State Senator Marilyn Moore (D-Bridgeport), voted for legislation extending telehealth services in Connecticut for another two years. This extension allows health care providers and patients to have continued flexibility utilizing a tool that continues to be great benefit for Connecticut residents seeking health services during the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill approved in a bipartisan vote in both the state Senate and state House of Representatives now heads to the governor’s desk to be signed into law. "This legislation will ensure the coverage needed for patients who continue to seek care online or over the phone," said Sen. Moore. "It is helpful for those who don't have access to transportation to receive the medical care they need, and it is beneficial to those…
Crashes
2021-05-09@11:01pm #Westport CT--#cttraffic-- A crash on I-95 southbound near exit 18 (photo) #Fairfield CT-- A one car crash about 75 feet off the road and into the woods on Merwins Lane.
Derby News: Pickup Hits Wall
2021-05-09@9:53pm--#Derby CT--#cttraffic-- A pickup truck has hit a wall near a home in the 100 block of Roosevelt Drive. No word on any injjuries. This news report is made possible by: https://www.bmwofbridgeport.com/
Woman With A Machete
2021-05-09@3:38pm--#cttraffic-- State police were following a woman hanging out of a car with a machete starting on the Merritt Parkway near exit 47 then onto Route 8 northbound. Sounds like they have her in custody near exit 11. This news report is made possible by:
Easton News: Rollover Accident
2021-05-09@1:04pm--#Easton CT-- Report of a rollover accident at Adams at Sport Hill Road with injuries. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Pedestrians Struck
2021-05-08@10:11pm-- A pedestrian was struck in the 2300 block of Main Street near Charles Street. 10:55pm-- A pedestrian was struck at Grandfield near Palisades Avenue. This news report is made possible by:
Look Who’s DoingItLocal !!
#Bridgeport CT-- It was a real pleasure meeting Isabel and Manuel of Best Car Tints located at 812 State Street (corner of Seely Street). Prices start at just $135 for a 5 window passenger car. If you haven't gotten mom something for Mother's Day this could be a great affordable gift! I closely inspected the cars that they had on hand and I have to say the work was top notch! You can phone them at (203) 953-1241or visit them on their Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/Best-car-tints-100935444052475
Porch Pirates
2021-05-08@2:32pm--#Fairfield CT-- Report of a group of juveniles run up to a porch on Lynbrook Avenue and stole a package. They were seen running towards Moody Avenue. This news report is made possible by: This is what mom REALLY wants!
Bridgeport News: Crash!
2021-05-08@11:31am--#Bridgeport CT-- Another crash at Mountain Grove and Fairfield Avenue with injuries.
Ghost Gun Legislation
WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released the following statement applauding new rulemaking issued by the Department of Justice to help law enforcement protect the public from untraceable, homemade firearms, known as “ghost guns”: “This new rule will help stop a surging menace of homemade, untraceable deadly weapons. It’s a historic step in applying Presidential power against gun violence.” “This straightforward new rule is based on one fundamental and inescapable fact: a homemade gun is still a gun. An assault weapon built from a kit ordered off the internet can kill just as many people as one bought in a store – only the DIY version doesn’t require an ID, licensing,…