Testo's to reopen at Monroe location that was formerly the long-time home to Roberto's

Testo's is planning to open later this year in Monroe after closing its longtime Bridgeport location. 

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/monroe-testos-opening-bridgeport-18627841.php

Ex-Bridgeport man accused in sexual assaults of children was convicted of assaulting teen in 1990s

Luis Manuel Rivera, 58, has been extradited to Connecticut to face charges in the sexual assaults of two young girls who had been under his supervision.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-1990s-child-sex-abuse-luis-rivera-18639529.php

Bridgeport must pay $87,000 attorney fee for woman who won hostile environment lawsuit, judge says

Bridgeport must pay $87,000 attorney fee for woman who won a $140,000 hostile work environment lawsuit against city.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-john-ricci-lisa-miro-attorney-lawsuit-18637671.php

Funeral services for singer Billy Foster of Billy and the Showmen set for Wednesday, Thursday

Funeral services for singer Billy Foster, who was well-known in Connecticut and beyond, are set for Wednesday and Thursday, according to his obituary.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/funeral-services-obit-singer-billy-foster-showmen-18636775.php

Trumbull woman stopped for gas, went to boyfriend's house after fatal Shelton hit-run, warrant says

Ariela Treysler of Trumbull stopped for gas and went to her boyfriend's house after she fatally struck a woman on Howe Avenue in Shelton, the warrant said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/shelton-fatal-hit-run-treysler-arrest-peterson-18634818.php

Milford police investigating break-in, burglary at Galaxy Fuel gas station

The glass entranceway to the Milford store was smashed and the door knocked off its metal frame during the incident on New Haven Avenue.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/milford-galaxy-fuel-gas-station-break-in-18636755.php

Bridgeport police charge juvenile found with loaded firearm

Police said a juvenile was charged with several crimes Saturday after he was found with a loaded firearm and an extended magazine.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-juvenile-charged-firearm-18636077.php

Bridgeport man convicted of murder, out on parole, sentenced for possession of gun, feds say

U.S. attorney's say Ortexis Ramos, a Bridgeport man out on parole for a 2005 murder conviction, has been sentenced to six years in prison for gun possession.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-murderer-sentenced-for-gun-possession-18635736.php

Fairfield fill pile sentencing delayed after developer can't come up with $1.5M restitution payment

Last month the 54-year-old Jason Julian, a former Barnum Festival ringmaster, pleaded guilty under the Alford doctrine to six misdemeanor criminal environmental charges

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/jason-julian-fairfield-fill-pile-sentencing-18630105.php

Man, woman shot on Main Street in Bridgeport, police say

Bridgeport emergency management director said a man and woman were shot and wounded in the area of Main Street and Golden Hill Road on Sunday afternoon.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-shooting-main-street-golden-hill-street-18633954.php

Why some Fairfield County school districts reported the most concussions in CT for 2022-2023

Fairfield reported the most in the 2022-23 school year with 161, followed by Trumbull with 146. Here's why.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/fairfield-county-schools-concussion-data-18627959.php

Trumbull sees 'significant increase' in house, vehicle fires

There have been six structure fires since Dec. 14 and three vehicle fires in January alone, the fire marshal said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/trumbull-increase-structure-vehicle-fire-18625518.php

Bridgeport musician killed in I-95 crash in Fairfield remembered as talented singer, loving bandmate

William Foster, 75, the longtime lead vocalist for the band Billy and the Showmen, died Thursday in a three-car crash on Interstate 95 in Fairfield.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-musician-killed-i-95-crash-remembered-18632945.php

Judge: Gomes team may inspect Bridgeport primary absentee ballots

The bags are scheduled to be opened at 10 a.m. Monday in the Margaret Morton Government Center.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-primary-absentee-ballots-unsealed-18630964.php

Families demand to see financial documents from Trumbull cemetery's perpetual care fund

