BRIDGEPORT POLICE DEPARTMENT TO INCREASE PRESENCE AT PLACES OF WORSHIP for More Information: Josue Jorge (203) 576-7201, josue.jorge@bridgeportct.gov (Dec. 30, 2019) — Bridgeport, CT – Today, Mayor Ganim released a video addressing the recent attack in a Rockland County town where five people were stabbed in a rabbi’s home. As he condemns the actions of […]
EEE HAS CAUSED TWO CONNECTICUT FATALITIES THIS YEAR from Rowena White (203) 576-7201, rowena.white@bridgeportct.gov (Sep. 27, 2019) —Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Ganim and Health Director Maritza Bond are urging Bridgeport residents to take caution and use preventative measures to reduce Eastern Equine Encephalitis, (EEE), a rare but serious disease caused by a virus transmitted by […]
BRIDGEPORT FIRE DEPARTMENT RECOGNIZES TIM LANDOCK FOR LIFE SAVING ACT OF SELFLESSNESS ACT HEROISM from Rowena White (203) 576-7201, rowena.white@bridgeportct.gov (Sep. 12, 2019) — Bridgeport, CT – At the Annual September 11th Memorial & Awards Ceremony hosted last night at Elks Lodge 36, Tim Landock was honored with the title of Bridgeport Fire Department’s Firefighter […]
WEDNESDAY, 4:00 P.M. Contact: Rowena White (203) 576-7201, rowena.white@bridgeportct.gov; Maria Viggiano (203) 814-7219, Maria.viggiano@bridgeportct.gov (Jul. 17, 2019) — WHO: Bridgeport Complete Count Taskforce Co-Chairs Maria Viggiano and Lydia Martinez; State Representative and Co-Chair of the CT Complete Count Committee, Chris Rosario; Representatives from the Office of Lieutenant Governor Susan Bysiewicz, Representatives of the U.S. Census […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE from Dalmarys Matos, dalmarys.matos@bridgeportct.gov (May 22, 2019) — WHO: Bridgeport Director of the Mayor’s Initiative for Reentry Affairs (MIRA) Eric Christmas, President & CEO of Career Resources, Inc. Scott Wilderman, City Council, and community members WHAT: Bridgeport’s Mayor’s Initiative for Reentry Affairs (MIRA) in partnership with Career Resources, Inc., RYASAP, ABCD, […]
T-SHIRT PROCEEDS & DONATIONS TO SUPPORT HOMES FOR THE BRAVE from Dalmarys Matos, (203) 576-7201, dalmarys.matos@bridgeportct.gov (May 5, 2019) — Bridgeport, CT –Mayor Ganim was joined by Senator Blumenthal to help members of the Bridgeport Fire Department launch their T-Shirt Campaign that will benefit Homes for the Brave. The […]
“BLIGHT TO BRIGHT” from Dalmarys Matos, (203) 576-7201, dalmarys.matos@bridgeportct.gov (Apr. 26, 2019) — WHO: Mayor Joseph Ganim, State Representative Jack Hennessey, Stratfield Historic District Association (SHDA) community volunteers, City staff, City Council, and community members WHAT: Mayor Ganim will by joined by State Representative Hennessey to welcome Stratfield Historic District Association (SHDA) community volunteers […]
30 COMPANIES TO PARTICIPATE from Dalmarys Matos (203) 576-7201, dalmarys.matos@bridgeportct.gov (Apr. 10, 2019) — WHO: Mayor Joseph Ganim, Director of the Mayor’s Initiative for Reentry Affairs (MIRA) Eric Christmas, President & CEO of Career Resources, Inc. Scott Wilderman, City Council, and community members WHAT: Mayor Ganim will join Bridgeport’s Mayor’s Initiative for Reentry Affairs […]
“CHANGE YOUR MIND” from Dalmarys Matos (203) 576-7201, dalmarys.matos@bridgeportct.gov (Mar. 28, 2019) — Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Ganim will join Bridgeport Health Director Maritza Bond, supporters and community leaders to recognize National Brain Injury Awareness Month with a vigil on Sunday, March 31, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. at McLevy […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE from Rowena White (203) 576-7201, rowena.white@bridgeportct.gov (Jan. 30, 2019) — WHO: Mayor Joseph Ganim, OPED Director Tom Gill, St. Raphael Teachers and Students, community members WHAT: Mayor Ganim will read to students at St. Raphael School to celebrate “Catholic School Week.” WHEN: Thursday, January 31, 2019 at 9:30 AM WHERE: […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE from Dalmarys Matos, Dalmarys.matos@bridgeportct.gov (Dec. 12, 2018) — WHO: Mayor Joe Ganim, Greater Bridgeport Christian Fellowship Church Pastor and Marine Toys for Tots Coordinator Eric Torres, City Council and community members WHAT: Mayor Joe Ganim will present an over $2,000 check donation on behalf of the City of Bridgeport to Toys […]
