Senior Fraud Protection

Hartford, Connecticut (May 27, 2021) - Today, Connecticut's premier elder attorneys group is praising state House members for voting unanimously in favor of senior fraud protection legislation (H.B. 6458). Creating a task force to study ways for protecting seniors from fraud is the bill's aim. The task force will review the planning services available to Medicaid applicants, according to the amended bill passed unanimously by the state House of Representatives. “Thanks to members of the state’s House of Representatives for their overwhelming support of this measure, which plays a pivotal role in better protecting Connecticut seniors from fraud,” said Steven L. Rubin, the president of Connecticut’s chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (CT-NAELA). “Connecticut’s population isn’t getting any younger, yet new…

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Bridgeport Fire Chief Thode Leaving For Danbury

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Bridgeport News: Child Hit, Car Flees

2021-05-27@5:10pm--#Bridgeport CT-- An 8 year old girl was injured when she was hit by a gray or silver car that fled the scene on Wordin Avenue near the park.

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Bridgeport Loses Another Cop and Westport Gains The Experience

#Westport CT-- The Westport Police Department is pleased to announce that Stephen Silva hasjoined its ranks. Officer Silva was sworn in during a small ceremony earlier today in front of his family and friends. Officer Silva started his career in law enforcement in 2016 with the Bridgeport Police Department. During his time in Bridgeport, he worked in the patrol division, served as an acting detective, and was a member of the department’s honor guard. In addition to working full time as a police officer, Officer Silva is pursuing a degree in Emergency Management at Post University. Public service is clearly something that runs in Officer Silva’s family as one brother is a detective with the Trumbull Police Department and the…

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Westport Art Festival

Westport Downtown Merchants Association will be holding their Fine Arts Festival this weekend (05/29-05/30). This festival will necessitate the closure of Main St between Post Rd East and Avery Place and Elm St between Main St and Bedford Square from 9:00 AM on Friday 05/28 through 9:00 PM on Sunday 05/30. These road closures will result in traffic congestion downtown and increased pedestrian traffic. The motoring public are urged to use caution while driving through Downtown Westport this weekend. This press release was made possible by: Visit BMW of Bridgeport at: https://www.bmwofbridgeport.com/

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I-95 Crash

2021-05-26@8:27pm--#Bridgeport CT-- cttraffic--Report of a accident on I-95 northbound between exits 29 and 30 on the right lane and breakdown lane. This news report is made possible by:

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Westport CT-- On December 12, 2020, the Westport Police Department’s Detective Bureau receivedinformation that a town resident was possibly downloading child pornography onto his electronicdevices. The detective investigating the matter was able to determine that the IP address of thedevice(s) being utilized to download the suspected images did in fact come back to a home inWestport. A search warrant was applied for and granted to search the computers and electronicdevices at the address in question. A second search warrant was granted to search the computerand electronic devices at the suspect’s office which is also located in Westport. During anexamination of the devices that were seized, images of suspected child pornography allegedlydownloaded by Michael Newman were located. Based upon the investigation,…

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Stratford News: Weed Man Rolls His Own

2021-05-26@11:38am--Stratford CT-- The Weed Man allegedly lost control of his ride, went up on the curb and rolled his truck over near the fire station on Main Street. There were no reported injuries.

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New Restaurant Opens In Fairfield

#Fairfield CT--Chef and Owner, Sonia Lopez, learned to cook with her mother. She uses only the finest ingredients, to prepare always fresh and homemade, classic pasta dishes with a twist, pizzas, homemade sandwiches, and desserts. Healthier options like gluten-free pizzas, pastas, and cauliflower crusts are available as well. The extensive selection of wines from around the world add to the dining experience. Located conveniently off of Exit 22, I-95 SGK has ample parking and Sonia looks forward to guests from Fairfield and beyond to enjoy her warm and inviting ambiance. A décor of rustic charm is a perfect space for friends and family to come together and connect over delicious food. Sonia says,“Everyone is welcomed in, including the little ones!”…

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