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9 hrs ago | Connecticut Post

UI to repave streets Bridgeport

The 345 kv underground Middletown-Norwalk transmission line upgrade project, which has caused constant headaches on the city's East End and East Side since 2006, is in its final stages.

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Related Topix: New Haven Metro, Bridgeport Metro, Norwalk, CT, Stratford, CT

Fri Oct 10, 2008

Connecticut Post

Guilty plea entered in counterfeit case

An Israeli man arrested here for his part in a counterfeiting scheme pleaded guilty Tuesday in federal court and faces a maximum jail term of five years and a fine up to $250,000. Yossi Mikhalson, 44, pleaded ...

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Related Topix: New Haven Metro, Milford, CT, US Secret Service, US News

WRVA-AM Richmond

VIDEO: Mayor Wilder Names New Police Chief

Highlighting youth and a commitment to community policing, Mayor Doug Wilder named Bridgeport, Connecticut Police Chief Bryan Norwood as Richmond's new police chief.

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Related Topix: New Haven Metro, Bridgeport Metro

Thu Oct 09, 2008

Connecticut Post

Former state cop guilty of misdemeanor charge

He lost his job as a state trooper and his role on a TV reality show. But Paul Galietti could have lost a lot more including about 10 years of freedom.

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Related Topix: Fairfield County, CT, Southbury, CT, New Haven Metro

WTNH

Bridgeport school on probation

A high school that's not making the grade is on probation. Now, Central High School in Bridgeport is at risk of losing its accreditation.

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Dayton Daily News

Conn. judge reduces mobster killer's sentence

TV Online Conn. judge reduces mobster killer's sentence By JOHN CHRISTOFFERSEN BRIDGEPORT, Conn.

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Related Topix: Prison, New Haven Metro, Bridgeport Metro

Wed Oct 08, 2008

WWLP

Richmond names new police chief

Richmond, Virginia, has a new police chief. Bridgeport, Connecticut, Police Chief Bryan Norwood will succeed Rodney Monroe, who left Richmond in June to become chief in Charlotte-Mecklenburg County, North ...

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Related Topix: New Haven Metro, Bridgeport Metro, Drug Enforcement Administration

WCAX-TV Burlington

Blonde sues over brown dye; judge brushes off suit

The Southwestern Supervisory Union will hold a public meeting tonight to review its policies, after a para-professional at Mount Anthony Union High School was charged with assaulting a 10-year-old girl.

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Related Topix: New Haven Metro, Bridgeport Metro

Connecticut Post

Man guilty in hotel robbery

A Bridgeport man whose attempted armed robbery of a hotel last year was foiled by a night watchman faces 13 years in jail after pleading guilty on Tuesday in Milford Superior Court.

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Related Topix: Bridgeport Metro, Prison, Milford, CT

Tue Oct 07, 2008

NewsTimesLive.com

Shays', Himes' campaign ads typical

Veteran U.S. Rep. Christopher Shays, R-4th District, is using his re-election commercials and mailings to position himself as a conciliatory force in a fiercely partisan political era.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, 2008 Presidential Election, Christopher Shays, Republican, US House of Representatives, George Bush

BroadwayWorld.com Featured Content

'Halloween High School' Makes World Premiere at Downtown Cabaret in Bridgeport 10/11

"Halloween High School," a new musical makes its world premiere performance at the Downtown Cabaret Theatre in Bridgeport, Connecticut on Saturday, October 11, 2008.

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Related Topix: Life, Holidays, Halloween, New Haven Metro, Bridgeport Metro

Mon Oct 06, 2008

Connecticut Post

Career criminal convicted again

Shamon Clark is no stranger to the state's courts. He's been convicted six times on criminal charges and once won a civil judgement against Norwalk police involving a stolen car chase.

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Related Topix: Federal Prisons, Prison, Bridgeport Metro, New Haven Metro

Connecticut Post

Recalling Newman's 'Salad Wars' in Bridgeport

June 1988 was "Newman-mania" in Bridgeport. The actor was being sued by Westport deli owner Julius Gold, who claimed Paul Newman had reneged on a verbal promise to share the profits of the Newman's Own salad ...

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Related Topix: New Haven Metro, Bridgeport Metro, Westport, CT

Sun Oct 05, 2008

Connecticut Post

Old stories of murder, mayhem and mischief

Fairfield Police Chief Dave Peck looks through a police blotter from the 1930s while going through the archive with Officer Barry Rosen at the Fairfield police station.

5 comments

Related Topix: Fairfield, CT, New Haven Metro, Bridgeport Metro

Sat Oct 04, 2008

Connecticut Post

Bridgeport police blotter for Friday, Oct. 3

Several people were arrested in a raid by the Bridgeport police Tactical Narcotics Team earlier this week.

12 comments

Related Topix: Drugs, New Haven Metro, Bridgeport Metro

Fri Oct 03, 2008

Connecticut Post

New trash bins in Bridgeport

The lowly garbage can has gone high-tech in Bridgeport with the final deliveries of the Toters trash bins scheduled for the city's South End.

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Related Topix: Bridgeport Metro, World News, Peru

Thu Oct 02, 2008

Connecticut Post

Bridgeport layoff list released

Three days after announcing a second round of citywide layoffs, Mayor Bill Finch on Thursday finally released the names of the 31 employees given their pink slips this week.

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Related Topix: New Haven Metro, Bridgeport Metro

Wed Oct 01, 2008

WTNH

Bridgeport teen brings weapons to school

Police are looking for a Harding High School student after he brought a disassembled gun and a four-inch knife to school.

14 comments

Connecticut Post

Shelton taps Waterbury fire chief

A city resident with a long resume of firefighting experience, but no connection to the city's department, has been named chairman of the Board of Fire Commissioners.

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Related Topix: Shelton, CT, New Haven Metro, Bridgeport Metro, Fire

Tue Sep 30, 2008

WTNH

Bridgeport to crack down on tax scofflaws

To help close its budget gap the City of Bridgeport is stepping up its efforts to find people who aren't paying their taxes.

34 comments

Related Topix: New Haven Metro

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Bridgeport, Connecticut is located in Fairfield County and is part of the New York Metro Area. Zip codes in Bridgeport, CT include 06606, 06604, and 06605.

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