High Senior Tonight; Concert Rescheduled

A jazz and percussion concert originally set for tonight at Manchester High School has been rescheduled because of a planned vigil for a student who died recently. Many student musicians wanted to attend the memorial for Alex Reale, a senior who died on April 12, Keith Berry, school music coordinator, said.

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Norfeldt School Celebrates Earth Day In West Hartford

When Sam Lewis, 7, saw highway crews grinding trees into mulch several months ago, he felt a pang of sadness. His parents, Jill Pollack Lewis and Jeff Lewis, and family friends Renae and John Fiskewood, parents of Sam's classmate Sophie, 7, organized a joint birthday party in January and invited both first grade classes from Norfeldt Elementary School.

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Six Adventure Parks To Make Donation For Tickets Sold Arbor Day Weekend 2015

... Ventures' Adventure Parks include: * The Adventure Park at The Discovery Museum located at 4450 Park Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06604. Phone: (203) 690-1717 http://ift.tt/1jTsfs4 * The Adventure Park at Storrs located at 2007 Storrs Road, Storrs, CT ...

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Pequot Library Provides 'Books For Teachers' In Underserved Communities

SOUTHPORT, Conn. The Pequot Library in Southport is accepting applications from Bridgeport and New Haven public school teachers for its "Books for Teachers" program.

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DIRECTV Honored at All Stars Project National Gala, April 13th at Lincoln Center

... programs in six cities - New York City, Newark, NJ, Chicago, Il, the San Francisco Bay Area, CA, Dallas, TX, and Bridgeport, CT.

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Labor Panel Passes Bill That Would Charge Big Employers With Low-Wage Workers

... be penalized for sub-$15 wages until the current contracts expire. Committee Co-Chairman Sen. Edwin A. Gomes , D-Bridgeport, responded to the concerns of colleague Rep. Kurt Vail, R-Stafford, that the law would reinforce Connecticut's poor rankings ...

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Police: Woman Attacks Bicyclist Who Threw Rock At Car

The Connecticut Post reports that Brown and 28-year-old Angel Ramos of Bridgeport began arguing in a Bridgeport parking lot after her car and his bicycle nearly collided. Police say a witness told Brown that Ramos had thrown a rock at her car.

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Synthetic Drug Dealer Sentenced To 120 Years

... online. The Sun-Herald reported that a federal judge sentenced 42-year-old Rasheed Ali Muhammad on Monday. The Bridgeport resident also was ordered to pay more than $121,000 in restitution to the U.S. Postal Service. @L'infidA le And a person who ...

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Tuesday, April 21, 2015

Catching the spring air

Jasir Robert Ryan-Lee, 8, of Bridgeport, Connecticut, flies a kite with his grandmother, Susi Ryan of Worcester, and friend Neve Leach, 3, of Worcester at Green Hill Park last week.

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Finch snubs UB gymnasts

Standing in for an absent Mayor Bill Finch, Bridgeport City Council President Thomas McCarthy honors the University of Bridgeport's gymnastics team for their second place finish nationally at City Hall in Bridgeport, Conn. on Monday, April 20, 2015.Photo: Brian A. Pounds What do a centenarian, an actor, a retired cop and a pre-teen pageant queen, among others, have that a group of University of Bridgeport athletes do not? Proving he still harbors a one-sided grudge against UB, Finch on Monday failed to join the City Council in recognizing the school's women's gymnastics teams' continued national success.

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Plea deal ends Ansonia sex-assault case

... Frank Iannotti ordered findings of guilty placed on Lopez's record. That record includes 1989 convictions in Bridgeport for first-degree assault, carrying a pistol without a permit, first-degree robbery and third-degree assault, for which Lopez ...

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Bike safety tips, laws for accident prevention

... coming, more people will be out on the streets riding bicycles. May has been dubbed "Bike Month" in New Haven. Bridgeport police say a bicyclist was beaten with a bat Saturday after throwing a rock at a car that nearly hit him. Incidents of road ...

