Voice of CT

Things to Know Thursday April 8th

After year of Isaias and pandemic, Eversource CEO stepping down CT Post

You’ve been vaccinated. Now what do you do with the vaccine card? CT Post

Dancing mask to mask: Prom trends in 2021 include a new accessory CT Post

Community mourning death of Pepe’s Pizza co-owner WTNH

US jobless claims up to 744K as virus still forces layoffs WFSB

Showtime for Norwalk’s first movie theater vaccine clinic The Hour

New Canaan’s farmers market gets a new home Stamford Advocate

Acting Navy Secretary tours Sikorsky, Electric Boat in Connecticut swing The Hour

Who is Stamford trying to get vaccinated? Its homeless population and restaurant employees Stamford Advocate

Former West Haven Mayor Ed O’Brien launches bid to reclaim seat New Haven Register

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Melissa in the Morning: Theories from Millennials

1. Dr. Browne addresses the biggest reasons why people in their 20’s and 30’s don’t get the vaccine and debunks false theories. ((00:00))
2. Senator Richard Blumenthal talks about Sikorsky aircrafts, GPS problems for trucks and a call to shut down fake covid news on social media. ((16:03))
3. Zoo Minute: It’s National Zoo Lovers Day! ((25:48))

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Melissa in the Morning: Everything Bridgeport!

1. Mayor Joe Ganim talks about the effort behind “Make the Shift” — recruiting officers for the police department during controversial times.
2. BRBC President, Dan Onofrio, digs deeper into the Hornblower/Boatworks deal and what it means for the city.
3. FORE!! Let’s head to Fairchild Wheeler Golf Course open all season and now, inviting R2D2 to the green…what???
4. Science You May Not Know: The Little Helicopter that Could

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Things to Know Wednesday April 7th

Fairfield looks to get A/C in all school buildings CT Post

Experts: Increased restaurant capacity partly to blame for COVID surge in CT CT Post

CT pushes for prescription drug price control CT Post

1 arrested, 2 sought after teen steals, totals East Hartford police cruiser WFSB

Study: High levels of arsenic, uranium found in CT wells The Hour

Carvel unveils ‘crunchies’ breakfast cereal, ice cream treats The Hour

Police: Catalytic converter thieves struck Stamford overnight Monday Stamford Advocate

CT takes a step closer to legalizing recreational marijuana Stamford Advocate

Two moms, one in CT and the other in Scotland, create online magazine for parents WTNH

Norwalk BoE considers two schools on Chestnut Ave site Nancy on Norwalk

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WICC Pet of The Week

Six month old Taz is looking for his home. Before you apply, beware: he has some things in common with his namesake of the Tasmanian Devil! Well, maybe not really, but as a working breed dog (Australian cattle dog and shepherd), Taz won’t be a good fit for every home. Taz needs a lot of exercise and a job. If he is not given enough to do to tire his brain and body he will choose his own activities and you may not approve of them. He is intelligent and enjoys interacting with his environment and learning new things. Taz is looking for a family who can provide that exercise in a warm and loving environment. Taz is a cuddly boy who gets attached to people who bond with him through training and play.

To learn more, visit online at cthumane.org.

Melissa in the Morning: Women in the Workplace

1. Lt Gov addressed women in the workplace and how CT is trying to up numbers for women in the job force.

2. Shelton Mayor Mark Lauretti talks about high school clinics and an update on Fountain Square

3. Counselor, Julius Dudics, talks about the power of silence and not being afraid of being alone.

4. Social media consultant, Krista Carnes, talks about the importance of cleaning out and refreshing your accounts for your mental health and image.

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Things to Know Tuesday April 6th

Optimism abounds for Bridgeport harbor as new tenant Hornblower announced CT Post

‘You can count on that’: Lamont expects outdoor graduations, parades this spring CT Post

Stratford craft brewer eyeing Lordship site for expansion CT Post

Biden set to announce he’s moving deadline for all US adults to be eligible for Covid vaccine to April 19 WFSB

Concerns rise as highly contagious COVID variant spreads among young people WFSB

Blumenthal wants tech firms to include truck bans on mapping apps The Hour

‘Take whatever is in front of you,’ says governor’s COVID task force member to Norwalkers The Hour

CT restaurateurs accused of retaliating against employees Stamford Advocate

Attorney General, FBI cracking down on fake vaccine card sales WTNH

Attorney: Fotis Dulos home sells for $1.85 million Stamford Advocate

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Melissa in the Morning: Debate over an ID

1. Senator Bob Duff says there’s little to no proof of voter fraud in CT so why require ID’s now? ((00:10))
2. Senator Tony Hwang debunked that statement citing recent issues in local elections in Bridgeport. The conversation continued on needing an ID. ((14:29))
3. Criminal law attorney George Welch doesn’t think our police accountability law is strong enough or moving fast enough…why? ((30:30))

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Things to Know Monday April 5th

Officials: Medical device caught fire in Bridgeport Hospital CT Post

Connecticut troopers help New Hampshire state police with gift delivery CT Post

Prayer vigil planned for stricken rapper DMX The Hour

Vaccination efforts to ramp up Monday after most sites took Easter off WFSB

Ferry company lease agreement to generate dozens of jobs WFSB

New Haven high schoolers head back to the classroom WFSB

Superintendent: ‘Staff illnesses’ cancel classes at Darien schools The Hour

Norwalk PD: Recent fentanyl bust the largest in city’s history The Hour

Griswold Inn in Essex closed Easter Sunday, forced to cancel 350 reservations after staff member tests positive for COVID-19 WTNH

What’s the future of Norwalk Sailing School site? Nancy on Norwalk

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Melissa in the Morning: Recognizing Autism

1. Melissa shares her brother’s story for World Autism Awareness Day and why more people need to be advocates. ((00:10))
2. Early Education Consultant, Liz Englander, talks about kids watching the news and why we need to address uncomfortable topics with them. ((09:07))
3. Senator Kevin Kelly talks about public hearings and the division in Hartford. ((17:17))
4. Cooking with Claud: Bunny Go-Karts ((27:59))