This week, we are covering local resources for vets every morning. We started with Homes for the Brave to learn what the latest statistics show from this past year and veterans using their services. ((00:00)) There’s a part-time program for local high schoolers available during school hours. It’s called RCA and it’s free for your…
Thursday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli took a look at the U.S. Senate race and debate between incumbent Democrat Richard Blumenthal and his Republican challenger Leora Levy (0:26). We also checked in again with University of New Haven International Affairs Professor Dr. Howard Stoffer on the current situation in Ukraine (12:09). Image Credit: Reuters
Joe Aguiar wanted to show he cares about you and your kids/grandkids teeth! Dr. Kami Hoss, author of the #1 National Bestseller “If Your Mouth Could Talk: An In-Depth Guide to Oral Health and Its Impact on Your Entire Life,” came on to talk about the effect candy has on your teeth after millions of…
Record numbers of children with RSV are now being seen at Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital and Connecticut Children’s. Meanwhile, Pfizer says it will seek FDA approval this year for its RSV vaccine. The drug company says it has enough promising data on its vaccine that it will end enrollment in its study and submit…
A Norwalk house built in 1677 was demolished last weekend without a permit. Many are outraged, including Norwalk city officials. We spoke with Chief Building Official, Bill Ireland, about what happened and how it can be avoided moving forward. ((00:00)) Zoo Minute: Prairie dogs and a new habitat in the works! And elections are open…
Wednesday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli featured former GOP State Senate Leader John McKinney on the previous night’s gubernatorial debate (0:32). Yankee Institute reporter Marc Fitch talked about a Federal Cort challenge to the state’s new “Captive Audience” labor law (11:14). Southern Connecticut State University Business Prof. Jim Thornton returned to talk about the current…
For Today’s pet of the week, I want to introduce Little Bean! He is a 3-year-old tabby cat and currently my new office mate! He can be shy when he first meets you but once you guys are friends, he will come out and seek attention! When I am working on my computer, he will…
According to one study, nearly half (49%) of TikTokers are buying from brands they see on the social media platform, a stat that’s expected to rise as the holidays approach. The BBB shared tips on how to protect yourselves from scammers on social media. ((00:00)) The American Red Cross Connecticut chapter shared how it helps thousands…
Tuesday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli featured Paul’s thoughts on what CT Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy said the previous day regarding the November midterm elections (0:22). YourChoice Direct Care founder Dr. Chad Savage talked about the state of Covid relief spending (9:25). Image Credit: Getty Images
Joe Aguiar spoke politics and reading today! First, Dr. Donna Thompson PhD, MBA, a retired educator (college) and Life Coach called in to talk about National Family Literacy Day as well as the decline in kids interest in reading (0:00). Next, state rep. Jillian Gilchrest jumped on to talk about her re-election campaign (13:13). Gilchrest,…