A new law is now in effect to compensate firefighters who get diagnosed with cancer from their work. But does the law go far enough? Who qualifies for it? And does it address the real problem at hand which is eliminating the risks of getting cancer for firefighters? We spoke with Pete Brown, President of…
Thursday’s “Connecticut Today” featured host Paul Pacelli chatting with “Only In Bridgeport” blogger Lennie Grimaldi about another upcoming Bridgeport Democratic primary between incumbent Mayor Joe Ganim and challenger John Gomes (00:28). University of New Haven Associate Professor of National Security, International Affairs and Political Science Dr. Matthew Schmidt joined us to analyze the various world…
Lisa Wexler answers 2 listeners questions: 1) My father died without a will. What do I do? 2) Can I appoint a friend or a friend’s daughter as executor of my will? Is a fee appropriate? #intestate #fiduciaries Image Credit: simpson33 / iStock / Getty Images Plus
The American Cancer Society is out today with its 2024 projections and yearly stats. Colon cancer is now the leading cause of cancer deaths among people under 50. Dr. Dan Labow has a special interest in colorectal cancer. He is the system chair of surgical services at Nuvance Health. He talked to us about risks,…
Earlier this month, a Pennsylvania day care center experienced an outbreak of measles. Health officials say cases first started being reported last month at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, and they were notified days later of more cases at a nearby day care center. We learned this week that people who traveled through Dulles International Airport…
Wednesday’s “Connecticut Today” with host Paul Pacelli talked about the continued appeal for election monitors in Bridgeport (00:30). Connecticut Energy Marketers Association head Chris Herb talked about a possible move to resurrect a ban on the sale of gasoline-powered cars beginning in 2035 (14:28). Hearst Connecticut Media columnist and editor Dan Haar stopped by for…
Alexander Kolokotronis, Director of The Naugatuck Valley Project, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about the success of Brookside Housing Cooperative that provides permanently affordable, cooperatively-owned housing in Connecticut. Image Credit: mohd izzuan / iStock / Getty Images Plus
Up to one billion birds die each year in the U.S. as a result of collisions with glass. The problem is made worse by increasing light pollution. We spoke with Meredith Barges, co-chair of Lights Out Connecticut, about ways to help stop window strikes for bird populations. (0:00) Science you may not Know: This year,…
Tuesday’s “Connecticut Today” with host Paul Pacelli opened with news that a controversial electric vehicle mandate might be resurrected in the next few weeks (00:29). Former Time Magazine reporter Alain Sanders analyzed the previous night’s Iowa GOP Caucus results (14:47), while Yankee Institute blogger Meaghan Portfolio talked about efforts the get rid of municipal property…
Today’s Pet of the Week is a cat named Bongo. She is a 2-year-old spayed female. This tortoise-shell kitty is looking for a home with adult humans who have shy cat experience. She would like a quiet home where she can settle in slowly and get accustomed to things in her own time. Although she…