Orange News: Person Killed By Train
2021-09-03@10:00PMish-- #Orange CT-- A person has been hit and killed by a train near Marsh Hill at Connair Road. There are no details at this time.
Bridgeport News: Heavy Smoke Condition
2021-09-03@5:30pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters at 120 Huntington Turnpike (12 story high rise) for a heavy smoke condition on the third floor. This news report is made possible by:
Today’s Vehicle Fire
2021-09-03@10:12am--#Bridgeport CT-- Today's vehicle fire is a stone crusher machine at Barnum Dyke Road. The engine compartment caught fire according to radio reports. This news report is made possible by:
Booster Covid Shots Recommended
Governor Ned Lamont announced that at the advice of Connecticut Department of Public Health Acting Commissioner Dr. Deidre Gifford, he is directing Connecticut’s COVID-19 vaccine program to implement the recommendations released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Friday regarding the administration of third doses of COVID-19 vaccines to individuals who are moderately or severely immunocompromised. On Thursday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration amended the emergency use authorization for both the Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines to allow for certain individuals with compromised immune systems to receive a third dose. The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices voted to recommend a third dose for these individuals. Specifically, recipients of solid organ transplants and others who are…
Pedestrian Struck On I-95
2021-09-02@10:10pm--#Fairfield CT-- #cttraffic-- A pedestrian has been struck on I-95 southbound between the two rest stops. CPR is in progress according to radio reports. A second injured person reported. This news report is made possible by:
Fairfield News: Motorcyclist Hit-Car Flees
2021-09-02@6:29pm--#Fairfield CT-- A motorcyclist was hit by a car on Tahmore Drive at Black Rock Turnpike Drive. The driver fled the scene but may have been located by police on Lakeview Drive. The motorcyclist was up walking and talking with first responders. This news report is made possible by: http://www.bdklawgroup.com/
Norwalk News: Water Tank Explodes
10 feet of the foundation damaged. Building inspector requested to the scene. 2021-09-02@5:30pm--#Norwalk CT-- A water tank explodes in a flooded basement on Glenwood Avenue No reported injuries. This news report is made possible by:
Fairfield News: Rooster River Continues Flooding Homes
#Fairfield CT-- Over four feet of water flooded basement on Lynbrook Road and Lewis Drive as the Rooster River overflowed it’s banks last night. Residents told me this happened again in 2018. First Selectwoman Brenda Kupchick toured the area and said that she plans to address the flooding with the ARPA funding. The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARPA”) provides $350 billion in additional funding for state and local governments. She said whe will work with the city of Bridgeport to make this happen. First responders all over the area were busy last night rescuing people from flooded cars and evacuating people from side streets that couldn’t from their homes. https://youtu.be/hBJ7uHg6rOM
ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG, HEALTHCARE ADVOCATE URGE “HIGHEST LEVEL OF SCRUTINY” FOR INSURANCE RATE HIKE REQUESTS
#Hartford, CT – In joint comments submitted today to the Connecticut Insurance Department, Attorney General William Tong and Healthcare Advocate Ted Doolittle sought the “highest level of scrutiny” for rate hike requests sought by health insurers. Eleven insurers are seeking significant rate increases for a range of individual and small group plans, including those for small businesses. The largest increases are focused on plans typically purchased by small businesses with up to 50 employees. The average increase sought for individual plans is 8.6 percent and 12.9 percent for small group plans. Attorney General Tong and Healthcare Advocate Doolittle note that healthcare spending dropped as a consequence of the pandemic. As a result, insurers reaped windfall profits. Now, they are seeking…
Bridgeport News: Cars Underwater
#Bridgeport CT-- Everyone has been warning you, if the road looks flooded, it probably is. DA's with their cars submerged at 500 Park Ave, Olive Street, State Street, East Washington, North and River, Bishop Avenue. This news report is made possible by: