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• Estimates Show Connecticut’s Budget Revenues Worsening

  01-05-2017 23:45
  
  SUSAN HAIGHAssociated PressHARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — New revenue estimates released Monday show the state’s budget problems continue to worsen, creating greater challenges for Gov. Dannel P. Malloy and state legislators as they try to negotiate a new two-year budget with a projected deficit that has ballooned to $5 billion.
  The current fiscal year is now expected to end June 30 with an approximate $389.8 million shortfall, while the following two fiscal years are predicted to have defic
  
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• Power Conference? American Athletic Plans Big Push

  01-05-2017 23:29
  
  PAT EATON-ROBBAP Sports WriterHARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — The American Athletic Conference wants to be considered a power conference and released a strategic plan on Monday designed to help it improve its stature.
  The plan sets numerous goals for athletics, academics, health and safety, marketing and revenue. Among them are filling football stadiums and basketball arenas to between 70 and 80 percent capacity; achieving a graduation rate of at least 90 percent, strengthening the conference&
  
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• WTIC’s Closing Bell Stock Report: May 1, 2017

  01-05-2017 23:03
  
  See where the market closed today with WTIC’s Closing Bell Report, brought to you by Toomey Investment Management, Inc.
  
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• Canadian Crowd At NHL Playoff Game Sings Star Spangled Banner After Singer’s Mic Malfunctions

  01-05-2017 23:03
  
  Bryan Altman
  One of the sports world’s great traditions is the singing of the national anthem before two teams face off against each other, reminding us that we are all, in fact, united, even though we root for different teams from different cities.
  In the case of the NHL — and other American sports leagues with Canada-based teams — both the U.S. and Canadian national anthems are played at games to represent both countries. On Sunday night in Edmonton, Canada, when the home Oil
  
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• Mother’s Day Brunch Recipes

  01-05-2017 22:30
  
  Is there anything better than starting the day with a delicious home cooked meal? This Mother’s Day, get the whole family together for brunch without having to wait 45 minutes for a table at your local bistro. Let mom sleep in while you prepare these easy and delicious recipes. Combine the best of lunch and breakfast for a menu filled with bold flavors and little effort required. If you have a big family, make it a potluck and delegate other family members to bring food items. Added bonus
  
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• Fidget Spinner: What Is The Popular New ‘Toy’?

  01-05-2017 22:30
  
  CBS Local– Admit it, you thought new “toys” would largely be based on emerging technology, such as the now-mainstream virtual reality. But there’s a new gadget on the block that’s all too simple, and to call it a toy would be to belie its educational benefits. Introducing, the fidget spinner.I'm seeing this fidget spinner EVERYWHERE!! pic.twitter.com/uXVpq7PUW8
  — Nidzzzzz (@nidz12x) April 29, 2017
  The fidget spinner is made of plastic, a three-pronge
  
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• Keidel: 2017 NFL Draft… Final Thoughts

  01-05-2017 22:02
  
  By Jason Keidel
  It’s rather presumptuous for us to say who decidedly won the NFL Draft before the players drafted play a single game. It’s all conjecture, educated guesses and luck. And even then, top picks will play like duds and low-end picks will play like stars.
  So just some general observations…
  Jim Harbaugh must be impossible to handle personally, because professionally there is no one alive who so dominates the pro and college game. The San Francisco 49ers were a mess b
  
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• Preliminary Report On East Windsor Plane Crash

  01-05-2017 21:16
  
  EAST WINDSOR, Conn. (AP) – A preliminary report by the National Transportation Safety Board says a witness to a plane crash that killed two people toldinvestigators he saw the aircraft make a sharp and abrupt turn before it “dropped like a stone.”
  The aircraft crashed shortly after taking off from privately-owned Skylark Airport in East Windsor on April 21. Sixty-one-year-old Robert Plourde, of Ellington, and 51-year-old George Janssen II, of Vernon, were killed.
  The report rel
  
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• State Dems Want Budget Talks Public

  01-05-2017 20:47
  
  HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) – Senate Democrats say because Connecticut is facing such “dire circumstances,” state budget negotiations should be held in public and not behind closed doors, as is the tradition.
  Monday’s suggestion by Democratic leadership comes as budget offices for the General Assembly and governor are expected to release state revenue estimatesboth agree upon. Those figures will likely show a large decline in personal income tax collections.
  Senate President Mar
  
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• Prosecutors Don’t Want Hernandez Conviction Dismissed

  01-05-2017 20:42
  
  BOSTON (AP) – A request by lawyers for ex-NFL star Aaron Hernandez to dismiss his murder conviction would reward his “conscious, deliberate and voluntary” act of taking his own life, prosecutors argued Monday.
  Hernandez was serving a life sentence without parole in the 2013 killing of semi-professional football player Odin Lloyd when he hanged himself in hisprison cell on April 19. The former New England Patriots tight end died five days after being acquitted in a separate doub
  
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• Face CT: Living With Diabetes

  01-05-2017 20:42
  
  Let’s take a look at Diabetes, a disease that Sam Gingerella  faced during his life, and how others can work with the disease and still live a full and happy life.
  In studio were Dr.’s William B. White, MD, FASH, FAHA, FACP Professor of Medicine Chief, Division of Hypertension and Clinical Pharmacology. Calhoun Cardiology Center University of Connecticut School of Medicine and Dr. Brad Biskup, PA-C, MHS, MA Lifestyle Medicine Clinic UCONN Health.
  Along with them was  Rev. A
  
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• At Home CT: The Walk Against Hunger

  01-05-2017 20:41
  
  Bill Pearse is joined in studio by Diana Goode, Vice President  of Development at Foodshare.  Together they discuss the Walk Against Hunger. The walk is May 7 and begins in a park behind The Hartford and is two miles long. There is no entry fee and those who raise 60 dollars get a walk tee shirt. The walk this year is being used to celebrate 35 years of service to the Greater Hartford community. There will be food trucks, music, giveaways and kids’ activities. All the money raise
  
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• Computer Talk: Relaxing Net Neutrality & Real Tech In Sci Fi Movies

  01-05-2017 20:40
  
  Erik and Bob take your computer questions, and discuss everything from Net Neutrality to the debut of some real world technology in the upcoming Alien: Covenant movie.
  The Federal Communications Commission wants to relax “Net Neutrality” rules.  The director of Aliens claims that extraterrestrials could take us out “in three seconds.” Audi’s moon rover makes its debut in Alien: Covenant film. Fixing “Script may be busy” error in the Mozilla Firefox
  
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• Lat Muscle Leaves Mets “Thor” Down For Count

  01-05-2017 20:34
  
  ATLANTA (AP) – The New York Mets placed ace right-hander Noah Syndergaard on the 10-day disabled list on Monday after a MRI revealed a partial tear of his right lat muscle.
  The Mets said there is no timetable for Syndergaard’s return.
  Syndergaard left his start Sunday against Washington in pain, a development that came only a couple days after he said he felt fine and refused a MRI.
  Syndergaard (1-2) allowed five runs on five hits in the first inning of a 23-5 loss to the Nationals.&
  
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• 2017 NBA Playoffs: What Have We Learned So Far?

  01-05-2017 18:46
  
  By Rahul Lal
  The NBA Playoffs finished up the first round on Sunday, with the Utah Jazz holding off the Los Angeles Clippers to advance. It gave us plenty of memorable moments, including a battle of MVP candidates, gritty performances from the San Antonio Spurs, Cleveland Cavaliers and Toronto Raptors and a sign of things to come from the Milwaukee Bucks. In one round (and one second-round game that saw the Boston Celtics hold off the Washington Wizards at home) we’ve learned ple
  
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• Police ID Man Killed In Coventry Motorcycle Crash

  01-05-2017 17:53
  
  COVENTRY, Conn. (CBS Connecticut) – Coventry police, Monday, identified the man who was killed in a motorcycle crash Saturday afternoon on Bread and Milk Street.
  Police say 28-year-old motorcycle operator Jeremy Gonyaw of Coventry died in the crash; his 20-year-old passenger Rebecca Semmelroth of Coventry suffered serious injuries.
  Witnesses tell police that the motorcycle was speeding and illegally passed a vehicle before it slammed into a turning Chevrolet Impala, with enough force to ti
  
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• Players That Went Undrafted For Good Reason Might Now Be Worth Picking Up

  01-05-2017 17:46
  
  By Sam McPherson
  It happens every year in fantasy baseball drafts. Some players are deemed too risky to draft, because they missed the last season with an injury or they had a terrible year. No one wants to get burned two years in a row. Even if that player was really good before the ugly season in question, it doesn’t seem to matter during the draft.
  With a month of the season behind us, now is the time to look through your league’s waiver wire for those kinds of players: They used
  
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• Pet Talk: The Pet Doctors Are In

  01-05-2017 17:45
  
  Dr. Andrea Dennis and Dr. Eva Ceranowicz  answer all your animal questions. No animal to big or to small for a little help from a human friend.
  