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Suicide watch lifted in construction site killing

Gregory Weathers Jr.was arraigned on murder charges at the Golden Hill courthouse in Bridgeport, Conn. on Monday, March 30, 2015.

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Solar panels from UI big help to nonprofit

... storms put the occasion off. The 18 panels had been part of a test program at Aquarion Water Co. headquarters in Bridgeport, and when that project was complete, UI sought a new use for them. TEAM was selected based on its mission and needs, as well ...

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Suicide watch lifted in construction site killing

Gregory Weathers Jr.was arraigned on murder charges at the Golden Hill courthouse in Bridgeport, Conn. on Monday, March 30, 2015.

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Police: Woman Attacks Bicyclist Who Threw Rock At Car

Suicide watch lifted in construction site killing

Gregory Weathers Jr.was arraigned on murder charges at the Golden Hill courthouse in Bridgeport, Conn. on Monday, March 30, 2015.

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Stratford Police Charge Radio Station Director with Stealing Electricity

A Stratford woman, who is the studio director of WDJZ in Bridgeport, is accused of stealing about $5,600 worth of electricity since 2011 , according to the Connecticut Post. The Post reports that Iesha Bryant, 35, of Avon Street, was charged Tuesday after police discovered that the electric meter at her apartment had been altered enabling her to get power without paying for it.

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Nathan J. Morales, 43, Of Fairfield, Plumber

... cles. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Peter's Church, 695 Colorado Ave., Bridgeport.

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Second chance center opens at prison in Enfield

... everything from tying a tie to speaking to employers, so it's very helpful so far," said Serafettin Senel of Bridgeport. "This is not a 'coddling type' of situation," said Connecticut Department of Correction Commissioner Scott Semple. "This is not ...

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Shelton Woman Involved in Monroe Crash

... arbone and a female passenger in Carbone's vehicle were transported and admitted to St. Vincent Medical Center in Bridgeport with serious physical injuries.

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Middletown Man Charged With Assaulting Wife

A city man was charged Monday morning after he dragged his wife out of her bedroom and threw her out of the house, police said. Pergil Yebis 36, of Carriage Crossing then punched his wife in the face, stomach and back, and also grabbed her by the neck and threatened to kill her, according to a police report.

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Elderly man critical after Bridgeport hit-and-run

Police say Cyril Lennon was struck at the corner of Stratford and Hollister avenues. As an elderly hit-and-run victim clings to life, police are asking for the public's help in finding the driver of the vehicle that left the scene.

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Jeff Mittie

... between Kansas State and Connecticut. The first meeting between the schools came in the 2012 NCAA Tournament in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The return game in the series comes in the 2016-17 season and will be the Third Annual Team Hally game. The ...

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Route 34 delays up ahead

... the road be closed between Burger King and Stop & Shop , but there will be no train service between Waterbury and Bridgeport. The nearly 460 daily riders who use the Waterbury line will be shuttled by bus to Bridgeport from April 25 to May 3, said ...

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Crash on Route 111 in Monroe Under Investigation

Aka Graduates From Basic Combat Training

... er of Genevieve Tana Lokpo and step-daughter of Mathurin Lokpo of Framingham. She is the sister of Samuel Boan of Bridgeport, Conn.

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Solar panels from UI big help to nonprofit

Wethersfield Budget Largely Supported At Hearing

Supporters of the proposed $96.6 million town budget outnumbered opponents by about 2 to 1 at a town council public hearing Monday. About 45 residents attended the hearing, and more than a dozen spoke.

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Route 190 In Enfield Closed

Route 190 is closed between Park and Taylor roads for a motor vehicle accident, according to the Department of Transportation. The accident is between a motor vehicle and a pole, the DOT said. It was reported about 4 p.m.

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Noah Baerman Resonance Ensemble In Middletown

Pianist/composer Noah Baerman suffers from Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, a connective tissue disorder that nearly ended his playing career before it ever got off the ground. Baerman perservered.

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Man Arrested After Confrontation Over Burger King Breakfast

Denied a fast food breakfast, a local man became angry and cited a similar rejection from a violent movie, police said Tuesday. Tracked down at his home after the confrontation at a Burger King restaurant on Sunday,Gary Kuhn was arrested and charged with first-degree threatening and second-degree breach of peace, police spokesman Capt.

