HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that Access Health CT, Connecticut’s health insurance exchange, is launching its Broker Academy, a first-of-its-kind program aiming to reduce health disparities and the number of uninsured people in the state. The program will create a pathway to license health insurance brokers by recruiting and building the skillsets of people who live and work in historically underserved communities throughout Connecticut. It begins June 1, 2022, with recruitment currently underway for cohorts in Bridgeport, Hartford, New Haven, and their surrounding areas. As indicated in Access Health CT’s research on health disparities and social determinants of health in Connecticut, despite the state’s high ranking in wealth and health there are substantial disparities in the health status of…
Bridgeport News: Another Night Another Shooting
2022-01-20@9:52pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Bridgeport Police Tweeted that a gunshot victim arrived at Bridgeport Hospital by private vehicle. The extent of injuries is not know nor the location of town it happened in.This news report is made possible by: Visit Interstate's website at: https://ctbattery.com/
School Threat on Yik Yak
#Fairfield CT-- On January 20, 2022, at approximately 3 PM, the Fairfield Police Department was notified bythe FBI New Haven of a possible threat made toward a Fairfield School on the social media appYik Yak. The FBI was notified by the social media company of the anonymous message.School administrations were notified and an investigation was immediately conducted regardingthe credibility of the threat.During the course of the investigation, police identified the individual responsible for posting themessage. The subject, a juvenile student enrolled in the Fairfield Public School system, hassince been arrested and is currently in police custody.At this time, there is no active threat against any Fairfield school nor towards any students orstaff. We understand that incidents such as these may…
Aquarion Warns Of Frozen Pipes
Aquarion Warns Of Frozen PipesWith winter’s severe weather and cold temperatures blanketing the region, Aquarion Water Company is encouraging customers to take steps to avoid the damage, cost, and inconvenience that comes with a burst water pipe or a damaged water meter.Property owners are responsible for protecting their water pipes and water meter, whether interior or exterior, from cold temperatures. Aquarion suggests customers follow a few simple tips to keep the water safely flowing all winter long:Check water pipes near uninsulated or drafty walls, doors, floors and windows, including in your basement, garage or attic. Add insulation wherever you can.Keep all doors and windows tightly closed.Fill cracks in walls and openings around doors and windows. Insulating or wrapping pipes can…
Connecticut Launches Statewide Battery Storage Program
Connecticut’s Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) launches Energy Storage Solutions, a statewide electric storage program for all Eversource and United Illuminating (UI) residential, commercial, and industrial customers in an effort to foster a more reliable and resilient electric distribution system, especially for vulnerable communities.Energy Storage Solutions will be administered by the Connecticut Green Bank, along with Eversource and UI. The nine-year program officially launched on January 1, 2022, and will continue through at least December 31, 2030. Average upfront incentives for residential customers will initially be around $200 per kilowatt-hour (kWh), with a maximum per project incentive of $7,500. Commercial and industrial customers will also be eligible for upfront incentives, with a maximum incentive of 50% of the project cost. Residential, commercial, and industrial customers will all be eligible…
I-95 Crash
2022-01-19@10:24pm--#Milford CT-- #cttraffic-- A multi-car accident on I-95 northbound near exit 40. Expect delays, sounds like only the left lane is open.
2 Shot In Bridgeport
Police UPDATE: On January 19, 2022 at approximately 8:00 pm the Bridgeport Emergency Operation Center received reports of shots fired in the 200 block of Grandview Avenue. Police located a crime scene in the parking lot of the North End Variety Store (1482 Reservoir Avenue) as reports came in through dispatch of two gunshot wound victims arriving at St. Vincent’s Hospital. The two gunshot victims have been identified as two neighborhood men; ages 28 and 56. The 56 year old is listed in critical condition and the 28 year old is being treated for non-life-threating injuries. The Bridgeport Police Detective Bureau has responded and are investigating. The crime scene was processed and eventually cleared around 11:00 pm. Anyone with information…
ORDER REQUIRING NURSING HOME VISITORS SHOW PROOF OF COVID-19 VACCINATION OR NEGATIVE TEST RESULT
HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has issued an executive order (Executive Order No. 14F) directing all nursing homes in Connecticut to require visitors to either show proof that they have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have recently tested negative for the virus in order to enter the facilities. “We know that some of the people who are most vulnerable to the impacts of COVID-19 include those who live in nursing homes, which is why we need to be doing everything we can to protect them from this virus,” Governor Lamont said. “This is one more precaution we can implement at these facilities to keep them safe.” Specifically, when entering nursing homes, visitors must: Provide proof…
Today’s Vehicle Fire
2022-01-19@6:06pm--#Milford CT-- #cttraffic-- Today's vehicle fire is on the I-796 Feeder southbound near exit 2.
8/25 Crash
2022-01-19@12:02pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic-- Report of a 4 car accident Route 8/25 southbound near exit 2. No reported injuries. This news report is made possible by: