Melissa in the Morning: The Klein Scam Alert
We were recently alerted about a ticket scam discovered at The Klein in Bridgeport. Turns out, it’s a scam happening at local theaters across the country. Laurence Caso, executive director of The Klein gave us the details about the ongoing scam and his calls for federal action on this matter. To buy tickets and avoid scams, buy directly from The Klein at: https://www.theklein.org/ Image Credi...
6m Oct 04, 2024
6m
Melissa in the Morning: Vape-Detection Tech in Norwalk
New vape-detection technology has been rolled out and installed in only a handful of school districts across Connecticut. One of those districts is Norwalk. We spoke with Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Estrella, about their interest in the new tech and their goals for combatting youth vaping issues. Image Credit: Getty Images
8m Oct 04, 2024
8m
Newsline With Brigitte Quinn - Melissa Newman (Yes, Paul's Daughter)
Brigitte opened a Friday show with a discussion with singer Melissa Newman, daughter of Joanne Woodward and the late Paul Newman, about her upcoming appearance at the Wilton library this Sunday (00:00), while Alex Putterman of the CT Insider joined Brigitte as well for a chat about issues across the state, including Connecticut's housing crisis (14:38)
32m Oct 04, 2024
32m
CT Today With Paul Pacelli - Another Utility Rate Increase Request
Host Paul Pacelli wrapped up another week on "Connecticut Today" looking at yet another public utility rate increase request that could affect over 250,000 customers (00:31). CBS News correspondent Scott MacFarlane dropped by to talk about what's left for Connecticut's D.C. lawmakers in the current session of Congress (07:17). Author and former CIA analyst David McClosky discussed his new book,...
23m Oct 04, 2024
23m
The Mike Cerulli Show - October 5, 2024
On today’s show, Mike Cerulli recaps the Vice Presidential debate and chats with New Haven County Young Republicans chair Patrick Berland (0:00), State Senator James Maroney, (41:43), and former Bridgeport Mayor and newest WICC host Bill Finch (1:22:33).
2hr 5m Oct 05, 2024
2hr 5m
Melissa in the Morning: Mayor Erin Stewart
New Britain Mayor, Erin Stewart, announced she will not run for re-election and seek a seventh term in office. We got to know Mayor Stewart’s impressive political journey, how she became a leader who is loved by people on both sides of the aisle and if she plans to run for governor in 2026. IMAGE CREDIT: Mayor Erin Stewart / New Britain
10m Oct 07, 2024
10m
Melissa in the Morning: 5K for Homeless Veterans
Later this month, the annual Tower to Tunnel 5K is happening thanks to Port 5 National Association of Naval Veterans. We spoke with Port 5 Executive Officer, Brian Turco, about the event and how it’s supporting homeless veterans in our area. To sign up or donate: https://www.portfiveusa.com/ Image Credit: Getty Images
8m Oct 07, 2024
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Melissa in the Morning: Attorney Barry Knot
We met the receiver of Success Village, Attorney Barry Knot. He oversees the finances and management for the 924-unit complex between Bridgeport and Stratford. Learn about his lengthy practice in law, his goals for Success Village and the challenges he’s already faced just one week into the receivership deal. Image Credit: Eric Urbanowicz
13m Oct 07, 2024
13m
Melissa in the Morning: I Paid for What?!
On the surface, it sounds like a great opportunity to enjoy a fun-filled day at Connecticut’s only zoo for free. But as you dig deeper to learn how this event was paid for, some state lawmakers are calling the event a slap in the face to utility ratepayers. We spoke to Senator Steve Harding about the public benefits section of utility bills and its connection to this event. Image Credit: Getty...
6m Oct 07, 2024
6m
Newsline With Brigitte Quinn - Connecticut's Best Spots In The Fall
Host Brigitte Quinn kicked off a Monday "Newsline" by having a chat with the Director of CT Tourism, Rachel Lenda, about the best places to see fall foliage and other favorite CT spots (00:00), while CBS correspondent Jotam Confino checked in live from Tel Aviv (15:49) with the latest on the Israel/Hamas conflict, which launched a year ago today
27m Oct 07, 2024
27m
CT Today With Paul Pacelli - More Natural Gas Please!
Host Paul Pacelli opened another week on "Connecticut Today" pointing to one state that Connecticut could take a tip from regarding long term energy security (00:35). CBS News reporter Robert Berger joined us live from Jerusalem to mark one year since the Hamas attack on Israel (05:37). CT Inside Investigator reporter Katherine Revello explained a new report outlining the biggest lobbyists at t...
28m Oct 07, 2024
28m
Melissa in the Morning: #Desperate
There’s a viral trend on LinkedIn turning heads, especially potential employers. Gen-Z users are posting the banner #Desperate to their profile pictures hoping to capture the attention of managers of potential jobs. We asked our career strategist, Julie Bauke, if this is a good idea or a career killer. Image Credit: Getty Images
12m Oct 08, 2024
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Melissa in the Morning: Flagman Elementary Students
Flagman Inc. is a non-profit traffic safety campaign focused on raising awareness about roadside dangers first responders and highway workers face. The organization has started bringing educational programs into Connecticut schools including Fairfield in 2023. Now, the group has expanded to Milford and Seymour! We spoke with the founder of Flagman Inc., Cindy Iodice, and media relations, Fran M...
