Bridgeport Budget Cuts Mill Rate to 27.75, Boosts Schools and Libraries
Bridgeport's proposed FY 2026-2027 budget slashes the mill rate to 27.75 and boosts school funding by $5 million. Free park stickers and tax relief are also included.
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Bridgeport Schools and Public Library Expand Literacy Partnership
Bridgeport schools and library marked their expanded literacy partnership March 12, 2026 — adding 3rd-grade library visits and library card sign-ups during student enrollment.
Bridgeport Police Renew Investigation into 2001 Disappearance of Bianca Lebron
Bridgeport police and NCMEC released a 6th age-progressed image of Bianca Lebron on March 18 — showing what the woman missing since 2001 may look like at 34. Detectives say strong leads remain.
Bridgeport Man Found Dead Behind Farmington Condo Complex, Death Ruled Homicide
Derick Mercado-Labonte, 29, of Bridgeport was found dead behind a Farmington condo on Talcott Forest Road on March 19. Medical examiner ruled homicide; no arrests made.
Connecticut Debates No-Excuse Absentee Ballots as Bridgeport Fraud Looms
Connecticut held a March 13 hearing on HB 5001 to implement no-excuse absentee voting as Bridgeport official Wanda Geter-Pataky faces trial on 2023 ballot fraud charges.
Bridgeport, Stratford Back H.B. 5500 for Success Village Co-op
Mayors Ganim and Chess testified March 11, 2026 for H.B. 5500, which would waive Success Village co-op’s accumulated tax interest since July 2022, benefiting 920+ families.
Bridgeport Schools Face $45 Million Gap, Board Votes to Seek $106M in State Aid
Bridgeport schools face a $45M gap for 2026-27. Board voted 6-2 on March 10 to seek $106M in state aid; Mayor Ganim pledged $10M in local funding over two years.
Bridgeport Police Shooting Ruled Justified; Ambulance Delay Probed
CT Inspector General ruled Bridgeport's 2025 fatal shooting of Dyshan Best justified. An ambulance diverted to an officer with anxiety attack delayed transport by 10 min; IA investigating.
Trumbull Man Pleads Guilty to $3.5M Amazon Fraud Using 23 Fake Companies
Ameer Nasir, 25, of Trumbull pleaded guilty to wire fraud in Bridgeport federal court — he faked 1,000+ Amazon loads via 23 trucking companies, stealing $3.5M over 14 months.
Two New York Men Charged in $457K Fairfield Gold Bar Scams
2 NY men face charges in Fairfield gold bar scams: Le Chen took $166K in June 2025, Fangzeng Huang $291K in September 2025, for a combined $457K in elder fraud.
Bridgeport Police Seek Public Help Finding Missing 15-Year-Old Brent Raley
Brent Raley, 15, missing from Bridgeport's North End since Feb. 24, 2026. Police issued public appeal March 9. As of March 12, he has not been found. Call (203) 581-5284.
Aquarion Urges Water Conservation in Bridgeport Amid Drought
Aquarion Water Company asked Bridgeport and 12 eastern Fairfield County towns to voluntarily cut water use March 2 after reservoirs dropped to 65% capacity.