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Melissa in the Morning: &quot;Fishing from the Hotel&quot;
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Doug Grabe, owner of Surfside Hotel, talked about his connection to fishing and Long Island Sound ahead of the annual Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth. We also asked if it&#39;s possible for competitors to fish from his Stratford beachfront hotel!
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CT Today With Paul Pacelli - Are You Kidding Me?
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Thursday&#39;s &quot;Connecticut Today&quot; opened with host Paul Pacelli lamenting the political tone deafness of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago (00:38). University of New Haven associate professor of accounting and taxation Dr. James Mohs joined us to talk about some of the economic issues being brought up in the current White House campaign (14:22). OnlyInBridgeport.com blogger Lennie Grim...
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Melissa in the Morning: THRIVE Wellness
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THRIVE is the first of its kind, independent wellness center for all those impacted by cancer located in Trumbull. We learned all about the non-profit and the programs offered to members from Dr. Neal Fischbach, President and Chief Medical Officer at THRIVE.

IMAGE CREDIT: Melissa Sheketoff
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<span><span class="js-time" data-epochtime="1724421640" data-format="short_date">Aug 23, 2024</span></span>
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Melissa in the Morning: Senator Ryan Fazio
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Two hot button topics right now in CT: high electric bills and restrictions on cell phones in public schools. Senator Ryan Fazio representing the 36th District and Ranking Member of the Energy Committee spoke on both topics.

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<span><span class="js-time" data-epochtime="1724421868" data-format="short_date">Aug 23, 2024</span></span>
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CT Today With Paul Pacelli - It&#39;s All In The Details
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Friday&#39;s &quot;Connecticut Today&quot; with host Paul Pacelli featured a chat with Fairfield/Southport Democratic State Rep. Jennifer Leeper on the current electric utility controversy in the state, and her recent op-ed in the Connecticut Mirror (00:30). Former Bridgeport Democratic State Rep. Chris Caruso stopped by with his weekly update, focusing on the just-completed Democratic National Convention in...
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<span><span class="js-time" data-epochtime="1724450183" data-format="short_date">Aug 23, 2024</span></span>
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The Mike Cerulli Show - August 24, 2024
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Today, it was all about the DNC! Mike spoke with several Connecticut state delegates, including former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin (0:00), Alan Cunningham (44:55), and State Rep Josh Elliott (1:29:43).
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Melissa in the Morning: Back To School Crime Prevention
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From traffic patterns changing to stranger danger, we spoke about crime prevention ahead of the new school year. Crime Prevention Expert, Jim Perez, gave advice to families about ways to stay safe and keep their kids safe this school year.

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<span><span class="js-time" data-epochtime="1724678485" data-format="short_date">Aug 26, 2024</span></span>
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Melissa in the Morning: Juvenile Attacks on Police
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East Haven Police put out a warning this month following recent juvenile attacks on officers in their department. We asked our law enforcement expert, Garay MacNamara, about combatting juvenile crimes against cops and the role parents play to help stop the divide between youth and local police.

IMAGE CREDIT: Melissa Sheketoff
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Melissa in the Morning: Check-In with DOT
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It’s been one week since historic flooding impacted parts of Connecticut. We got a check-in with DOT Commissioner, Garrett Eucalitto, to see how road closures are going and a timeline on rebuilding work wrapping up.

IMAGE CREDIT: Melissa Sheketoff
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Melissa in the Morning: Anxiety about a New School Year
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National statistics from 2023 show 87% of parents of children under 18 say the back-to-school season causes them stress and anxiety (understood.org) As Connecticut students head back to class this week and next, we got advice on helping our kids cope with anxiety ahead of their new school year. Jake Sussman, founder of Superpower Mentors, pointed out red flags that kids are struggling and ways ...
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Melissa in the Morning: “We Will Reopen”
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The Lake Zoar Beach Club and Family Marina in Monroe is one of the impacted areas rocked by the historic flooding on August 18th. We spoke with the owner, Bob Defeo, to get an update on the property and plans to reopen for the 2025 season.

