Voice of CT

Melissa in the Morning: Mall Apartments and Cell Towers

1. Milford Mayor Ben Blake shares proposed plans about apartments on the Connecticut Mall property and controversy brewing over a cell tower plan behind Mexico Tipico. ((00:10))
2. Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim talks about efforts to beautify the city and addresses inquiries about bulk trash pickup. ((09:02))
3. Westport First Selectman Jim Marpe talks parades and outdoor events coming in a matter of weeks! ((19:35))
4. Science You May Not Know: Facts about Supermoons ((26:36))

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Things to Know Wednesday April 28th

Perez, Dunn to testify in assistant police chief trial CT Post

Advocates for banning flavored tobacco products press on despite setback CT Post

State Capitol police seize fake COVID vaccine cards at anti-vaccine rally CT Post

CT follows CDC news outdoor mask guidelines WFSB

Money from American Rescue Plan to go toward early childhood education, childcare programs WFSB

Police: Boy, 12, struck by car near school in New Canaan The Hour

DMV resumes emissions testing after lengthy outage The Hour

State Senate votes to repeal religious exemption for school vaccinations The Hour

Democrat Corey Paris claims victory in special election for state’s 145th House District Stamford Advocate

Six Flags New England opening in May WTNH

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WICC Pet of The Week

Most people who have ever owned a lab know that the most glorious moment of their lives is when their labs are suddenly old enough to calm down. The pet of the week this week, Duke, a black lab mix comes pre-calm. This eight year old guy was adopted from the society as a puppy, and after his owner passed away he came back to find his next loving family. He is living with an excellent foster family, and they say he is a joy to have around. He is housebroken, and well behaved in the house. He loves to sunbathe on the deck, and asks to go outside whenever he is allowed to. He is also what we call a Velcro dog, tending to follow his people around the house and sit near to them and ask for pets. He enjoys his walks around the neighborhood, and loves to play fetch or tug for a good 15 minutes or so each day. Because of his size, he’s recommend for families with older children. He would prefer to be the only dog, but may be able to live with a cat friend.

To learn more about Duke, check him out online at CTHumane.org

Melissa in the Morning: Crime Ridden Motels

1. Ansonia Mayor Cassetti is giving a hard NO to a proposed motel in town. Why he and the police chief are fighting to stop the idea from going forward. ((00:10))
2. Stamford Mayor Martin talks about opening covid clinics to other states and the story behind a bunch of cut trees without notice. ((07:53))
3. Fran Mayko of Triple A talks about covid passports and apps that travel companies are using. ((24:01))
4. Counselor, Julius Dudics, talks about how to determine and find happiness. ((32:24))

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Things to Know Tuesday April 27th

Fairfield police return escaped cow The Hour

CT restaurants offering free drinks for vaccinated residents The Hour

New plan for Milford mall includes public space, apartments CT Post

‘Welcome to Fartford’: Capitol city sign and mural were targets of vandalism CT Post

New evidence busts New Haven’s claim as ‘birthplace of the burger’ CT Post

Steven Seagal selling bulletproof Scottsdale home for $3.39 million WFSB

Amazon Fresh’s anticipated entry could change Connecticut’s supermarket scene The Hour

J&J doses return in low volume as vaccine demand wanes Stamford Advocate

Appointments for COVID vaccine no longer needed at over 50 vaccination sites statewide starting Tuesday WTNH

Temperatures moving up WTNH

Things to Know Monday April 26th

State police: Police shooting reported in Ansonia CT Post

Sacred Heart University vaccinates 600 students, staff at no-appointment clinics CT Post

Like homebuyers, renters face a tough market in Connecticut CT Post

Supreme Court agrees to take up major Second Amendment case WFSB

Biden to announce new CDC mask guidance this week, sources say WFSB

Cheerleader’s Snapchat rant leads to ‘momentous’ Supreme Court case on student speech The Hour

Oscar moments: History, glamour … and what a weird ending The Hour

Federal judge dismisses lawsuit seeking to bar transgender athletes from CT girls sports Stamford Advocate

European travel could be on the horizon this summer for those fully vaccinated WTNH

Gov. Lamont says eviction moratorium will last until pandemic public health emergency expires WTNH

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Melissa in the Morning: Sketchy Drug Prices

1. A local health insurance broker shares the secret to save most people from high drug costs…a coupon. Yup, a coupon in a matter of minutes. ((00:10))
2. Battle of the parties: Senators Bob Duff and Tony Hwang address the vote coming up this week in the Senate regarding religious exemptions for vaccines and tax proposals. ((09:25))
3. A Fairfield mom shares her incredible story of reuniting with her dog that was missing 290 days states away. ((35:51))

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Things to Know Friday April 23rd

SpaceX launches 3rd crew with recycled rocket and capsule WFSB

Teacher who raised money through Facebook – and got a $16,000 tax bill – is off the hook CT Post

Why it took days for one CVS store in CT to stop vaccinating New Yorkers CT Post

Caitlyn Jenner is officially running for California governor CT Post

Quassy Amusement Park prepares to open this weekend WFSB

Capitol rioter arrested after being turned in by match on online dating app Bumble WFSB

Norwalk awarded $3M grant to aid MLK Corridor revamp The Hour

Demand for vaccines is CT is waning, with 1.2M more people still without a shot The Hour

Police: Shoplifting suspects flee the scene, hit police cruiser in Greenwich Stamford Advocate

National Weather Service confirms a tornado touched down in Kent New Haven Register

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The latest from Gov. Lamont & Dr. Gifford

Governor Ned Lamont talks about easing covid restrictions, more tax proposals from the legislature and school vaccinations. ((00:10))
Acting Commissioner of the Dept. of Public Health, Dr. Deidre Gifford, talks about our goal of reaching herd immunity and who we are seeing in state hospitals. ((14:27))

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Melissa in the Morning: Remembering L’Ambiance Plaza Collapse

It was a one-hour special honoring the victims of the L’Ambiance Plaza Collapse.
1. Paula and Patty remember their father, Richard McGill, one of the 28 construction workers who died in the collapse. ((00:13))
2. Host of the Italian House Party, Storm ‘N’ Norman Gino, remembers where he was when the collapse happened. ((05:59))
3. Former Union President, Peter Carroll, shared his memories from that day. He was a member of the Local 488 Union for 47 years. ((11:40))
4. Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim never wants people to forget what happened 34 years ago. ((17:44))
5. Steve Biasi, head of OSHA office in Bridgeport, reflects on what’s changed since the tragedy in 1987. ((23:38))