Families of loved ones buried at Gate of Heaven Cemetery are demanding to see the perpetual care funds from the Diocese of Bridgeport.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/trumbull-gate-of-heaven-perpetual-care-fund-18617006.php

Lamont 'ready to turn the page' after Ganim wins Bridgeport do-over mayoral primary

The contest between Ganim and Gomes, a former supporter and employee, became the focus of statewide, national and even international media coverage.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/lamont-bridgeport-ganim-primary-gomes-18631398.php

Bridgeport, state Independent Party leaders at odds over Gomes' candidacy following primary defeat

Independent Party leaders in Bridgeport and the state Friday issued dueling statements about whether John Gomes should continue challenging Mayor Joe Ganim.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/independent-party-split-over-gomes-campaign-18630575.php

Trumbull woman charged in fatal Shelton hit-and-run crash, police say

Shelton police have charged a 19-year-old Trumbull woman with evading responsibility in the Jan. 6 crash that killed Stephanie Ann Peterson.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/shelton-fatal-hit-run-trumbull-woman-arrested-18629888.php

Serious tractor-trailer crash closes I-95 in Fairfield, officials say

A crash involving a tractor-trailer and another vehicle has closed Interstate 95 Friday morning in Fairfield, officials said. 

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/i-95-closed-fairfield-tractor-trailer-crash-18629543.php

Police: Bridgeport man waiting to open a bank account robbed another customer

Police said a bank customer waiting to open an account robbed another customer in September, and was identified by DNA from an empty soda bottle.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/kareem-rowe-bridgeport-bank-18627653.php

Gomes campaign wants judge to unseal Bridgeport primary's absentee ballot bags

John Gomes' lawyer want to look at absentee ballots from primary.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/ganim-gomes-ballot-bags-unsealed-18627930.php

Former Glastonbury cop arrested by Stratford police on sixth burglary charge in CT

A former Glastonbury police officer suspected of burglarizing more than 40 businesses in three states has been arrested on another burglary charge, this time by Stratford police. 

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/stratford-police-arrest-ex-glastonbury-cop-sixth-18627975.php

Stratford chef opens new shop inspired by his rare cookbook collection

Chef Corey Reilly has spent years collecting rare and vintage cookbooks. He's sharing those books and cooking classes with his Foodies Cookbook Shop on Main Street.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/stratford-cookbook-bookstore-classes-foodies-18612818.php

After Ganim's primary win, rivals weigh options on exiting Bridgeport mayor race

John Gomes, other Ganim rivals have to decide if they will face-off with the incumbent Feb. 27 or drop out at the beginning of the month.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/will-gomes-stay-in-mayor-s-race-against-ganim-18625556.php

Bridgeport woman arraigned in overdose death of infant granddaughter

Eleanor Herman was arrested and charged with providing an overdose of fentanyl, a substance 100 times more potent than morphine, to the baby.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/eleanor-herman-manslaughter-infant-fentanyl-death-18625400.php

Key takeaways from Joe Ganim’s victory in Bridgeport’s mayoral primary election do-over

Joe Ganim and John Gomes battled it out in Bridgeport's do-over Democratic mayoral primary. So, what's next after Ganim's third straight win?

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-mayor-democrat-primary-redo-takeaways-18625404.php

Two Monroe massage parlors closed after failing labor law compliance checks, police say

Crystal Spa on Monroe Turnpike and Blue Rose Spa on Main Street were closed by state Department of Labor officials until further notice, police said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/monroe-massage-parlors-tpke-main-st-closed-failed-18625515.php

Bridgeport woman charged in infant granddaughter's overdose death, police say

Bridgeport resident Eleanor Herman, 61, has been charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of her 4-week-old granddaughter in 2021.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-infant-overdose-arrest-eleanor-herman-18623587.php

Top CT elections official urges voter vigilance as Bridgeport mayoral primary do-over gets underway