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CT Today With Paul Pacelli - A Cell Phone Ban In Schools?
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Host Paul Pacelli opened Monday&#39;s &quot;Connecticut Today&quot; wondering just how proposed cell phone bans and/or limits in state schools might be accepted by students and their parents (00:32). Blogger Chris Powell checked in with us to talk about a controversy in Fairfield County and what&#39;s wrong with the Connecticut State Republican Party (14:14). CT NewsJunkie columnist and Substack.com blogger Terr...
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Melissa in the Morning: Prepare for a Layoff
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Headquartered in Stamford, shipping-and-mailing company Pitney Bowes announced the company is set to lay off about 1,000 employees and close several facilities in the U.S. It’s not clear how many, if any, Connecticut workers are impacted. The most up to date state head count report shows Pitney had about 800 employees based in Connecticut as of last November. Career strategist, Julie Bauke, gav...
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Melissa in the Morning: Safe Havens Law
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The Safe Havens law on Connecticut’s books popped up in the news recently. CT News Junkie reported that 57 newborn babies have been given up safely to local hospitals in Connecticut, including two this year. It’s a great opportunity to talk about the history of Safe Haven, how it works and the impact on Connecticut babies from State Senator Lisa Seminara is the Ranking Member of the Committee o...
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Melissa in the Morning: Normalizing Grief
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In a population-based study of adults aged 40 and older, The National Library of Medicine reported approximately one third of those surveyed experienced severe grief after the loss of a loved one. Grief was associated with physical and mental health problems and increased use of health services. Ahead of National Grief Awareness Day August 30th, we asked our morning show counselor, Julius Dudic...
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CT Today With Paul Pacelli - More Electric Bill Outrage
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Tuesday&#39;s &quot;Connecticut Today&quot; with host Paul Pacelli welcomed State Senate GOP leader Steve Harding (00:23) and Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio (12:16) on the continued anger regarding rising electric bills around the state. Paul also had a few opening thoughts on the issue as well (22:39)

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Melissa in the Morning: What’s the BIG Deal?
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UConn has reportedly been in talks for a possible shift from the Big East to the Big 12. What’s the BIG deal with shifting conferences? And how much does Dan Hurley and the basketball program play a role in this decision? We got insight from our local sports expert, Rob Adams.

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<span><span class="js-time" data-epochtime="1724851605" data-format="short_date">Aug 28, 2024</span></span>
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Melissa in the Morning: Bridgeport School Goals
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“One year down, nine to go.”

Dr. Carmela Levy-David is entering her second year as Superintendent of Schools in Bridgeport. We asked about the goals for the upcoming year, including a refresher on plans for school buildings and expanding student program opportunities for sports and the arts.

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Melissa in the Morning: New School Year Ahead            
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Ahead of the new school year, we got a check-in with Fran Rabinowitz, Executive Director of CT Association of Public School Superintendents. We got the latest on teacher shortages, filling paraeducator positions, the transition of the kindergarten age cutoff law and controversy around Chromebooks.

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Melissa in the Morning: Sports-Related Head Injuries
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Two youth football players died this week in the US, including a middle school student. While both cases were not here in Connecticut, local families want to know that we are doing our best to protect kids and follow top notch health protocols for contact sports. We got perspective from Glenn Lungarini, Executive Director of the CIAC (Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference.)

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Melissa in the Morning: Unhealthy Baby Food
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A new study finds that as much as two-thirds of infant and toddler food sold in U.S. supermarkets is unhealthy.  The George Institute for Global Health looked at 651 food products sold in ten different grocery chains and found all of them made prohibited claims on the packaging.  Some 70 percent didn&#39;t meet nutritional requirements, and more than 40 percent had more sugar than recommended.  Som...
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CT Today With Paul Pacelli - Are Employers Responsible For Substance Use Disorder?
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Wednesday&#39;s midweek &quot;Connecticut Today&quot; with host Paul Pacelli featured Connecticut Inside Investigator reporter Marc Fitch&#39;s analysis of a proposal from state lawmakers to classify certain types substance abuse as an occupational disease, for workers compensation benefits and other legal protections (00:32). Hearst Connecticut Media senior editor and columnist Dan Haar talked about the hot top...
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There’s a new face calling the Beardsley Zoo home. Gregg Dancho broke the news first on WICC about a new baby anteater and why the birth is so crucial for a vulnerable population of anteaters.