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Police Arrest Stripper for Allegedly Cashing Blank Check

The woman who is from Fairfield claims that the customer had a service he couldn't pay for and left a check and license as collateral. An stripper who works at a Bridgeport establishment is facing forgery and other criminal charges after she allegedly cashed a customer's blank check.

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Trumbull Police Arrest Stripper for Allegedly Cashing Blank Check

She claims that the customer had a service he couldn't pay for and left a check and license as collateral. An stripper who works at a Bridgeport establishment is facing forgery and other criminal charges after she allegedly cashed a customer's blank check.

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Route 34 delays up ahead

Suspected vehicle involved in hit-and-run in Bridgeport on Monday night

Police are looking for help in tracking down this car, which was involved in a hit-and-run Monday night. A 72-year-old man is in critical condition after police say a red two-door vehicle, described as a possibly a 1990's vintage Pontiac Grand am or Grand Prix, crashed into him while crossing Stratford Avenue at Hollister Avenue around 8:20 p.m. The vehicle has damage to the right side of the hood, has tinted window and a spoiler on the trunk.

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Shelton Police Arrest Log April 13-19

... assault and disorderly conduct on April 13. He was given a court date of April 14. Tamara Sowell-Hatton, 36, of Bridgeport was charged with sixth-degree larceny on April 13. She was given a court date of April 27. Joseph Roberts, 26, of Wabuda Place ...

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Suspect in Milford Man's Murder No Longer on Suicide Watch

Police say the Milford man, who was working in Bridgeport, was shot several times while his back was facing the suspect. Gregory Weathers Jr., 33, who is accused of shooting to death Jose Araujo, 30, of Milford on March 27 at a construction site in Bridgeport is no longer on suicide watch , reports Daniel Tepfer of the Connecticut Post.

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Trumbull First Selectman Herbst: "I Don't Pull Any Punches"

Herbst admitted that he isn't one to pull punches, but that isn't something that has stopped Trumbull voters from electing him three times. His most recent public bout was a spat between him and Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch.

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Convicted Criminals Search For Second Chance

... in my life,'' Senel told reporters. "Eventually, it caught up with me. ... I learned from my mistakes.'' Born in Bridgeport, Senel now wants to become a certified technician in heating and air conditioning. His sentence ends in 2018, but he is ...

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Hartford BOE Chair, Mayor Battle Over Trust Fund Money

Concerns have been raised about Mayor Segarra's plan to use $32 million that is currently in a board of education reserve for Other Post-Employment Benefit liabilities. Concerns have been raised about Mayor Segarra's plan to use $32 million that is currently in a board of education reserve for Other Post-Employment Benefit liabilities.

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'Thoroughly Modern Millie' At Cabaret Theatre

... a Broadway musical, which made a star of Sutton Foster. The songs are by Jeanine Tesori and Dick Scanlan. The Bridgeport Theater Company brings "Thoroughly Modern Millie" to the Downtown Cabaret Theatre, 263 Golden Hill St., Bridgeport, from ...

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Letter: Westporters challenged to help city kids

... some in our own backyard. I am looking for one Westport business man or woman to donate just $100,000 to send 250 Bridgeport children to summer camp at Neighborhood Studios. Not only will they get a hot lunch, but they will also be enriched by ...

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Lines West To Bring Its Creative Tension To Daff Fest

... be competitive. And rivalry, if tempered with empathy, often leads to better music (think Lennon and McCartney). Bridgeport-based songwriters Brian Larney and John Radzin met in the Fairfield County band the Colt Six, along with bass player Jan ...

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Officials Unveil Plans for Proposed Development of Lake Success Eco-Business Park

The project, which is on the former Remington Park property that straddles Bridgeport and Stratford, could create 3,400 jobs. Stratford Mayor John Harkins and Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch unveiled plans Monday for the proposed Lake Success Eco Business Park for the 422-acre former Remington Park property that straddles the Bridgeport and Stratford town line.

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Noted Author Okey Ndibe To Speak Wed (4/22) at HCC

... to the public, begins at 2 p.m. in Room A101 in Lafayette Hall. HCC is located at 900 Lafayette Blvd in downtown Bridgeport, less than 150 yards of I-95 (Exit 27) and Rte. 8 (Exit 1), a block from the Harbor Yard sports complex. Free parking is ...

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Glastonbury Store Fails Tobacco Compliance Check

During a compliance check over the weekend, The Country Store at 2187 New London Turnpike, allegedly sold products to an underage youth that was under the direction and supervision of investigators. None of the other 12 stores sold products to underage youth during the investigation.

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Police: woman attacks bicyclist who threw rock at car

Man in critical condition after hit-and-run

An 81-year-old man is clinging to life after being hit by a red vehicle and left on the street. Bridgeport police are hoping to hear from anyone who may have seen the hit-and-run at the corner of Stratford and Hollister avenues last night.

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Naugatuck police blotter

... appear at Waterbury Superior Court and released on a promise to appear. VICTOR JORDAN, 25, of 126 Millville Ave., Bridgeport, was charged April 13 with driving under the influence and reckless driving. KYMBER PEREZ, 42, of 270 Pine St., Waterbury, ...

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Former Major League Baseball player Pete Rose looks

... Former Major League Baseball player Pete Rose looks on during batting practice prior to managing the game for the Bridgeport Bluefish against the Lancaster Barnstormers at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard on June 16, 2014, in Bridgeport, Conn. Fox Sports ...

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Former Major League Baseball player Pete Rose looks

Casino bill makes second hurdle

... -- a municipality would have to apply for one of the casinos ---- include Danbury along the New York border, Bridgeport and New Haven, both of which have simulcast parlors, which could also easily add slot machines and table games. "This is about ...

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Casino bill makes second hurdle

Monday, April 20, 2015

Preliminary plans unveiled for Remington Woods site

Officials on Monday unveiled details of the proposed Lake Success Eco Business Park for the 422-acre Remington Woods site that straddles Bridgeport and Stratford. In Stratford, the project would include a low-density development of two 133,000-square-foot office buildings with a parking garage.

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Preliminary plans unveiled for Remington Woods site

Body Found In Lake Ontario Identified As Fairfield's Max Maisel

... ial service for Max Maisel, a graduate of Fairfield Warde High School, on March 27 at Congregation Bnai Israel in Bridgeport.

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Rieder: Props to Fox for hiring Pete Rose

Finch blurs line between mayor, candidate

A 6-inch by 7-inch portrait of Mayor Bill Finch , printed on glossy paper, the phrase "Leading Bridgeport to a Better Future" above his smiling mug on the front, a list of the his accomplishments on the back. It was part of a taxpayer-subsidized packet handed out to dozens of business leaders and potential campaign donors during the mayor's state-of-the-city address in February.

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Civil War 'Silent Sentinels' still on guard in North, South

... in cast bronze or zinc statuary used to decorate cemetery markers. Firms such as the Monumental Bronze Co. of Bridgeport, Connecticut, did a brisk business selling soldier statues. A life-size parade rest model was listed in its sales catalog for ...

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Why You Need Granite Countertops for your Ideal Kitchen

Visit any building supplies store to compare countertop materials and instantly you will see why granite is the perfect choice for your kitchen. PRLog - April 20, 2015 - BRIDGEPORT, Conn.

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Stratford Woman Arrested After Alleged Road Rage Incident with Cyclist

It all started when Andrew Brown, 45, of Wiklund Avenue was driving through the Captain's Pizza parking lot on Saturday in Bridgeport when she almost struck a Angel Ramos, 28, according to the Connecticut Post. She yelled at him.

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East Hartford Mayor Says She'll Seek Third Term

Leclerc said she has sought improvements in the town's infrastructure, including the Raymond Library, and addressing long-deferred maintanence. She said there are several projects on the horizon that she hopes to continue if re-elected, such as work along Silver Lane and breaking ground on the Rentschler Field redevelopment.

