Milford News: Water Rescue
2021-11-03@7:34pm--#Milford CT-- First responders on scene of the Audubon Society at 1 Milford Point Road for a person stuck in the marsh. This news report is made possible by: https://www.bmwofbridgeport.com/
Southport News: Robbery Outside Southport School
FAIRFIELD - On November 3, 2021, at approximately 7:30 AM, the Fairfield PoliceDepartment received a report of an armed robbery which had occurred on Main Street inSouthport in the area of The Southport School. The reporting party, an employee of The Southport School, reported that she and a co-workerwere walking to the school after parking their vehicles. As they approached the school theynoticed an unfamiliar male subject on Main Street near the school. The male approached the twofemale subjects, displayed what was described as a black/silver handgun and demanded theyhand over their phones and bags. The female subjects complied and then fled into The SouthportSchool which was briefly placed into a “secure school” condition until police were able to clearthe…
Bridgeport Speed Hump
BRIDGEPORT, CT – City of Bridgeport officials announce the continuation of a speed hump pilot program designed to curb unsafe travel speeds throughout the community. After review by the City Engineering Department and approval by the Board of Police Commissioners, speed humps have been installed at three locations throughout the City which include: Barnum/Waltersville -- Waterview AvenueBlackham School – Thorme Street and Breton StreetSt. Mary’s by the Sea – Gilman Street Street (Eames Blvd) Approximately twenty more speed humps are scheduled to be installed within proximity of five more identified locations of unsafe traveling patterns, including: Waltersville School -- Hallett StreetHall Neighborhood House – Pembroke StreetSt Mary’s by the Sea -- Eames Blvd./Gilman St Dunbar School -- Union AveWinthrop School -- Ekhart…
Merritt Crash With Car Fire
2021-11-03@12:32pm--#Stratford CT-- #cttraffic-- Report of a multi-car crash Merritt Parkway southbound between exits 53 and 52. Everyone made it out of the vehicles safely. This news report is made possible by: http://www.bdklawgroup.com/
Route 8/25 Rollover
2021-11-02@1:25pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic-- A rollover accident that started in the southbound lane Route 8/25 is no in the northbound lane. Firefighters needed for extrication.
Stratford News: Car Hits Hydrant
2021-11-02@11:58am --#Stratofrd CT-- Report of a car hitting a fire hydrant near the package store in the 200 block of Ferry Boulevard. Possible entrapment reported. This news report is made possible by:
LEGISLATION PROPOSED FOR AFFORDABLE OUTPATIENT SURGICAL CARE
Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and U.S. Representatives John B. Larson (D-CT) and Devin Nunes (R-CA) introduced bicameral, bipartisan legislation to improve access to lower-cost outpatient surgical care. Ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs) provide quality services, often at lower costs than hospital outpatient departments, and are forecasted to save Medicare billions of dollars over the coming years. However, current Medicare policies have limited beneficiaries’ access to outpatient surgical care and imposed barriers on patients seeking ASC services. “This legislation expands access to quality, more affordable outpatient surgical care offered at ASCs across the country,” said Blumenthal. “As an often more affordable and convenient alternative, these centers offer Medicare beneficiaries procedures and services essential to their well-being and…
Stratford News: Boat In Distress
2021-11-02@10:33am--#Stratford CT-- A boat in distress at the mouth of the Housatonic River has been located and being towed to shore by police boat. This news report is made possible by:
CT Major Disaster Declaration
Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) announced that President Biden has approved a Major Disaster Declaration for Connecticut in the wake of Hurricane Ida, which struck the state in early September, causing immense property damage. The disaster declaration will not only provide aid to state and local governments but will also make resources available to individuals and families. Federal aid may include housing assistance, crisis counseling, case management services, legal services, personal property damage, and transportation assistance. Ida-affected residents can learn more about these programs and other forms of assistance at www.himes.house.gov/Ida. “This was an all-hands-on-deck emergency,” said Himes. “Immediately after the storm, I started meeting with local leaders to survey damage and working with Governor Lamont and the other members of the…
Flare Seen Mouth Of The Housatonic River
2021-11-01@6:24pm--#Stratford CT-- A flare was witnessed by a boater. It was a short duration of visibility. Both Bridgeport and Stratford have launched boats to the area. There is no verification of any one or anything in distress. This news report is made possible by: