Matt Austin
General Assignment Reporter at WVIT-TV (West Hartford, CT)
Reporter at @NBCConnecticut
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2 days ago |
nbcconnecticut.com | Matt Austin
Dozens of people have ended up at Hartford Hospital after developing medical problems because of the heat. And one concern is people becoming dehydrated. Doctors say on these hot days, it doesn't take long - maybe an hour - to become dehydrated. That might lead to dizziness, headaches or nausea.
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3 days ago |
nbcconnecticut.com | Matt Austin
While frigid winter mornings are often blamed for car troubles, scorching summer heat can be just as damaging, according to local auto experts. George Piel, owner of Tony's Auto Service in New Haven, said heat waves put significant stress on cars, particularly their electrical and cooling systems. "The heat tends to be a lot harsher on vehicles than the cold weather," Piel said. "We see battery failures, A/C failures, coolant failures.
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4 days ago |
nbcconnecticut.com | Matt Austin
Americans are being urged to be more cautious when traveling abroad following military actions involving Iran and the United States. Even here in Connecticut, some are worried about loved ones overseas and places here in our state. Rachel Levy, the executive director for the Jewish Federation of Eastern Connecticut in Norwich, voiced support for President Trump's decision to attack Iran's nuclear program. She calls it a threat to global peace.
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4 days ago |
nbcconnecticut.com | Matt Austin
The Connecticut Housing Finance Authority is putting together an event to help people avoid foreclosure. It is hosting a webinar on Tuesday. Staff tell us amid some economic uncertainty, there's been an increase in calls from homeowners looking for help. "So they're struggling. They are a few months behind on the mortgage. They're already deep in the foreclosure process. They don't know where to go, where to turn.
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1 week ago |
nbcconnecticut.com | Matt Austin
Home prices have hit a record high nationally. But there are signs sellers are willing to negotiate as the housing market cools in some areas of the country. Redfin found the median U.S. home-sale price hit a record $395,000 in the past month. That's up a little from a year ago. But it's actually a discount compared to the median asking price of $422,238. So nationally, many times buyers can negotiate and homes are going below the asking price.
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