Roads Flooded + Charges In Drive-By Shooting: Bridgeport News

Welcome back, Bridgeport. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Wednesday, Oct. 27.

First, today's weather:

Windy; a few morning showers. High: 58 Low: 46.

Here are the top stories in Bridgeport today:

1. Bridgeport sees drenching rain ahead of intensifying wind: An October Nor'easter has descended on the state, resulting in flooding on some roads. (News 12 Bronx)
2. Second man charged in fatal Bridgeport drive-by shooting: A Bridgeport man has been charged in connection to the homicide of Jonathan DaSilva.(CTPost)
3. Bridgeport police investigating after person shot in the elbow: The victim was transported to Bridgeport Hospital following the shooting Monday evening. (CTPost)
4. Bridgeport drivers deal with flooding near Fairfield Avenue underpass (News 12 Westchester)
5. Woman Dies From Injuries After Being Struck By Tractor-Trailer In Fairfield County (Shelton Daily Voice)

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Today in Bridgeport:

Bridgeport Patch Notebook

• Bridgeport, Connecticut Animal Control: "DINOSAUR OF THE DAY! Ladybug! Did we say Dino? Well Ladybug makes a convincing one! Ladybug was getting in the Halloween spirit with Hailey and Emily- but she says she wants to go as "Adopted" for Halloween. Let's make that happen! Ask a..." (Facebook)
• BridgeportLibrary: "For Bridgeport history, check out the Bridgeport History Center https://bit.ly/3jab7nH_Bridgeport_History_Center" (Facebook)
• BridgeportLibrary: "Bridgeport families! Tell us how we can serve you better. Please fill out this short survey. Thank you https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Z65J8V6" (Facebook)
• Bridgeport YMCA: "To fulfill our purpose of strengthening community for all, the Y is committed to being an inclusive, multicultural organization and to leveraging our collective impact to address social inequities. Learn more: https://buff.ly/3vvzYc8 #Gl..." (Facebook)
• Bridgeport, Connecticut Animal Control: "Just adding our Cat Adoption application below! Remember you can also find all adoption applications on bridgeportct.gov/animalcontrol and in our photo albums here on facebook!" (Facebook)
• Bridgeport, Connecticut Animal Control: "This album has the pictures and a brief descriptions of all the animals that BAC currently has available for adoption. All adoptions are conducted by APPOINTMENT ONLY due to COVID-19. Submit an application to animal.shelter@bridgeportct...." (Facebook)
• Bridgeport YMCA: "Claytor Lighthouse students and staff celebrated the fall season by joining together with families and friends at our Harvest Festival. We made autumn friendship bracelets and candy corn magnets. With additional guests, Georgie the pony ..." (Facebook)

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