Hartford, CT — Attorney General William Tong and Department of Revenue Services Commissioner Mark D. Boughton today are warning Connecticut consumers of a scam in which they receive a threatening letter about unpaid federal tax debts.

The fraudulent letter claims to be from a “Tax Processing Unit” in a Connecticut county and threatens legal action for unpaid taxes and provides a number to call to avoid enforcement. This is a scam.

LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY STAFF IN CONNECTICUT TO BE VACCINATED AGAINST COVID-19

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that in an effort to protect some of the most vulnerable residents of Connecticut from the impact of COVID-19, he has directed an executive order be issued to require employees of all long-term care facilities in the state to be vaccinated against the virus.

Executive Order No. 13B, which was filed today and takes effect immediately, requires staff from these facilities to receive at least their first dose of the vaccines no later than September 7, 2021. Failure of a long-term care facility to comply with the order will subject the facility to a $20,000 civil penalty per day.

The definition of long-term care facilities includes:

  • nursing homes;
  • residential care homes;
  • assisted living services agencies (i.e. agencies that provide staff to certain long-term care facilities);
  • intermediate care facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities;
  • managed residential communities; and
  • chronic disease hospitals.

“We know for a fact that COVID-19 presents increased risk of severe illness and death among older adults, particularly those who have chronic conditions and compromised immune systems,” Governor Lamont said. “Now that vaccines are widely available and scientifically proven to be safe and the most effective method for preventing hospitalization and death, it would be absolutely irresponsible for anyone working in a long-term care facility to not receive this protection that could prevent widespread infection among those who are most vulnerable from dying of this communicable disease, some of whom for medical reasons cannot be vaccinated themselves. I applaud the staff of our long-term care facilities for everything they do to protect our older populations.”

Approximately one-third of COVID-19 deaths in the United States have occurred among residents and staff of long-term care facilities. Recently in Connecticut, the state has seen a significant increase in cases of COVID-19 in nursing homes among staff and residents. In the past three weeks, there have been 51 resident cases, a sharp increase compared to the 6 cases reported over the previous three-week period. There have also been several deaths in recent weeks of residents who tested positive for COVID-19, which followed a period of 7 consecutive weeks without a death relating to COVID-19.

To date, approximately 55% of all nursing homes in Connecticut have a staff vaccination rate of lower than 75%. Only 21% of nursing homes in the state have a staff vaccination rate higher than 85%.

To find a location in Connecticut to be vaccinated against COVID-19, visit ct.gov/covidvaccine.

Executive Order No. 13B was signed by Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz in her capacity as acting governor at the request of Governor Lamont.

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$5 MILLION FOR LONG ISLAND SOUND SOIL SURVEY IN AGRICULTURE APPROPRIATIONS BILL

WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security,and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) on Wednesday secured $5 million in funding for a soil survey on the Long Island Sound in the Fiscal Year 2022 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations bill.

“Long Island Sound is a multi-trillion dollar asset for Connecticut, and our state’s economy depends on its protection. More federal dollars to conduct a soil survey of the Sound will give us vital data to help aquaculture farmers and support coastal resiliency. I will continue working to maintain the Sound’s vibrancy for generations to come and work hard to ensure this funding is signed into law,” said Murphy.

“This investment in the conservation of Long Island Sound is essential to protecting the nature and wildlife of our shoreline. The federal funding we’ve secured for the Natural Conservation Service will have an immediate impact on Connecticut – creating jobs and providing much-needed resources to upgrade facilities and invest in projects across our state,” said Blumenthal.

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Bridgeport News: Stabbing Arrest

2021-08-06#Bridgeport CT– Two males fighting on Spring Street. Two male parties fighting, one brandished a knife and cut the other on the hand. Non-life threatening injury. Party detained. Suspect identified as Victor E. Crespo, he was charged with

53a-101 BURGLARY 1ST DEG 1 Count

53a-182(a)(7) DIS CNDT-TRSPSS-OBV WO CONSENT 1 Count

53a-49/ 53a-54a CRIMINAL ATTEMPT/ MURDER 1 Count

53a-59 ASSAULT 1ST DEG 1 Count

Bond set for $90,500

ne brandished a knife and cut the other on the hand. Non-life threatening injury. One suspect arrested, identified as Victor E. Crespo, he was charged with:

53a-101 BURGLARY 1ST DEG 1 Count

53a-182(a)(7) DIS CNDT-TRSPSS-OBV WO CONSENT 1 Count

53a-49/ 53a-54a CRIMINAL ATTEMPT/ MURDER 1 Count

53a-59 ASSAULT 1ST DEG 1 Count

Bond set for $90,500

Bridgeport Cop Injured In Crash

2021-08-06@11:53pm–#Bridgeport CT– A police officer was injured and taken to the hospital in a crash at Fairfield and West Avenue (officer is in the video taken in the ambulance).  The driver of the other car was also injured and taken to the hospital.  The conditions of both are unknown at this time.  A parked car also appeared to be involved in the crash.  Another officer was injured in a crash on West Avenue near State Street on July 3, 2021.

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