This week is National Older Driver Safety Awareness Week and AAA Northeast is highlighting the rising number of fatal traffic crashes involving older drivers across the United States. Lauren Fabrizi with AAA did a breakdown of the federal data and how it applies to Connecticut drivers. Image Credit: Getty Images
Connecticut continues to struggle creating affordable workforce housing. That’s why we check in every month with Connecticut Housing Partners. The non-profit has been creating affordable workforce housing in our state for the last 30 years and this week, there’s a huge update on a critical affordable housing project in Bridgeport. Renee Dobos, CEO of CT…
From E. Coli to respiratory viruses to food poisoning and even head lice; ‘tis the season to get sick! We spoke with Dr. Browne of Griffin Hospital about how to keep your immune system up during the colder months of the year and stay out of the hospital. IMAGE CREDIT: Dr. Fred Browne / Griffin…
There’s a new DDT pesticide that’s gained popularity in Connecticut. But according to the Connecticut Audubon Society, it’s devastating birds, bees and butterflies in our state. Tom Anderson with the Audubon explained neonicitinoids and its alarming impact on some of our native species.For the full report: https://www.ctaudubon.org/ Image Credit: Getty Images
Head lice are proving to be a real challenge for Connecticut families this year. Health experts have reported a real uptick in cases and not just in schools but spreading among families. Liz Solovay is the founder of the Lice Treatment Center. She shed light on why we are seeing more cases, why lice seem…
Tis the season to deck the halls, but before you plug in too much, we have safety tips from the American Red Cross. Jocelyn Hillard with the Connecticut chapter shared more information and gave us an update on our national blood supply shortage. Image Credit: Getty Images
We see these financial reports or hear about surplus announcements but to get a better understanding of what they mean and how much money we’re talking about, we spoke to Comptroller Sean Scanlon. He gave us his projections of substantial state budget surpluses for the General and Special Transportation funds. IMAGE CREDIT: Melissa Sheketoff
After a 27-year run, the popular outdoor summer musical festival, Alive at Five, will not continue in 2025. We spoke with Michael Moore, President of Stamford Downtown, about the announcement. IMAGE CREDIT: Stamford Downtown
Connecticut State Police investigated over 500 vehicle crashes during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Police say around 30 of those crashes involved injuries, including a motorcycle crash in Wallingford where the rider was killed. We got a full breakdown of the statistics and key takeaways from Sgt. Luke Davis. Image Credit: Getty Images
Since the pandemic, Connecticut has seen an alarming rate of nursing home closures and healthcare sector layoffs. What is the direct impact on our senior population in the state? We dive into it with Senator Kevin Kelly. Image Credit: Getty Images