Vaping has continued to be a real health concern for young people in America. Right now, national statistics show close to 6% of middle and high school students are using e-cigarettes regularly. While there are a lot of efforts to combat vape-use among pre-teens and teens, one company founded by young adults, has created vape-detection…
President Joe Biden issued a major disaster declaration for Fairfield, Litchfield and New Haven counties from the historic August 18th flooding. The approval of the disaster request makes relief funding available to affected individuals to cover temporary housing and home repairs and provide homeowners low interest loans to cover uninsured property losses. We spoke with…
Only a few weeks into the new school year and health experts are sounding the alarm about sleep deprivation for students. According to the CDC, more than 57% of middle school students, 72% of high school students and 75% of college students are not getting enough sleep nationwide. Wellness coach, Amy Llinas, gave us advice…
Have you seen more spotted lantern flies in Connecticut lately? Scientists say, you’re not crazy. Experts at The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station have been getting an influx of public sightings of the insects, especially in Milford. Connecticut’s State Entimologist, Victoria Smith, explained why the invasive bug is popping up more than ever. For more information: https://portal.ct.gov/caes/caps/caps/spotted-lanternfly—slf…
Attorney Barry Knott has been appointed to be the financial receiver for Success Village. A Superior Court judge has granted Knott full and total control of the 924-unit complex housing more than two-thousand people between Bridgeport and Stratford. We got reaction from Bridgeport Chief Administrative Officer, Tom Guadett, who previously said a receivership was the…
Starting October first, the days of winning goldfish as a carnival prize will be illegal in Connecticut. We spoke with CT Department of Consumer Protection Commissioner, Bryan Cafferelli, about the law and we asked him about the launch of a new DCP newsletter. To sign up for the monthly DCP Newsletter: https://portal.ct.gov/dcp/newsletters?language=en_US IMAGE CREDIT: Melissa Sheketoff
Comptroller Sean Scanlon shared the findings and recommendations of the audit surrounding of the Social Equity Council. For more information: https://osc.ct.gov/articles/comptroller-sean-scanlon-announces-findings-and-recommendations-from-social-equity-council-audit/ IMAGE CREDIT: Melissa Sheketoff
It’s no secret that Connecticut is seeing an alarming rate of fake school threats, most of them posted at the hands of young students. Do they understand the weight of their actions and should parents be held more accountable when these incidents happen? We asked UNH Criminal Justice Professor, Bill Carbone. IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty…
This week, there’s a wonderful opportunity to check out the Wall the Heals in Bridgeport, thanks to the Port 5 National Association of Naval Veterans. Brian Turco is the Executive Officer of Port 5 NANV and shared the significance of the traveling replicated Vietnam War Wall from DC being here in Connecticut. The Wall That…
For the first time, Attorney General William Tong addressed his part in attacking the Success Village complex between Bridgeport and Stratford. The attorney general spoke with us about his behind-the-scenes work and how his letter to bankruptcy court could have helped in a big way swaying the judge to toss a chapter 11 filing. IMAGE…