THE 2022 BRIDGEPORT FILM FEST COMING IN JULY

#Bridgeport CT--- (March 30, 2022) – After an extremely successful first annual event which was attended by over 600 people across three days last summer, the Bridgeport Film Fest, is making its return to the historic Klein Memorial Auditorium July 22-24, 2022. The festival plans to offer both in-person and virtual screenings, as well guest speakers from the film industry and creative workshops for both youth and adults. Led by Bridgeport Native and Artistic Director Jason A. Coombs, the festival aims to highlight the diversity of the film community in Bridgeport and the surrounding regions by showcasing films directed by over 50% women and POC filmmakers. The programming team will curate a lineup that includes short narrative films, short documentary…

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$602K SETTLEMENT WITH AMERICAN MEDICAL RESPONSE OF CONNECTICUT REGARDING BILLING PRACTICES (Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong and U.S. Attorney Leonard C. Boyle today announced a $601,759 civil settlement with American Medical Response of Connecticut resolving allegations that the ambulance service overbilled the Connecticut Medicaid program. A joint state and federal investigation found that between January 1, 2014 and December 31, 2019 AMR-CT billed the state Medicaid program for “Advanced Life Support” services when they provided only “Basic Life Support” services. The investigation found that even when local fire departments, including West Hartford, Milford, and North Haven had already provided and billed Medicaid for the “Advanced Life Support” services, AMR-CT continued to claim and bill Medicaid for those services…

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Bridgeport News: Another East Side Stabbing

2022-03-23@11:11pm--#Bridgeport CT-- First responders on the scene in the 200 block of Orchard Street for another stabbing. Earlier a person was stabbed at Maple and Kossuth Street. This news report is made possible by:

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Criminal Attempt – Murder / Intersection of Kossuth Street & Maple Street

#Bridgeport CT-- On March 29, 2022, at approximately 3:45 pm the Bridgeport Emergency Operation Center received the report of a male party who walked into an area hospital with multiple stab wounds to his torso. The victim, identified as a 39-year-old Bridgeport man, is listed in critical condition.Bridgeport Police received information that the incident occurred at the intersection of Kossuth Street and Maple Street; just outside the Agua Miel Market. Patrol Officers located a crime scene at this location. B.P.D. Detectives responded to the incident and took charge of the investigation.As a result of information secured by the Bridgeport Police Detective Bureau and the Narcotics & Vice Division, a location for the suspect wanted for this crime became rapidly available.…

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Bridgeport News: Stabbing

2022-03-29@5:30 PMish-- Police are investigating a stabbing that took place at Kossuth and Maple Street. The condition of the person is not know at this time. Many thanks to all of you who text and message me about this!

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Seymour News: Explosion- 2 Burned

2022-03-29@2:01pm-- #Seymour CT-- #ctfire-- A gas leak resulted in an explosion at the Anna Lopresti School now converted into condos at 29 Maple Street. 2 people were burned. Leak was located in first floor unit. This news report is made possible by:

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PUSH FOR STRATFORD ACQUISITION OF SIKORSKY AIRPORT 

#Stratford CT-- Mayor Laura R. Hoydick and State Senator Kevin Kelly are calling on Governor Ned Lamont and the City of Bridgeport to prevent a state takeover of the Sikorsky Memorial Airport, and requesting that any change in management or ownership be undertaken through a transparent competitive bidding process.  The call comes as the Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA) is attempting to proceed with a no-bid acquisition of the Airport from the City of Bridgeport which has owned it since 1937.  The entire airport is within the territorial boundaries of the Town of Stratford.  “If the City of Bridgeport is interested in selling the airport, then it is the time for the Town of Stratford to take ownership of the SikorskyMemorial Airport. We will ensure capable management commensurate with the…

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Bridgeport News: Stratford Avenue Homicide Arrest

#Bridgeport CT--This evening, detectives arrested Tivon Taylor (DOB: 10/19/81 of 44 Eric Street, Bridgeport) for fatally shooting Fredrick Shelby on March 18, 2022. Based on the evidence, we believe Taylor followed Shelby out of Tae’s Lounge, a bar located at 1014 Stratford Avenue, after the two men exchanged words inside. Taylor then allegedly shot Shelby multiple times before walking away. In a statement to investigators, Taylor admitted to shooting Shelby. Taylor is charged with Murder, Criminal Possession of a Firearm, and Carrying a Pistol Without a Permit. He is being held on a $1,000,000 bond and will be arraigned in court tomorrow morning.This arrest is the result of excellent work done by all of the detectives that assisted in this…

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Bridgeport News: Structure Fire

Bridgeport News: Structure Fire2022-03-28@6:14pm--#Bridgeport CT--- Firefighters quickly extinguished a fire on Wessels Avenue. EMS just reported two possible patients from the scene. This news report is made possible by:

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