Melissa in the Morning: The “Big Goof-Up”
We learned about the discovery of the Washington Rochambeau Trail in Newtown and its rich history dating back to the days of George Washington. However, this registered historic trail is apparently set to be developed. How can that be? We investigated the situation and spoke with Dave Akert. He is leading the fight to protect the land and push the town to reverse course on its plans. See the O...
16m Jun 12, 2024
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CT Today With Paul Pacelli - Kudos To Governor Lamont's Common Sense
"Connecticut Today" host Paul Pacelli opened Wednesday's midweek show with his thoughts on a veto from Governor Ned Lamont (00:33) of a controversial strikers' aid bill. Hearst Connecticut Media columnist and senior editor Dan Haar talked about that veto, as well as charges recently filed against four individuals connected to the 2019 Bridgeport Democratic mayoral primary (13:30). Landmark Lega...
35m Jun 12, 2024
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Melissa in the Morning: The Silver Star Diner Family
Melissa is back on the road for the Attorney Tom Ganim Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour! To get things started at the Silver Star Diner in Norwalk, Peter, who is the owner's brother, stepped up to the plate to talk about the history of the diner and what it means to Norwalk. Image Credit: Dee Ortiz
14m Jun 13, 2024
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Melissa In The Morning: Norwalk Seaport Association
Jerry Toni, business manager of the Norwalk Seaport Association, stopped the Attorney Tom Ganim Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour stop at the Silver Star Diner in Norwalk. On the docket: The Norwalk Oyster Festival, a small history lesson and other events coming up. Image Credit: Dee Ortiz
15m Jun 13, 2024
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Melissa In The Morning: Norwalk Fire Department
Weeks removed from a horrifying fire that happened on I-95 in Norwalk, Melissa welcomed Joe Coppola, the deputy chief of the Norwalk Fire Department, to the Attorney Tom Ganim Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour. They talked about the fire that literally stopped Connecticut as well as recruiting. Image Credit: Dee Ortiz
17m Jun 13, 2024
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Melissa In The Morning: Norwalk Superintendent Of Schools
Next up on the Attorney Tom Ganim Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour, the Norwalk Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Alexandra Estrella. We talked about the latest with two new schools opening and what's going on in the school system. Image Credit: Dee Ortiz
13m Jun 13, 2024
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Melissa In The Morning: Stew Leonard Jr (Maybe) Talks About Orange
Norwalk legend Stew Leonard Jr, CEO of Stew Leonard's stopped by the Attorney Tom Ganim Melissa in the Morning Diner Tour and he might have talked about something we've been waiting for....Is Stew Leonard's Coming To Orange?!?! Image Credit: Dee Ortiz
12m Jun 13, 2024
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Melissa In The Morning: Mayor Harry Rilling
What's a stop in Norwalk without Mayor Harry Rilling! We were honored to have him on the Attorney Tom Ganim Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour! Image Credit: Dee Ortiz
11m Jun 13, 2024
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Melissa In The Morning: Lt. Tomasz Podgorski
The Attorney Tom Ganim Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour rolled on with Lt. Tomasz Podgorski of the Norwalk Police Department joining the program to talk about the latest happenings with the department. Image Credit: Dee Ortiz
8m Jun 13, 2024
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Melissa In The Morning: The Maritime Aquarium
It's time to go beyond the glass! Emily Lavin, the Associate Director of Communications of the Maritime Aquarium came by the Attorney Tom Ganim Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour stop at the Silver Star Diner in Norwalk. She spoke to Melissa about the latest with the aqurium as well as some of the activies we could see this summer! Image Credit: Dee Ortiz
8m Jun 13, 2024
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Melissa In The Morning: The Norwalk Art Space
The Attorney Tom Ganim Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour got artsy! Duvian Montoya, the Executive Director of the Norwalk Art Space came on to talk about the arts! Image Credit: Getty Images
10m Jun 13, 2024
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Melissa In The Morning: Greater Norwalk Chamber of Commerce
Melissa wrapped up today's addition of the Attorney Tom Ganim Melissa in the Morning Diner Tour with the Greater Norwalk Chamber of Commerce. Image Credit: Getty Images
10m Jun 13, 2024
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CT Today With Paul Pacelli - A Needless Death
Thursday's "Connecticut Today" with host Paul Pacelli featured Paul's thoughts on a career criminal who allegedly killed a senior citizen in a recent car accident (00:34). Quinnipiac University Professor Angela Mattie talked about a U.S. Supreme Court Ruling on the availability of an abortion-inducing medication (13:41) Finally, "Only In Bridgeport" blogger Lennie Grimaldi stopped by for his we...