The secretary of the state arrived in Bridgeport for the primary, reassuring voters of election monitoring measures and encourage heightened vigilance.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-mayoral-primary-sec-of-the-state-18623030.php

Police: Driver flees Bridgeport crash, passenger seriously hurt after hitting parked tractor-trailer

A driver fled while a passenger was trapped inside car after hitting a parked tractor-trailer on North Avenue in Bridgeport on Monday, police said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-north-ave-tractor-trailer-crash-18622973.php

Fairfield County armed robberies probe leads to chase and arrests in Bridgeport, police say

Police say they arrested three people on gun charges in Bridgeport and thwarted an armed robbery after a joint investigation involving three law enforcement agencies.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-shelton-armed-robbery-arrests-18622848.php

Bridgeport fire erupts in two-family home, official says

Firefighters were called to a house fire on Lenox Avenue in Bridgeport around 9:45 a.m. Monday, a city official said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-house-fire-lenox-avenue-18621475.php

Bridgeport mayoral candidates Ganim, Gomes debate ahead of Tuesday primary

WICC radio hosted the first debate of Bridgeport's prolonged mayoral battle Monday morning between incumbent Joe Ganim and rival John Gomes.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/ganim-and-gomes-on-the-attack-in-first-debate-18621205.php

Ganim, Gomes debate issues ahead of Bridgeport primary

The two candidates will face each other in Bridgeport's court-mandated do-over Democratic primary Tuesday.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/ganim-gomes-primary-debate-wicc-18620985.php

Stratford officials frustrated as developer no-shows at 19-home Broadbridge Ave.subdivision hearing

A developer proposing to build a controversial residential subdivision in Stratford will have one more chance to appear in front of environmental officials next month. 

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/delays-proposed-19-home-subdivision-frustrate-18615248.php

Crews fighting fire at Bridgeport's abandoned Harding High School, officials say

Bridgeport firefighters are on Central Avenue fighting a blaze on the second floor of the abandoned Harding High School, officials say.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-harding-high-school-fire-central-avenue-18620192.php

Stratford weighs options after seizing beachfront house over unpaid taxes

A homeowner's failure to pay taxes on their beachfront property in Lordship has presented the town of Stratford with a unique opportunity. 

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/stratford-shoreline-drive-beach-house-taxes-18612482.php

Panera closes its location at Trumbull Mall

Panera closed the mall location on Jan. 9, with mall management already looking "forward to exploring new opportunities."

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/trumbull-mall-panera-bread-closed-18611201.php

Bridgeport schools to grant all early kindergarten entry requests to avoid steep enrollment drop

Officials said the cutoff change could mean 440 fewer students, or 18 kindergarten classes, for the 2024-25 school year if no parent requests a waiver. 

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-schools-grant-early-entry-kindergarten-18617066.php

Trumbull man charged in October crash that killed passenger

Jacob Ryan Kapteina is facing multiple charges in connection with an Oct. 15, 2023, crash on White Plains Road that killed Anthony James Moran of Bridgeport.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/fatal-trumbull-crash-kapteina-charged-moran-18615558.php

Trumbull senior center project heads to town council

Trumbull's Planning and Zoning Commission met Wednesday night and voted to recommend the location of the proposed senior center to the town council.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/trumbull-senior-community-center-site-hardy-lane-18615125.php

Former Milford cop accused of embezzling $184K from PBA faces judge

Parks, who was released after posting $50,000 bond following his arrest, is scheduled to return to court Feb. 15.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/peter-parks-milford-cop-pba-embezzlement-court-18615063.php

Retired Trumbull cop, 39-year veteran of department, remembered as 'friendliest guy ever'

Thomas Richard was a 39-year veteran of the Trumbull Police Department and the "friendliest guy ever" according to a former first selectman.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/trumbull-thomas-richard-police-officer-18611437.php

Jose Morales to receive plea offer in 2019 Ansonia killing

Police say Morales killed Christine Holloway, the mother of his 1-year-old child, Vanessa, inside Holloway's Myrtle Road home Dec. 2, 2019.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/jose-morales-plea-offer-christine-holloway-vanessa-18614543.php

Bridgeport man rejects plea bargain in double killing from 2021

Tarik Francis is charged with murder under special circumstances, two counts of murder and one count of attempted murder on a police officer.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/tarik-francis-double-shooting-bridgeport-platt-st-18613101.php

Bloodroot staff say Ganim used Bridgeport restaurant as political prop ahead of primary

The co-owner of the Bridgeport vegetarian restaurant and her partner said the mayor on social media is using them to gain voters' support.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bloodroot-staff-ganim-social-media-post-bridgeport-18612726.php

One injured in Trumbull house fire on Wilson Avenue, company says

Trumbull firefighters said one person was injured trying to put out a house fire on Wilson Avenue early Wednesday.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/trumbull-wilson-ave-firefighters-first-degree-burn-18613482.php

Former Norwalk youth minister pleads guilty to paying teen for sex in Shelton

Jean Bernard is accused of sexually assaulting eight boys after meeting them through the Norwalk church where he was a youth minister.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/jean-bernard-shelton-sex-abuse-plea-deal-18613149.php

Bridgeport man gets 58-year sentence in execution-style killing of friend after playing video games

Bridgeport man convicted of executing best friend and leaving body in vacant factory building.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/luis-roman-miguel-afzal-bridgeport-murder-18612836.php

New kindergarten cutoff could increase Stratford's already high preschool enrollment

Officials said Stratford has its highest preschool enrollment in several years and could grow with the requirement students be 5 years old when they start kindergarten.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/education/article/stratford-kindergarten-enrollment-preschool-cutoff-18610649.php

No heat in building temporarily closes Trumbull Library, officials say

Trumbull Library closed Tuesday and is expected to stay closed for a part of Wednesday due to a mechanical issue.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/trumbull-library-closed-heat-issue-18611205.php

Bridgeport primary volunteers in 'urgent' need, state official says

Stephanie Thomas' office emailed contacts with legal backgrounds asking them to be in Bridgeport for the Democratic mayoral primary between Joe Ganim and John Gomes. 

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/ct-sec-of-the-state-needs-help-in-bridgeport-18605377.php

Compo Road South in Westport closed due to downed tree, power lines, police say

Fire and police officials in Westport say Compo Road South has been closed because of a downed tree and power lines as well as a fire Tuesday afternoon.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/westport-compo-road-south-fire-downed-power-lines-18611251.php

Former Trumbull school manager's wrongful termination case against school board set to begin Tuesday

Former Trumbull manager argues wrongful firing case to jury.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/mark-deming-trumbull-lawsuit-wrongful-termination-18609303.php

In photos: 'Bridgeport Has a Dream' takes center stage at the Klein

Connect-Us, a Connecticut-based urban-suburban partnership, hosted a free MLK Day performance at Bridgeport's Klein Auditorium where Martin Luther King spoke.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/connectus-martin-luther-king-day-2024-bridgeport-18603474.php

Police: Trumbull man charged in fatal crash on White Plains Road

Trumbull police said they charged a local man Friday in a crash on White Plains Road from October, which killed 33-year-old Anthony James Moran, of Bridgeport. 

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/trumbull-police-white-plains-rd-fatal-crash-arrest-18609317.php

Trumbull veterans center nears start date, Baldwin wants 'shovel in the ground' by April

The former veterans building was condemned in 2017 due to a failed foundation. The planned new center will take its place.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/trumbull-veterans-first-responders-center-bid-18602517.php

Stratford assistant superintendent placed on leave for ‘work-related issues,’ school board chair says

The acting superintendent at Stratford Public Schools has suspended the district’s chief deputy, nearly a month after the school board placed the superintendent on leave. 

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/stratford-assistant-superintendent-fallon-daniels-18603730.php

Stratford Democrats claim council committee appointments favor Republicans

The Stratford Town Council narrowly establised five council committees that all include a majority of Republican members. 

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/stratford-democrats-council-committee-republicans-18599320.php

'Good Samaritan' hit by car on Merritt after pulling over to aid Fairfield crash victims, FD says

A 'good Samaritan' was hit by a car on the Merritt Parkway in Fairfield after they pulled over to help those involved in another crash, officials say.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/fairfield-merritt-crash-samaritan-hit-18606541.php

Bridgeport-based Jewish group calls out city's Gaza cease-fire resolution

The Jewish Federation of Greater Fairfield County called the resolution "biased" and "one sided," claiming it promoted antisemitism.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/jewish-federation-fights-bridgeport-cease-fire-18605011.php

Two more former Fairfield officials, business owner get trial dates in fill pile scandal

One former Fairfield official gets chance at probation program.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/fairfield-fill-pile-emmet-hibson-brian-carey-18603076.php

Trumbull runner uses injury to shift her approach to fitness and open own studio

Gabriella Longobardo ran the New York City Marathon. Now, she's opened Refine Fitness, at 5718 Main St. in Trumbull.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/trumbull-trx-training-fitness-studio-18587704.php

Bridgeport school board again clashes, this time over committee mergers

The chairperson of the Bridgeport Board of Education moved to consolidate the body’s committees a controversial decision that sparked accusations that she overstepped her authority. 

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-school-board-members-clash-move-merge-18597929.php

Bridgeport police investigate suspicious car fire on Wood Ave.

According to police, it appears the car was set on fire between two homes filled with families and directly between two sets of gas lines.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-wood-ave-car-fire-18604715.php

Bridgeport police lieutenant who is among city's top earners on leave pending internal investigation

Bridgeport Police Lt. John Gale, who records show is among the city's highest-paid employees, is on leave amid an internal investigation, officials said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-police-john-gale-lieutenant-suspended-18598192.php

Injured SHU student sues university, student driving over September crash

The lawsuit filed by one of the female SHU students injured, claims the other driver had been drinking on campus before he hit their Uber.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/shu-fairfield-crash-student-sues-driver-university-18600798.php

Milford man sexually assaulted minor in Fairfield 'numerous' times, police say

Fairfield police say Jose Deleon-Castaneda, 45, of Milford, sexually assaulted a minor he knew on "numerous occasions" dating back to 2005.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/fairfield-police-milford-man-sexual-assault-minor-18602921.php

Bridgeport man convicted of killing coworker at local moving company, faces 65-year sentence

The jury deliberated a day and a half before finding Richard Evans, 43, guilty in the death of Reginald May.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/richard-evans-bridgeport-reginald-may-18601013.php

Pedestrian hit by vehicle, seriously injured in Bridgeport, police say

Bridgeport police said a man struck by a vehicle Wednesday night on Beechmont Avenue was transported to Saint Vincent's Hospital with serious injuries.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-pedestrian-hit-car-beechmont-avenue-18602216.php

Westport elementary school music teacher charged after hitting car in parking lot, police say

Westport police say James Andrews was charged with evading responsibility for striking a co-worker's vehicle at Coleytown Elementary School and not notifying the person.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/westport-teacher-hit-and-run-coleytown-school-18601115.php

'Beloved' former Fairfield University reverend dies at 81, officials say

The Rev. Charles H. Allen, a part of the Fairfield University and prep school community for more than 40 years, retired in 2020, a university spokesperson said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/fairfield-university-prep-rev-charles-allen-dead-18600847.php

Bridgeport man pleads guilty to manslaughter in 2020 shooting, faces up to 40 years prison

According to police, Jarrel Baker said he believed he was being set up to be shot, and apologized for killing Daron Jones, 31.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/jarrel-baker-daron-jones-manslaughter-bridgeport-18598741.php

Shelton couple charged with hosting party before James McGrath's death granted probation