APPROVED PROJECTS INCLUDE: RECONSTRUCTION OF CONGRESS STREET BRIDGE, FORMER REMINGTON INDUSTRIAL SITE, AND IMPROVEMENTS TO SIKORSKY AIRPORT from Dalmarys Matos, (203) 333-2843, dalmarys.matos@bridgeportct.gov (Dec. 11, 2018) — Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Joe Ganim today attended the state bond commission meeting as they approved $14.6 million for key infrastructure and economic development projects for the City […]
$20,000 DONATION TO BE MADE ON BEHALF OF LOCAL UNION 488 IBEW from Dalmarys Matos 203-576-7201, Dalmarys.matos@bridgeportct.gov (Nov. 19, 2018) — WHO: Mayor Ganim, Representatives from the Goldstone Foundation and the Original Vazzy’s, Representatives from Local Union 488, Bridgeport Fire Department, Bridgeport Police Department, American Medical Response (AMR), Emergency Management & Homeland Security, City Council […]
“TURKEYS INSTEAD OF TICKETS” from Dalmarys Matos, (203) 576-7201, dalmarys.matos@bridgeportct.gov (Nov. 14, 2018) — WHO: Bridgeport Police Department and members of the community. WHAT: Bridgeport Police and School Resource Officers will surprise grocery shoppers and unsuspecting drivers with Thanksgiving fare by purchasing their groceries and handing out turkeys instead of tickets. The Bridgeport Police Department […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE from Dalmarys Matos, dalmarys.matos@bridgeportct.gov (Oct. 18, 2018) — WHO: Mayor Joseph Ganim, Career Resources CEO & President Scott Wilderman, State Representatives, City Council and community members WHAT: Mayor Ganim will present a proclamation of achievement to the Bridgeport Reentry Collaborative and celebrate the signing of the ordinance that encourages developers, who receive […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE from Rowena White, Director of Communications, Office of the Mayor (Oct. 9, 2018) — WHO: Mayor Joseph Ganim, Police Chief Armando Perez, CT Against Gun Violence Executive Director Jeremy Stein, Representatives from Congressman Jim Himes and Senator Chris Murphy’s Office, members of Bridgeport state Legislative Delegation, City Council and community members WHAT: […]
HOMEOWNERS FINALLY HAVE AN OPTION TO RESTORE THEIR LAND from Rowena White (203) 576-7201, Rowena.white@bridgeportct.gov (Oct. 3, 2018) — Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Ganim is announcing that The United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service has been granted funding that will help landowners with property who were impacted by Hurricane Sandy and Irene. […]
FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS DONATED ANNUALLY TO SUPPORT VINCENT VIZZO COLUMBUS DAY CONCERNS from Dalmarys Matos (203) 576-7201, Dalmarys.matos@bridgeportct.gov (Sep. 24, 2018) — Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Ganim and City of Bridgeport continue to support the tradition of celebrating Italian-American heritage by making a $5,000 sponsorship contribution for the Columbus Day weekend festivities and the Vincent […]
CITY OF BRIDGEPORT FIRST RESPONDERS TO UNITE FOR A MOMENT OF SILENCE from Dalmarys Matos, dalmarys.matos@bridgeportct.gov (Sep. 10, 2018) — WHO: Mayor Joe Ganim, Bridgeport Fire Chief Richard Thode, Bridgeport Police Chief AJ Perez, Bridgeport Fire Department, Bridgeport Police Department, City Council members, City of Bridgeport leadership, employees and members of the community WHAT: […]
Chief Thode Presented with ‘Alan Brunacini fire Service Executive Safety Award’ by International Association of Fire Chiefs’ Safety, Health & Survival Section from Rowena White (203) 576-7201, rowena.white@bridgeportct.gov (Aug. 17, 2018) — WHO: Mayor Jose Ganim, Bridgeport Fire Chief Thode, Representatives of Bridgeport Fire Department Engine 1 and Ladder 5, and Rescue 5, City Council […]