Melissa in the Morning: Drunk Driving
Over the Columbus Day weekend, we saw a record number of road fatalities and unfortunately, a handful of incidents involved impaired drivers. We spoke with Josh Morgan from the Department of Transportation about the increase in impaired driver habits and how the state is tackling the problem. Image Credit: Getty Images
13m Oct 17, 2024
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Newsline With Brigitte Quinn - Puppy Dogs And The Yankees
It was a feel-good Thursday show on Newsline, as Brigitte first spoke to Bruce Cameron, author “My Three Dogs,” a book telling the story of three dogs separated from their human after an accident and their determination to find their way back home (00:00). Also joining Brigitte was author and Westport native Tim Manners to discuss Waite “Schoolboy” Hoyt, the subject of his new book “Schoolboy: ...
33m Oct 17, 2024
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CT Today With Paul Pacelli - Is A Universal Basic Income A Good Idea?
Host Paul Pacelli opened Thursday's "Connecticut Today" wondering if Connecticut should follow Massachusetts' lead in a controversial anti-poverty program (00:32). East Lyme GOP State Rep. Holly Cheeseman discussed her opposition to loosening Connecticut's current retail marijuana advertising laws (07:42). University of New Haven Practitioner in Residence in Public Administration and Political ...
24m Oct 17, 2024
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Melissa in the Morning: Manresa Island
It’s being called ‘an island for all.’ What will Manresa Island in Norwalk become now that major investments are going into restoration and transformation of the 125-acre property? We spoke with Jessica Vonashek, the Executive Director of the Manresa Island Corporation. For more information: https://www.manresaislandpark.org/ IMAGE CREDIT: Eve Jalinoos / Manresa Island Corporation
14m Oct 18, 2024
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Melissa in the Morning: Early Voting in CT
It’s the first time Connecticut is offering early voting for a general election. Monday, October 21st marks the start of early voting. We got all the details about what to expect from Secretary of the State, Stephanie Thomas. A list of each town’s designated early voting polling location can be found online at myvote.ct.gov. Picture Courtesy of Stephanie Thomas
13m Oct 18, 2024
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Melissa in the Morning: High Resting Heart Procedure
A landmark national clinical trial is underway in Bridgeport for patients with high resting heart rate. St. Vincent’s Medical Center is the first institution in New England to do this procedure. We spoke with Dr. Joseph Tiano, a member of the team performing the procedure, about the heart health breakthrough and who would qualify to participate in the clinical trial. Image Credit: Getty Images
8m Oct 18, 2024
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Melissa in the Morning: State Rep. Jason Perillo
Representative Jason Perillo represents the 113th Assembly District which covers Shelton. Perillo is up for reelection in November. We asked him about the work he has done since first elected to office in 2007 and his latest work for the state, including restoring voter confidence in local elections. Image Credit: Getty Images
10m Oct 18, 2024
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Newsline With Brigitte Quinn - Promoting Local Mental Health Awareness
To wrap up a Friday installment of "Newsline," Brigitte first welcomed to the program Dr. Hilary Blumberg, a Professor of Psychiatry at the Yale School of Medicine, to talk about the Walk at Sherwood tomorrow to promote suicide and mental health awareness (00:00). Jack Rowles, performer, producer, and director of "The Capitol Fools," dropped by to talk about their upcoming political satire and ...
41m Oct 18, 2024
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CT Today With Paul Pacelli - Bring On The Pouches!
Friday's "Connecticut Today" with host Paul Pacelli spotlighted one Connecticut city's decision mandating that cell phones be stored in pouches during K-through-thru-8 school hours (00:40). CBS News correspondent Taurean Small discussed his coverage GOP Vice-Presidential candidate J.D. Vance on the campaign trail (06:40). We welcomed Kirk Carapezza, co-host of the "College Uncovered" podcast, t...
35m Oct 18, 2024
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The Mike Cerulli Show - October 19, 2024
On this week’s show, Mike Cerulli chats about early voting with Connecticut State Rep Matt Blumenthal (0:00), and is joined by News 8’s Eva Zymaris, (41:46), and State Rep Chris Rosario (1:23:14).
2hr 3m Oct 19, 2024
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Melissa in the Morning: Satisfied CT Parents?
A new survey looks at whether parents are happy or not with the public school system for their kids. While most parents were at least ‘somewhat’ satisfied with their district schools, the findings revealed a lot of gaps in parental knowledge regarding public education. We spoke with Steven Hernández, Executive Director of ConnCAN, the Connecticut-based branch of 50CAN. He broke down the data fi...
16m Oct 21, 2024
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Melissa in the Morning: Nick Simmons
 We have our eyes set on local elections ahead of the general election. We want to look at some of the tight local races that matter to you. Nick Simmons is the democratic candidate running for the District 36 Senate seat, representing Stamford, Greenwich, and New Canaan. We heard about his platform and why he feels he is best fit for the job. For more information: https://nicksimmonsforct.com...
