Stillbirth affects about 1 in 175 births, and each year about 21,000 babies are stillborn in the United States. This month is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. Leslie Shannehan is a volunteer at Bridgeport Hospital, working with mothers who have lost an infant. She shared ways the hospital is helping parents grieve the loss of a child, including a recent donation of a bassinet-type device called “cuddlecot.”
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Host Paul Pacelli opened another week on “Connecticut Today” pointing to one state that Connecticut could take a tip from regarding long term energy security (00:35). CBS News reporter Robert Berger joined us live from Jerusalem to mark one year since the Hamas attack on Israel (05:37). CT Inside Investigator reporter Katherine Revello explained a new report outlining the biggest lobbyists at the State Capitol (11:01). CTNewsJunkie columnist and Substack.com blogger Terry Cowgill dropped by for his weekly update (18:00)
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Host Brigitte Quinn kicked off a Monday “Newsline” by having a chat with the Director of CT Tourism, Rachel Lenda, about the best places to see fall foliage and other favorite CT spots (00:00), while CBS correspondent Jotam Confino checked in live from Tel Aviv (15:49) with the latest on the Israel/Hamas conflict, which launched a year ago today
New Britain Mayor, Erin Stewart, announced she will not run for re-election and seek a seventh term in office. We got to know Mayor Stewart’s impressive political journey, how she became a leader who is loved by people on both sides of the aisle and if she plans to run for governor in 2026.
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We met the receiver of Success Village, Attorney Barry Knot. He oversees the finances and management for the 924-unit complex between Bridgeport and Stratford. Learn about his lengthy practice in law, his goals for Success Village and the challenges he’s already faced just one week into the receivership deal.
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On the surface, it sounds like a great opportunity to enjoy a fun-filled day at Connecticut’s only zoo for free. But as you dig deeper to learn how this event was paid for, some state lawmakers are calling the event a slap in the face to utility ratepayers. We spoke to Senator Steve Harding about the public benefits section of utility bills and its connection to this event.
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Later this month, the annual Tower to Tunnel 5K is happening thanks to Port 5 National Association of Naval Veterans. We spoke with Port 5 Executive Officer, Brian Turco, about the event and how it’s supporting homeless veterans in our area.
To sign up or donate: https://www.portfiveusa.com/
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Host Paul Pacelli wrapped up another week on “Connecticut Today” looking at yet another public utility rate increase request that could affect over 250,000 customers (00:31). CBS News correspondent Scott MacFarlane dropped by to talk about what’s left for Connecticut’s D.C. lawmakers in the current session of Congress (07:17). Author and former CIA analyst David McClosky discussed his new book, “The Seventh Floor: A Novel” (12:39)
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Brigitte opened a Friday show with a discussion with singer Melissa Newman, daughter of Joanne Woodward and the late Paul Newman, about her upcoming appearance at the Wilton library this Sunday (00:00), while Alex Putterman of the CT Insider joined Brigitte as well for a chat about issues across the state, including Connecticut’s housing crisis (14:38)
The family of 6-year-old Jathan Escobar is blaming the Department of Children and Families for his death following a horrific domestic violence attack in Bridgeport. Senator Lisa Seminara, ranking senator on the Children and Human Services Committee, got a letter from DCF Commissioner on their involvement with the victims and spoke with us about the investigation into what could be a huge communication failure.
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