2022-03-16@11:27pm–#Milford CT– #cttraffic— Report of a car rolling over 5-6 times and burst into flames after landing on power line with the driver possibly trapped in the burning vehicle on the Merritt Parkway exit 55A northbound.
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2022-03-16@8PMish– A two car crash at Stratford and Union Avenue had Stratford Avenue shutdown for the crash investigation. No word on injuries.
2022-03-16 Special thanks to all the viewers for told me about the shooting on Newfield Avenue this evening. No details, no surprise there. You MIGHT get an update on Bridgeport Police’s Twitter feed. I guess they can tell you what you need to know in just 144 characters. You’re not hurting me Joe, you’re hiding the info from the citizens. If you see something text Steve at 203-769-6961. Don’t let Joe continue to hide the news from you!
2022-03-16@5:44pm–#Bridgeport CT– A person was shot on Stueben Street. Witnesses said he was shot in the chest, their condition is not known at this time.
2022-03-16@1:00PMish–#Bridgpeort CT– Police, firefighters and the hazmat truck was on scene at Couse Street near Black Rock Avenue for a report of a powdery white substance on a porch that turned out to be corn starch.
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#Bridgeport CT– Mayor Joe Ganim will join members of the Greater Bridgeport St. Patricks’ Day Celebration Committee with a Flag Raising ceremony. Local High School Seniors Miss Shamrock Erin Appelson, Mr. Shamrock Timmy McCormack, Miss Shamrock Runner Up Ellen Feeney and Mr. Shamrock Runner Up Brian Forde will assist in the flag and provide remarks. This year’s annual ceremony will include remarks from Bridgeport native Liz Gilbert DeFeo, Chairperson of the Celebration Committee joined by Treasurer Fred Garrity and Secretary Ann Marie Curtin. WHEN: Thursday, March 17, 2022 at 9:00 AM WHERE: The Plaza at Margaret E. Morton Government Center999 Broad Street,
Bridgeport, CT 06604
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Westport, CT – Westport Fire provides the following message regarding Flood SafetyAwareness Week: March 14-18, 2022 Nearly every day, flooding occurs across the United States or its territories. It causes more damage in the United States than any other weather-related event. On average, floods cause 8 billion dollars in damages and 94 fatalities annually. The latest climate research is projecting a warming planet will bring an increasing frequency and magnitude of heavy rainfall events over the rest of the century, so certainly the flooding hazard and impact will be ever more present inthe decades to come.
“Good preparation and knowing what to do in a flood will protect your property, increase your safety and chances of survival if it happens in your area. Severe weather and flooding can happen at any time and Westport has experienced flooding events, including flash flooding, over the past couple of years. It is important that Westport residents stay “weather alert” and prepare for potential sudden flooding and unexpected acts of Mother Nature”, said Chief Kronick.The Westport Emergency Management team, the Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA), and the National Weather Service (NWS) urge drivers to always follow these flood safety tips:
Turn Around, Don’t Drown® It is NEVER safe to drive or walk into flood waters.
Heed all warning signs.
Don’t underestimate the power of water.
Always be aware of your surroundings when driving.
Use extra caution when driving or walking at night in storm conditions.
Residents can prepare for severe weather or flooding by knowing the implications of floodwatches and warnings, having a preparedness kit of supplies, and developing a plan on how to reach family and friends during an emergency.
If you have any questions, please call the Fire Department at: 203-341-5000. Sign up for Nixle Emergency Alerts by texting: 06880 to 888777.
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(Newington, Conn.) – The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) announced it received a $11.4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to fund 22 new battery electric public transportation buses. The state-of-the-art buses will replace diesel-operated buses.
“Residents deserve clean air and clean transportation. Incorporating electric buses into the fleet moves operations away from a dependence on fossil fuels, reduces air pollution caused by diesel combustion, and results in significant maintenance and repair savings over the life of the vehicle,” said Connecticut Department of Transportation Commissioner Joseph Giulietti. “Battery electric buses will transform the state and improve environmental equity. Moving to electric buses reduces greenhouse gas emissions from transportation, improves the health of residents, and makes for a better quality of life for everyone. Thank you to the Federal Transit Administration and to our entire Congressional Delegation for supporting this grant.”