15m Oct 21, 2024
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Melissa in the Morning: Tap to Pay Scam
Contactless card payments are hugely popular within the US, even taking over chip and pin payments. But don’t get duped with the tap to pay scam. How does it work and how can you protect yourselves from this? We ask crime prevention expert, Jim Perez. IMAGE CREDIT: Melissa Sheketoff
14m Oct 21, 2024
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Newsline With Brigitte Quinn - Early Voting Begins Today!
Today was the first day for early voting in the state of Connecticut, and “Newsline” host Brigitte Quinn wanted to know all about it. Connecticut Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas dropped by to tell us about that (00:00), while Ramona Burkey, the library director of the Russell Library in Middletown, joined Brigitte to talk about a recent donation from Dolly Parton where children have a f...
29m Oct 21, 2024
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Melissa in the Morning: Senator Ryan Fazio
We have our eyes set on local elections ahead of the general election. We want to look at some of the tight local races that matter to you. Incumbent Senator Ryan Fazio for District 36, represents Stamford, Greenwich, and New Canaan. Senator Fazio shared the biggest wins he’s accomplished in office so far, how he flipped the Democratic seat to Republican and his plans if reelected in November. ...
12m Oct 22, 2024
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Melissa in the Morning: Driver’s License Renewals
Almost a decade later, drivers license renewals made easy at AAA is back! Lauren Fabrizi with AAA Northeast told us about the partnership with Connecticut’s DMV to bring services back to three AAA offices in Fairfield County and what you need to do to book an appointment. ** NOTE: You do not need to be a AAA member to use these services ** For more information: https://northeast.aaa.com/ Imag...
7m Oct 22, 2024
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Melissa in the Morning: CT Brush Fire
Connecticut is dealing with the largest brush fires this fall. Berlin Fire Department Chief Jonn Massirio gave us the latest update on the blaze on Lamentation Mountain. IMAGE CREDIT: Berlin Fire Department
7m Oct 22, 2024
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Melissa in the Morning: Paraeducator Health Insurance Costs
Comptroller Sean Scanlon announced a $10 million investment for paraeducator healthcare assistance. It will impact thousands of paraeducators in our state. Comptroller Scanlon gave us the details. Image Credit: Melissa Sheketoff
5m Oct 22, 2024
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Melissa in the Morning: Teen Driver Safety Week
Speeding, distraction, impairment: the three biggest problems with today’s drivers in Connecticut. Those issues also plague teen drivers and this week is teen driver safety week. We spoke with Sgt. Luke Davis with Connecticut State Police about what to do to better equip young drivers on roadways. Image Credit: Getty Images
8m Oct 22, 2024
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Melissa in the Morning: Fairfield PD Dashboard
There's a new online tool giving Fairfield residents a closer look at police data. The online platform was created by Sgt. Mike Stahl from the Fairfield Police Department. He explained how it works, why it was created and whether it could be helpful with future state legislation in supporting law enforcement. IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus
7m Oct 22, 2024
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Newsline With Brigitte Quinn - Catching Up With Yale's Dr. Howie Forman
Fall is here, and with winter just around the corner, you might have already gotten a cold. Joining Brigitte on Tuesday's "Newsline" was Dr. Howie Forman of the Yale School of Medicine, who filled Brigitte in on whooping cough (00:00). After that, Hartford Courant reporter Alison Cross dropped in to update Brigitte on some of the major cuts being proposed at UConn - up to 70 majors are potentia...
31m Oct 22, 2024
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Melissa in the Morning: Firefighter Death
Berlin Fire Chief John Massirio gave us the latest update on the brush fire still happening Wednesday. He also spoke about the tragic death of a Wethersfield firefighter who was helping to fight that fire. Image Courtesy of the Berlin Fire Department
8m Oct 23, 2024
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Melissa in the Morning: Mayor David Cassetti
Ansonia Mayor David Cassetti is looking to unseat the current state rep serving Ansonia and Derby's 104th district. Find out his biggest goals if elected in November and whether being a state rep will mean jumping ship as a city mayor. For more information: https://cassettiforstaterep.com/ IMAGE CREDIT: Melissa Sheketoff
12m Oct 23, 2024
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Melissa in the Morning: Rep. Kara Rochelle
Rep. Kara Rochelle is a third-term State Representative serving Ansonia and Derby's 104th district. She shared the highlights of her work over her time in office and plans for the future if reelected in November. For more information: https://karaforct.com/ IMAGE CREDIT: Melissa Sheketoff
13m Oct 23, 2024
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Melissa in the Morning: Dept. of Consumer Protection
We checked in with Connecticut’s Department of Consumer Protection. Commissioner Bryan Cafferelli touched on Halloween consumer safety, sports betting and drug takeback day. IMAGE CREDIT: Melissa Sheketoff
15m Oct 23, 2024
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Newsline With Brigitte Quinn - World Series 2024
A whirlwind mid-week Wednesday edition of "Newsline" got started with Amanda Werkle, a lifelong Connecticut resident, who sat down with host Brigitte Quinn to discuss being diagnosed with end-stage liver disease at her current age of 39 (00:00). Amanda needs a compatible liver donor, and she shared the criteria, as well her story, with Brigitte. After that, Professor Bilal Sekou, an Associate P...
