Finding available and affordable housing continues to be a major struggle for Connecticut. We invited Renee Dobos back in studio. She is the CEO of non-profit, CT Housing Partners. We outlined the problem at hand and what ‘affordable housing’ actually means for Connecticut residents. Renee then explained how CHP is part of the solution. Image…
Why are kids constantly sick this fall? In fact, why does it seem like we ALL have been constantly sick since September?? In a word: payback! Dr. Browne explains. Image Credit: Getty Images
Lithium-ion batteries are used in so many things: cellphones, tablets, laptops, Bluetooth headsets, electric toothbrushes, e-scooters, the list goes on and on. But unfortunately, there aren’t a lot of options to extinguish those fires quickly. Fairfield’s Assistant Fire Chief, Schuyler Sherwood, shared training that the department goes through for these fires. He also highlighted a…
Julie on the Job: Don’t go crazy at this year’s company party. Career strategist, Julie Bauke, explained why alcohol is not always your friend and presentation is a big factor in making an impression away from your desk. (0:00) According to a recent CBS News report, the typical American household must spend an additional $11,434…
State data shows 80,000 people are living with Alzheimer’s in Connecticut. And even more people are caregivers of loved ones with the disease. Nicole Fidanzo, a Quinnipiac University professor, offered holiday tips for caregivers helping loved ones with dementia. (0:00) It’s an uncomfortable conversation, but it’s one that families need to start having with their…
Counterfeiting is a long-time norm when it comes to the marijuana industry. But that problem has hit a new high since weed became legal in Connecticut. Attorney General William Tong shared the latest on bootleg cannabis products and how his office is combatting the problem. (0:00) Congressman Jim Himes is back! We did a catch-up…
Deck the halls with help from a Connecticut farm or two! We spoke with Department of Agriculture Commissioner, Bryan Hurlburt, about supporting the 5,500+ farms in our state for décor, gifts and food this holiday season. (0:00) Senator Richard Blumenthal was back on the air. We talked about dropping RSV vaccine prices, avoiding more healthcare…
An unknown and potentially deadly contagious canine respiratory illness has now been detected in dogs in 14 states, including Connecticut. Fairfield veterinarian, Dr. John Kristy, shares more on this mysterious illness, which dogs are more at risk and what dog owners need to look out for. (0:00) As you know, Governor Lamont nixed the vote…
There is an EMS worker shortage here and across the country. In fact, a federal study projected a need for 40,000 more full-time emergency medical personnel from 2016 to 2030. We checked in with Easton Volunteer EMS to hear about worker qualifications and got an update on the New Building Project. (0:00) We are in…
One of the three Palestinian American students who were shot in a possible hate crime in Vermont is a student at Trinity College in Hartford. We spoke about the crime in one of the safest cities in the country with the top television news station in Vermont. Dom Amato, Assistant News Director with WCAX-TV, shared…