Bridgeport News: Brush Fire
2023-05-26@4:34pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters are on the scene of a small brush fire in the 400 block of East Washington Avenue. This report is made possible by:
Today’s Vehicle Fire
2023-05-26@3:49pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Today's vehicle fire is at the transfer station at 475 Asylum Street. A tractor-trailer is fully engulfed according to fire department radio reports. Thanks Nima for making this report possible!
Fairfield News: Upset Swiftie
2023-05-26@12:35pm--#Fairfield CT-- Police were dispatched to the area of Post and Reef Road for a man waving a flag and screaming something about Taylor Swift.... This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport Department of Health and Social Services Awarded National Accreditation through the Public Health Accreditation Board
Accreditation through PHAB demonstrates the Bridgeport Department of Health and Social Services’ commitment to excellence in serving the community and meeting foundational needs. Bridgeport, CT – Today, the Bridgeport Department of Health and Social Services announced it has been awarded national accreditation through the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB). Established in 2007, PHAB is the non-profit organization that administers the national accreditation program, which aims to advance and transform public health practice by championing performance improvement, strong infrastructure, and innovation. “We are so pleased to be recognized by PHAB for achieving national standards that foster effectiveness and promote continuous quality improvement," stated Sumit Sharma, Acting Director of Health and Social Services. The national accreditation program, which receives support from the…
Aquarion Improving Water Mains in Bridgeport
BRIDGEPORT, CONN. – May 25, 2023 – Aquarion Water Company today announced a water main cleaning project in Bridgeport. The project, scheduled to take place between Tuesday, May 30 and Thursday, June 23, is being undertaken to ensure customers in Bridgeport continue to receive the highest quality water. The project is scheduled to be completed over approximately four weeks. During this time, customers may notice temporary low pressure or discoloration in their water. This discoloration results from the temporary disturbance of the water flow, which stirs up naturally occurring minerals that settle in water mains. Aquarion recommends customers store water in their refrigerators for drinking and cooking. Customers should also refrain from washing laundry if water is discolored. Prior to…
Bridgeport News: Crash
2023-05-25@12: 38pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Another crash at Mountain Grove and Fairfield Avenue with three reported injuries.
Bridgeport News: Another Car Wash Mishap
2023-05-25@12:20pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Another car wash mishap, this time at the Merritt Car Wash (next to Merritt Canteen) on upper Main Street. No report of any injuries, and the driver was able to get out of the car without firefighters' help.Two weeks ago we had a car flip over at the VIP car wash at 1839 Main Street, and on Sunday a pedestrian was hit in the Russell Speeder parking lot. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZOkiv2ro6M
TRUMBULL OFFICERS NAB THREE TEENS WHO LEFT STOLEN CAR WHILE SHOPPING
#Trumbull CT-- Three (3) teens were charged Monday afternoon when they left a stolen vehicle at the Trumbull Mall while they went shopping. Officers located and arrested the teens near the bus stop and recovered tools and USB cords that are commonly used to commit car thefts. Okief Braham, age 18, of Hartford, a seventeen (17) year old juvenile female of Stamford, and a fifteen (15) year old juvenile male of Hartford were all arrested for their involvement in this incident. On May 22, 2023, an observant Trumbull Police officer who was patrolling the mall parking lot spotted an unoccupied vehicle which had a broken window and the engine still running. Upon closer inspection, the Kia Optima was found to…
$400K SETTLEMENT WITH WATERBURY NATUROPATH AND PRACTICE TO RESOLVE ALLEGATIONS OF FALSE CLAIMS AND IMPROPER BILLING
(Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong and United States Attorney Vanessa Roberts Avery today announced a $399,440 settlement with Waterbury naturopath Marcos DeEscobar and his company Corebella Health, LLC to resolve allegations that they submitted false claims to, and received overpayments from, Medicare and the Connecticut Medicaid programs. Corebella Health, LLC (“Corebella”) is a practice that provides medical and wellness services to patients in Waterbury. DeEscobar is a naturopath and the owner of Corebella. The allegations against Corebella and DeEscobar arise out of improper billing for allergy immunotherapy preparation, and office visits, also known as evaluation and management (“E&M”) services. Services performed by a nurse practitioner are typically reimbursed by Medicare and Medicaid at a lower rate than those…
I-95 Incident
2023-05-24@12:50pm--#Milford CT--#Stratford CT--#cttraffic-- Report of a tractor-trailer fire on the Moses Wheeler Bridge on I-95. Firefighters reported there was no fire but it is causing a slow-down on the bridge.