Police Called To Control Media
Bridgeport Police were called to the fire scene at Connecticut Avenue to allegedly help control the media according to unconfirmed radio reports. 2024-12-23@10:01pm--#Bridgeport CT #ctfire
Mural Unveiled AND Behind The Scenes of a Press Conference
https://youtu.be/JYO8E1iATpM In all jobs, there is behind-the-scenes work. A press conference is no different. You see them all the time, how is it put together? I thought you might enjoy this! Bridgeport, CT – Today, the City of Bridgeport proudly unveiled the historic Hi-Ho Towers mural, a dynamic new addition to the City’s urban landscape, located on North Avenue. This project reflects a collaborative investment of approximately $70,000 each by the City of Bridgeport and Hi-Ho Energy Services, demonstrating a shared commitment to beautifying the City and celebrating its rich history. Hi-Ho Energy Services, originally founded in 1927 in the Whiskey Hill neighborhood of Bridgeport, has deep roots in the City. Though now primarily providing oil and HVAC services in…
Pedestrian Struck
A 21-year-old male was stuck by a vehicle at Barnum and Harriet Street and transported to the hospital according to unconfirmed radio reports. 2024-12-18@5:55pm--#Bridgeport CT
State PD Responding To Drone Sighting
State Police Troop G were called to the Darien Rest Area for a report of drones in the area. Traffic cameras are definitely pointed higher than usual and the cameras in the area keep going on and off line. 2024-12-17@5:11pm--#Darien #drone
Car Hits Porch
Stonebridge Restaurant can expect a new back porch shortly when a car appeared to back into the back deck at 50 Daniel Street. There were no reported injuries, the building inspector was called to investigate. 2024-12-17@12:40pm--#Milford CT
Flower Pot Fire
Firefighters were called to the 1900 block of North Avenue for a basement fire which turned out to be a burning flower pot and was quickly extinguished before it blossomed into a fern-o. 2024-12-16@8:19pm--#Bridgeport CT
Structure Fire In Norwalk
Firefighters on scene of a structure fire in the 200 block of Silvermine Avenue. Heavy fire on the first floor reported, two lines in operation and a second alarm has been requested. 2024-12-16@7:28pm--#Norwalk CT-- #ctfire
GOVERNOR LAMONT ANNOUNCES CONTINUATION OF HEAD START ON HOUSING: A STATE PROGRAM INCREASING ACCESS TO PERMANENT HOUSING FOR FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that his administration will be continuing Connecticut’s recently launched Head Start on Housing pilot program, a first-of-its-kind initiative in Connecticut and the nation that identifies young children who are enrolled in Head Start and whose families are experiencing homelessness and connects them with permanent housing support. Launched in 2022 under the Lamont administration, the program is jointly administered by the Connecticut Department of Housing and the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood, and it leverages existing support from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s voucher program to connect these families with housing. Head Start is a program that provides low-income families with young children access to free services centered around early learning and…
BLUMENTHAL & HAWLEY DEMAND ANSWERS REGARDING ANTHEM’S “DRACONIAN” POLICY CAPPING ANESTHESIA COVERAGE FOR PATIENTS
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Josh Hawley (R-MO) wrote Elevance CEO Gail Koziara Boudreaux demanding answers from the company regarding a recent policy change in states including Connecticut and Missouri denying coverage for anesthesia care if a surgery or procedure goes beyond specific time limits pre-determined by the health insurance provider. Anthem announced the new policy earlier this year, and then rescinded it after facing public outcry. Anthem is a subsidiary of Elevance. “As you are well aware, health care providers are sworn to act in the best interest of their patient and are the only individuals in an operating room singularly focused on providing quality, sometimes life-saving medical care. Therefore, without strong documentation to…
Bridgeport Man Arrested with Stolen Handgun During Traffic Stop
https://youtu.be/quCYdTs1dvM On the evening of December 10, Bridgeport Officers Salce and Rrapi were patrolling the Hollow area when they stopped a speeding vehicle on Harral Avenue for lacking a front license plate. The driver, identified as 35-year-old Felix Manuel Delvalle of Bridgeport, was found to be uninsured and acting suspiciously. During a safety pat-down, officers recovered a loaded Ruger handgun with six rounds of ammunition, later confirmed as stolen in 2018. Delvalle was charged with carrying a pistol without a permit, illegal possession of a firearm, theft of a firearm, failure to display license plates, and operating without insurance. His bond was set at $75,000.