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• Healthy Rounds: Hand Disorders

  01-05-2017 17:44
  
  Dr. Alessi discusses the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the hand with Dr. Stephen Scarangella.
  
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• Community Connections: Experiences For Summertime Education

  01-05-2017 17:44
  
  United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut recently launched its Summer Smarts initiative to ensure children have fun learning activities and continue to receive nutritious meals when school isn’t in session.
  Paula S. Gilberto, United Way President, and CEO and Marie Jarry, Director of Youth and Family Services at Hartford Public Library, speak to how their organizations are working to ensure children have access to educational experiences this summer.
  
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• Money Wisdom: Taking Stress Out Of Retirement

  01-05-2017 17:43
  
  Joel Johnson of Johnson Brunetti Investments shares some tips for removing stress from the process of retiring (which can be one of the most stressful events that some people will face in their life).
  
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• Todd Feinburg: Giving Political Figures Second, Third Chances…

  01-05-2017 17:42
  
  Joe Ganim calls in to Todd to discuss his Exploratory Committee for Governor. Should the voters forgive and forget? Why was President Obama outraged at speakers making tons of money for public speeches, but he can ask for $400K? Where will the hypocrisy lead us? Plus some great calls on the show today regarding equal pay.
  
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• Todd Feinburg: Interview with Mayor Joe Ganim

  01-05-2017 17:41
  
  Joe Ganim has created an exploratory committee for Governor in the next election cycle. What will he be able to do differently that the current Governor? And should we forget his past?
  
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• Carter Brey, Principal Cello For The NY Philharmonic, To Visit Newtown High School

  01-05-2017 16:44
  
  NEWTOWN, Conn. (CBS Connecticut) – Student musicians at Newtown High School are due to get a visit from the principal cellist for the New York Philharmonic Monday, in preparation for a performance June 4 in Waterbury.
  Carter Brey will address an orchestra class, discussing the upcoming “Chasing the Music” event. The Event will be performed by friends of Brey and members of the New York Philharmonic, featuring Saint Saens “Carnival of Animals” and other movements sel
  
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• Crowded Field In Race For Governor

  01-05-2017 16:25
  
  HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) – The list of people who want to be Connecticut’s next governor appears to be growing by the day.
  Democratic Gov. Dannel P. Malloy announced last month that he will not seek a third term in 2018.
  Since then, several of his fellow Democrats have stepped forward in recent days to express interest in the state’s top job.
  Comptroller Kevin Lembo, Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim, former prosecutor Chris Mattei and former Consumer Protection Commissioner Jonathan Harr
  
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• Free Chipotle On May 2nd: Taco Tuesday For Teachers

  01-05-2017 16:17
  
  CBS Local — What’s the only thing better than Chipotle? Free Chipotle.
  Well — not free Chipotle for everyone. Just teachers. On Tuesday, May 2, Chipotle will be giving teachers a buy-one-get-one-free reward in store for all burritos, salads and tacos. So if you’re a teacher, or have a teacher friend, take advantage of this deal.
  This isn’t new for Chipolte, they’ve done this in years prior and don’t really have an obvious anterior motive. It’s
  
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• This Morning With Ray Dunaway May 1, 2017

  01-05-2017 15:22
  
  Here’s what’s coming up this morning with Ray Dunaway.
  6:20- Jill Schlesinger, CFP®CBS News  Business Analyst joins Ray on the air.
  7:20- Baylen Linnekin says enforcement looms over the FDA’s Menu Labeling Regulations. An expensive calorie count mandate is set to begin on May 5th… is delay or repeal possible?
  8:50-  Mayor Dan Drew of Middletown is in the Mayor Monday spotlight this week. Drew talks about his initiatives in the popular city, and the possibil
  
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• Two Dead Following Overnight Standoff

  01-05-2017 13:48
  
  NORWALK, Conn. (CBS Connecticut and AP) – Police in Norwalk say a man fatally shot his adult daughter before turning the gun on himself and taking his own life.
  Norwalk Police Chief Thomas Kulhawik says the woman’s friends became concerned when she did not show up for work, so went to her apartment late Sunday night to find her dead.
  They called police, who engaged in a standoff with the father. Kulhawik says early Monday morning officers heard a single gunshot and found the father d
  
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• United States’ Only Active Barque Returns To Port

