Bridgeport News: 3 Car Crash
2021-04-30@2:42pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Main Street is closed at Main Street near Gold Street for a 3 car crash with injuries.
Heating Assistance
HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont is encouraging Connecticut residents who need help paying last winter’s home heating bills to consider applying for the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program. An extended application deadline of Tuesday, June 15, 2021, gives eligible families and individuals additional time to apply for this vital assistance. “The cold weather is behind us, but I want to remind everyone that help is still available to pay home heating bills from this past winter,” Governor Lamont said. “Thanks to the Connecticut Department of Social Services and the dedicated staff of Connecticut’s Community Action Agencies and partners across the state, we are extending the application period on behalf of children, families, seniors, and all of those who need help with…
Crash!
2021-04-30@11:58am--#Bridgeport CT-- I just finished filling up at Massey's (not a sponsor) and waiting to cross Hollister Avenue to get on the highway when a scooter/moped attempted to turn left on Logan Street when it was hit by an oncoming car. The scooter driver jumped up and picked it up and did not appear to be injured. It happened just out of sight of the dash and rear camera on my car.
Westport News: Probation Violation Discovered After Shoplifting
#Westport CT-- On April 29, 2021 at approximately 4:05 p.m., Westport Police officers responded to thelocal Super Stop and Shop on a report of a shoplifting. Upon arrival, officers were advised thatthe suspect, who was identified as Teri Torres, was being detained by store security. The LossPrevention Officer alleged that Ms. Torres walked throughout the market placing items in areusable bag and then reportedly exited without paying for any of the merchandise. Whileinvestigating this matter, it was discovered that Ms. Torres had two outstanding warrants forViolation of Probation.Ms. Torres was placed under arrest and charged with Larceny in the Sixth Degree as wellas two counts of Violation of Probation. She was released from custody after posting bondstotaling $66,500.00. Ms. Torres…
Eversource Failure
Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong issued a statement today in support of the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority decision finding Eversource failed to meet its obligations to ratepayers in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Isaias. The decision finds Eversource was imprudent in its response, opening the door to consumer credits, fines and penalties at a subsequent proceeding. “Eversource failed and must regain our trust. Their failed response to Isaias put lives in danger, and left families in the dark and disconnected during a deadly pandemic. PURA’s strong decision correctly concludes that Eversource was ill-prepared and poorly managed throughout the storm crisis. PURA has rightly opened the door to strong penalties and corrective action, and we will continue to advocate…
I-95 Crash
2021-04-29@5:29pm--#Norwalk CT-- #cttraffic-- A crash on I-95 northbound at exit 16 left lane for your commuting pleasure.
Bridgeport News: Pothole Killer
Bridgeport, CT – The City of Bridgeport Department of Public Facilities (DPF) announces that ‘The Pothole Killer’ has returned and has already begun repairing potholes in the Park City on main and highly traveled roads. The City of Bridgeport has leased the repair tool for two to three weeks which will allow for the DPF crew to fill each pothole in two minutes or less. Additionally, ‘The Pothole Killer’ results in a more permanent solution, lasting 3-5 years compared to temporary solutions such as cold patch repairs. “Beware of those potholes – fill them and kill them. And let’s all do what we can to feel better, and better appreciate our environment here in the Park City,” stated Mayor Ganim. “The administration…
Conspiracy to Obtain Controlled Drugs by Fraud
#Westport CT--On April 19, 2021 at approximately 12:15 p.m., the Westport Police Detective Bureaureceived a report from a local pharmacy stating that an unknown individual was allegedlyattempting to illegally obtain prescription medications. The complainant stated that the businessreceived a request via phone to fill two prescriptions. Upon calling the prescribing doctor toverify whether the prescriptions were valid it was learned that the doctor did not prescribe themedications in question. At approximately 4:20 p.m., two individuals arrived at the pharmacy to retrieve themedications and were subsequently detained by the investigating detectives. They wereidentified as Christopher Estrella and Isa Hills. Based upon the investigation, both men wereplaced under arrest and charged with Obtaining Controlled Drugs by Fraud and Conspiracy toObtain Controlled Drugs…
Bridgeport News: Crash Involving GBT Bus
2021-04-29@10:01am--#Bridgeport CT-- If you are waiting for or expecting someone on the Greater Bridgeport Transit bus its going to be late due to this crash with injuries on John Street near Lafayette Street.
Anti-competitive tactics by bad actors restrict access to generic and biosimilar drugs and drive up drug costs for consumers
WASHINGTON, DC] – Today U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and John Cornyn (R-TX) introduced the Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Actto help lower drug prices by preventing bad actors in the pharmaceutical industry from deliberately abusing the patent system. The bipartisan legislation would curb drug companies’ anti-competitive use of patents to prevent generic and biosimilar competition from coming to market. The Blumenthal-Cornyn legislation specifically addresses an anti-competitive tactic known as “product hopping” and an abuse of the “patent dance” process for resolving patent infringement claims for biosimilars. Companion legislation addressing abuse of the “patent dance” process is being introduced in the House of Representatives today by U.S. Representatives Hank Johnson (D-GA) and Darrell Issa (R-CA). Companion legislation prohibiting “product hopping” is…