Westport New: Pencil Ingested
2020-10-13@11:09am-- First responders on the way to Long Lots School for a 15 year old student who partially ingested a pencil. This news report is made possible by:
ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE PRESCRIPTIONS FOR LOW-INCOME PATIENTS
“My office will not stand idly by while [drug makers] prioritize profits over access to affordable prescription medications and other critical medical services for vulnerable communities. Therefore, I urge [Eli Lilly, Astra Zeneca, Merck, Sanofi, and Novartis] to abandon [their] unilateral and unlawful actions,” Attorney General Tong states in the letters. The 340B Drug Pricing Program requires drug manufacturers to provide discounted drugs to eligible health centers and hospitals, including community health centers, nonprofit and public hospitals, and Ryan White HIV/AIDS clinics. The facilities can either directly provide discounted drugs to low-income patients, or contract with pharmacies to dispense the drugs at a discount. Since 1992, the 340B Drug Pricing Program has been a lifeline to low-income patients and community-based health…
Bridgeport News: Armed Robbery
2020-10-12@8:25pm-- A reported armed robbery by 2 males in hoodies at the Citgo Gas Station at 3740 Madison Avenue. They fled on foot. Good thing they put this out on the hotline to other towns otherwise this would have been hidden by the police. The city is the biggest in the state yet does not have an ACTIVE police spokesperson who would share this info with the press. We have to know about it and request the info. But if we don't know about it, how do we know to ask? Oh, but the mayor's office has three communication specialists... This news report is made possible by:
I-95 Crash
2020-10-12@2:41pm--#Fairfield CT-- #cttraffic-- Another crash on I-95 this time a multi-car crash with injuries northbound near exit 24.
Today’s Car Fire
2020-10-12@2:07pm--#Fairfield Ct-- #cttraffic--#Bridgeport CT-- Today's car fire is on I-95 northbound between exits 24 and 25. The car is fully engulfed according to radio reports. This news report is made possible by: Visit Scap's Website at: https://www.scapchryslerjeep.com/
I-95 Crash
2020-10-12@2:00PM--#Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic-- Crash on I-95 southbound near 27A for a multi-car crash with injuries.
Bridgeport News: Person Shot
2020-10-11@11:23pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A person has been shot at the YMCA at 651 State Street. The person was conscious and talking with EMS.
Fairfield News: Hit And Run Driver’s Car Ends Up On Fire
2020-10-11@8:42pm--#Fairfield CT-- #cttraffic-- A car was struck on Black Rock Turnpike near the church and one of the drivers fled. The victim said their cars was sparking as it fled. A short time later the fleeing car was located on the Merritt Parkway near exit 46 by the rest area fully engulfed in flames. The parkway is currently closed while firefighters extinguish the fire. This press release is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Take A Little Off The Top
2020-10-11@8:33pm--#Bridgeport CT--A box truck hit a railroad overpass at Columbia and South Avenue leaving a little off the top on the railroad bridge. There were no reported injuries.
Bridgeport News: Stabbing
2020-10-11@3:57pm--#Bridgeport CT-- AMR had a stabbing victim walk up to them on Frank Street. It appears to be serious. This news report is made possible by: