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We spoke with Josh Morgan from the Connecticut Department of Transportation for the latest on the historic flooding aftermath impacting local and state roads. We also got an update on major transportation projects in Fairfield County and the impact of new wrong way detection systems on our highway ramps.

For more information: https://portal.ct.gov/dot?language=en_US

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How do you handle that elephant in the room question: what is your desired salary? It can feel like an awkward conversation for people wanting to land a new job, especially if you were laid off. We are continuing our conversation about layoff aftermath with career strategist, Julie Bauke.

Last week, we shared the Pitney Bowes, headquartered in Stamford, announced about 1,000 people being laid off later this year. This is part two of our Julie on the Job conversation about recovering after being laid off.

 

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WICC is officially expanding its coverage by broadcasting now on 95.9FM. Don’t worry, we still have our broadcasts on 600AM, but we spoke about the milestone news for a station reaching 98 years old this fall with Connoisseur Media CEO, Jeff Warshaw(0:00), and Vice President of Connoisseur Media Connecticut, Kristin Okesson (6:16), for more on the merger and its significance to listeners.

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As your Labor Day weekend is underway, Mike Cerulli was live and joined by Connecticut State Senate President Martin Looney (0:00) and Connecticut Young Republicans Chair Patrick Burland (45:45).

Host Paul Pacelli wrapped up another busy week on "Connecticut Today" wondering - after word broke regarding the death of a prominent pro hockey player and his brother - why so many people still drink and drive (00:30). Monroe resident Scott Pearson updated his viral Change.org petition drive to change electric bills for state consumers (12:40), while former Bridgeport State Rep. Chris Caruso touched on the same issue as well (20:12)

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Labor Day weekend may be considered the unofficial end to summer, but it also marks the unofficial start of fair season. Before you make fair plans, make note of specific scams and get shopping advice from Kristen Johnson of the Better Business Bureau CT.

Report a scam to BBB Scam Tracker: bbb.org/scamtracker

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No one wants to spend their days in a hospital room, especially young children. A Fairfield teen took her own experience getting medical treatments to inspire her claim to fame: Medi-Teddy. What is it and how does it help children battling illnesses feel comfort?

We spoke with Ella Casano, the creator of Medi-Teddy.

For more information: https://www.medi-teddy.org/

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There’s been a lot of national talk about electric vehicles, most recently in a Wall Street Journal editorial. Last week, Ford announced that it will cancel production of an electric SUV and delay an electric pickup truck. What does the future hold for EV’s, especially the near future? Paul Miller has been in the auto industry for more than 60 years and shared his insight on the latest data on EV’s.

 

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The clock is ticking to become a local firefighter! Bridgeport opened firefighter applications earlier this summer for people who want to join the team in the park city. But the deadline is September 2, 2024 at 11:59PM! The application process won’t open up again for two years. Bridgeport Fire Chief Lance Edwards gave us the details on how to apply and the perks of the job that DOES NOT require a college degree.

For the application: https://www.firefighterapp.com/Bridgeport-CT-Firefighter-Jobs/5400/

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Thursday's "Connecticut Today" with host Paul Pacelli opened with Paul's thoughts on an "offer" from a Democratic State House member regarding a special session on recent electric bills (00:31). OnlyInBridgeport.com blogger Lennie Grimaldi talked about another controversy surrounding a Bridgeport government official (13:56). We also welcomed Joshua Leifer, author of, "Tablets Shattered: The End of an American Jewish Century and the Future of Jewish Life" (26:15)

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