Bridgeport News: Stabbing
2023-05-11@11:31am--#Bridgeport CT-- A man was stabbed in the hand in what appeared to be a domestic dispute. A woman was taken into custody. https://youtu.be/Zw1yKm-JmsU
BILL TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING FOR FUTURE TEACHERS
WASHINGTON–U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee,and John Kennedy (R-La.) introduced the Teacher, Principal and Leader Residency Access Act on Monday to improve access to training for college students who aspire to become teachers and leaders in America’s schools, and help build a diverse pipeline of experienced teachers and school leaders. More than half of all public schools in the U.S. reported being understaffed at the start of the 2022-23 school year, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. This legislation would ensure students participating in teacher and school leader residency programs are eligible for the Federal Work Study (FWS) Program, a campus-based aid program that funds part-time employment opportunities for undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in need…
Southport News: Today’s Vehicle Fire
2023-05-10@1:30pm--#Southport CT-- #Fairfield CT-- #ctfire--#todayscarfire--Today's vehicle fire is Chevy pickup in the 200 block of Pequot Avenue. This news report is made possible by: See the deals at: https://www.ladaautosales.com/
Stratford News: Child’s Head Caught In Shopping Cart
2023-05-10@12:02pm--#Stratford CT-- First responders are at Marshalls at 411 Barnum Avenue for a child whose head is stuck in a shopping cart. That sounds like something I would have done as a kid.... This news report is made possible by:
Romance Scams
A new study shows Americans lost a record $1.3 billion to romance scams in 2022, up 138% from $547 million in 2021. This marks the largest single-year hike over the past five years. Connecticut ranks No. 26 with 159 victims losing $7.1 million in 2022. Connecticut has the No. 8 highest average loss per victim at $44,851. The 10 states that lost the most money were highly populated led by California, Texas, Florida, and New York but it was smaller states that saw the biggest increases in money lost year-over-year led by Arkansas (398% increase), New Mexico (268%), and Maine (216%). Four new states entered the top 10 in 2022 for total money lost -- Arizona, Ohio, North Carolina, and…
Fairfield News: Crash
2023--05-10@11:30am--#Fairfield CT-- A crash was reported in the 2000 block of Black Rock Turnpike in front of Trader Joe's. This news report is made possible by:
Town of Stratford To Host Annual Veterans Breakfast
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…
FALSE CLAIMS SETTLEMENT WITH HOSPITAL OWNER AND MEDICAL GROUP
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 –…
Norwalk News: Structure Fire
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!
Trumbull News: Firearm Waved On The Merrit Parkway
2023-05-08@12:57pm--#Trumbull CT-- #cttraffic-- Report of a blue Hyundai Elantra with a temporary plate waving a firearm on the Merritt Parkway. The car got off exit 48 according to radio reports. This news report is made possible by: