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Parents and teachers raise concerns about school closures proposal in Bridgeport
A group of parents and teachers are concerned about a recommendation from the Bridgeport superintendent to close six public schools. The superintendent said those closures are needed as they’re aging buildings not conducive to learning. A proposal to close six public schools in Bridgeport brought parents to listen at a community forum. Many are wondering how it would work....
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Joe Ganim claims victory in Bridgeport mayoral election do-over
The voters of Bridgeport went to the polls to choose their mayor — some for the fourth time — after the result of the last election was thrown out because of allegations of absentee ballot box stuffing during a Democratic primary. Tuesday’s election will finally decide whether incumbent Mayor Joe Ganim wins another term or his former aide, John Gomes,…
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Special Mayoral Primary Election Continues in Bridgeport
John Gomes is now running as an independent candidate in the Bridgeport, Connecticut after losing the democratic race. Lynda Baquero reporting.
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Joe Ganim wins Bridgeport, Conn. mayoral primary do-over, data shows
Incumbent Joe Ganim has won Bridgeport’s mayoral primary do-over, according to data from the Secretary of the State. In a speech after polls closed, Ganim said about 1,000 more voters came out and cast their ballots. “Our residents came out again and again and again, and what did they say? Joe Ganim!” Communications Director Rowena White said. Data shows that…
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Voters cast their ballots once again in Bridgeport, Conn. mayoral primary
Incumbent Joe Ganim has declared victory in Bridgeport’s mayoral primary do-over, but challenger John Gomes said he will not concede until all of the ballots are counted. In a speech about an hour after polls closed, Ganim said about 1,000 more voters came out and cast their ballots. “Our residents came out again and again and again, and what did…
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Special mayoral primary election underway in Bridgeport, Conn.
All eyes are on Bridgeport on Tuesday as incumbent Mayor Joe Ganim and challenger John Gomes compete once again for the public’s votes. A special primary for mayor is underway on Tuesday after a judge ordered it because of misconduct involving absentee ballots. Ganim’s camp encourages voters to continue with the city’s momentum, as Gomes’ team said no more...
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These tri-state cities are among the worst for keeping New Year's resolutions, study says
“New year, new me.” With a new year comes new goals and intentions — and while they may be easy to set, it can be hard to keep them. A new survey finds that where you live may actually impact if you succeed in keeping your resolutions. WalletHub compared more than 182 cities across the United States to determine what…
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Times Square was packed once again on New Year's Eve for iconic ball drop
Revelers came from all over the world to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Times Square. News 4’s Jessica Cunnington reports.
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Explosion, major fire reported at company in Bridgeport, Conn.
Three people are injured after an explosion at a facility in Bridgeport on Friday, according to city officials. Firefighters and police responded to the Tradebe Environmental Services facility on Cross Street for what city officials called a major fire. A city official initially said the explosion and fire were at Standard Oil. Three people were taken to Bridgeport Hospital, according…
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Victim shot multiple times by masked men during armed robbery in Conn.: police
A 22-year-old man was shot multiple times by two masked men who robbed him in Bridgeport Wednesday night, according to police. Officers responded to th 100 block of Wheeler Avenue around 8:20 p.m. and found the victim suffering from multiple gunshots. According to police, the man was the target of an armed robbery by two masked men who walked up…
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Bridgeport mayor claims win, but do-over looms in election upended by video of ballot box stuffing
The mayor of Bridgeport, Connecticut, declared himself the winner early Wednesday of a disputed election thrown into uncertainty by allegations of voting irregularities in a now-voided primary. Speaking to supporters shortly after midnight, with the city’s vote tally showing him with a 175-vote lead, Mayor Joe Ganim called on his strongest challenger, John Gomes, to withdraw from a court...
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Judge Orders New Bridgeport Mayoral Primary
A Connecticut judge tossed out the results of its democratic mayoral primary and order a new one due to ballot stuffing videos. Melissa Colorado reports.
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Judge orders new Bridgeport, Conn. mayoral primary after surveillance videos show possible ballot stuffing
A state judge has taken the unusual step of ordering a new Democratic mayoral primary in Connecticut’s largest city to be held after the Nov. 7 general election is completed. The decision comes after surveillance videos showed a woman stuffing what appeared to be absentee ballots into an outdoor ballot box days before the original primary. Superior Court Judge William…
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Man who found bag of cash and claimed finders-keepers pays back CT town
A Connecticut man who found a bag containing nearly $5,000 in cash outside a bank and claimed “finders-keepers” had a criminal charge against him dropped Wednesday after he gave the money back. Robert Withington, 57, went to Bridgeport Superior Court for a scheduled court hearing, and a state prosecutor informed Withington’s lawyer the felony larceny charge was being dropped. Withington…
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16-year-old dies after unintentional shooting in Bridgeport, Conn. home
A 16-year-old has died after he was unintentionally shot in the head while he and another teenager were handling a gun in a Bridgeport home over the weekend. Officers responded to a home on Pacific Street around 1:30 p.m. on Saturday after getting a report of someone shot in the face. At the home, police said they found a 16-year-old…
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Good Samaritans rescue child from hot car in Connecticut
A child was left in a car outside a store during extreme heat in Bridgeport Wednesday and someone who was in the area broke a window to get the child out of the vehicle, according to police. Someone called 911 at 4:50 p.m. and said she and two other people saw a small child who was banging on the window…
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Police search for multiple shooters after 3 were shot in Bridgeport, Conn.
Police are investigating a large crime scene and looking for multiple shooters after three people were shot in Bridgeport Tuesday night. One of the victims is in critical condition, police said, and investigators found that more than 30 rounds had been fired. The investigation started around 10:50 p.m. when ShotSpotter went off and reports came in that several people had…
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SILVER ALERT: 8-year-old boy reported missing from Bridgeport, Conn.
A Silver Alert has been issued for an 8-year-old boy who is missing from Bridgeport. State police said Shamar Augustine was last seen on Thursday. It’s unclear what he was wearing when he was last seen. He has black hair and brown eyes, weighs 120 pounds and is 4-foot 8-inches tall. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Bridgeport…
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1 stabbed, 2 others injured including a child during large fight in Bridgeport, Conn.
One person was stabbed and two others were injured including a child during a large fight in Bridgeport on Sunday night. Dispatchers received multiple calls about a large fight in the 100th block of Harmony Street around 9:30 p.m. When police arrived, they said they requested three total ambulances for one person stabbed, one person with a laceration and one…
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Child grazed by bullet during Bridgeport, Conn. shooting
An 8-year-old child was grazed by a bullet during a shooting in Bridgeport on Sunday night. ShotSpotter alerted to 16 rounds of gunfire activated in the 300 block of Orchard Street and another four rounds in the 300 block of Spring Street around 11 p.m. Shortly after, police said dispatchers received reports of a person shot in the ear in…