Melissa in the Morning: Holiday Safety 101
We spoke with Bridgeport Fire Chief Lance Edwards and Police Chief Roderick Porter about safety tips during the holidays and winter season. Image Credit: Getty Images
14m Dec 18, 2024
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Melissa in the Morning: Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia
The original Golden Bachelor, Gerry Turner, revealed that he’s been fighting Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia, an incurable and rare slow-growing type of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Yale Cancer Center expert, Dr. Natalia Neparidze, explained risk factors, treatment strategy, and the prognosis. Image Credit: Reuters
10m Dec 18, 2024
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CT Today With Paul Pacelli - Urban Gun Violence Is Never Talked About
Host Paul Pacelli opened Wednesday's mid-week "Connecticut Today" wondering why there continues to be a general lack of reaction to urban gun violence on a regular basis in both Connecticut and the U.S. (00:36). Quinnipiac University Assistant Professor of Law Wayne Unger discussed the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to step in on a case that could put the social media app TikTok out of business ...
32m Dec 18, 2024
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Melissa in the Morning: Bird Flu is Back
A person in Louisiana has been hospitalized with a severe case of bird flu. While no cases have been detected in Connecticut yet, we wanted to talk about the illness in terms of symptoms, transmission, and prevention with Dr. Fred Browne of Griffin Health. IMAGE CREDIT: Dr. Browne / Griffin Hospital
11m Dec 19, 2024
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Melissa in the Morning: Trickery on the Football Field
Darien’s high school football team is getting a lot of attention on the internet after making a questionable play during last week’s championship game against New Canaan. The CIAC has since spoken out about the play and reiterated that it can’t happen moving forward. We spoke with CIAC Executive Director, Glenn Lungarini. Image Credit: Getty Images
8m Dec 19, 2024
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Melissa in the Morning: High Utility Bills
Eversource and natural gas customers could see an increase in their bills down the line because of a change in the companies’ credit ratings. With a lower credit rating, these utility companies say it will cost more to secure money for large projects, and customers will end up footing a larger bill. To better understand yet another increase with utility bills, we spoke with Eversource Vice Pres...
14m Dec 19, 2024
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Melissa in the Morning: CSCU Spending
Comptroller Sean Scanlon released the audit results showing an alarming systemic spending problem among administrators in the CSCU system. We got key takeaways from the investigation and recommendations for change from the comptroller. IMAGE CREDIT: Melissa Sheketoff
9m Dec 19, 2024
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CT Today With Paul Pacelli - Stop Stretching The Rules
Host Paul Pacelli opened Thursday's "Connecticut Today" with more thoughts on a new report from State Comptroller Sean Scanlon on some questionable spending connected to the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities system (00:26). Also weighing in on that report: State Senate GOP leader Steve Harding (15:43), and Yankee Institute for Public Policy President Carol Liebau (22:20) Image Credit...
27m Dec 19, 2024
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Melissa in the Morning: Phone Break-In
Police departments in Connecticut now have a new tool in fighting crime. The new technology is called GrayKey and it allows Investigators to get into an alleged criminal’s phone no matter what secret passcode they have used or if the phone is even locked. We asked investigative reporter, Jeff Derderian, about the details. For Jeff’s story on WTNH: https://www.wtnh.com/news/connecticut/how-conn...
18m Dec 20, 2024
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Melissa in the Morning: Milford School Buildings
Milford school leaders are engaging in a process of developing what’s called a Long Range Facilities Plan. It’s meant to guide the decisions related to the city’s district school buildings for many years to come. We got the details from Milford Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Anna Cutaia and Chair of the Milford Board of Education, Susan Glennon. Image Credit: Getty Images
14m Dec 20, 2024
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Melissa in the Morning: State Police Drone Detection
Drones continue to cause concern for many and we learned our Connecticut State Police has drone detection technology. What is it being used for and how does it work? We asked Sergeant Kevin Pelkey from the CSP Emergency Services Unit. For more information and to report drone activity: Ct.gov/SAR Image Credit: Getty Images
9m Dec 20, 2024
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Melissa in the Morning: A Focus on Education
State Representative Jennifer Leeper (D-Fairfield) was appointed as House Chair of the Education Committee. We met Rep. Leeper and asked about her priorities in this new role, including a focus on Bridgeport schools. Image Credit: Getty Images
15m Dec 20, 2024
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CT Today With Paul Pacelli - Trying To Have It Both Ways?