  01-05-2017 13:41
  
  NEW LONDON, Conn. (CBS Connecticut and AP) – “The Eagle” is expected to land – or more accurately dock – later this week at its home port in Connecticut. The Coast Guard ship is a training vessel for the nearby cadets at the Coast Guard Academy in New London.
  The Day reports that the Coast Guard sailing ship will be moored at the city’s pier for three days and will be open for free public tours.
  The Eagle is the only active square-rigger in U.S. government ser
  
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• Win Tickets To WTIC’s ‘Jill On Money’ Business Breakfast

  01-05-2017 11:50
  
  Jill Schlesinger of “Jill On Money” is coming to the Infinity Music Hall & Bistro in Hartford this May for a special Business Breakfast, and we want you to win tickets.
  WTIC NewsTalk 1080 is excited to welcome Jill Schlesinger of “Jill on Money” to the Business Breakfast presented by Channel 3 on Wednesday May 17, 2017 from 7am to 9am at the Infinity Music Hall & Bistro in Hartford… and now you can enter to win a four-pack of tickets to the event!
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• Win Tickets To See HSO Russian Intensity

  01-05-2017 11:30
  
  Hartford Symphony Orchestra’s ‘Russian Intensity’ is performing at Belding Theater at The Bushnell May 12th-14th, and we want you to see the show.
  The spotlight is on HSO’s own concertmaster, Leonid Sigal, in this concert featuring the works of Russian composers.
  Alexander Borodin died before he finished his Prince Igor opera; it was Rimsky-Korsakov and Glazunov who completed the work for him after he passed, with Glazunov composing much of the Overture.
  Glazunov’s
  
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• New Revenue Estimates Expected As State Budget Woes Continue

  01-05-2017 10:58
  
  HARTFORD, Conn. (CBS Connecticut and AP) – Lawmakers will soon have a better understanding of Connecticut’s fiscal situation as they struggle to reach a budget agreement.
  Democratic Gov. Dannel P. Malloy’s budget office and the General Assembly’s nonpartisan Office of Fiscal Analysis are expected Monday to release state revenue estimates both offices agree upon. The estimates will cover the current two-year budget and the following three years.
  Early reports show state in
  
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• Police: Suspects Broke Into Gas Station For Cigarettes

  01-05-2017 09:56
  
  SOMERS, Conn. (CBS Connecticut and AP) – Connecticut State Police are on the lookout for two suspects who broke into a local gas station and stole boxes full of cigarette cartons.
  Police say that two suspects smashed through the glass door of a Somers Sunoco gas station early Sunday morning. The two utilized large cardboard boxes to load a significant amount of tobacco products. The police posted on their Facebook page witness descriptions of the suspects’ vehicles, a grey Ford Range
  
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• Deal Reached To Fund Federal Government For Rest Of Fiscal Year

  01-05-2017 04:19
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) _ Top Capitol Hill negotiators reached a hard-won agreement on a huge $1 trillion-plus spending bill that would fund the day-to-day operations of virtually every federal agency through September, aides said Sunday night.Details of the agreement were expected to be made public Sunday night, said aides to lawmakers involved in weeks of negotiations. The House and Senate had until midnight Friday to pass a measure to avert a government shutdown.The catchall spending bill would be th
  
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• Orioles Cool Off Sizzling Yankees

  01-05-2017 03:15
  
  ^By RONALD BLUM=^AP Baseball Writer=NEW YORK (AP) _ Mark Trumbo hit a go-ahead single in a three-run 11th off Bryan Mitchell, who returned to the mound after an unusual inning at first base, and the Baltimore Orioles rebounded from another blown late lead to beat the New York Yankees 7-4 Sunday.
  Didi Gregorius hit a two-run single off Donnie Hart with two outs in the ninth that tied the score 4-all. Logan Verrett (1-0), making his Orioles debut, escaped a bases-loaded, one-out jam in the 10th wh
  
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• Nationals Trounce Mets

  01-05-2017 03:03
  
  ^By HARVEY VALENTINE=^Associated Press=WASHINGTON (AP) _ Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon said he’d never had a day like this one.Not many players have.
  Rendon had 10 RBIs, three home runs and six hits as Washington took advantage of Noah Syndergaard’s injury and mauled the New York Mets 23-5 on Sunday to set a franchise scoring record.
  Rendon went a career-best 6 for 6 and scored five times while breaking the club mark for RBIs. He became the 13th player in major league histor
  
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