Month: March 2016

Governor Signs Transparency In Hospital Industry

  (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy announced that – in light of the evolving healthcare industry and continuing changes in market conditions – he has signed an executive order that will begin an extensive review of Connecticut’s laws and regulations surrounding processes on the establishment, termination, transfer, acquisition, and expansion of hospitals and medical service providers.   The review is intended to ensure that consumers in Connecticut continue to receive equitable access to health care that encourages transparency and competition, provides accessible and affordable health care delivery, contributes to economic development, and promotes community benefits.   “We’ve been taking a piecemeal look at the Certificate of Need process for several years.  It’s time for comprehensive reform,” Governor Malloy…

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#Milford CT--On March 12th at 8:46am Troop G-Bridgeport Troopers conducted a motor vehicle stop on a vehicle with New York plates for speeding on I-95 northbound at exit 35 in Milford. The lone male operator was identified as Rueben Abreu (DOB: 10/21/1969) of New York, NY.  TFC Jones detected several indicators indicative of narcotics trafficking and requested consent to search the vehicle. To assist with the search, Troop G requested a narcotics detection dog from any local police departments. Officer Wells and his K-9 partner, Jagger, from the  Fairfield Police Department responded to assist.  A subsequent search by K-9 Jagger yielded a positive “hit” on a case containing four vacuum sealed bricks of suspected cocaine.  The bricks were later weighed…

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Bridgeport News: Shots Fired, Propane Tank Hit

UPDATE: Firefighters and police are evacuating the homes in a block radius according to radio reports. 12:27am--#Bridgeport CT--There was a report of 10-12 shots fired in the Horace/York Street area.  So far the only thing hit was a propane tank on Cogswell Street, firefighters on the way.  No reports of anyone being hit, all hospitals have been checked.  A gray Honda Civic was seen speeding away from the scene.   This report is made possible by:

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Bridgeport News: House Fire

8:22pm--#Bridgeport CT--Firefighters were called to 65 Goodsell Street for a fire in an abandoned, boarded up house. There was fire on the right side of the house with fire on the first and second floor. The windows and doors were boarded up which delayed their entry into the building. Once entry was gained the fire was quickly put out. The fire marshal was called to the scene. There were no reported injuries.

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5:26pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- One in custody after a short foot pursuit at Benham and Coleman Street.  No word on what he is wanted for but at least now you know what all the commotion is about!  Sounds like he will need our new sponsor!   This report is made possible by:

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