In the United States, an estimated 1 in 36 children and 1 in 45 adults are diagnosed with autism. Bradley International Airport is the first airport in the United States to become ‘Autism Double-Checked’ certified. Brian Spyros with the Connecticut Airport Authority which oversees Bradley explained why this certification is essential to have and what…
The latest Quinnipiac poll revealed what the American people think about tariffs. We spoke with Quinnipiac polling analyst, Tim Malloy, about the findings. For the full poll results: 4/9/25 – Voters More Than 3 To 1 See Trump’s Tariffs Hurting U.S. Economy In The Short-Term, But Less Bearish On Long-Term Impact, Quinnipiac University National Poll Finds;…
The Office of the Inspector General is determining whether a deadly officer-involved shooting in Bridgeport was justified. Meanwhile, the attorney representing the victim’s family says already released surveillance footage proves the shooting death of Dyshon Best was not justified. We spoke with Attorney Darnell Crosland. Image Courtesy of Attorney Darnell Crosland
Tens of millions of Americans smoke cigarettes regularly and something that has become clear in the last couple of decades is the direct correlation between smoking and cancer diagnoses. But is that message actually resonating enough with the general public? Nearly half of patients diagnosed with cancer in 2023 had a history of smoking, and…
Milford residents are rallying this evening to send a message to the Board of Alderman. A current proposal could mean closing down one of the city’s middle schools. We spoke with Kara Flannery of Milford Ed Advocates to learn more. For more information: https://milfordedadvocates.org/ IMAGE CREDIT: Melissa Sheketoff
A proposal to block towns and cities from banning multi-family housing options either permanently or temporarily has advanced from both the Housing Committee and Planning and Development Committee. Senator Jeff Gordon is a Ranking Member on the Planning & Development Committee and explained how this bill really impacts towns, like Fairfield and Trumbull, that have…
There’s a house bill that advanced out the Judiciary Committee – making it easier for Connecticut residents to sue members of the firearms industry. The act cleared mostly along party lines this week. State Representative Steve Stafstrom, the House chair and representing Bridgeport, explained the legislation and what it really means for Connecticut residents. Image…
A decade-long study of around 35 million Americans in 10 states has found that group A strep throat infections have more than doubled by 2022. What’s also alarming is that data shows that treating strep is becoming a bigger challenge as it is more resistant to common antibiotics. Dr. Fred Browne of Griffin Health weighs…
A superintendent search now on hold and the search for a company to conduct a financial audit underway; two big headlines for the Bridgeport school district. We spoke about the moving parts for Bridgeport schools with interim superintendent, Dr. Royce Avery. Image Credit: Getty Images
Governor Lamont joined us for the latest on legislative moves happening up in Hartford during the legislative session. We talked about DCF and oversight for homeschool children, backlash towards Avelo Airlines, a potential nursing home strike in the state, high utility costs and state investments in non-profit organizations. Image Credit: Reuters