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The year was 1984 and the VHS camcorder was all the rage and Frank Borres was an award-winning broadcast journalist. The News 12 Cablevision reporter at the time took the new videotape technology and started American View Productions (AVP).

Originally it was a part time event videotaping business, recording and photographing hundreds of weddings and events up until the end of his stint as a public relations officer with a Bridgeport Bank. In the 1990s it turned into a full-time creative agency producing videos as well graphic design and printed pieces for clients. In the mid 90s AVP started the Borres Productions arm which then created award winning documentaries and TV shows for public television (PBS).

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​Every Saturday until June 29, 2024, the Zoo will be free to all Bridgeport residents as part of the Zoo's COOL BLUE Bridgeport program.​

All guests MUST register online using the code COOLBLUE and adults will need to show an ID proving Bridgeport residency (driver's license, Park City ID, recent piece of mail showing current residency) upon arrival at the Zoo's Front Gate. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Limited tickets available.
Cannot be combined with any other offers.
Cannot be used for Zoo birthday parties, rentals, or groupsales.

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Southern Connecticut State University presents a conversation with singer, songwriter, and cultural icon Gloria Estefan on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at 7 p.m. at the John Lyman Center for the Performing Arts.

Estefan, a seven-time Grammy Award-winning singer, as well as an actress and businesswoman, is known for her contributions to Latin music and her impact on pop culture. Born in Havana, Cuba, and immigrating to Miami, Florida, as a child, she grew up immersed in that city’s vibrant music scene. She rose to international fame as the lead vocalist of the Miami Sound Machine, with hits like “Conga,” “Rhythm Is Gonna Get You,” and “Anything for You.”

Throughout her illustrious career, Estefan has sold more than 100 million records worldwide, making her one of the best-selling Latin music artists of all time, and one of the most successful Latin crossover artists in music history according to Billboard Magazine. Beyond her musical achievements, she is a successful actress, author, and philanthropist. She has received numerous awards for her contributions to music and culture, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the Kennedy Center Honors.

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Over 100,000 people are expected to celebrate Puerto Rican culture and heritage across Connecticut this summer.

On Wednesday, organizers from Hartford, Bridgeport, New Haven, Meriden, Waterbury, New Britain and New London announced the dates of seven Puerto Rican parades and festivals.

• Saturday, June 15 – Boriken Festival of Eastern Connecticut
• Saturday, June 22 – Festival Puertoiqueno de New Britain
• Sunday, July 14 – Puerto Rican Parade & Festival of Fairfield County
• Sunday, Aug. 4 – Meriden Puerto Rican Festival
• Saturday, Aug. 10 – New Haven Puerto Rican Festival
• Saturday, Sept. 14 and Sunday, Sept. 15 -“Borifest” Puerto Rican Festival & Parade of Waterbury
• Sunday, Sept. 22 – Greater Hartford Puerto Rican Parade & Festival del Coqui 

“This year celebrates the 60th anniversary of the first Puerto Rican Day Parade in Hartford,” President Joe Rodriguez of the Puerto Rican Festival of New Haven said.

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For a 73-year-old man from the Hartford area, the scam started with a Facebook message from an unfamiliar woman who seemed friendly and caring. They messaged back and forth so much that he started referring to her as his girlfriend.

Then she started asking him for money, for what she described as business opportunities. It began with small amounts before escalating to $20,000—supposedly to pay taxes on a $500,000 windfall. His bank noticed irregular activity on his account and warned it might be a scam, but he wired his “girlfriend” the money anyway, says Dorian Long, manager of the Protective Services for the Elderly program, part of the Connecticut Department of Social Services.

Long is now investigating the matter as a case of financial exploitation. But the chances of success aren’t good; once a wire transfer occurs, it can be tough to recover the funds.

A new state law, which goes into effect July 1, is designed to prevent such exploitation by authorizing banks and other financial institutions to put a temporary hold on suspicious activities if the victim is 60 or older. The law says financial institutions may report suspected abuse to the state’s Department of Banking or Department of Social Services for investigation. If warranted, the police are also contacted.

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The Greater Bridgeport Latino Network (GBLN) wants the Hispanic community to become economically empowered. Our way of doing this is by dedicating our time to sharing resources that are valuable to our community.

It’s never too early to start planning for retirement. Most people don’t understand employer matching programs, the differences between an Annuity, Roth IRA, Traditional IRA, 401K, and the benefits of waiting to claim your first Social Security check.

Join us virtually for this informative topic, learn valuable information and have your questions answered by professionals in the field.

Speakers:
- Roberto Rodriguez, Public Affairs Specialist
Social Security Administration
- Maria Xavier, Financial Advisor
Edward Jones

Host:
- Eddie Martinez, President
Greater Bridgeport Latino Network

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The 2023-2024 Inspiration Awards nomination cycle has been the most challenging yet rewarding thus far. The quality of the nominations and candidate were exceptional. The Beard and Inspiration Selection Committees recognize all nominees as winners. We applaud every nominee for their contributions to the teaching profession- in the classroom and beyond.

The 2023-2024 Inspiration Awards winners will be publicly announced on April 5, 2024. You don't need to wait to get your ticket(s) or sponsor an award. Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are open and waiting for you today!

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Join us for Jane’s Walk, an event where the unique story of how we see, interact with, and feel about Downtown Bridgeport is explored on film, on foot, and through collaborative discussion. We will walk the neighborhood, screen short films, and convene innovative changemakers in discussion of the principles of community-led, human-centered city building made famous by Jane Jacobs.

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Out of the roughly 1.2 million registered Democrats and Republicans across Connecticut as of late March, about 17,800, or 1.4%, turned out last week to participate in the state’s first ever early voting period, according to unofficial data from the secretary of the state’s office.

Voters for the Democratic primary had a slightly higher turnout among early voters than Republicans, 1.56% and 1.12%, respectively.

“Pretty low turnout in general, but I thought it was a resounding success,” said Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas in a press conference earlier today.

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Tickets for our upcoming pageant are now available available for purchase!
Admission is $25 in advance, more at the door.
Can’t wait to see you all there supporting our youth at this amazing production!

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