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Local transplant patient loses $50k in donations he expected for care after nonprofit abruptly closes
The closure of a nonprofit is leaving a Kent family, and potentially many others around the country, under financial stress. Eric Epstein is diabetic, and the disease has killed his kidneys. His family says they initially applied to the National Foundation for Transplants (NFT) on the suggestion of hospital social workers to help pay for his kidney transplant, an exorbitant…
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Vehicle thefts increased more than 30% in CT from 2022 to 2023: report
It was another record-breaking year for vehicle thefts in the United States in 2023. Connecticut continues to be a hot spot for these crimes, according to a new report. The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) reports that last year more than 1-million vehicles were reported stolen nationwide. To be exact, NICB says there was about a 1% increase in vehicle…
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How to safely watch the solar eclipse
An astronomical celebration is just around the corner. But if you want to see the solar eclipse for yourself, there are steps you need to take to do so safely. First and foremost: to watch this out-of-this-world display April 8, don’t even think about looking right at the sun. “Most important thing, do not look directly at the solar eclipse…
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‘Hardship' electric customers can now switch to cheaper third-party suppliers
A Moosup woman’s electric bill is going to be a lot cheaper after she reached out to NBC CT Responds for help, and her story may help you save some money too. A new state law now allows certain electric customers to switch to a cheaper electric supply rate. These were customers that were banned from doing so just...
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‘It's like your husband snoring': Locals beg Bristol City Council for help with incessant sound
It’s a story NBC CT Responds reported first after hearing complaints from residents. There’s a sound driving people nuts in Bristol and beyond, and some locals are demanding answers. On Tuesday night, residents bugged by the noise begged Bristol City Council to take action at its monthly meeting. The noise is believed to be coming from the Covanta facility...
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IRS warns consumers to watch out for scammers during tax season
We’re in the heart of tax filing season and scammers are taking advantage of this. NBC CT Responds consumer reporter Caitlin Burchill sat down with the top cop of our local IRS field office to share his warnings. Harry Chavis is the special agent in charge of the IRS Criminal Investigation Boston field office. If you’re preparing to file...
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Money-saving Spring Break tips
Whether you’re traveling far or staycationing this Spring Break, NBC CT Responds spoke to consumer experts who have narrowed down three big ways to save money. First up, if you’re driving somewhere far or even staying close and checking out local spots, if you’ve racked up some mileage over the winter, your vehicle may be due for routine maintenance....
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Locals who hear nagging noise feel validated after NBC CT Responds investigation
NBC CT Responds has heard from more viewers since our investigation aired into a nagging noise bothering locals in Bristol and beyond. The Bristol-Burlington Health District said it has, too. The sentiment we’re hearing is that folks feel validated that other people are hearing what they’re hearing. Now, they want the sound to stop. “With some news coverage more...
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What you need to know about weight loss drugs
Elle Furbush of East Hartford has lost 71 pounds since September. “I have struggled with weight all my life,” she told NBC CT Responds. After decades of ups and downs, Furbush’s doctor prescribed her Wegovy, a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved semaglutide injection for chronic weight management. “And for me to have such success, I feel really good about…
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What's that sound? Bristol residents are fed up with nagging noise
There’s a nagging noise in Bristol that has homeowners talking. And in some cases, it’s keeping them up at night, too. You know when you hear a clock ticking, and the noise is not necessarily loud, but once you hear it, you can’t get it out of your head? That’s how Bristol residents, and even folks in nearby Plainville...