35m Jun 13, 2024
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Melissa in the Morning: Board of Ed Brokenness
Last week, we learned about a Bridgeport Board of Education meeting that abruptly ended after a disagreement surrounding the superintendent’s evaluation. Days later, another meeting was held and it seemed like some board members were steam rolled over during a critical vote. We asked the Board Chair, Christine Batiste-Perez, what happened in these meetings and does it set a bad precedent moving...
18m Jun 14, 2024
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Melissa in the Morning: Not just a Bridgeport Problem
The big story this week: Four arrests were made related to absentee ballot fraud in the 2019 election for mayor of Bridgeport. All four suspects are accused of violating state laws related to the handling of absentee ballots. Following the news, one politician highlighted that shady elections are NOT just a Bridgeport issue. Bob MacGuffie shared his insight on this. He is the Connecticut Repub...
11m Jun 14, 2024
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CT Today With Paul Pacelli - More Red Light And Stop Sign Cameras
Host Paul Pacelli wrapped up a busy week on "Connecticut Today" looking at another local municipality that appears ready for more electronic traffic enforcement measures (00:46). WTNH News 8's Mike Cerulli - host of WICC's "Mike Cerulli Show" on Saturdays - looked at the past week's big political stories in the state (13:09). Former Bridgeport Democratic State Rep. Chris Caruso joined us with h...
44m Jun 14, 2024
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The Mike Cerulli Show - June 15, 2024
On today's Mike Cerulli Show, Mike chats with News 12's John Craven (0:00), Connecticut Attorney General William Tong (45:38), and Connecticut State Senator Rob Sampson (1:31:14).
2hr 17m Jun 15, 2024
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Melissa In The Morning: Jim And Pam In Real Life
Julia Bauke joined Paul Pacelli as he filled in on Melissa in the Morning to talk about office romances and even had some stories both on a local level (one of Paul's friends) and a more national scale. Image Credit: Getty Images
8m Jun 18, 2024
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Melissa In The Morning: Social Media Warning Labels
Paul Pacelli welcomed John Powers, Assistant Professor of Interactive Media and Design and Director to Melissa in the Morning to talk about Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy's demand for warning labels for social media websites. Image Credit: Getty Images
7m Jun 18, 2024
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Melissa In The Morning: Pickleball Injuries
Cheryl Patella, a certified fitness and life coach, made an appearance on Melissa in the Morning (hosted by Paul Pacelli this week) to talk about a fun game that's rising in popularity in the summertime, Pickleball! She gave heads up about injuries and how to prevent some injuries. Image Credit: Getty Images
8m Jun 18, 2024
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Melissa In The Morning: Who's Paying Dan Hurley
Paul Pacelli welcomed one his regulars in the afternoon, Dan Haar from Hearst CT Media, to Melissa In The Morning. They talked about Dan Hurley's return to UConn and who will be fronting the bill. Image Credit: USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Connect
9m Jun 19, 2024
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Melissa In The Morning: Stealing From The Secret Service
Over the weekend, someone robbed a secret service agent at gun point. So to talk about it, Paul Pacelli welcomed Bobby McDonald from the University of New Haven to Melissa in the Morning to talk about it, as well as other stuff with the secret service. Image Credit: Getty Images
8m Jun 19, 2024
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Melissa In The Morning: Blumenthal On Boeing
Paul Pacelli welcomed Connecticut Senator Richard Blumenthal to Melissa In The Morning to talk about the latest with Boeing in terms of their mechanical issues and lawsuits. Image Credit: Reuters
9m Jun 20, 2024
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Melissa In The Morning: Hamming It Up
As the Paul Pacelli's week of filling in on Melissa In The Morning comes to a close, Paul welcomed John Barrett, vice president of the Woodmont Amateur Radio Association, to the program. They talked about amateur radio as a whole as well as an upcoming event this weekend! Image Credit: Getty Images
12m Jun 21, 2024
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Melissa In The Morning: Keeping Kids Hydrated
Dr. Magna Dias, the Chair of Pediatrics at Yale School Of Medicine,  joined Paul Pacelli on Melissa in the Morning to talk about how to keep your child safe as this heat wave continues to pound Connecticut. Image Credit: Getty Images
8m Jun 21, 2024
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Melissa In The Morning: Golf Returns To Connecticut
The Travelers Championship officiall tee'd off on Thursday, so it seems like a good time to bring in assistant professor of journalism in the School of Communications at Quinnipiac University, Nick A. Pietruszkiewicz, to talk to Paul Pacelli about the golf tournament, as well as what to expect if you're going. Image Credit: USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Connect
10m Jun 21, 2024
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The Mike Cerulli Show - June 22, 2024
On today's show, Mike chats with Vin Candelora, Connecticut House Republican Leader on the upcoming special session of the legislature, local Fairfield County campaigns, and Bridgeport’s ballot scandal (0:00); then he's joined by Emily DiSalvo, former Hearst Connecticut Hartford bureau reporter on the state of local news in Connecticut (45:07); and finally, Zach Kessel, national political repor...
2hr 16m Jun 22, 2024
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Melissa in the Morning: Politics in the Workplace
We are just days away from the highly anticipated televised presidential debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. We wanted to know if political discussion at the workplace is ever appropriate and if Connecticut has any laws on the books protecting free speech at work? Gary Phelan, employment attorney and law professor at Quinnipiac University, answered our question...
14m Jun 24, 2024
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Melissa in the Morning: Gambling Addiction in Connecticut
New research revealed the states most likely to develop a gambling addiction, with Connecticut ranking in the top ten. Data from gambling experts at RG (https://rg.org/) analyzed the average number of monthly Google searches in each state for over 100 terms related to gambling addiction. Connecticut landed in ninth place. We spoke with Diana Goode, executive director of the Connecticut Counsel ...
13m Jun 24, 2024
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Melissa in the Morning: Kids in Crisis
It’s officially summer and Connecticut schools are out. And while students may be celebrating the break, being out of routine can be a huge challenge, especially for pre-teens. Shari Shapiro, Executive Director of Kids In Crisis, shares the challenges that local middle schoolers face this time of year and why there’s a great need for a support system of adults. For more information: https://ww...
13m Jun 24, 2024
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Melissa in the Morning: PACT Program Expansion
PACT is a state program that pays for community college for Connecticut students. A new state law will now expand PACT to include students who are enrolled in a post high school transition program. State Senator Ceci Maher, who was instrumental in this legislative change, shares who will benefit from this and how much money will now be saved for local families. Senator Maher represents District...
11m Jun 24, 2024
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CT Today With Paul Pacelli - The Border Blind Spot
Host Paul Pacelli ushered in Monday's "Connecticut Today" with a discussion about the present-day Democratic Party's tone deafness on immigration (00:36). Barnum Festival Executive Director Charlie Carroll talked about the recent passing of former Festival Ringmaster Frank Genarrini and a new award that will carry his name (13:25). Finally, CT NewsJunkie columnist and Substack.com blogger Terry...
32m Jun 24, 2024
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Melissa in the Morning: School to Camp Shift
Most of the year, parents rely on school to keep their kids on schedule and have “free help” so they can work. When summer arrives, the shift from school to camp or daycare creates a lot of issues for employees needing to adjust their schedules. Spencer Hill from the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities outlined the problem for many in our state and defined “childcare deserts” during su...
31m Jun 25, 2024
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Melissa in the Morning: Recognizing ‘Not Normal’
Two toddlers are on the road to recovery at Yale after their father allegedly tried to drown them at a West Haven beach. The twin victims are alive because of the brilliant, quick action done by a patrol officer. We spoke with law enforcement expert, Gary MacNamara, about the importance of recognizing not normal and acting on it correctly. Image Credit: Getty Images
19m Jun 25, 2024
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Melissa in the Morning: Mayor Dorinda Borer
We spoke with West Haven Mayor Dorinda Borer about the attempted drowning crime that happened at a local beach. The mayor shared the latest about rescuers’ response time and the aftermath recovery. She also shared details from her recent visit with the mother of the children at the hospital. Image Credit: Getty Images
17m Jun 25, 2024
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Melissa in the Morning: Nick Simmons
Nick Simmons secured the Democratic nomination in the race for the 36th State Senate District. He shared his goals if elected in November and why he believes he can flip the seat and unseat incumbent Senator, Ryan Fazio. Image Credit: Getty Images
13m Jun 25, 2024
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CT Today With Paul Pacelli - The Ranked Choice Voting Debate
Tuesday's "Connecticut Today" with Paul Pacelli welcomed Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio with her look at the possible limited implementation of "Ranked Choice Voting" in Connecticut (00:25). State Senate Republican leader Steve Harding talked about a controversy regarding pension benefits connected to the recent death of a Connecticut State Trooper (10:14) Image Credit: iStock / Get...
