Melissa in the Morning: Scouts of America
In 2019, a significant change happened in scouting organizations: girls now allowed to join Boy Scouts. Now, five years later, Milford is founding its first Cub Scouts troop, which will be the sister troop to the Boy Scouts. We talked with Jessica Zamachaj, a local troop leader, about the new sister troop and the rebranding of Boys Scouts. To contact Jess: scoutmastergirltroop1@gmail.com (mail...
18m Jul 12, 2024
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Melissa in the Morning: Special Education Support
According to national statistics, 92,000 out of 500,000 US children are in special education, which is on the rise. We are facing a critical shortfall of $79-million-dollars in funding for special education. Fran Rabinowitz is the co-chair of the statewide task force for special education. She highlighted the widening achievement gap between special education and standard children, the struggle...
16m Jul 12, 2024
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The Mike Cerulli Show - July 13, 2024
On today's show, Mike Cerulli chats with Stamford State Representative and DNC delegate Corey Paris (0:00), Anthony Anthony from Connecticut tourism (45:25), and former Connecticut State Senator John McKinney (1:30:09).
2hr 16m Jul 13, 2024
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Melissa in the Morning: Preserved Farmlands
Earlier this month, we learned Connecticut preserved a record number of farmland parcels in 2023. Commissioner of Department of Agriculture, Bryan Hurlburt, defined preserved land and how we protected so many acres despite many challenges facing local farms today. Image Credit: Getty Images
13m Jul 15, 2024
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Melissa in the Morning: Purple Martins
There are a lot of bird lovers in Connecticut and today, we learned about the latest bird success story. Purple Martins are thriving this summer at 5 Connecticut Audubon locations; approximately 140 pairs are raising as many as 500 hatchlings! Tom Anderson, Director of Communications at CT Audubon, says it’s been an unusually great year for hatchling numbers. We found out why. Image Credit: Ge...
11m Jul 15, 2024
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Melissa in the Morning: Security Failure
Former President Trump is the luckiest man alive following an assassination attempt during a rally this past weekend. A bullet grazed Trump's ear when a gunman opened fire at the event in Butler, Pennsylvania.  One rally goer lost his life and two others were injured. The 20-year-old shooter was killed by Secret Service. But the biggest question remains: how did someone with a gun end up on a r...
39m Jul 15, 2024
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CT Today With Paul Pacelli - Toning Down The Rhetoric?
Monday's busy "Connecticut Today" started a new week with host Paul Pacelli's thoughts on turning down the heated rhetoric of the current campaign season (00:51). Quinnipiac University Law Professor John Pavia explained a judge's decision to drop - for now - the federal classified documents case facing former President Donald Trump (11:49). University of New Haven Senior Criminal Justice Lectur...
42m Jul 15, 2024
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Melissa in the Morning: Food Insecurity for College Students
Did you know: food insecurity is one of the biggest non-academic barriers to Connecticut college student success? According to 2023 data, 52% of CSCU students could not afford to eat balanced meals and 39% had to reduce the size of their meals because they did not have enough money to purchase more food. We spoke with CSCU Chancellor Terrence Cheng about providing affordable food options on the...
13m Jul 16, 2024
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Melissa in the Morning: The Connection between Moral Compass & Mental Health
Following the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, many on social media did not seek unity, rather, more division and attacks on the opposing party. Republican-leaning posts immediately calling the shooting a staged event done poorly by the Democratic party. And Democratic-leaning posts cracking jokes about the shooter failing to get the job done. While our nation struggles w...
16m Jul 16, 2024
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Melissa in the Morning: Be Careful what you Post
In the days following the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, many people took to social media to share their opinions. It wasn’t a good look for everyone, despite our laws on allowing freedom of speech. Career Strategist, Julie Bauke, shared why social media platforms can cost you a job and why you need to be careful before pressing the ‘post’ button. Image Credit: Getty I...
20m Jul 16, 2024
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Melissa in the Morning: Mobile Clinic & Pharmacy
Yale introduced the first mobile retail pharmacy and clinic in Connecticut to bring health care to people at their homes in underserved communities. The project, InMOTION, is the first of its kind in the nation. We spoke with Dr. Sandy Springer, who received the federal grant to start the project. We got the details on the mobile unit, what services are included, who is getting access and plans...
12m Jul 16, 2024
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Melissa in the Morning: Sunscreen Ingredients
Every spring, we shout it to the rooftops: protect your skin and use sunscreen. But what ingredients are in sunscreen and how effective is sunscreen the higher the SPF is? We asked Dr. Eric Dong with Nuvance Health what ingredients to look for in a healthy sunscreen and which ingredients are a red flag in sunscreens to avoid. For more information: Your Guide To Sunscreen And Skin Cancer Preven...