45m Oct 23, 2024
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Melissa in the Morning: Police Symposium
On October 28th, The Bridgeport Police Department is hosting a public forum to tackle difficult topics involving law enforcement, like officer-involved shootings. Chief Roderick Porter gave us a preview of the event and why it matters. IMAGE CREDIT: Thinkstock Images / Stockbyte
12m Oct 24, 2024
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Melissa in the Morning: Alleged Non-Citizen Voter in Bridgeport
A CT Mirror report highlights allegations against a Bridgeport city councilor accused of registering a non-citizen to vote. We spoke with investigative reporter, Andrew Brown, about his article and the implications of more election fraud in Bridgeport. IMAGE CREDIT: Andrew Brown / CT Mirror
15m Oct 24, 2024
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Melissa in the Morning: E Coli and McDonalds
McDonald's believes slivered onions may be the cause of an E. Coli outbreak that's killed one person and sickened nearly 50 others. CDC officials say they expect the number of illnesses to rise in the coming days. We spoke with Dr. Browne about E. Coli and how to avoid getting sick. IMAGE CREDIT: Dr. Fred Browne / Griffin Hospital
9m Oct 24, 2024
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Melissa in the Morning: Ghostbusters!
We welcomed in studio the Hudson Valley Ghostbusters and Central Connecticut Ghostbusters! For more information: https://whoyagonnacall.org/
12m Oct 24, 2024
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Melissa in the Morning: Dry Conditions, Impacted Farms
Farms in New Jersey reported this week that the dry conditions have led to shutting down apple picking services. We wanted to know if Connecticut farms are seeing negative impacts from the summer-like conditions this fall. Find out why Commissioner Bryan Hurlburt from the Department of Agriculture says “no, just the opposite!” For more information on CT Farms: https://ctgrown.org/ IMAGE CREDIT:...
8m Oct 24, 2024
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Melissa in the Morning: Pink Cocaine
A recreational drug called “pink cocaine” is getting the attention of federal authorities. It comes after former One Direction singer, Liam Payne, reportedly had multiple drugs in his body, including pink cocaine. What is this club drug, the danger of it and how do we detect what’s in certain substances? Gary MacNamara gave us insight into this topic. IMAGE CREDIT: Melissa Sheketoff
11m Oct 24, 2024
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Melissa in the Morning: Narcan, Plan B in Vending Machines
This week, the Connecticut Regulation Review Commission approved the rules to allow Narcan and emergency contraceptives to be accessed through vending machines. We got the details on what happens next from Drug Control Director Roderick Marriott with the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection. IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus
6m Oct 24, 2024
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Melissa in the Morning: The Latest Polls
Quinnipiac University just released its latest poll findings of likely voters in the key battleground states of Michigan and Wisconsin. We got the latest from analyst, Tim Malloy. IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus
14m Oct 24, 2024
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Newsline With Brigitte Quinn - Meet U.S. Senate Candidate Matt Corey!
Campaign 2024 is almost done, and “Newsline” host Brigitte Quinn got to meet two candidates in key races. First, Republican Matt Corey dropped by (00:00) to talk about what’s motivating him to challenge incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Chris Murphy. Then, incumbent Democratic state Senator Ceci Maher of the 26th District (that represents Darien, New Canaan, Redding, Ridgefield, Stamford, Westo...
36m Oct 24, 2024
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CT Today With Paul Pacelli - The Federal Student Loan Scam
Host Paul Pacelli kicked off Wednesday's "Connecticut Today" talking about the hundreds of millions of dollars in federal student loan debt that's been wiped clean for thousands of state residents, and whether or not that's fair (00:35). State House Minority Leader Vinnie Candelora discussed evidence that a Venezuelan gang is connected to recent jail violence in Stamford (06:49), while Hearst C...