14m Oct 08, 2024
14m
Melissa in the Morning: Stillbirth Support
Stillbirth affects about 1 in 175 births, and each year about 21,000 babies are stillborn in the United States. This month is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. Leslie Shannehan is a volunteer at Bridgeport Hospital, working with mothers who have lost an infant. She shared ways the hospital is helping parents grieve the loss of a child, including a recent donation of a bassinet-type dev...
8m Oct 08, 2024
8m
Newsline With Brigitte Quinn - Getting "College-Ready"
What are some good tips in terms of preparing for college? How to apply, standardized testing - Brigitte spoke with Priyanka Shingala, the founder of "Let's Talk College," about all that and more (00:00). After that, Mark Ellwood, host of Bloomberg's "Travel Genius" podcast, also dropped by to talk about everything travel-related with Brigitte, and especially with Hurricane Milton formulating i...
34m Oct 08, 2024
34m
CT Today With Paul Pacelli - Is Connecticut Just Too Expensive?
Host Paul Pacelli opened Tuesday's "Connecticut Today" with some startling new numbers regarding how unaffordable the state is becoming for many residents (00:38). CBS News correspondent Jim Krasula joined us from Wilmington, North Carolina, regarding the continuing Hurricane Helene clean up (06:47). Intelligence analyst, counter terrorism specialist and former Green Beret Brian Boyd analyzed t...
29m Oct 08, 2024
29m
Melissa in the Morning: Fire Prevention Week
This week is Fire Prevention Week and we want to know how busy firefighters are this time of year, what types of fires they’re responding to – and what we need to do to be proactive with fires. We get insight from Bridgeport Fire Chief Lance Edwards. IMAGE CREDIT: Melissa Sheketoff
10m Oct 09, 2024
10m
Melissa in the Morning: Domestic Violence Awareness Month
A six-year-old boy died after a violent domestic violence attack on him, his mother and little brother two weeks ago. Before that, a 27-year-old mother was shot and killed by the father of her infant daughter in Bridgeport. And before that, a mother of three was shot and killed in her Ansonia home. Domestic violence continues to be a major issue, and we got more insight on the problem from CEO ...
13m Oct 09, 2024
13m
Melissa in the Morning: Ageism Awareness Day
According to the American Society on Aging, 1 in 2 people worldwide hold ageist attitudes. Ageism is linked to increased social isolation, depression, and anxiety among older adults. It also can lead to inadequate treatment in healthcare. Today is Ageism Awareness Day and we spoke with clinical associate professor of occupational therapy at Quinnipiac University, Nicole Fidanza, about the impac...
14m Oct 09, 2024
14m
Melissa in the Morning: Detecting Autism Sooner?
For the first time, researchers used positron emission topography (PET) imaging technology to detect differences in nerve impulses in the brain for autistic adults. If this imaging could be done for children, what could this mean for earlier intervention and better support for those on the spectrum? We spoke to Dr. James McPartland at the Yale School of Medicine and Dr. Dave Matuskey, Medical D...
13m Oct 09, 2024
13m
Newsline With Brigitte Quinn - "That Garden Guy!"
A busy mid-week Wednesday on "Newsline," as Brigitte first spoke to Steve Goldstein, an adjunct professor at NYU, about where the majority of people today are getting their news from (00:00). After that - Brigitte was happy to have "That Garden Guy," Lee Ganim, on to discuss plant- and garden-related topics as we head into fall! (18:24) Image Credit: Chris Williams
35m Oct 09, 2024
35m
CT Today With Paul Pacelli - Metal Detectors In Connecticut Schools?
Wednesday's mid-week "Connecticut Today" with host Paul Pacelli talked about a controversy in New Britain regarding the possible use of metal detectors in the city's schools (00:29). Hearst CT Media columnist and senior editor Dan Haar previewed Wednesday's 5th District U.S. House debate (07:24), while WICC's Chief Meteorologist Paul Piorek had the latest on Hurricane Milton (15:13) Image Cred...
20m Oct 09, 2024
20m
Newsline With Brigitte Quinn - Meet Rob Blanchard
October 10th is World Mental Health Day, and Brigitte wanted to talk about it. Why is it important to have a day dedicated to mental health awareness? Romy Drucker, Education Program Director of the Walton Family Foundation, explained (00:00). After that, Brigitte welcomed Rob Blanchard, Democratic state Senate candidate for the 28th District, to the Newsline studios to present his platforms fo...
30m Oct 10, 2024
30m
CT Today With Paul Pacelli - Are We Doing Enough About Reckless Driving?
Host Paul Pacelli kicked off Thursday's "Connecticut Today" with news that the state is asking for more federal help to combat speeding and reckless driving (00:34). Connecticut Conference of Municipalities Executive Director and CEO Joe DeLong talked about CCM's commitment to helping thousands of the state's at-risk youth (06:43). "Only In Bridgeport" blogger Lennie Grimaldi dropped by with hi...
