The city of Hartford will hold a Neighborhood Gun Buy Back Program on Sat., Oct. 28. In this interview, Hartford Police Sgt. Steven Austin and Police Officer John Rowe talk about the program.

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#firearms #purchase

Every week, Brian Forster has an in depth conversation with a different member of the greater Hartford community. This week, he chats with Kelly Kasheta and Paul Levin, both of the Law offices of Paul Levin, about personal and work injuries.

Connecticut lawmakers flirted with abandoning the local property tax on vehicles, during the recent budget battle. But while the tax stays, NBC Connecticut's chief investigative reporter, Len Besthoff, explains in this interview how many have avoided paying the tax.

Pictured in photo L-R: Dan Lovallo, Brad Davis, Len Besthoff

#vehicles #tax #property #municipal #government

The Hartford school system is under scrutiny again, with word a principal and math teacher have been placed on leave at the Mary Hooker elementary school because of an incident, involving an 11-year-old female student. In this interview, Kevin Brookman, the blogger who broke the story on his popular blog, wethepeoplehartford.com, provides the details.

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#school #abuse #administrator

Tim Heim, president of the Connecticut Coalition Against Crumbling Basements, says he is hopeful a new Connecticut budget will include money to help homeowners with crumbling basements. But in a wide-ranging interview, Heim said a loan from the state is not the answer homeowners are seeking.

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#basements #home #environment

Mark Greenberg is upbeat on Connecticut, if the state can take the proper steps to resolve its budget and pension deficits. In this interview, Greenberg, who is seeking the Republican Party nomination for state comptroller, discusses why he is running for office and how Connecticut can turn itself around and "become great again."

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#government #finances #pension #budget

The Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association- Connecticut chapter, will be holding a clothing drive for Veterans on Sat., Nov. 4. Association member Paul Tardif talks about the drive and other Veteran-related matters.

Pictured in photo L-R: Dan Lovallo, Brad Davis, Paul Tardif

#veterans #charity

New Britain will honor its Veterans at an event on Sat., Oct. 21 at 1 p.m. in Central Park, right across the street from City Hall. In this interview, Mayor Erin Stewart explains what inspired this special day.

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#veterans #salute #celebration

Iora Primary Care is offering a new way to develop a relationship between doctor and patient. In this interview, Dr. Julian Nieves, who just joined Dr. Rina Garcia and a team of members in the practice, talks about Iora Primary Care, located at Avery Heights on New Britain Ave. in Hartford.

Pictured in photo: L-R: Brad Davis, Dan Lovallo, Dr. Julian Nieves

#healthcare #physicians #treatment

Thomas Burr, Communications Manager of the National Alliance on Mental Illness- Connecticut, says an upcoming NAMI conference will be an enlightening event. He also talks about his participation in the recent Hartford Marathon.

Pictured L-R: Dan Lovallo, Brad Davis, Thomas Burr

#conference #illness #mentality