The $11.4 million grant for CTDOT is one of 70 projects in 39 states being funded by the FTA. According to the FTA, these grants “support modernizing and improving the most widespread form of transit in America and will help dozens of communities buy new-technology and electric buses, such as electric buses, that reduce or eliminate greenhouse gas emissions, promote cleaner air, and help address the climate crisis.”
Transportation remains the single largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in Connecticut. Last December, Governor Ned Lamont signed an Executive Order directing CTDOT, and all other state agencies, to take steps to reduce carbon emissions. Under the Executive Order, CTDOT can no longer purchase or use state funds to purchase diesel buses after 2023 and must create a roadmap for electrifying the state’s bus fleet by 2035.
The first public transportation electric buses were deployed in Connecticut in September 2020. This project serves as the next phase in CTDOT’s and Greater Bridgeport Transit’s zero emission bus deployment programs, established to transition statewide transit fleets from diesel to zero-emission battery electric buses. There are currently 10 battery electric buses operating in the CTtransit system, with two in testing, and more to be delivered in the next several months. The FTA grant will fund an additional 22 new buses, which should be delivered within the next 18 months.
The Connecticut Electric Bus Initiative is a partnership between CTDOT, CTtransit, and bus transit providers, that showcases Connecticut’s commitment to providing a reliable, safe, sustainable, clean energy transportation system.
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| 2022-03-15@12:02pm–#Derby CT– #cttraffic— Report of a crash on Route 8 northbound near exit 15, a one car crash reported to be blocking all lanes and the highway is reported to be shutdown. This news report is made possible by: |
(Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong announced today four separate settlements with over-the-counter hearing aid companies Lively Hearing Corporation, Widex USA, Inc., Hark Wellness, Inc., and Wonder Ear, Inc. who marketed their products as “FDA-approved” despite no such approval.
Hearing aids currently do not require, and do not receive approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. While hearing aid manufacturers register their products with the FDA, hearing aids do not currently undergo pre-market approval the way new drugs and some medical devices do. Although Congress enacted legislation in 2017 permitting the FDA to create a category of over-the-counter hearing aids, the FDA has not yet issued a final rule and no hearing aid suppliers should be marketing their products as “FDA-approved.” The Office of the Attorney General opened an investigation into these over-the-counter hearing aid companies out of concern that consumers would be misled by the “FDA-approved” language into believing that their hearing aids received a government endorsement or approval that they had not.
“These companies marketed their products as “FDA -approved” when they were not. Over-the-counter hearing aids may be fine options for certain adults with mild to moderate hearing loss, but there is no federal approval of these products right now. Consumers need to research these products thoroughly before spending their money on a product that may or may not provide safe, effective or meaningful hearing assistance,” said Attorney General Tong. “Our investigation is ongoing and any company marketing these hearing devices as FDA approved should expect to hear from our investigators.”
Collectively, the four companies will pay $40,000 in fines to the state and have agreed to cease marketing their products as “FDA approved.” Specific agreements are outlined below.
Lively Hearing Corporation is a direct-to-consumer hearing aid company located in New York which sold over $200,000 worth of hearing aids to over 100 Connecticut consumers between January 1, 2017 and June 30, 2021. They will make a payment to the state of $15,000.
Widex USA, Inc. is a wholesale hearing aid company located in New York which sold over 21,000 hearing aids valued at over $13 million in Connecticut between January 1, 2017 and January 4, 2022. They will make a payment to the state of $15,000.
Hark Wellness, Inc. is a direct-to-consumer hearing aid company located in New York which reported that it had not sold to any Connecticut consumers. They will make a payment to the state of $10,000.
Wonder Ear, Inc. was a direct-to-consumer hearing aid company located in New Jersey which stopped operating when contacted by the Office of the Attorney General. It had not yet done any business in Connecticut and was not required to make a payment to the state.
The Office of the Attorney General has previously provided these tips for consumers when considering over-the-counter hearing aids:
Assistant Attorneys General Joseph Gasser and Jon Blake and Consumer Protection Section Chief Mike Wertheimer assisted the Attorney General with this matter.
