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21 hospitalized in Bridgeport for carbon monoxide poisoning
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (WTNH) — Police say a generator emitting “extremely high levels” of carbon monoxide sent 21 Bridgeport residents to the hospital early Saturday morning. At 2:45 a.m. Bridgeport’s Emergency Communications Center received a carbon monoxide call at 22 Oak St. where levels were found to be at 2100 parts per million. An investigation by […]
Fire Department seeks money to remove dangerous firefighting foam
WESTPORT — The Board of Finance on Wednesday approved a $34,750 expenditure sought by the Fire Department to remove aqueous film-forming foam from fire engines. AFFF was used by firefighters for decades to smother certain types of blazes, including those with burning fuel. “Back in 2021 the state banned...
Westport cop cams, Sherwood Island allocated state funds
WESTPORT — Several local projects were allocated funding Friday by the State Bond Commission. Money approved for Westport projects, according to state Sen. Ceci Maher, D-26, includes:. $146,817, which will reimburse the Police Department for purchasing body-worn and dashboard cameras/recording equipment and related data storage costs. $2.5 million, for...
Sound Bites: CT senator says he’ll sue the state over upcoming primary
Good morning. State Senator Herron Gaston represents Bridgeport. He said his rival for the seat — Ernie Newton — was given a head start by getting primary petitions two weeks early. Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas said Newton mistakenly got his ballots on May 15. Gaston said...
Long Islander has donated nearly 29 gallons of blood since 1975 — enough to fill 310 soda cans
He’s New York City’s best blood banker. Henry Bickoff, 68, of Huntington, LI, has donated 231 pints of blood — one donation shy of 29 gallons. He started in 1975, and gave 10 pints before they even started keeping computer records. All told, the Long Islander’s blood has helped 693 people, according to the New York Blood Center. He has donated the equivalent of 310 cans of Coke, 870 single-serve scoops of ice cream or nearly six, five-gallon office water cooler bottles. Bickoff, who weighs 157 pounds, was surprised to learn he is the top donor in the tri-state area. New York Blood...
With no members, Civilian Review Board can’t act on complaint
WESTPORT — The Civilian Review Board — the independent body created last year to address citizen complaints about police, fire and emergency medical personnel — still officially has no members, so the panel it will replace will take up a recently filed grievance. The review board ordinance,...
Time Travel: Bridgeport Workers at a 1930s' City Auto Dealership and Keyser's Massive Railroad Yard
Do you know who these to gentlemen from Bridgeport are? Here's a clue before we give you the answer. This photo is from 1932 and both men worked Fay Higinbotham's Chevrolet Dealership. Eventually, the location would become the Handy Shop and today is the Sprint Print Shop across from the Benedum Civic Center. If you don't know, it's Glen Hanna and Forrest Underwood.
Redding receives federal grant for the environmental cleanup of historic industrial site
Redding, Connecticut, is receiving a $1.9 million federal grant to clean up a contaminated former industrial site that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The former Gilbert and Bennett Wire Mill occupies 44 acres of prime real estate in Redding’s Georgetown Village. It had been abandoned for the past 35 years, and is now owned by the town.
Why Bridgeport? A Definitive Answer to Question of Seeking the 2025 Open Seat for Position of Mayor
If you don’t know by now, please understand, that I love Bridgeport. Living, working, worshipping, and serving here have been an unqualified blessing in many ways throughout my life. I have publicly and proudly adopted this city as my hometown. There is no place I would rather live. There is no better place to raise a family.
Fairfield County housing nonprofit looks to businesses to boost workforce housing
An affordable housing nonprofit is calling on Fairfield County businesses to contribute financially to the creation of more workforce housing in the region. Connecticut Housing Partners launched a workforce housing impact fund, enabling low income renters to live comfortably in the community where they work. Bridgeport-native Jermaine Morgan has lived...
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