IMAGE CREDIT: Ashley Volkens / Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo
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The state will be spraying to kill mosquitoes in the Pachaug State Forest to slow the spread of eastern equine encephalitis (EEE). It comes after a 41-year-old in New Hampshire died this month after developed Triple E, the first EEE death in the US this year. Dr. Browne with Griffin Hospital gave us more insight about the likelihood of infection in humans here in Connecticut.

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Kids are just getting back to the classroom for the 2024-25 year but already we have a new report card! Earlier this week, the CT Department of Education shared a new report showing a second year of improved attendance for districts across the state. We did a deeper dive into the data and the impact of the LEAP program with state officials. John Frassinelli, Division Director of School Health, ...
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Mixbook (https://www.mixbook.com/) , a #1 rated photo book company, polled 3,000 respondents to uncover the most coveted Labor Day celebrations. In the top 100 events listed, Newtown’s Labor Day Parade was one of only two Connecticut mentions. Turns out, Newtown’s Labor Day Parade is the largest parade Labor Day weekend in the state as well as the northeast. We spoke with the President and Vice...
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Thursday&#39;s &quot;Connecticut Today&quot; with host Paul Pacelli opened with Paul&#39;s thoughts on an &quot;offer&quot; from a Democratic State House member regarding a special session on recent electric bills (00:31). OnlyInBridgeport.com blogger Lennie Grimaldi talked about another controversy surrounding a Bridgeport government official (13:56). We also welcomed Joshua Leifer, author of, &quot;Tablets Shattered: The End...
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The clock is ticking to become a local firefighter! Bridgeport opened firefighter applications earlier this summer for people who want to join the team in the park city. But the deadline is September 2, 2024 at 11:59PM! The application process won’t open up again for two years. Bridgeport Fire Chief Lance Edwards gave us the details on how to apply and the perks of the job that DOES NOT require...
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There’s been a lot of national talk about electric vehicles, most recently in a Wall Street Journal editorial. Last week, Ford announced that it will cancel production of an electric SUV and delay an electric pickup truck. What does the future hold for EV’s, especially the near future? Paul Miller has been in the auto industry for more than 60 years and shared his insight on the latest data on ...
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No one wants to spend their days in a hospital room, especially young children. A Fairfield teen took her own experience getting medical treatments to inspire her claim to fame: Medi-Teddy. What is it and how does it help children battling illnesses feel comfort?

We spoke with Ella Casano, the creator of Medi-Teddy.

For more information: https://www.medi-teddy.org/

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Labor Day weekend may be considered the unofficial end to summer, but it also marks the unofficial start of fair season. Before you make fair plans, make note of specific scams and get shopping advice from Kristen Johnson of the Better Business Bureau CT.

Report a scam to BBB Scam Tracker: http://bbb.org/scamtracker

Image Credit: Getty Images
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Host Paul Pacelli wrapped up another busy week on &quot;Connecticut Today&quot; wondering - after word broke regarding the death of a prominent pro hockey player and his brother - why so many people still drink and drive (00:30). Monroe resident Scott Pearson updated his viral Change.org petition drive to change electric bills for state consumers (12:40), while former Bridgeport State Rep. Chris Caruso t...
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As your Labor Day weekend is underway, Mike Cerulli was live and joined by Connecticut State Senate President Martin Looney (0:00) and Connecticut Young Republicans Chair Patrick Burland (45:45).
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Melissa in the Morning : WICC Expansion Milestone
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WICC is officially expanding its coverage by broadcasting now on 95.9FM. Don’t worry, we still have our broadcasts on 600AM, but we spoke about the milestone news for a station reaching 98 years old this fall with Connoisseur Media CEO, Jeff Warshaw(0:00), and Vice President of Connoisseur Media Connecticut, Kristin Okesson (6:16), for more on the merger and its significance to listeners.

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Melissa in the Morning: The “Salary” Question
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How do you handle that elephant in the room question: what is your desired salary? It can feel like an awkward conversation for people wanting to land a new job, especially if you were laid off. We are continuing our conversation about layoff aftermath with career strategist, Julie Bauke.

