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GOVERNOR LAMONT ANNOUNCES 2023 LEGISLATIVE PROPOSAL: CANCEL MEDICAL DEBT FOR CONNECTICUT RESIDENTS

Feb 2, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today held a news conference in Hartford to announce a proposal he will introduce during the 2023 legislative session that will cancel overdue medical debts for thousands of Connecticut residents who are struggling to pay their bills. Based on a model that other governments throughout the United States have used recently, the governor’s proposal calls for the state to invest $20 million in federal COVID-19 recovery funding it received from the American Rescue Plan Act and use those dollars to contract with a nonprofit organization that buys medical debt and eliminates it at a fraction of the original cost. The nonprofit will contact local hospitals and hospital systems directly, purchase entire portfolios of debt owed by…

Valley

Shelton News: Burglary Arrest Made

Feb 1, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

#Shelton CT-- On 2-1-23, Shelton Police arrested 20-year-old Zyair Lopez of Bridgeport and charged him with Burglary 3 rd Degree, Larceny 3 rd Degree, Conspiracy to commit Burglary 3rd Degree and Conspiracy to commit Larceny 3 rd Degree. Lopez was released on a $10,000 bond. The arrest stems from a burglary complaint at a hotel room on 1-22-23. Several items were reported stolen including the victim’s hairless cat Princess. Police obtained and executed a search warrant during this investigation. Items were seized by police, but the cat was not located. Police are still trying to locate the cat. More arrests are expected in this case.

Fairfield

Fairfield News: Attempted Abduction

Feb 1, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

Police UPDATE: On Wednesday February 1, 2023 at approximately 3:30pm, the Fairfield Police Departmentreceived a 911 call from a resident on Collingwood Avenue reporting two young females ran tohis home very upset. They described an encounter with a male operating a vehicle while theywere walking home from the school bus.Patrol officers responded immediately to the home and interviewed the two middle school agedgirls who reported the following:While walking home after exiting the school bus, a white male operating a white vehicle (whichmay possibly be a BMW X5 type vehicle) described to have white interior, drove up to themwhile they were walking. The vehicle was playing loud music and the male was wearing a blackski mask upon his approach. There was…

Bridgeport

Bridgeport Activates Cold Weather Protocol

Feb 1, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

Bridgeport Activates Cold Weather Protocol BRIDGEPORT, CT –All residents should be cautious from 12pm on Wednesday, February 1st until 12pm on Sunday, February 5th as temperatures drop with very low wind chill. Residents may utilize the below checklist as a guide to safety during cold weather: Check heating devices. Do not use a stove or oven to heat your home due to potential gas, carbon monoxide, and fire hazards. Ensure that pets are brought inside. Watch for ice on pipes and ground cover. Bundle up if you must go outside. Check on elderly neighbors and family members during colder temperatures. Warming Centers Senior Centers (Open only weekdays): Black Rock Senior Center – 2676 Fairfield Avenue, (9:00am-3:00pm) East Side Senior Center…

Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Robberies Continue To Plague Ganimville

2023-02-01@12:00AMish---#Bridgeport CT-- A viewer said Sergio’s Pizza on 780 Madison Avenue was robbed at gunpoint today shortly after 12am. Two black males robbed cash from the register.

Milford

Milford News: Fight At Parsons Center

Feb 1, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

On January 29, 2023, officers were dispatched to the Parsons Center Gymnasium for a fight. The victim stated that they were at a youth basketball game when a woman from an opposing team began using profanity and yelling very loudly. The victim asked the woman not to use offensive language and moved away from the woman. After the game, the victim was waiting in the vestibule when two women approached them and began swearing at them. The victim walked outside, and the two women followed and assaulted them. Janet and Lawry Jefferson were identified as the assailants, along with a juvenile suspect. All were charged with Breach of Peace 2nd degree and released on a promise to appear in court.…

Stratford

Stratford News: Construction Site Accident

Jan 31, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

At approx. 7:55am Stratford Fire Rescue was dispatched to Route 1 at the Devon Bridge for a 55-year-old female who had fallen through a hole in the bridge and landed on a construction barge below. Stratford Fire Rescue responded to the scene with Car 3, Engine 1, Tac 5, Truck 1, Marine Rescue 233, and Safety Car 5. Under the command of Assistant Chief Mike Camperlengo, Stratford Firefighters using Marine 233 moored alongside the barge. Stratford Firefighters and Stratford EMS Paramedics treated, stabilized, and using a rope rescue system extricated the 55-year-old female who had fallen through a 3’x5’opening and fell approx. 40-50 feet landing on a construction barge below. The Devon Bridge is currently under repairs on the southbound…

Westport

Today’s Vehicle Fire

Jan 31, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

2023-01-31@4:47pm--#Fairfield CT-- #cttraffic-- Today's vehicle fire was a box truck on I-95 southbound near the exit 18 on ramp.

Stratford

Stratford Health Department to Offer Free Health Screenings

Jan 31, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

Stratford CT – The Stratford Health Department will be conducting free health screenings under their “Know Your Numbers” campaign at Town Hall, the Stratford Library, South End Community Center and Stratford YMCA. February is American Heart Month and the Stratford Health Department is encouraging all residents to participate in free heart health screenings. Dates: Wednesday, February 1st, 2023 10:00 AM –12:00 PM (Town Hall) Wednesday, February 8th, 2023 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Stratford Library) Wednesday, February 15th, 2023 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (South End Community Center) Wednesday, February 22nd 2023 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Stratford YMCA) “Know Your Numbers” campaign is part of an overall strategy created by the Health Improvement Alliance, comprised of Bridgeport Hospital, St. Vincent’s Medical Center, community health centers Optimus and Southwest and…

Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Robbery Spree Continues To Plague City

Jan 31, 2023 Stephen Krauchick

Bridgeport Police UPDATE: At 0528hrs the Bridgeport ECC received a 911 call from the owner of Vazzy’s Restaurant on Broadbridge Road indicating two males approached a worker and forced her into the store to burglarize it. BPD arrived on-scene shortly after to investigate the incident. Responsible parties are reported to be two black males, weapons were displayed. Both parties fled in an unknown direction. No injuries reported. This is an active investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Bridgeport Police at 203-576-TIPS. 2023-01-31@7:00AMish--Vazzy's and Catamount on Broadbridge Road were both reported to be robbed this morning. Also, an unconfirmed report said that White's Diner on Boston Post Road was also robbed this morning. Earlier this month Yuery's Market…

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GOVERNOR LAMONT ANNOUNCES 2023 LEGISLATIVE PROPOSAL: CANCEL MEDICAL DEBT FOR CONNECTICUT RESIDENTS

Shelton News: Burglary Arrest Made

Fairfield News: Attempted Abduction

Bridgeport Activates Cold Weather Protocol

Bridgeport News: Robberies Continue To Plague Ganimville

Milford News: Fight At Parsons Center

Stratford News: Construction Site Accident

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Stratford Health Department to Offer Free Health Screenings

Bridgeport News: Robbery Spree Continues To Plague City

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