23m Oct 24, 2024
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Melissa in the Morning: “No Confidence” Report
The Connecticut Education Association released an assessment after speaking with 600 teachers across the Bridgeport school district. It showed 97% of respondents have a lack of confidence in Dr. Carmela Levy-David’s leadership as superintendent. We spoke with Dr. Levy-David about the report. IMAGE CREDIT: Melissa Sheketoff
16m Oct 25, 2024
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Melissa in the Morning: Possibly Human Error
As we continue to track the Berlin brush fire, Chief John Massirio shared a possible cause for the fire. He also shared frustration in containing the fire with delays coming from ATV riders and drone operators. IMAGE CREDIT: Berlin Fire Department
10m Oct 25, 2024
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Melissa in the Morning: Fire Response 101
How does a fire department determine a one-alarm fire verses three-alarm fire? Which surrounding towns are expected to help in disasters? Do career departments get called before volunteer departments? We talked about fire response 101 with Alan Zygmunt, public information officer for the Connecticut Fire Academy. Image Credit: Getty Images
11m Oct 25, 2024
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Melissa in the Morning: Dottie Lerner
Dottie Lerner is running for CT State Representative in the 122nd District, representing sections of Shelton, Stratford, and Trumbull. She shared her goals if elected in November over incumbent Ben McGorty. For more information: https://www.dottielerner.com/ Image Credit: Getty Images
8m Oct 25, 2024
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CT Today With Paul Pacelli - Crossing A Political Line?
Host Paul Pacelli got Thursday's "Connecticut Today" up and running wondering - in the heat of the present White House campaign - if Vice-President Kamala Harris went a bit too far in her latest characterization of former President Donald Trump (00:32). CBS News climate correspondent David Schechter updated us on the release of a major new world climate change report (06:56). "Only In Bridgepor...
21m Oct 25, 2024
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Newsline With Brigitte Quinn - How To Write A Good College Application Essay
Host Brigitte Quinn began a Friday edition of “Newsline” by talking about college application essays. How do you prepare a good college application essay? Preparation, the writing of—all those questions were answered by Priyanka Shingala, founder of “Let’s Talk College.” (00:00). The residents of a senior living community across the water in Port Washington, Long Island, are in danger of losing...
45m Oct 25, 2024
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Melissa in the Morning: Success Village Update
A new temporary boiler is now on site of Success Village, and it showed up ahead of schedule! We spoke with Attorney Barry Knott, the receiver for the 924-unit complex, housing more than two-thousand people, between Bridgeport and Stratford. IMAGE CREDIT: Richard Matos / Success Village resident
9m Oct 28, 2024
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Melissa in the Morning: Venezuelan Gang Activity
It was a gruesome scene inside of a Stamford hotel room. A 59-year-old man was found duct-taped to a chair. He had been beaten and the medical examiner ruled he was fatally shot in the chest. There are now concerns the crime is tied to the Venezuelan gang Tren De Aragua. Ken Gray from the University of New Haven talked about the likelihood of a gang connection in this case and whether more coul...
7m Oct 28, 2024
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Melissa in the Morning: Fairfield Carjacking
An armed carjacking took place in downtown Fairfield and for the latest on the situation, we spoke with Sgt. Mike Stahl with the Fairfield Police Department (0:00). Then, we spoke with crime prevention expert, Jim Perez, about how to protect ourselves from a carjacking situation (5:33). Image Credit: Getty Images
23m Oct 28, 2024
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Melissa in the Morning: CEA President Kate Dias
An alarming report shows a lack of confidence in the Superintendent of Schools in Bridgeport. The CEA did a survey involving nearly 600 teachers and we spoke with CEA President Kate Dias about the findings and recommendations for the district. Image Credit: Connecticut Education Association
16m Oct 28, 2024
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Newsline With Brigitte Quinn - Campaign 2024: Republican State Senate Candidate Kami Evans
Host Brigitte Quinn got a brand-new week of “Newsline” started with the President and CEO of the Connecticut Business and Industry Association, Chris DiPentima, who talked to Brigitte about a new report out saying the state is falling behind in a number of economic metrics (00:00). Westport blogger Dan Woog, whose blog is titled “06880 – Where Westport Meets the World,” dropped by to talk about...
44m Oct 28, 2024
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CT Today With Paul Pacelli - Who's Drinking All Those "Nips?"
Host Paul Pacelli opened a new week on "Connecting Today" wondering if the millions of so-called "nip" miniature alcohol bottles are promoting irresponsible drinking (00:41). CBS News correspondent Jake Rosen joined us from the presidential campaign trail and the previous night's Trump rally at Madison Square Garden (07:17). Sacred Heart University Political Science Professor and Scholar in Res...
34m Oct 28, 2024
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Melissa in the Morning: Connecticut National Guard
We spoke with Major Michael Wilcoxson and Col. Ben Neumon with Connecticut National Guard. Find out how the guard gets deployed to national and statewide disasters as well as the training involved to become a member. Image Credit: Getty Images
12m Oct 29, 2024
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Melissa in the Morning: Life on Mars
A UConn professor spent 45 days experiencing life on Mars. Jason Lee shared his experience living in NASA's HERA habitat at Johnson Space Center, participating in a simulated journey to Mars. Image Credit: Getty Images
13m Oct 29, 2024
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