Joe Monte

Multi-Skilled Journalist | FOX61

[Joe Monte @JoeM_61]

The United States attacked Iran after they attacked commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz earlier this week. President Trump says the ceasefire is over. More updates to come. @FOX61News @POTUS #USA #IranWar #War #Gas

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The State’s Extreme Hot Weather Protocol is in effect until Sunday July 5th. Temperatures are expected to reach into the 100s with it feeling much hotter. Stay cool and take advantage of cooling centers if needed! #Hot #Weather #HotWeather #Heat #hydrate @FOX61News

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Police believe this shooting happened between two groups of men that knew each other. They do not believe that it was random. @fox61news #Crime #Shooting #Investigation #Death #fyp

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The New York Knicks parade is this morning! Fans were all over Union Station in New Haven getting ready for this experience of a lifetime! #NewYork #Knicks #Basketball #NBA #fyp @FOX61News @nyknicks

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The New York Knicks parade in NYC is drawing crowds from everywhere! Getting to the city might be a bit of a challenge so plan ahead if you’re going! #Knicks #NYKnicks #NBA #Basketball #NBAChampions @FOX61News @nyknicks

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Meriden elementary schools are on a roll, blowing away literacy expectations, despite low funding. Congratulations to the teachers and the students for all of their hard work! #Education #Teacher #Student #Reading #school @FOX61News

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The weather may not be ideal for Memorial Day plans but the suffering some soldiers endured for American freedom were far more difficult. You can still honor those who lost their lives in several towns around CT. #MemorialDay #Soldier #Military #America #PTSD

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President Trump spoke in New London, CT. At the 145th Coast Guard commencement. He gave the cadets advice, support and thanked them for their hard work and dedication to the country. #Trump #CoastGuard #Politics #Military #President @FOX61News @realDonaldTrump @WhiteHouse

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In Meriden CT the 91/691/15 Interchange project won’t be done for some time. You can even expect some new closures. Check https://t.co/ALmhYkAblx for the latest construction updates and detour options! @fox61news #construction #Ct #Highway #traffic #Roadwork 

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An organization in Connecticut is helping people in the community and far beyond with FREE dental care. Catch the full story tonight at 5/6pm on FOX61. #Dental #DentalCare #Affordability #Smile #Teeth @FOX61News

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With regular gas prices approaching $4.00 per gallon, lawmakers say a gas tax holiday is on the table. It could save the average person 25 Cents per gallon. Do you support a gas tax holiday? Let us know. #Gas #GasPrices #Taxes #Affordability #Money @FOX61News

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Stratford YMCA partnered with Stratford public schools to teach second graders how to swim. It’s a great new program, catch the story throughout the morning and this evening at 5/6pm on @FOX61News #Swim #Education #WaterSafety #Parents #YMCA @ymca

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Two people were found dead in a home on Main Street in Hebron. Main Street was closed but has since reopened. Police tell us there is no threat to the public. #crime #CT #Hebron #CrimeScene #MainStreet

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A prisoner escaped Lawrence & Memorial Hospital in New London early this morning, but they couldn’t escape the police. We’ll have more for you on FOX61. #Prisoner #Escape #NewLondon #Hospital #inmate

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Ever here of a worker retention law? It would keep new employers/management from coming in and immediately clearing house for various kinds of workers. Other states have this law and some in CT are pushing for it here. #Worker #Retention #Affordability #Jobs #CT

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Snow is coming down in Waterbury! Tune into FOX61 all morning to get a live look and the latest updates on conditions. #Snow #Waterbury #CT #Weather #Ice

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The things Cayla Cade and I do in between our live shots😂 #Winter #Weather #Snow #reporters #CT @FOX61News

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On Friday (2/20) I had the fun and awesome experience of hunting around CT for wintery weather in our storm tracker! The tips I gave on Friday still apply. TAKE IT SLOW! Stay inside if you can. Catch me on Monday in the storm starting at 4am! #Snow #Winter #Weather #Blizzard #CT

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A winter storm on Friday and possibly Sunday into Monday could create dangerous conditions on the road. Be extra careful! #Winter #Weather #CT #drivingsafety #Fox61

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A newer law in Connecticut could help prevent certain prescription drugs from becoming unaffordable! #Medication #drugs #CT #Med #Fox61