The couple was charged with permitting minors to possess alcohol before another party where James McGrath was killed.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/shelton-leifers-probation-james-mcgrath-18598488.php

Trumbull superintendent seeks $125.6 million budget for 2024-25

Trumbull Superintendent Martin Semmel has asked for a budget increase of just under 5 percent for 2024-2025 school year

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/education/article/trumbull-school-district-budget-proposal-2024-18584759.php

One dead after single-vehicle crash in Stratford, police say

Stratford police said a lone occupant of a vehicle died at the hospital after a crash on Surf Avenue Tuesday morning.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/stratford-fatal-crash-surf-avenue-18598164.php

Fairfield store fined for selling vape products to minor during police compliance checks, group says

Out of 15 stores tested for compliance, Puff City on Black Rock Turnpike sold vape products to a minor, according to the Fairfield CARES Community Coalition.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/fairfield-smoke-shop-fine-underage-sales-18597885.php

Stratford couple drops lawsuit against Instagram parent company over daughter's sex assault

The couple’s lawyer, Michael Kennedy, confirmed Friday that the lawsuit was withdrawn in Superior Court against Meta Platforms Inc.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/stratford-parents-meta-instagram-snapchat-lawsuit-18591308.php

Driver in 2019 Ansonia shooting sentenced to 15 months, apologizes to victim

Nicholas Verderosa, 25, faced up to three years in prison after taking a plea deal in the case.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/nicholas-verderosa-sentencing-ansonia-shooting-18596325.php

Trumbull public works employee credited with saving family says firefighting is in his blood

Shaun Bogen, a volunteer firefighter with the Long Hill Volunteer Fire Company, helped save a family from a fire Sunday morning on Haviland Drive.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/trumbull-fire-shaum-bogen-rescues-family-18596089.php

'Offensive' comments and middle-finger gesture drive calls for Bridgeport councilwoman's resignation

Bridgeport's council president says there is no double-standard as she leads calls for Councilwoman Maria Pereira to resign for "offensive" comments and middle-finger gesture.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-city-council-nieves-pereira-resign-18591494.php

Bridgeport woman, 79, fatally struck in crosswalk, police say

Marilyn Jones, 79, died after Bridgeport police say she was struck while in the crosswalk at the corner of Coleman Street and Washington Avenue.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-marilyn-jones-killed-crosswalk-18594608.php

Fireplace may have sparked Derby house blaze that displaced family of 4, official says

A fireplace may have sparked a Shelton Street house blaze that displaced a family of four early Sunday morning, a Derby official said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/derby-house-fire-shelton-street-fireplace-18594328.php

Trumbull land use planner opens karate studio after winning gold medals

Rob Librandi won four gold medals at the World Martial Arts Games. Now he's opened the Trumbull Academy of Karate to teach others.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/trumbull-academy-of-karate-martial-arts-librandi-18564427.php

In photos: Bridgeport celebrates Three Kings Day

Police officers visited children at Luis Munoz Marin School Saturday morning and gave them gifts to celebrate Three Kings Day.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-three-kings-day-2024-18585797.php

Firefighters battling blaze at Griffin Hospital in Derby, officials say

Multiple crews were fighting a fire at Griffin Hospital in Derby Saturday morning, officials wrote on Facebook.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/griffin-hospital-fire-derby-18593166.php

Kitchen fire at Trumbull home displaces family, injures one, chief says

A McAdoo Avenue homeowner suffered first-degree burns to his hands in a kitchen fire, while others were treated for smoke inhalation, an official said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/trumbull-kitchen-fire-home-mcadoo-avenue-18593128.php

Stratford acting superintendent to receive $250 a day stipend

Stratford’s temporary schools chief will receive a raise while running the district in place of Superintendent Uyi Osunde.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/stratford-school-board-approves-pay-raise-acting-18590567.php

Bridgeport area snow-clearing crews 'ready to go' for first snowstorm of the year

