Westport is begin highlighted by local law enforcement for its decision to crack down on dog walkers and other visitors on school properties during school hours. Retired Lt. Jim Perez is praising the decision by town police, parks and rec and the superintendent to hold the line on this decision. Crime on the Mind focuses on school security risks and why more municipalities should mirror these rules.
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Recently, we got word about a warning to pet parents that missing dogs were being found with altered appearances. The alert came from the Connecticut Dog Gone Recovery Volunteer Network, which has been helping local dog owners find their pups for over a decade. We wanted to get to know this group and how they help families find their missing dogs. We also got the details on this recent alert from volunteer, Melanie Heltke.
For more information: https://www.ctdgrv.org/
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We had some fun on Friday’s “Connecticut Today” with host Paul Pacelli, as we welcomed Eric Jay Dolin, author of, “Left for Dead: Shipwreck, Treachery, and Survival at the Edge of the World” (00:24). Former Bridgeport State Rep. Chris Caruso stopped by with his weekly wrap-up, looking at the just-concluded General Assembly session (13:08)
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Maternal mental health conditions, such as depression, anxiety, and substance use disorder are the most prominent complications for expecting mothers, affecting 1 in 5 women. According to the CDC, 1 in 8 women experience postpartum depression, and 50% of them are untreated. This week is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week, and we used the opportunity to normalize the conversation around mental health struggles throughout and after pregnancy. We spoke with Lauren Buckley, a perinatal and couples’ therapist from Wilton-based Quiet Light Counseling.
For more information: www.quietlightcounseling.com
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Summer storm and hurricane season is approaching in June. Meteorologists say this year’s hurricane season in the Atlantic is expected to be the busiest on record. Now, health officials are putting the dangers of carbon monoxide (CO) back in the spotlight. We spoke with Bridgeport Fire Chief Lance Edwards about the invisible killer, the dangers of portable generators and the importance of detection placement in your home.
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This week is the 10th annual Turquoise Takeover with a focus on ending lung cancer. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths. About every two minutes someone is diagnosed with lung cancer. We spoke with Pulmonologist, Dr. Steven Thau, about an increase in survival rates, new advancements in early detection and the importance of testing for radon.
For more information: hartfordhealthcare.org/lungcancerscreening
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The 2024 legislative session may be over, but the aftermath continues this morning. Even though the clock struck 12 and a bill around a slush fund helping striking workers passed, the Governor plans to veto it. We spoke with Senate Minority Leader, Senator Steve Harding, about the major takeaways from this session, including handling absentee ballots, expanding paid sick leave and blocking “The Green Monster.”
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The Connecticut legislature has ended its 2024 regular session. The gavel fell at midnight to end a short session of the legislature where no budget adjustments were passed. There were some small bills that had big impact on Connecticut residents, that got approval that we wanted to highlight. But there were also some big misses, despite bipartisan interest and support on certain proposals. Senator Tony Hwang breaks it down for us.
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Thursday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli featured Governor Ned Lamont’s remarks on a controversial bill that would set aside state assistance for striking private sector workers (00:29). We welcomed back Southern Connecticut State University Professor of Biology Dr. Sarah Crawford with the latest news on a possible Bird Flu pandemic (12:39). “Only In Bridgeport” blogger Lennie Grimaldi checked in with his weekly update with all things Bridgeport (21:26)
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