| "Sen. Murphy: Downtown Bridgeport is Coming Back" - Connecticut Post
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| U.S. Senator Chris Murphy and Mayor Bill Finch joined other elected officials and developers on Sunday in Bridgeport to stress the importance of the federal Historic Tax Preservation Incentive Program, which is vital to ongoing improvement efforts in Bridgeport’s downtown.
“Downtown Bridgeport is coming back. It’s the place to be. It’s got access to shops, to services, to transportation, and it’s happening in part because of a federal tax program that is always at risk of being defunded,” said Senator Murphy.
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| "Bridgeport Begins Wave of Downtown Conversions" - Connecticut Post
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Mayor Bill Finch and other officials announced last week the start of work at the Jayson and next-door Newfield buildings, constructed nearly on top of one another. The Newfield building, which fronts on Main Street, has been used over the years as office space and a hotel, with signs of abandoned ground-level stores still visible.
The Jayson-Newfield building, as it will be known, is to be remade into 104 apartments and about 8,000 square feet of ground-level retail space. Eric Anderson, principal at developer Urban Green, which successfully converted the downtown Arcade and Citytrust buildings for modern usage, says the project will be finished by spring of 2016.
It was the first of what the city promises will be many announcements in the neighborhood.
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"Bridgeport launches new officer recruitment campaign" - News 12
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| Bridgeport officials unveiled a new program Wednesday that they say will pave the way for a more diverse police force.
Mayor Bill Finch says the city is launching an aggressive recruitment campaign for those who seek to become police officers. He says this will be accomplished in part by having recruiters appear at local churches and events, where they can communicate with prospective officers in person.
Officials say currently, women and minorities make up 42 percent of the police force. They say they are strongly pushing for more women and minorities to join the force.
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"U.S. Senator Blumenthal Expresses Industry Support in Visit to FuelCell Energy" - CNN Money
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| United States Senator Richard Blumenthal FuelCell Energy, Inc.'s North American manufacturing facility in Torrington, Connecticut, where he expressed his support for Federal programs that promote the adoption of clean power generation in a manner that fosters domestic job creation. "Connecticut is the fuel cell capital of the world, with companies like FuelCell Energy leading the way. Key tax incentives like the Investment Tax Credit make it possible for local companies like FuelCell Energy to produce ultra-clean and efficient energy that can compete with outdated and dirty technologies. Congress needs to get out of the unfortunate habit of governing by crisis. We need to act now—not at the last minute—to provide companies the certainty they need to succeed," said Senator Richard Blumenthal. Earlier this month, Senator Blumenthal expressed his support for extending energy tax credits at the future site of a utility owned renewable energy park consisting of a FuelCell Energy power plant and a solar array in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Bridgeport Mayor Finch also spoke, explaining how clean distributed power generation supports economic policy through job creation while improving the environment and enhancing the resiliency of energy supply.
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"Special Delivery in Bridgeport" - WTNH
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Firefighters and AMR Medics who helped a mother deliver her son at home, returned to the home to check in on the new family.
Early Friday emergency crews arrived at the home on Lee Avenue to help deliver 8 lb, 13 oz. Ja’Khi. Mother Tyisha Rodriguez didn’t realize she was in labor until her water broke. She called 911, and the fire department was first to arrive. Little Ja’Khi wasn’t going to wait, he was coming into the world on his own time. Just as the AMR paramedics arrived the baby was entering the world. The umbilical cord was wrapped around the bay’s neck, but emergency crews were able to free the child and help Ja’Khi start breathing.
On Monday the crews returned to the family to make sure they were doing okay.
“We talk a lot about our first responders keeping our kids and families safe in Bridgeport,” said Mayor Bill Finch. “On Friday, they did more than that. They brought a new life into our community. And then they cared enough to come back today to visit their special delivery. As a parent, as mayor and as a father, I can’t thank them enough for what they do every day.”
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"Bridgeport Officer Helps Return Lost Wallet With $6,300" - NBC Connecticut
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A Connecticut police officer won praise Tuesday for helping return a lost wallet containing $6,300 to its rightful owner.
"We couldn't be prouder of our police department," Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch said at the news conference Tuesday.
Officer Kevin Cronin said his girlfriend found the wallet in an empty shopping cart outside a Whole Foods supermarket in Fairfield and called to let him know.
Cronin said he met her at Bridgeport police headquarters and called Fairfield police to coordinate a hand-off. He met a Fairfield officer at the city line and gave the wallet to Fairfield police, with all the money inside.
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| Coming Up
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| Opening Weekend!
Bridgeport Theatre Company Presents:
The Wiz
Friday, January 16 at 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, January 17 at 5:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
Sunday, January 18 at 5:00 p.m.
Bridgeport Theatre Company presents The Wiz! Featuring an electrifying and dynamic ensemble cast, this soulful modern retelling of L. Frank Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz originally won 7 Tony Awards, including Best Musical.
The score by Charlie Smalls includes the beloved hits, "Ease on Down the Road," Brand New Day" and "Home". Great show for all ages. For tickets and more information go to: dtcab.com
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Martin Luther King Classic
Monday, January 19
Webster Bank Arena
Webster Bank Arena is proud to announce the Martin Luther King Classic Basketball Tournament presented by Yale New Haven Health System, which will take place on Martin Luther King Day, Monday, January 19. Sponsors of the event include Bridgeport Field of Dreams and Future Stars Children’s Foundation.
The event will not only include four basketball games, but will remember the legacy of one of the greatest Americans in Dr. King. The arena will play some of Dr. King’s greatest moments on the video board and players will read some of his speeches as well.
Eight schools will participate in four games throughout the day, as the games will run from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Click here for the schedule.
The day will feature some of the most talented basketball players in the state and reignite long-term rivalries in both New Haven and Bridgeport. For tickets and more info go to: websterbankarena.com
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All Stars Project Presents: Have You Ever Seen a Dream Rapping?
Monday, January 19
1:30 p.m.
Klein Auditorium
Join the All Stars Project at the Klein on Monday, January 19 for a celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a performance of “Have You Ever Seen A Dream Rapping?”- a show featuring young people from the All Stars Project of Bridgeport and youth performers from all over the city. Admission is free and doors open at 1:30 p.m.
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Chicken Little, The Ugly Duckling and The Three Pigs
Saturday, January 17 @ 12:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Sunday, January 18 @ 12:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Downtown Cabaret Theatre
The actors aren’t at the theatre! What do we do? Cancel the show? Of course not. As the old saying goes: The show must go on, and luckily the Italiano Players are here to save the day. Armed with a caravan full of fun props and costumes, this eccentric troupe of traveling performers are here to perform not one, not two, but three classic children’s tales the only way they know how: Cabaret style! For more info go to: dtcab.com
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