Connecticut Auto Retailers Oppose “Tesla” Bill

#Bridgeport CT-- Today, The Connecticut Automotive Retailers Association (CAR) along with BMW of Bridgeport and Park City Ford held a press conference to oppose Connecticut Legislation SB 127 also known as the Tesla bill which was co-sponsored by Bridgeport’s own State Representative Christopher Rosario. In essence, the Tesla bill will allow unfair competition by allowing Tesla to operate online in the state without any brick and mortar dealership in the state. General Manager and Executive Vice-President Tim Kraemer of BMW of Bridgeport said “this is important because they (consumers) don’t have the same protections of state and local laws that are in place here in Connecticut to make sure you have the proper rules and regulations on financing, warranty and…

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Bridgeport News: Gasoline Spill

2021-03-22@12 :22pm--#Bridgeport CT--Units responded to a gasoline spill located at the gas station at the five corners at1210 Madison Avenue at 11:00AM. Approximately 20 gallons spilled into the storm drain located on Madison Ave. An environmental cleanup company, along with DEEP responded  to remove the hazard and protect the waterways.  

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HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont and Attorney General William Tong are warning Connecticut residents to be on alert for potential scams related to COVID-19 vaccines. The Office of the Attorney General and the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection have recently learned of a new scam in which fraudsters, posing as COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers Moderna and Pfizer, sent consumers a “COVID-19 survey” offering rewards for their opinions about the vaccine. To obtain the so-called reward, consumers are required to provide their credit card information, supposedly for “shipping purposes.” State officials are warning residents not to be fooled – this is a scam that is designed to rip people off for money. In another scheme, fraudsters sent a letter impersonating the…

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I-95 Crash

2021-03-22@12:12pm--#Southport #Westport CT-- #cttraffic-- A crash involving multiple cars and a tractor trailer I-95 northbound near exit 19. Minor injuries are reported.

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Fairfield News: Hot Plants

2021-03-21@10:37pm--#Fairfield CT-- Firefighters were called for smoke in a home on Bibbins Avenue. Firefighters discovered it was a potted plant (post your own puns) which was then brought out of the house.

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I-95 Crash

2021-03-21@8:55pm--#Milford CT-- #cttraffic-- A crash involving a car and motorcycle on I-95 southbound near the rest area at exit 41. Prayers for the family as it sounds like a fatal crash. This news report is made possible by:

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Bridgeport News: Odor Of Gas Indoors

2021-03-21@6:46pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of an odor of gas indoors in the 3100 block of Fairfield Avenue. Here come a bunch of firetrucks! This news report is made possible by our SAFE heating sponsor:

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Bridgeport News: Structure Fire

2021-03-21@3:35pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #ctfire-- Firefighters kept a structure fire limited to the the third floor in the 500 block of Capital Avenue. Everyone safely made it out of the structure and the fire did not extend to the neighboring homes.

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Route 8/25 Crash

2021-3-21@4:20pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A multi-car crash on Route 8/25 at exit 25 with injuries. This news report is made possible by:

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Stratford News: Brush Fire

2021-03-21@1:23pm--#Stratford CT-- #cttraffic--Report of a brush fire on the Merritt Parkway between exits 52 and 53. This news report is made possible by: Click for coupons here: https://www.facebook.com/DoingItLocal/photos/a.273728507168/10158201932542169/

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