Bridgeport Daily: Flooding + Employee Files Complaint + West Nile

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First, today's weather:

Clear throughout the day. High: 71 Low: 57.

Here are the top stories in Bridgeport today:

1. Ida causes overnight flooding in greater Bridgeport and the Valley: The former Hurricane Ida resulted in intense downpours across the state, resulting in flooding in Bridgeport and elsewhere. (CTPost)
2. Bridgeport employee files police complaint against supervisor: A municipal employee has filed a complaint against a supervisor on allegations that he threatened him. (CTPost)
3. Bridgeport officials warn of mosquitoes after resident is hospitalized with West Nile virus: A resident was hospitalized with a West Nile Virus case. Now officials are warning residents to be mindful of mosquitos. (News 12 Westchester)
4. Bridgeport Schools Hiring For More Than 150 Jobs (Bridgeport Patch)
5. Bridgeport man charged with multiple offenses in connection to violent robbery in 2019 (WTNH.com)
6. Bridgeport councilman ordered by judge to stay away from maintenance director (CTPost)

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Today in Bridgeport:

• DRESS DOWN DAY $1 - Madison School (12:00 AM)

Bridgeport Patch Notebook

• City of Bridgeport, CT - Government: "We are still dealing with the aftermath of yesterday's rain. Here is a look at flooding at Beardsley. Stay informed on emergency updates & weather alerts from the City of Bridgeport. Sign up for #BPTAlerts TODAY! bridgeportct.gov/BPTAler..." (Facebook)
• City of Bridgeport, CT - Government: "Superintendent Mike Testani joins Ciri YouthCoordinator and othe community partners to speak on how #bridgeport public’s schools is preparing for Afghan refugees. #BPTUpdates" (Facebook)
• Bridgeport, Connecticut Animal Control: "Instead of DOG OF THE DAY today, we wanted to re-share our adoption applications so that they are easy to access through facebook. If you see someone you like in "Animals Available for Adoption" download this application, complete, and s..." (Facebook)
• City of Bridgeport, CT - Government: "ATTENTION #Bridgeport All Bridgeport parks are closed today September 2, 2021 as we continue to assess the damage and clean up after yesterdays rain. #BPTUpdates" (Facebook)
• Bridgeport, Connecticut Animal Control: "Instead of DOG OF THE DAY today, we wanted to re-share our adoption applications so that they are easy to access through facebook. If you see someone you like in "Animals Available for Adoption" download this application, complete, and s..." (Facebook)
• City of Bridgeport, CT - Government: "A case of West Nile Virus infection was detected in a #Bridgeport resident. FIGHT THE BITE ! #Mosquitoes can cause serious illnesses; such as Zika & West Nile Virus. Please remove all standing water from around your yard to prevent #Mosq..." (Facebook)
• City of Bridgeport, CT - Government: "Celebrate Fairy Tails Day at Connecticut’s Beardsley the Zoo will turn into a magical land, with a day full of princesses, story time, face painting, glitter tattoos, bubbles, and animal presentations! Adult admission (ages 12 & older) $..." (Facebook)
• City of Bridgeport, CT - Government: "Welcome #September ! Rabbit rabbit. Does today mark the end of summer to you? #rabbitrabbit #September #September2021" (Facebook)
• BridgeportLibrary: "Library News - Labor Day issue https://conta.cc/3t7qz9M" (Facebook)
• Bridgeport, Connecticut Animal Control: "Instead of DOG OF THE DAY today, we wanted to re-share our adoption applications so that they are easy to access through facebook. If you see someone you like in "Animals Available for Adoption" download this application, complete, and s..." (Facebook)
• Bridgeport YMCA: "For the month of September, the Bridgeport YMCA will receive a $1 donation from each purchase of the $2.50 reusable Community Bag at the Stop & Shop store located at 2145 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport CT." (Facebook)
• Bridgeport, Connecticut Animal Control: "Why is the dog-human bond so special? https://time.com/5342964/human-bond-dog-thoughts/" (Facebook)

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