Car Strikes Building + Fatal Shooting: Bridgeport News

Welcome back, Bridgeport. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Tuesday, Jan. 4.

First, today's weather:

Sun mixing with clouds. High: 34 Low: 31.

Here are the top stories in Bridgeport today:

1. Car Strikes Building, Injures 2 In Bridgeport: The wreck occurred Monday morning. (Bridgeport Patch)
2. Bridgeport Police Investigate Fatal Shooting: Police are investigating a shooting that occurred Sunday night. (Bridgeport Patch)
3. Bridgeport Area Job Openings: Check Out The Latest (Bridgeport Patch)
4. Bridgeport Schools Hiring For More Than 100 Jobs (Bridgeport Patch)
5. Bridgeport residents protest proposed tax breaks for developer of luxury apartments (News 12 Bronx)

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Today in Bridgeport:

From my notebook:

• City of Bridgeport, CT - Government: "Has it been 6 month’s since your child’s last Pfizer vaccination shot?...If so, schedule your child’s booster today! Booster shots now available at Our Communicable Disease Clinic at 752 East Main Street, Bridgeport Call 203-576-7993 or ..." (Facebook)
• Bridgeport Public Library: "For Bridgeport history, check out the Bridgeport History Center https://bit.ly/3jab7nH_Bridgeport_History_Center" (Facebook)
• Bridgeport YMCA: "As we start 2022, we can not forget just how much support we received in 2021. We are grateful for every minute volunteered, dollar gifted, and meal donated. 🙏🏻🙏🏿🙏🏽 Thank you for contributing to our ongoing efforts to make all comm..." (Facebook)
• Bridgeport, Connecticut Animal Control: "When you make New Year's Resolutions, do you incorporate your pets? Maybe you should! https://www.homeopet.com/pet-positive-new-years-resolutions/" (Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Black Rock: "Does anyone know the man who takes in bikes for poor kids? - I have lots of bike parts and bike donation. I think he was from Colorado Street. Please call 203 554 1746 thanks" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Park Ave/ Capitol Ave: "How about starting the year without worrying about cleaning your house? - I can help you with this. I offer weekly, biweekly and monthly house cleaning services. I am vaccinated and have references available. (475)449-6409" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Boston Ave: "Hello everyone I desperately looking for a new job as a housekeeper, my job came to end this Dec. - I have been a housekeeper for 18 years and I was very lucky and greatful to all the families I have work that treated me like family I a..." (Nextdoor)

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— Chris Rhatigan

About me: Chris Rhatigan is a freelance writer and editor.