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Bridgeport City News | Bill Finch, Mayor

July 11, 2014

“OP-ED: Finch’s Smart Investments” – CT Post

The Mechanics & Farmers Bank Building in Bridgeport's downtown will soon serve as home to Fletcher-Thompson, an architecture and engineering firm, and 30 new apartments.

David Kooris, economic development director, wrote an Op-Ed for the Connecticut Post this week about Mayor Bill Finch's vision for the Bridgeport's future.

"Bridgeport is investing in the future, making our city a place where our kids and grandkids will choose to live, work and raise their families. We're improving the city by re-opening parks, revitalizing downtown and developing the waterfront. And by investing in cleaner energy our kids will breathe cleaner air. These things and more are happening under Mayor Finch's leadership. And, it's just the beginning of what our city can accomplish under a strong vision for the city's future."

Click here to continue reading.

“Once shuttered beach reopens along CT shoreline” – NY1

Opening day of Pleasure Beach.

NY1, New York-based cable television news channel, recently visited Bridgeport's Pleasure Beach.

Thanks to Mayor Finch and $8 million in city and federal funds, Pleasure Beach is back.

"I just couldn’t miss the chance to see what our mayor finally did for us," says another are resident."We remember this beach being open years ago and we are so wonderfully blessed to be able to see it be open again," another says.

Free water taxis now operate seven days a week from a fishing pier a short taxi ride from the Bridgeport train station. "Its, like, fun. We got a boat ride. We got to see everything," says one young resident.

Click here to view NY1's feature on Pleasure Beach.

Also:
"Thousands flock to reopened Pleasure Beach" - CT Post

“EDITORIAL: Gun violence work deserves continued effort” – CT Post

Mayor Bill Finch speaks at a press conference held on Tuesday in response to violence that occured last weekend.

Mayor Bill Finch, Police Chief Joseph Gaudett and community members united on Tuesday in Bridgeport in response to violence that occured last weekend that claimed two lives and left four others injured.

The Connecticut Post in an editorial wrote, Mayor Finch "rightly pointed out that it is the entire community's responsibility to be involved in stopping gun violence before it occurs. 'Have an intervention in your family,' the mayor said, noting that friends and family members may be the first to see the approaching use of violence by someone close to them."

Click here to watch News 12's coverage of Tuesday's press conference.

Coming Up
in the
Park City

The Bridgeport Arts Fest
Saturday, July 12 @ 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
McLevy Green

The Bridgeport Arts Fest is a celebration of local and original Art, Artists, Crafters, Community Organizations and Performers. The event takes place in vibrant Downtown Bridgeport at Historic McLevy Green. It is immediately followed by the After-Party Concert from 6 to 11 p.m.

The Bridgeport Arts Fest is a family- and community-friendly affair and is FREE to attend.

The Bridgeport Arts Fest is organized by Mayor Bill Finch, the City of Bridgeport, and the Bridgeport Downtown Special Services District.

For more info on the Bridgeport Arts Fest go to: bridgeportartsfest.com

Puerto Rican Parade of Fairfield County
Sunday, July 13
Parade Begins @ 11 a.m.
Begins at Central High School

The Puerto Rican Parade of Fairfield County is held every July in Bridgeport, Connecticut, ending at Seaside Park; attracting thousands of spectators ready to celebrate Puerto Rican heritage and culture.

The parade features spectacular floats, cultural dancers, local and state dignitaries, live bands, pageant contestants and much more.

For more info on the Puerto Rican Parade of Fairfield County go to: prpfc.org/parade.html

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