“Don’t think of it as a mall; think of it as a district within the town of Trumbull.” THIS is the new concept for the future of the Trumbull Mall. Earlier this week, town officials and residents met to hear updated studies on the property and hear suggestions about what can go in that space…
March marks the annual Red Cross Month which has been around for more than 80 years. We learned the history of the Red Cross and how much volunteers have done in just the last year for Connecticut. We also got an update on our blood donation crisis in the country. We spoke with Richard Branigan,…
The Connecticut Department of Transportation, state police and local law enforcement are working together to crack down on excessive speeding on our roadways. But this time, the focus is on rural roads across the state. Right now, through the end of May, a new initiative is detecting speeders and educating them on the dangers of…
According to The Wall Street Journal, 52% of college graduates have jobs that don’t require a degree. More and more studies are showing that a college degree is not always a game changer in the career game. So, why is there still the misconception that college is a non-negotiable? And is the advice are we giving…
The 2023 Bridgeport mayoral election may finally be over. But the bigger issue of voter fraud still lingers and questions surrounding shady politics are still unanswered. Just how long has election fraud been a problem in the park city and what needs to happen at the state level to create accountability for clean elections? We…
Nuvance Health and Northwell Health, two nonprofit, mission-driven healthcare organizations, announced a merger serving communities across two states. Northwell and Nuvance Health reported they will combine the strengths of both organizations and advance the level of care for patients in New York and Connecticut. The new regional system will bring greater access to primary, specialty…
The Better Business Bureau just released its 2023 Risk Report showing the top scams in the nation. The top three scams earning the most money from victims include investment, employment and online shopping. Kristen Johnson of the BBB shared why those scams are the most successful and how to protect yourselves from them. She also…
The new census of agriculture was released this month. The report is conducted every five years and our Department of Agriculture looked at Connecticut’s farming numbers and operational costs. Commissioner Bryan Hurlburt explains why our farm numbers have dropped slightly and why the cost to produce farm fresh products has gone up substantially. Also, find…
According to national data, psychiatric assessments of officers found that 41% were classified as at high risk of a mental health condition with 15% showing signs of PTSD. Law enforcement officials acknowledge a lot of focus on physical strength training with little focus on mental and emotional strength training until it’s too late. Former Fairfield…
In recent years, our winters in Connecticut have been very mild and that means more rodents and pests in our yards. That means a lot of Connecticut residents are having pest control companies out to spray and handle the problem. But many others are hesitant to get treatments because of poisoning fears for their pets…