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Heavy Rain Causes Delays, Ponding On I-95 Across Fairfield County

The Connecticut Department of Transportation is reporting traffic tie-ups along I-95 for nearly 25 miles in Fairfield County on Monday afternoon. The delays extend from Exit 3 in Greenwich to Exit 25 in Bridgeport after heavy rain fell for most of the day.

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$2M in repairs made to Pleasure Beach breakwaters

... from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The work is part of a $7.4 million project to rebuild breakwaters in Bridgeport and New Haven, the federal officials said. Bridgeport Harbor may also be dredged as part of a separate project, the army engineers ...

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$2M in repairs made to Pleasure Beach breakwaters

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has provided $2 million to repair the breakwaters off of Pleasure Beach in Bridgeport, Conn. BRIDGEPORT -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers provided $2 million to repair the breakwaters off of Pleasure Beach, city officials said Monday.

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Celebrated Argentine tango pair makes Connecticut debut

Casino bill makes second hurdle

... -- a municipality would have to apply for one of the casinos ---- include Danbury along the New York border, Bridgeport and New Haven, both of which have simulcast parlors which could also easily add slot machines and table games. "This is about ...

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Celebrated Argentine tango pair makes Connecticut debut

Argentine tango stars Carlos Barrionuevo and Mayte Valdes will make their Connecticut debut at the Premier Ballroom Dance & Show at the Holy Trinity Greek Church Community Center, in Bridgeport, on Saturday, April 25. Photo: Contributed Photo Holy Trinity Greek Church, 4070 Park Ave., Bridgeport. Showtime is 9:30 p.m.; dance lesson at 8, with general dancing throughout the night; $17.

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Cop Didn't Think He Was Doing Anything...

A police officer in Bridgeport, Connecticut, was seemingly unaware that a resident was snapping pictures of him, which would later serve as evidence of what he had done. Officer Cody Remy was on patrol on Saturday when he reportedly saw a child with a broken bicycle.

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Gathering Of The Vibes 2015 Lineup Additions

This year's installment of Gathering Of The Vibes takes place at Bridgeport, Connecticut's Seaside Park July 30 - August 2. Today, Vibes organizers have announced a number of lineup additions for this year's festival which celebrates 20 years of gathering together. Funk revivalists Lettuce , jamtronica supergroup Electron , funk-rockers Karl Denson's Tiny Universe , Vibes favorites Max Creek and Ryan Montbleau as well as world music act Bombino and guitar hero Doyle Bramhall II are the seven new Vibes '15 artists announced today.

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A new officer has joined the ranks of the New Canaan Police Department.

The New Canaan Police Department has hired a 33-year-old Bridgeport police officer to join the department. The hiring of Clinton R. Jarvis brings the department's ranks to 46 officers, one short of the full complement.

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Charged with Driving While Impaired After Being Stopped for Speeding

Toccara S. Young of Bridgeport CT is due in Harrison Town Court April 28 to answer several charges stemming from a traffic stop Saturday on I-95. At about 11:38 p.m., State Police stopped a vehicle for speeding; and said they found the driver of the vehicle to be impaired by drugs and in possession of a marijuana blunt less than 1 gram.

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EarthDay Events, When, Where, Why

... near me or are there other ways to show my support for the green movement on Earth Day? - Jessica Monteleone, Bridgeport, CT April 22, 2015 is the 45th annual celebration of the first Earth Day in 1970, when 20 million Americans took to the streets, ...

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A Few Wicked Cool New Attractions At Area Amusement Parks

If you thought amusement park thrills couldn't get more, well, thrilling, you're in for some stomach-churning, scream-inducing surprises at area amusement parks this summer. Things are getting frantic at Quassy Amusement & Waterpark in Middlebury and wicked at Six Flags New England in Agawam, while a Dino Expedition is heading to Lake Compounce in Bristol.

