Mayor Luke Bronin On COVID Impact In Hartford, Schools

Connecticut Public Radio | By Lucy Nalpathanchil,

Matt Dwyer

Published February 24, 2021 at 8:13 AM EST

Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin speaks at a press conference announcing the opening of a neighborhood vaccine clinic at the Parker Memorial Community Center in the North End of Hartford.

Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin discusses coronavirus’ impact on students in Hartford, and vaccination efforts. What does the governor's plan to focus more on age in vaccine distribution mean for people of color and low-income people in Hartford?

The mayor also has new responsibilities on his plate: Pushing for high speed rail in the region and leading the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities, an organization of cities and towns.

Guests:

Luke Bronin -- Mayor of Hartford

Rebecca Lurye -- Hartford City Reporter for the Hartford Courant

Our technical producer is Cat Pastor.

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