18m Jun 25, 2024
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Melissa in the Morning: Medicinal Marijuana
Connecticut recently approved two more conditions to allow patients in the state to receive medical marijuana as a treatment. It now brings the number to 44 conditions (11 of which include patients under 18 years old) approved in the state. What is the process of a condition getting medicinal marijuana approval and why does it matter when recreational marijuana is legal in Connecticut? We got t...
18m Jun 26, 2024
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CT Today With Paul Pacelli - Is The Debate Really Going To Matter?
Wednesday's "Connecticut Today" with Paul Pacelli wondered if the big Thursday night presidential debate will really change that many minds or affect that many undecided voters (00:29). Paul was also joined by Greenwich GOP State Sen. Ryan Fazio regarding a controversial, last-minute addition to an omnibus bill voted on in a special legislative session at the State Capitol (13:57) Image Credit...
24m Jun 26, 2024
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Melissa In The Morning: Meet Nick, The Owner Of Frankie's Diner
The Attorney Tom Ganim Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour returned today and the first guest, was Nick, the owner of Frankie's Diner! Image Credit: Dee Ortiz
11m Jun 27, 2024
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Melissa In The Morning: 54 Years Strong!
Melissa had two special guests pop into the Attorney Tom Ganim Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour, Jerry and Trudy! This couple who has been coming to Frankie's Diner for years, and just happened to be stopping in to celebrate their 54th wedding anniverary! Image Credit: Dee Ortiz
7m Jun 27, 2024
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Melissa In The Morning: The Portrait Project
How appropriate that Melissa was saying cheese at Frankie's Diner as part of the Attorney Tom Ganim Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour! Melissa welcomed Jay Misencik and Geralene Valentine of the Portrait Project to the show to talk about any updates they have with the project and what they're about. For More, check out their website: https://misencik-images.com/ Image Credit: Dee Ortiz
14m Jun 27, 2024
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Melissa In The Morning: A Live Update On Success Village
While doing the Attorney Tom Ganim Melissa In The Morning Diner, Jose from the Success Village stopped by to give an update on what's going on. Image Credit: Dee Ortiz
7m Jun 27, 2024
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Melissa In The Morning: Frankie's Gets Wild
What stop on the Attorney Tom Ganim Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour in Bridgeport would be complete without Gregg Dancho, the Director Of The Beardsley Zoo?!?! And he even brought an animal with him....kind of. Image Credit: Dee Ortiz
15m Jun 27, 2024
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Melissa In The Morning: Education In Bridgeport
Let's Learn A Little Something From The Superintendent of Schools in Bridgeport, Carmela Levy-David and the President of the University of Bridgeport, Danielle Wilken. They joined in the festivities of the Attorney Tom Ganim Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour at Frankie's Diner in Bridgeport! For more information on the scholarship information: https://www.bridgeport.edu/admissions/undergraduat...
22m Jun 27, 2024
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Melissa In The Morning; Good Morning Chiefs!
The Attorney Tom Ganim Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour welcomed Police Chief Roderick Porter and Fire Chief Lance Edwards to talk about recruiting efforts and the latest with fire and police departments! For more information (PD): https://www.bridgeportct.gov/government/departments/police-department/training-academy/make-shift-bpd For more information (Fire): https://www.bridgeportct.gov/gov...
17m Jun 27, 2024
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Melissa In The Morning: You Can Always Go...Downtown
What's going on in Downtown Bridgeport? Lauren Hoakley Vincent joined the Attorney Tom Ganim Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour to talk about it! For more information: https://infobridgeport.com/ Image Credit: Getty Images
9m Jun 27, 2024
9m
Melissa In The Morning: Lets Talk Farmers Markets
Deb Sims, a community leader in Bridgeport’s East End talking “City Fresh” on the Attorney Tom Ganim Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour! For more information: https://eastendnrzmarket.org/ Image Credit: Getty Images
6m Jun 27, 2024
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Melissa In The Morning: WE'RE GETTING A HOTEL!!!
Last time Bobby Christoph of the Bridgeport Harbor Marina was on the show, he said that we may be getting a hotel in Bridgeport....Now, at the Attorney Tom Ganim Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour live at Frankie's Diner, he gave us the details of the NOW CONFIRMED hotel. Image Credit: Getty Images
7m Jun 27, 2024
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Melissa In The Morning: Title Sponsor Tom Ganim
Melissa in the Morning Welcomed Attorney Tom Ganim to the Attorney Tom Ganim Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour! Image Credit: Dee Ortiz
10m Jun 27, 2024
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