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Pete Rose Back In Baseball As Studio Analyst

Pete Rose speaks at a press conference prior to managing the game for the Bridgeport Bluefish against the Lancaster Barnstormers at The Ballpark at Harbor Yard on June 16, 2014 in Bridgeport, Connecticut. NEW YORK - Pete Rose is getting back in baseball while he awaits a ruling on his reinstatement request - as a television analyst.

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InventHelp Inventor Develops Portable Treadmill

"I wanted to be able to exercise anywhere in my home, but the traditional treadmills are much too large to move around," said an inventor from Bridgeport, Connecticut. "This inspired me to develop a more affordable, portable version."

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May 3 is Bristol's 'Pequabuck River Duck Race'

One near-certain sign of springtime is the Pequabuck River Duck Race, and this year it's scheduled for May 3. The Forestville Village Association and the Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce are cosponsoring the community event that begins with a craft fair at 10 a.m. There'll be a block party at 11 with food, children's games, a DJ and more, followed by the launch of hundreds of toy ducks at 2 p.m. Tickets for the duck launch are available through the chamber at 860 584-4718.

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New HCC president faces challenge, opportunity

Student Guy Diaz, left, greets Dr. Paul Broadie, the new president of Housatonic Community College, during a student meet-and-greet event at the college in Bridgeport, Conn. on Tuesday Apr. 14, 2015.

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Lavernoich to help revitalize BEDCO

It's the second time in less than three years that Bridgeport business leaders try to re-establish the public/private nonprofit. "I was coming to the end of my contract in Trumbull and there was a conversation started about revitalizing the organization for some time," said Ed Lavernoich , who left his job in Bridgeport's economic development office in 2012 to serve as Trumbull's top economic development official.

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Lavernoich to help revitalize BEDCO

Edward Lavernoich TrumbullaAos economic development head is leaving his job to try to revive the Bridgeport Economic Development Corporation. Photo: Ned Gerard It's the second time in less than three years that Bridgeport business leaders try to re-establish the public/private nonprofit.

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Sunday, April 19, 2015

Judge Rules on Stratford Man's Probation Request in Church Sex Case

The man is accused of sending a 13-year-old boy he met at a Bridgeport church naked photos of himself. A Stratford man accused of sending a 13-year-old boy he met at a Bridgeport church naked photos of himself, along with sexual texts, has been denied probation , according to the Connecticut Post.

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Mistakes costly as Sound Tigers drop season finale

Not like a few bounces would've made these Bridgeport Sound Tigers a playoff team, but in the final game of the season, the breaks found one more way to do them in. Hartford scored fluky goals 11 seconds apart late in the second period, and the Northeast Division champions closed out Bridgeport's season with a 2-1 Wolf Pack win Sunday at Webster Bank Arena .

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EarthTalk: What can I do for Earth Day 2015?

Images of our own fragile blue marble of a planet from space helped the environmental movement gain popular support around the time of the first Earth Day back in 1970. Photo: NASA Goddard Dear EarthTalk: How can I find Earth Day events near me or are there other ways to show my support for the green movement on Earth Day? -- Jessica Monteleone, Bridgeport, CT April 22, 2015, is the 45th annual celebration of the first Earth Day in 1970, when 20 million Americans took to the streets, parks and auditoriums to demonstrate for a healthy, sustainable environment in massive coast-to-coast rallies.

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Regional college roundup

... 5-0). Olivia Streilein's unassisted goal 23 seconds into the second OT was the winner for Wagner. LIU POST 11, BRIDGEPORT 4: Visiting LIU (15-12, 12-8 East Coast Conference) scored a total of nine runs in the seventh and eighth innings to rally over ...

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Obituary: Clara (Claire) Linstrum Zanella, 86, Mother of Susan Tamagni and Jean Dyer

Born in Danbury, on January 17, 1929 to the late Raymond and Clara Linstrum, she moved to Bridgeport and later to Fairfield raising five children. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.

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Bridgeport police officer stops to help fix childa s bike

A Bridgeport police officer is getting a lot of attention for stopping his cruiser to help a young child fix his bicycle. On Saturday, April 11, Officer Cody Remy was on patrol in Trumbull Gardens, an apartment complex in the state's largest city.

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