Last week, we shared the Pitney Bowes, headquartered in Stamford, announced about 1,000 people being laid ...
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Melissa in the Morning: DOT Latest
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We spoke with Josh Morgan from the Connecticut Department of Transportation for the latest on the historic flooding aftermath impacting local and state roads. We also got an update on major transportation projects in Fairfield County and the impact of new wrong way detection systems on our highway ramps.

For more information: https://portal.ct.gov/dot?language=en_US

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Melissa in the Morning: Parent Mental Health
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The surgeon general is sounding the alarm about the mental health crisis for America’s parents. Why are parents today so stressed out and how can we reduce that stress? We got advice from counselor, Julius Dudics, about coping mechanisms and what happens if you don’t address stress effectively.

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Melissa in the Morning: Labor Day Weekend Stats
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We got a check-in with Connecticut State Police after the Labor Day holiday weekend. Patrols were out in full force from Friday to Monday night. We spoke with Sgt. Luke Davis to get the road statistics regarding emergency calls, crashes and more.

For a full breakdown of the report: https://www.cspnews.org/post/2024-labor-day-weekend-traffic-statistics-09-02-2024

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CT Today With Paul Pacelli - Trying To Pull A Fast One On CT Abortion Rules?
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Tuesday&#39;s &quot;Connecticut Today&quot; with host Paul Pacelli welcomed Connecticut Catholic Conference Executive Director Chris Healy to talk about a state agency&#39;s recent actions regarding public comment on Connecticut&#39;s abortion regulations (00:26). Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio dropped by to talk about a new investigation surrounding higher education spending in Connecticut (07:56)

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Melissa in the Morning: Boating Safety
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The search is back on today for two men who remain missing after a deadly boat crash in the Connecticut River in Old Saybrook. One person died and six others were injured in the crash late Monday night. DEEP officials believe speed is a factor. But officials say time of day, lack of life vest use and knowledge of the area could have also played a role in this incident. We spoke in depth about b...
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Melissa in the Morning: Counterfeit Car Seats
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Health experts are warning you about counterfeit car seats being sold online! The seats typically cost much less, but are sold through otherwise reputable retail sites and can fail your child if god forbid you’re in a crash. Bridgeport Hospital’s chair of Pediatrics, Dr. Magna Dias, shared where the seats are coming from and red flags to look for if you buy a bad seat.

To contact certified car...
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Melissa in the Morning: The Newest Weight Loss Drug
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Are you looking to lose weight? There’s a new weight loss medication available to you, called Zepbound, and it’s even easier to access if you don’t have insurance coverage. Hartford Healthcare Medical Weight Loss doctor, Joseph St. Pierre, talks about the latest weight loss craze and what it means for you.

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Melissa in the Morning: Transitioning Your Health
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September is a transitional month dialing back from the summer months. From making your way back to the office more and getting your kids to school and all those afternoon activities, how do we stay active at our desks or in the car? Our wellness coach, Amy Llinas, gave us new routines to adopt this month.

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Melissa in the Morning: Red Cross Support
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We continue to follow the aftermath of the historic flooding in Connecticut last month. This morning, there’s a big announcement from the American Red Cross Connecticut Chapter in their recovery efforts for people impacted. John Godin shared the details about Multi Agency Resource Centers opening. Plus, we talked about the significance of today, September 4th: National Blood Donation Day, and g...
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Wednesday&#39;s midweek &quot;Connecticut Today&quot; opened with word that some Democrats in the General Assembly might finally be getting the message on high electric bills (00:28). We welcomed Ira Chaleff, author of, &quot;To Stop a Tyrant: The Power of Political Followers to Make or Brake a Toxic Leader&quot; (13:02), while CBS News legal analyst Thane Rosenbaum joined us to chat about the Justice Department&#39;s leg...
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A 14-year-old suspect is in police custody after he opened fire in a Georgia high school killing four people and injuring nine others. While this wasn’t in our state, it certainly struck a chord for many as we are sending kids back to school, also being the home state where Sandy Hook happened. Law enforcement expert, Gary MacNamara, did a deep dive about the key takeaways from this latest scho...
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Rob Blanchard is running for the 28th State Senate District seat which represents Fairfield, Easton, Newtown, and Bethel. We asked his opinion on tackling school shootings and what he’s hearing are priorities of constituents if he is elected in November.

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