WTIC Public Affairs

Kristen Cusato Director of Communications for the Connecticut Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association discuses the different way this years benefit walks will be conducted. 

State Police Union Executive Director Andy Matthews discusses police accountability legislation.

Gregg Dancho, Zoo Director, CT’s Beardsley Zoo discusses the reopening of the Zoo and what families can expect with their next visit. Also, what have the animals been doing? Do they miss having people around? 

ACLU of Connecticut Executive Director David McGuire discusses police accountability, absentee voting and pandemic beach access. 

Tracy Conte, Vice President, Development & Community Engagement at Ability Beyond.  Nonprofit organization Ability Beyond relies on the proceeds from fundraising events to provide services for more than 3,000 individuals with disabilities across Connecticut. Due to this year’s pandemic, the popular 14th Annual Southwest Café 5k has been reinvented as a virtual race from July...

Sara Bronin, with the group Desegregate CT, discusses housing and land-use reform.

Eric Hammerling - Executive Director of Connecticut Forest & Park Association (CFPA). We talk about more people than ever are using the trails in CT and Every day is Trails Day in 2020!

Buy a Turkey, Give a Turkey for Thanksgiving 2020. We all know the Thanksgiving Tent at Miller Farms. But with COVID impacting a lot of events and festivities the tent was not spared. Taryn Miller-Stevens and Cal Miller talk with us on the "Thankful Turkey" a great event that continues the community love and traditional that is the Miller Farms way. 

Hartford Foundation for Public Giving CEO Jay Williams discusses philanthropic giving to support racial justice and combating COVID-19

Luke Frey with the Connecticut Better Business Bureau discusses COVID-19 scams.

Skip Barber, Owner and President of Lime Rock Park. Racing will be back at the park and you don't want to miss it this season. It has a few special surprises. Find out more at https://limerock.com/  

Jana Colacino, the Connecticut Landmarks Hartford Educator talks abou Connecticut Landmark activities and events going on in the near future. 

David Levinson, interim president of Connecticut State Community College, discusses the fall semester and consolidation plans.

The Simsbury Chamber of Commerce Art Trail made its highly anticipated return earlier this month. The free, outdoor exhibit which features life-size sculptures debuted two years ago and attracted thousands of visitors from all over the country.  With us today is Morgan Hilyard, Executive Director of the Simsbury Chamber of Commerce, to tell us about what we can look forward to all summer long...

Kevin Borrup, interim director at the CCMC Injury Prevention Center, discusses kids and summer safety.

Hartford Blooms represents the collaboration of many city residents and leaders who want to beautify the great capitol City of Hartford. It all started with a trip to ireland more than 20 years ago now. Former city Councilman Mike McGarry talks about how the tours are adapting during this COVID-19 pandemic. 

Economic and Community Development Commissioner David Lehman discusses Connecticut's Phase II reopening.

Deb Ross, Publisher of Kids Out and About talks about some of the events and venues opening soon. We also discuss the survey for top 20 places to take Hartford kids. Take the survey and see if your favorite place wins! Click Here Things are opening, life is resuming, look on the bright side and enjoy all CT has to offer!  

Betsy Garra, executive director of the Connecticut Council of Small Towns, discusses the challenges facing municipalities during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Frank with Core Event Planning talks about the Food Truck Drive-Thru being held at the Harwinton Fairgrounds this weekend and the weekend of the 6-7th of June. Plus the more events they have planned. Fore more info follow them on Facebook HERE . 

Eversource's Enoch Lenge discusses home energy efficiency during the COVID-19 pandemic

Energy and Environmental Protection Commissioner Katie Dykes discusses COVID-19 precautions at state parks and beaches.

Karen Zagurski,  President of the Association of CT Fairs. Re: Fairs being cancelled this season due to COVID Concerns

The executive director of the Connecticut Restaurant Association and the owner of a Manchester eatery discuss re-opening plans.

How can families and children cope with being away from friends and family for so long? Julian D. Ford, Ph. D., A.B.P.P. Professor of Psychiatry at UConn Health tells us some techniques to use to help smooth over the situation.    More can be read here.