10m Jul 16, 2024
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CT Today With Paul Pacelli - An End Run Around The Process?
Host Paul Pacelli opened Tuesday's "Connecticut Today" with his thoughts on a report that Democrats won't follow the usual procedures in nominating President Joe Biden for another term (00:41). GOP State Senator Jeff Gordon talks about growing calls for more penalties aimed at those who take part in illegal "street takeovers" around Connecticut (12:52). Veteran intelligence analyst and counter ...
48m Jul 16, 2024
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Melissa in the Morning: Ozempic Lowers Some Cancer Risks
A study published in JAMA Network Open found that people with type 2 diabetes who take Ozempic, may have a lower risk of developing certain obesity-related cancers. We spoke with Dr. Maryam Lustberg, Medical Oncologist and Director of the Center for Breast Cancer at Smilow Cancer Hospital and Yale Cancer Center, about the news. Image Credit: Reuters
9m Jul 17, 2024
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Melissa in the Morning: Military Consumer Month
They make the ultimate sacrifice, and yet, scammers DON’T CARE! According to national data, veterans reported $350 million in total fraud losses to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in 2023. That was up nearly $60 million from the previous year reported to the FTC. Reports say more than 74,000 veterans reported an instance of fraud in the last calendar year. This month is Military Consumer Mon...
17m Jul 17, 2024
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Melissa in the Morning: CT Cybersecurity Task Force
AT&T this month revealed there was a data breach in April 2024 impacting nearly all of its cell phone customers. The company has approximately 115-million subscribers, including Connecticut residents. What are we doing to better protect people from hacker crimes? According to state Senator Tony Hwang…not enough! He is an appointee to Connecticut’s Cybersecurity Task Force and shared why local e...
15m Jul 17, 2024
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Melissa in the Morning: Social Media Summer Check-Up
The U.S. surgeon general has called on Congress to require warning labels on social media platforms and their effects on young people’s lives, like those now mandatory on cigarette boxes. Until potential changes happen, how do you recognize signs your child is suffering from social media during summer break and what to do about it? We got insight from mental health specialist, Josette Sullins. ...
15m Jul 17, 2024
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Melissa in the Morning: July Shopping Scams
The annual sales of big-name retailers have started. More deals are great for consumers, and more people out shopping is great for businesses large and small. Just be careful, and don't get so caught up in the excitement that you fall for phishing scams (https://r4btdwoab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cIWkL88TAgth_EhhjFAcQ5lcI-EZyqEIdo9wiulBuj1Z_EMPGn4XtJ163Y4-Ans7c7kqY9QcKwXGFo6X-fLgiJVzWJoYA9Cl-Fvq8...
8m Jul 17, 2024
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CT Today With Paul Pacelli - A Slow-Motion Train Wreck?
Host Paul Pacelli opened Wednesday's "Connecticut Today" noting how the national political script might be slowly flipping as we head toward the November general election (00:38). University of New Haven criminal justice lecturer and former Supervisory Secret Service Agent Bobby McDonald talked about security failures during last Saturday's attempted assassination of former President Donald Tru...
37m Jul 17, 2024
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Melissa In The Morning: From Caller To Diner Guest
It's always a pleasure when callers stop by, it's even better when they come by during the Attorney Tom Ganim Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour, like Eric from Fairfield! Image Credit: Dee Ortiz
6m Jul 18, 2024
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Melissa In The Morning: Paul Piorek LIVE!
You hear him every morning and afternoon, and now he's at Andros Diner for the Attorney Tom Ganim Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour! WICC meteorologist Paul Piorek hopped on the microphone to join Melissa! Image Credit: Dee Ortiz
12m Jul 18, 2024
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Melissa In The Morning: Fairfield Police Chief
What's going with the Fairfield Police Department? Police Chief Robert Kalamaras joined the Attorney Tom Ganim Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour to give an update on recruiting efforts and the latest with the departments. Image Credit: Dee Ortiz
10m Jul 18, 2024
10m
Melissa In The Morning: Hey Ray's Here!