Host Paul Pacelli started Friday's "Connecticut Today" looking at Governor Ned Lamont's reaction to a new state report on personal spending by leaders in the State Colleges and Universities system, including questionable purchases by the system's chancellor (00:50). Greenwich GOP State Sen. Ryan Fazio updated us on a decision - for now - to keep Connecticut out of any multi-state offshore wind ...
35m Dec 20, 2024
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The Mike Cerulli Show - December 21, 2024
1hr 54m Dec 21, 2024
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Wake Up With Bill Finch - December 22, 2024
Bill recaps the week that was with News 12's Frank Recchia as well as Connecticut's House Majority Leader Jason Rojas.
37m Dec 22, 2024
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Melissa in the Morning: Diwali
Diwali is the Hindu Festival of Lights and lands in October. Ahead of next year, a team is looking to declare Diwali as a ceremonial state holiday. Rajeev Pahuja is a member of The team of  Continental Empowerment Inc. shared what the holiday is about and which municipalities have already made a proclamation in our state. IMAGE CREDIT: Eric Urbanowicz
14m Dec 23, 2024
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Melissa in the Morning: End of Year Reviews
It’s that time of year; end of year reviews or performance reviews at work. We got advice for both employers and employees when it comes to handling pay raises, bonuses, and performance feedback. We spoke with Gary Phelan, our employment attorney. Image Credit: Getty Images
9m Dec 23, 2024
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Melissa in the Morning: H2Dough
A local artist has taken his talents to new waters. Michael Pollack, founder of New Haven Pizza Club, shared his inspiration behind the newly released H2Dough. The product allows families to make New Haven style pizza at home with the secret sauce ingredient now in a can! For more information: https://h2dough.com/ IMAGE CREDIT: Melissa Sheketoff
12m Dec 24, 2024
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Melissa in the Morning: All Five Shek Kids
What’s the best Christmas movie? Melissa and her four siblings debated the top holidays flicks. Melissa’s parents also chimed in on the debate and even her husband, Derik! IMAGE CREDIT: Melissa Sheketoff
18m Dec 24, 2024
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Melissa in the Morning: Feeding Families Foundation
Caring for a hospitalized child with a critical illness is very challenging for parents. That’s why one local non-profit used their story to create a solution to give families good meals while staying in the hospital with their kids. Jeff Dorman, founder of Feeding Families Foundation, shared the story of beginning this non-profit, the work that it’s doing and the goals for the future. For mor...
15m Dec 24, 2024
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Melissa in the Morning: Celebrating Hannukah
This year, Hannukah begins on the evening of December 25th. We spoke with Rabbi Shlame Landa before celebrating to talk about traditions tied to the Jewish holiday. Image Credit: Getty Images
10m Dec 24, 2024
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Melissa in the Morning: No Off-Shore Wind Projects
Connecticut decided not to select an offshore wind project as part of a multi-state effort to find green solutions for energy. But does it mean that’s off the table for good? We spoke with Senator Ryan Fazio, Ranking Senator on the CT Energy and Technology Committee, about what he calls a major victory and what to look out for during the 2025 state legislative session. Image Credit: Getty Images
14m Dec 26, 2024
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Melissa in the Morning: Takeaways from a Hollywood Battle
Actress Blake Lively filed an 80-page complaint regarding sexual misconduct and defamation against her co-star and the director of It Ends with Us, Justin Baldoni. We took this case and found key takeaways to relate back to Connecticut residents touched by domestic violence. We spoke with Deb Greenwood, CEO of The Center for Family Justice. If you or someone you know needs support: https://cen...
16m Dec 26, 2024
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Melissa in the Morning: The US Bird Designation
It only took the nation 250 years, but the eagle is finally our designated national bird. What took so long? We spoke with Miley Bull of the Connecticut Audubon Society about the new title for bald eagles in America and did a hyper-focus look at eagle populations in Connecticut. Image Credit: Getty Images
10m Dec 27, 2024
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Melissa in the Morning: Crackdown on Illegal Cannabis Sales
Norwalk Police recently arrested another person caught selling illegal cannabis and THC products at a city convenience store. There have been dozens of these incidents in just the past couple of years. We spoke with Police Chief James Walsh about the busts and efforts to combat the growing problem moving forward. Image Credit: Getty Images
9m Dec 27, 2024
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Melissa in the Morning: Ice Safety
This week, a woman fell through the ice in Vernon, CT. We spoke with DEEP Deputy Commissioner Mason Trumble about ice safety and how to detect if the ice is strong enough to hold you and pets before you walk on it. Image Credit: Getty Images
8m Dec 27, 2024
8m
Melissa in the Morning: Another Delay
Two astronauts who traveled to the International Space Station aboard Boeing's Starliner more than six months ago, learned this month their return trip is being delayed again! NASA announced that the crew won’t come back now until at least March 2025. We spoke with our science guru, David Mestre, about the delay and the impact of the news on the astronauts stuck in space. Image Credit: Reuters
11m Dec 27, 2024
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Wake Up With Bill Finch - December 29, 2024
Joining Bill this week is Fairfield County Attorney Arthur Laske and calling in from Washington, D.C., Brett Roesner.
