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Month: May 2023

Stratford

Town of Stratford To Host Annual Veterans Breakfast 

May 9, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

  STRATFORD -- Mayor Laura R. Hoydick announced today that the Town of Stratford will host this year’s Veterans Breakfast on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. The annual event, which has provided breakfast for more than 1,000 veterans since 2012, is scheduled to start at 9 a.m. with doors opening at 8:30 a.m. and will be held at Vazzano’s Four Seasons in Stratford. There is no charge for veterans or their guest, who will receive a full traditional breakfast.   “This is a wonderful, annual event to honor our Stratford veterans,” said Mayor Laura R. Hoydick. "I look forward to seeing familiar faces and new ones, and to be able to honor the service and the sacrifice of all our local veterans who selflessly…

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State News

FALSE CLAIMS SETTLEMENT WITH HOSPITAL OWNER AND MEDICAL GROUP

May 9, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

Attorney General William Tong and United States Attorney Vanessa Roberts Avery today announced that Northeast Medical Group (NEMG) and Yale New Haven Health Services Corp. (YNHH) have entered into a civil settlement agreement with the federal and state governments in which they will pay $560,718 to resolve allegations they overbilled the federal Medicare and Connecticut Medicaid programs. Northeast Medical Group is a physician and associated provider group affiliated with Yale-New Haven Health Services Corp., which owns several hospitals, including Bridgeport Hospital. A whistleblower filed a lawsuit alleging that NEMG and YNHH had submitted false claims to Medicaid and Medicare for services purportedly provided at Bridgeport Hospital by doctors and mid-level providers – advance practice registered nurses and physician’s assistants –…

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Norwalk

Norwalk News: Structure Fire

May 8, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

UPDATE: 3 fire lines are in operation. Cars were on fire in front of the home now extinguished as well as the bulk of the structure fire. Propane tanks in the garage are now "off-gassing" according to radio reports. 2023-05-08@10:22pm--#Norwalk CT-- A two-alarm fire on Cossitt Road was confirmed by firefighters on the scene. Everyone has made it out of the home safely. Our sponsor can make this like it never even happened!

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Milford

May News at the Milford Library!

May 8, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

#Milford CT-- We have lots of programs offered this month, including storytimes, juvenile and teen crafts, movie matinees, genealogy, retirement planning and the history of the harmonica - just to name a few! Check out our new online program calendar at https://milford-pl.libcal.com for the full listing. Paper calendars are still available and can be printed using the link below; copies are also available at all library service desks. Save the Date for our Friends of the Library Summer Reading Book Sale on Saturday, June 17, from 10:00-3:00. The sale will be outside the lower entrance of the library and features like new children's books and adult trade paperbacks - all for only $2.00 each. This is a popular sale -…

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Trumbull

Trumbull News: Hiker Discovers Body

May 7, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

#Trumbull CT--This afternoon, Trumbull Police are investigating the discovery of a body in a wooded area that borders the Pequonnock River Valley walking trail. A hiker was traveling through this densely wooded area a short distance from Church Hill Road when he came upon a partially decomposed body and some personal property nearby. The area is not easily accessible to the public walking trail and is far from any local residences. There were no obvious signs of foul play and police are classifying it as an untimely death, based on the preliminary information. Detectives are working to determine the identity, along with any related circumstances that would have led to the death. More information will be provided as detectives continue…

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Man Shot

May 7, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport C T-- On May 7, 2023, at approximately 2:15 am a ShotSpotter activation occurred within the 1800 block of Barnum Avenue.  ShotSpotter is a gunshot detection system.  Upon arrival, officers located a man inside the Medusa Sport Bar (1801 Barnum Ave) suffering from critical gunshot wounds to his legs.  He was quickly transported to an area hospital and admitted.  The victim is a 37-year-old Bridgeport man.  The Detective Bureau has responded taken charge of the investigation.  Anyone with information about this crime is requested to contact the Detective Bureau, Detective Jose Bahr, at 203-581-5225.  Citizens can also utilize the Bridgeport Police Tips Line at 203-576-TIPS. https://youtu.be/VweMGVptThs

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