He was the first customer of Andros Diner when it opened...he was the first customer when it reopened following renovations...and now, he's on with Melissa as part of the Attorney Tom Ganim Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour. Image Credit: Dee Ortiz
7m Jul 18, 2024
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Melissa In The Morning: Fairfield Fire Chief
What's up with the Fairfield Fire Department? Find out with Fire Chief Dennis McCarthy on the Attorney Tom Ganim Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour! Image Credit: Dee Ortiz
12m Jul 18, 2024
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Melissa In The Morning: Schools Days
Superintender Michael Testani stopped by the Attorney Tom Ganim Melissa in the Morning Diner Tour to talk about Fairfield's schools, teachers and everything going on from kindergarten to senior year in high school. Image Credit: Dee Ortiz
9m Jul 18, 2024
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Melissa In The Morning: Get Millerized
Paul Miller of Miller Nissan spoke to Melissa during the Attorney Tom Ganim Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour about cars as well as the data breach that effected multiple companies. Image Credit: Dee Ortiz
8m Jul 18, 2024
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Melissa In The Morning: Meet The Owner
We wouldn't be at the Andros Diner in Fairfield if not for their owner, Leo. He graciously allowed the Attorney Tom Ganim Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour to make a stop at his diner and he even sat down for an interview. Image Credit: Dee Ortiz
9m Jul 18, 2024
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Melissa In The Morning: Fairfield Firefighters Charitable Foundation
Lt. Bob Smith, firefighter and the Preisdent of the Fairfield Firefighters Charitable Foundation joined the Attorney Tom Ganim Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour stopped by to talk about what we can do to help his non-profit as well as the one thing that everyone was inquiring about....The Santa Express! For more on the FFCF, check out this link: https://www.ffcf.org/ Image Credit: Dee Ortiz
8m Jul 18, 2024
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Melissa In The Morning: First Selectman Bill Gerber
Fairfield First Selectman Bill Gerber had a lot to share on the Attorney Tom Ganim Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour live at the Andros Diner. What did he have to talk about? Find Out! Image Credit: Dee Ortiz
12m Jul 18, 2024
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Melissa In The Morning: Fairfield Museum And History Center
Walt Matis, the Program Coordinator at Fairfield Museum and History Center, stopped by the Attorney Tom Ganim Melissa In The Morning to talk abobut what's going with center. Image Credit: Dee Ortiz
7m Jul 18, 2024
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Melissa In The Morning: Fairfield Mom's
The Attorney Tom Ganim Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour featured the Fairfield Mom's Blog to talk about starting the blog up and the success they've had. Image Credit: Dee Ortiz
5m Jul 18, 2024
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Melissa In The Morning: Lee Ganim
Hi, I'm Lee Ganim, That Garden Guy, of Ganim's Garden Center and Florist in Fairfield and I stopped by the Attorney Tom Ganim Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour! Image Credit: Dee Ortiz
9m Jul 18, 2024
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Melissa In The Morning: Spilling The Tea
Who doesn't love a nice cup of tea? Cindi Bigelow of Bigelow tea stopped by the Attorney Tom Ganim Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour to talk about their tea, their future and their work in the community. Image Credit: Dee Ortiz
11m Jul 18, 2024
11m
Melissa In The Morning: Let's All Go To The Theatre
Melissa welcomed Matt from the Sacred Heart Community Theatre to the Attorney Tom Ganim Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour to wrap up today's program and talk about what's coming to SHU. Image Credit: Dee Ortiz
4m Jul 18, 2024
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CT Today With Paul Pacelli - More Pressure On The President?
Host Paul Pacelli started Thursday's "Connecticut Today" with breaking news regarding growing pressure on President Joe Biden to drop out of the November White House Race (00:28). Connecticut State Republican Party Chairman Ben Proto spoke with us live from the GOP Convention in Milwaukee (13:50), while "Only In Bridgeport" blogger Lennie Grimaldi had the latest buzz from the Park City and on t...
33m Jul 18, 2024
33m
Melissa in the Morning: Bassick Students take Flight
A group of students from Bassick High School in Bridgeport are about to see three years of work take to the skies. Students in the Tango program built a two-seater plane and are set to ride in it next week! Aaron Hollander, the founder and CEO of First Aviation Services, explained the program and the need for mentors to inspire more students to get involved. We also heard directly from one of t...
17m Jul 19, 2024
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Melissa in the Morning: Street Takeovers
Reckless driving, drifting, and car stunts: what if you were stuck in a street takeover? Street takeovers are dangerous; blocking emergency vehicles, terrorizing residents and damaging property, but the police cannot punish those accountable. Senator Paul Cicarella, who represents the 34th district, discussed the bills never taken up for a vote to improve the situation, including more penalties...
20m Jul 19, 2024
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Melissa in the Morning: Summer Reading
According to state data from the 2022-23 school year, 54% of Connecticut’s total grade 3 level was not achieving on grade level on the Smarter Balance Assessment. Dr. Melissa Hickey, the state literacy director, explains the impact of reading to your kids as early as birth and how to better expose your kids to reading. Image Credit: Getty Images
19m Jul 19, 2024
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Melissa in the Morning: Lithium-Ion Battery Fires
It’s not just your cell phone; lithium-ion batteries are used in basically any item you plug in to charge. From power tools and gardening tools to electronics and vehicles, these dangerous batteries are used for convenience. Unfortunately, there still isn’t a way to put a lithium-ion battery fire out or a way to prevent those fires from happening. However, one Connecticut company is finding the...
17m Jul 19, 2024
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CT Today With Paul Pacelli - Stop Living In A Fantasy Land
Host Paul Pacelli wrapped up another busy week on "Connecticut Today" with a few thoughts on former President Donald Trump's GOP Convention acceptance speech the previous evening (00:27). Former Bridgeport Democratic State Rep. Chris Caruso talked about a key endorsement he just made for an upcoming State Senate primary in the 22nd District, encompassing  Trumbull, as well as parts of Monroe an...
28m Jul 19, 2024
28m
The Mike Cerulli Show - July 20, 2024
After the attempted assassination of Donald Trump and the Republican National Convention, Mike Cerulli spoke about the week that was with State Representative Vincent Candelora and State Senator Rob Sampson (0:00), State Representatives Tom O'Dea and David Rutigliano (46:28) and RNC delegate Patrick Burland (1:31:47).
2hr 18m Jul 20, 2024
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Melissa in the Morning: President Biden Drops Out
President Biden joins a short list of US presidents who opted not to run for reelection. This will be the first election since 1976 that there will not be a Bush, Clinton or Biden included on the ticket. We got reaction from Connecticut Congressman Jim Himes and asked if he would back Kamala Harris as the new Democratic nomination. Image Credit: Reuters
19m Jul 22, 2024
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Melissa in the Morning: Connecticut Insurance Commissioner
We met Andrew Mais, President of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners and Connecticut’s Insurance Commissioner. We talked about his role in the state and asked about expensive health insurance plans. Will the prices ever drop, and will more carriers enter the marketplace? Image Credit: Getty Images
15m Jul 22, 2024
15m
Melissa in the Morning: The Ultimate Software Update Fail
Last week, a software update for Microsoft cloud services completely failed grounding planes, blocking news stations from broadcasting, preventing banks from accessing vital systems and more across the globe! Days later, there are still lingering problems. How do we avoid this in future? We spoke with our cybersecurity expert, Dr. Vahid Behzadan. Image Credit: Reuters
15m Jul 22, 2024
15m
Melissa in the Morning: The Dark Web vs. The Deep Web
Did you know the deep web and the dark web are two different things? We got a definition of the two and how to protect ourselves from going down the rabbit hole of deception from Crime Prevention Expert, Jim Perez. Image Credit: Getty Images
17m Jul 22, 2024
17m
CT Today With Paul Pacelli - November Election: Take Two
Host Paul Pacelli started a brand-new week on "Connecticut Today" discussing the much-anticipated departure of President Joe Biden from the November White House race (00:28). We got further analysis on the race's reset from Sacred Heart University Political Science Professor and Scholar in Residence Dr. Gary Rose (11:34). University of New Haven Professor and State Department veteran Dr. Howard...
32m Jul 22, 2024
32m
Melissa in the Morning: Bridgeport Students Take Flight
Bridgeport made history!! It became the location for the first inner-city school in the US to offer the Tango Program and send students in the air in an aircraft THEY BUILT! We spoke with T (11:50), one of the Bassick High School students in the program, as well as her mentor, David (0:00), about the experience flying and the impact of being part of this program. IMAGE CREDIT: Aaron Hollander ...
29m Jul 23, 2024
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Melissa in the Morning: Closing a Chapter at the Zoo
After more than 45 years at the Beardsley Zoo, Gregg Dancho is retiring. We had the opportunity to take a look back at the work he’s done at Connecticut’s only zoo, our state capitol and even in Washington DC to promote conservation. We also got a preview of the new CEO for the zoo, Dr. Jim Wharton. IMAGE CREDIT: Melissa Sheketoff
16m Jul 23, 2024
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CT Today With Paul Pacelli - Fixing The Secret Service
Tuesday's "Connecticut Today" with host Paul Pacelli featured a return visit from University of New Haven criminal justice lecturer and former Supervisory Secret Service Agent Bobby McDonald on the resignation of Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle after her testimony to members of Congress on Monday (00:28). Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio stopped by with an update on the state'...
21m Jul 23, 2024
21m
Melissa in the Morning: Zelle Fraud
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are looking into peer-to-peer payment system Zelle and the growing number of scams on the platform. The Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations heard testimony Tuesday from the CEO of Early Warning Services, the company that runs the Zelle network. There was also testimony from executives with Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase, and Wells Fargo, the three biggest ...
12m Jul 24, 2024
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