37m Dec 29, 2024
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Melissa in the Morning: Small Business Scam in 2025?
The Corporate Transparency Act introduces significant reporting requirements for many businesses in the United States. Most small businesses are now required to file a Beneficial Ownership Information Report with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network. But the Better Business Bureau serving Connecticut says this new form can lead to an increase in scams. We spoke with Kristen Johnson with the...
9m Dec 30, 2024
9m
Melissa in the Morning: Crime Prevention in 2025
We looked back at some of the most common crimes that happened this year. Crime Prevention expert, Jim Perez, then gave us crime prevention tips for 2025 to better protect ourselves. Image Credit: Getty Images
10m Dec 30, 2024
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Melissa in the Morning: Cannabis Laws for 2025
The 2024 legislative session saw the passage of a sweeping bill intended to clarify some of the state’s cannabis and hemp regulations (https://www.wtnh.com/news/connecticut/connecticut-hemp-industry-faces-uncertainty-with-new-thc-and-cbd-regulation-bill/) . What does that change really mean for consumers and the rights of municipalities? We asked State Rep. David Rutigliano, the top-ranking Hou...
8m Dec 30, 2024
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Melissa in the Morning: Remembering President Carter
Former President Jimmy Carter passed away at the age of 100. We spoke with Dr. Mohammad Elahee, professor of international business at Quinnipiac University. He was a key organizer of President Carter’s visit to Quinnipiac in 2007 and shared Carter’s legacy left behind (0:00). We also spoke with Former White House Correspondent & Carter historian Peter Maer who worked in media following Carter’...
14m Dec 30, 2024
14m
Melissa in the Morning: Flagman Wrap Up
As 2024 comes to a close, we checked in with Flagman Safety. It’s a non-profit organization focused on Slow Down, Move Over laws here and across the country to create safer roads for first responders, construction workers, tow truck drivers and people pulled over. It was created following the tragic death of Corey Iodice, a local tow truck driver struck and killed on the Merrit Parkway. We spok...
16m Jan 02, 2025
16m
Melissa in the Morning: CT Housing Goals in 2025
The legislative session is beginning later this month and we know housing will be a major discussion in Hartford. Let’s look at what can be done to create more affordable, workforce housing in the state. Renee Dobos, CEO of CT Housing Partners, is here to weigh in. IMAGE CREDIT: Melissa Sheketoff
10m Jan 02, 2025
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Melissa in the Morning: Cell Phones in Fairfield Schools
Fairfield parents are reportedly calling for more cell phone policies in public schools. It’s the latest district to have these conversations cracking down on phone use in the classroom. We spoke with Superintendent of Schools, Michael Testani, about the ideas on the table and whether anything will change soon for Fairfield students. Image Credit: Getty Images
17m Jan 02, 2025
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Melissa in the Morning: Boeing in the Hotseat AGAIN
179 people were killed in a horrific plane crash in South Korea. It happened on December 29th and pressure on authorities to determine the cause of the crash is building. It’s hard to overlook that the aircraft involved was a Boeing 737. There are questions from investigators about the maintenance and operation of the plane. There are also questions about whether there was professional negligen...
8m Jan 02, 2025
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CT Today With Paul Pacelli - Why Would Anyone Move To Connecticut?
Host Paul Pacelli kicked off 2025 on Thursday with his thoughts on a new survey showing that Connecticut is one of the least-desirable states to move to (00:33). Former FBI agent and current University of New Haven Senior Criminal Justice Lecturer Ken Gray talked about the investigation into the recent terror attack in New Orleans (15:28). Blogger Chris Powell also joined us for his monthly che...
34m Jan 02, 2025
34m
Melissa in the Morning: Will He Be Sworn In?