Public works and emergency management officials throughout the region said their crews were prepared for the storm, though details about predicted snowfall totals varied widely.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-snow-2024-derby-shelton-18588996.php

Trumbull health records show two businesses cited for priority violations in December

Two Trumbull businesses received priority violations during their December health inspections, according to the health department.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/trumbull-health-departments-priority-violations-18589379.php

Bridgeport leaders call on councilwoman to resign over 'derogatory' Palestinian comments

Bridgeport leaders want Councilwoman Maria Pereira to resign after accusing her of making "derogatory" remarks about Palestinians and giving the middle finger during meeting.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-maria-pereira-resign-palestine-18589070.php

Bridgeport men get 20 years in killing outside Luis Marin School

Police said Vaughn Thomas and Darrick Tunstall had set up and killed Dyshon Williams in 2019.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/vaughn-thomas-darrick-tunstall-killing-setup-18589029.php

Developer seeks to increase number of bedrooms in neighborhood planned for Stratford's north end

A developer planning to build a previously approved 11-home subdivision on Oronoque Lane is seeking Stratford's permission to increase the number of bedrooms.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/stratford-oronoque-single-family-home-development-18585635.php

Ganim hires Bridgeport's new head city attorney back from Norwalk

After leaving the law department and city payroll in 2022 for Norwalk, Tyisha Toms is returning to Bridgeport to be the lead municipal lawyer.

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Owner of new tattoo shop at Trumbull Mall says the artform found him: 'It took off from there'

Owner of Bloodlines Tattooing Raymond Ireland, 47, opened his fourth location in Trumbull Mall.

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Bridgeport City Council adopts Middle East peace resolution with input from Jewish, Muslim groups

The original wording was re-drafted twice Tuesday in hastily organized meetings between some local Islamic and Jewish community leaders.

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Former Derby Alderman scheduled to plead guilty to Jan. 6 charge

A hearing in the case was scheduled for Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C. via Zoom, but it was continued to Friday.

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New Haven lawyer to investigate Bridgeport employee on leave in absentee ballot controversy

New Haven lawyer William Ryan will review whether Bridgeport employee Wanda Geter-Pataky violated municipal rules regarding handling absentee ballots ahead of the Democratic mayoral primary.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-absentee-ballot-geter-pataky-18580349.php

Funeral services announced for Bridgeport Marine killed on Merritt Parkway

A viewing and funeral will be this week for Mateo Gaviria, who died after he was struck on the Merritt Parkway in Westport on Dec. 23.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-marine-killed-viewing-funeral-merritt-18585546.php

Police: Former Aquarion Water Company worker called in bomb threats to Bridgeport, Monroe facilities

Jamar Wade, who was laid off from Aquarion Water Company, called in hoax bomb threats to the company's facilities in Bridgeport and Monroe, police said.

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Ansonia man gets two years in 2016 rape of Bridgeport teen after returning her lost dog

Robert Rivera was convicted in 2019 and sentenced to 8 years, but the Appellate Court later overturned the conviction.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/robert-rivera-ansonia-sex-assault-lost-dog-18585210.php

Bridgeport adult use cannabis 'superstore' set to open as city's first of four dispensaries

The operator refers to the Bridgeport location as a "superstore." It is about 8,000 square feet, double the size of the New Haven-based Affinity.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/bridgeport-affinity-cannabis-dispensary-18578545.php

Ansonia police investigate overnight shooting on South Cliff Street

Ansonia police said they are investigating a shooting that broke out on South Cliff Street early Monday.

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Oxford man 'unresponsive' after crashing into trees on Riggs Street, state police say

Connecticut State Police said they did not know whether the man remained in the hospital Monday morning.

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Fewer Trumbull residents getting flu vaccines; health director says 20% of annual supply unused

Trumbull Health Director Lucienne Bango said she has seen a decrease in residents getting flu shots this year compared to previous years.

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