Rumor has is that a top Republican Senator in Connecticut will not be sworn in next week ahead of the 2025 legislative session. Political reporter, Mike Cerulli, gave us the scoop on what could be true regarding State Senator Kevin Kelly. Image Courtesy of Kevin Kelly
11m Jan 03, 2025
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Melissa in the Morning: Jim Jam
The third annual Jim Jam concert event is back Saturday, January 4th. Event proceeds all go to the Jimmy McGrath Foundation. We spoke with Kevin McGrath, Jimmy’s dad and the creator of the foundation, about the work being done to help youth in Connecticut and gave details about the 3rd annual concert in Fairfield. For tickets and more information: https://jimmymcgrathfoundation.org/ IMAGE CRED...
10m Jan 03, 2025
10m
Melissa in the Morning: Terrorism in America
The suspect behind the deadly truck attack in New Orleans reportedly planted several bombs ahead of the vehicle ramming. Thankfully, the bombs did not go off and more people’s lives weren’t taken. But this most recent case of terrorism in America begs the question: how could this have been detected and prevented? We asked Congressman Jim Himes, recently briefed by the FBI about this case and th...
13m Jan 03, 2025
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Melissa in the Morning: Dry January
As we begin 2025, many are also starting dry January to reduce alcohol intake and improve their health. Yale Cancer Center expert, Dr. Banini, explained the health benefits of reducing or eliminating alcohol altogether. She also shared why your drinking habits can be significant in preventing cancers. For more information: Alcohol and Cancer | Cancer | CDC (https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/risk-fact...
7m Jan 03, 2025
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Melissa in the Morning: Supporting Afterschool Programs
The Connecticut State Department of Education recently announced the recipients of the 21st Century Community Learning Center grants. These grants will provide $6,601,210 in each of three years to support 35 programs across the state, including in Bridgeport, Norwalk, Stamford, and Stratford. We asked John Frassinelli from the CT Department of Education about the grant money and how it benefits...
9m Jan 03, 2025
9m
The Mike Cerulli Show - January 4, 2025
Mike's first show of the new year and he sets the stage on what to expect in Connecticut politics in 2025!
2hr 6m Jan 04, 2025
2hr 6m
Wake Up With Bill Finch - January 5, 2025
This week, Bill is joined by Jennifer Fell from CTLCV for a wide-ranging conversation on climate change legislation.
39m Jan 05, 2025
39m
Melissa in the Morning: 9-1-1 Calls in CT
A new study has revealed the states with the highest increase in 911 calls. The research, conducted by Las Vegas personal injury lawyers, H&P Law, analyzed 911 call data from 911.gov. It showed Connecticut has the sixth highest increase in 911 calls in the nation. We spoke with Commissioner Ronnell Higgins from the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection about the findings. IMAG...
16m Jan 06, 2025
16m
Melissa in the Morning: Supporting our Veterans
The Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act was officially signed into law by President Biden. We wanted to understand what this will mean for veterans here and across the country. We spoke with Vince Santilli, executive director at Homes for the Brave. For more information: http://www.homesforthebrave.org IMAGE CREDIT: Melissa Sheketoff
15m Jan 06, 2025
15m
CT Today With Paul Pacelli - Why Do We Still Accept Such Low Standards?
Host Paul Pacelli kicked off another week on "Connecticut Today" looking at a controversial school grading system being used in some Connecticut school systems (00:30). CBS News correspondent Jim Krasula talked about former President Jimmy Carter lying in repose at the Carter Presidential Library before his remains are moved to the U.S. Capitol (24:30). CTNewsJunkie columnist Terry Cowgill drop...
43m Jan 06, 2025
43m
Melissa in the Morning: Golf to Feed Families
Caring for a hospitalized child with a critical illness is very challenging for parents. That’s why one local non-profit used their story to create a solution to give families good meals while staying in the hospital with their kids. Jeff Dorman, founder of Feeding Families Foundation, shared how you can help provide meals with a virtual golf event January 25th. For adult event tickets: https:...
12m Jan 07, 2025
12m
Melissa in the Morning: Bridgeport Schools Audit
The Bridgeport Board of Education is considering a forensic financial audit to figure out why city schools are facing a 38-million-dollar deficit.  The board's Finance Committee has voted to recommend that a forensic audit be conducted to determine the cause and recommend solutions. We spoke with the finance chair of the Bridgeport Board of Education, Joseph Sokolovic. Image Credit: Getty Images
15m Jan 07, 2025
15m
Melissa in the Morning: Stamford Ordinances
The full Board of Representatives in Stamford voted to approve the two ordinances last night. It now heads to Mayor Caroline Simmons’ desk for approval. The ordinances have to do with loud speakers on cars and the use of motorized recreational vehicles on city streets and public spaces. Captain Chris Baker with the Stamford Police Department explained the history of issues in the city prompting...
9m Jan 07, 2025
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