24m Oct 10, 2024
24m
Melissa in the Morning: Save the Sound Report Card
Save the Sound does a biennial report card for the water quality in Long Island Sound. The 2024 report just dropped and we wanted to break down the takeaways. Peter Linderoth, Director of Water Quality at Save the Sound, shared the findings and gave recommendations to help improve our local water health. For more information: https://www.savethesound.org/ IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus
13m Oct 11, 2024
13m
Melissa in the Morning: 119K Commission
In 2023, a state report highlighted a huge problem that has led to lost opportunities for Connecticut’s next generation. The study showed that 119,000 young people in the state are either at-risk or disconnected from education and the workforce. When that number surfaced, the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities launched the 119K Commission in March 2024. Joe DeLong, Executive Director and ...
13m Oct 11, 2024
13m
Melissa in the Morning: United Way Report
More than 500,000 Connecticut households earn less than a true living wage in the state. A report from the United Way of Connecticut shows that 39-percent of state households earn less than necessary to meet basic needs. The report says the highest concentration of those households are in urban areas, but there are some in every zip code in the state. We did a deeper dive into that report with ...
8m Oct 11, 2024
8m
Melissa in the Morning: Support for Dyslexic Learners
October is Dyslexia Awareness Month and according to the Yale Center for Dyslexia and Creativity, dyslexia is the most common learning disorder on the planet, affecting about one in five people. We spoke with Jennifer Bernheim, creator of Right to Read Advocacy here in Connecticut. She shared her insight about helping parents with dyslexic learners at home and the importance of early interventi...
9m Oct 11, 2024
9m
Newsline With Brigitte Quinn - Who Is The Best Employer In Connecticut?
Brigitte got a busy, but fun, Friday program started with an interview about who (and where) the best employers are located, including here in Connecticut, with senior editor of Forbes Magazine Rachel Peachman (00:00). Cheddar business anchor and Westport resident Dave Briggs came by the studios to talk with Brigitte about the latest American business stories, as well as his cameo in the T.V. s...
49m Oct 11, 2024
49m
CT Today With Paul Pacelli - A Refresher On Fire Safety
As we headed into another weekend, host Paul Pacelli welcomed Orange Fire Marshal Jamie Vincent to the show to chat about National Fire Prevention Week (00:32). Solomon Schmidt, author of, "Legal Gladiator: The Life of Alan Dershowitz," stopped by to talk about one of the nation's most polarizing attorneys and media personalities (07:52). CBS News reporter Taurean Small had the latest from the ...
27m Oct 11, 2024
27m
The Mike Cerulli Show - October 12, 2024
Today, Mike Cerulli speaks with attorney Chris Mattei (0:00), News 8’s Jeff Derderian, (40:57), and Connecticut Attorney General William Tong (1:22:20).
2hr 2m Oct 12, 2024
2hr 2m
Melisa in the Morning: Busyness = Marriage Killer
Multiple studies are calling “busyness” a social epidemic in our country. Our marriage coach, Bob Donovan, calls it busyness a marriage killer. How do we know if we are at-risk of ruining our marriage over busy schedules and what can we do to recover? Bob gave us some advice. Image Credit: Getty Images
13m Oct 14, 2024
13m
Melissa in the Morning: Mental Health Check
For World Mental Health Day this month, we spoke with counselor, Julius Dudics, about adults prioritizing their mental health. Despite more and more calls for mental health support for kids, we wanted to talk about adults focusing on their own mental health before worrying about junior. Image Credit: Getty Images
14m Oct 14, 2024
14m
Melissa in the Morning: Home Invasion
Two men are believed to have entered a Michigan home after posing as utility workers. This deadly home invasion led to a conversation with our Crime Prevention Expert, Jim Perez, about how to protect ourselves from these types of crimes. IMAGE CREDIT: Melissa Sheketoff
13m Oct 14, 2024
13m
Newsline With Brigitte Quinn - Know Where You're Going To Vote!
Have you ever been to The Prospector? It’s a movie theater in Ridgefield—a special place for more than one reason. In addition to showing all the current movies (and some great ones from the past, too!), it is also known for employing people with disabilities. Host Brigitte Quinn got Monday's Newsline started by talking with Executive Director Ryan Wenke about the theater, its great history, an...
31m Oct 14, 2024
31m
CT Today With Paul Pacelli - Still Debating Columbus Day
"Connecticut Today" host Paul Pacelli welcomed Italian-American One Voice Coalition President Andre DiMino to chat about the continuing controversy surrounding the observance of Columbus Day in some parts of the country (00:26). We also spoke with China and Asia expert Gordon Chang, author of, "Plan Red: China's Project to Destroy America" (08:34) Image Credit: REUTERS
22m Oct 14, 2024
22m
Melissa in the Morning: Boiler Tampering?
There are more than two-thousand residents who call Success Village home. The 924-unit complex has had inconsistency of hot water and heat for months. The problem got so bad, it led to a receivership to handle the finances and operations of the complex between Bridgeport and Stratford. Attorney Barry Knott, the receiver for Success Village, has reportedly sounded the alarm about potential boile...
8m Oct 15, 2024
8m
Melissa in the Morning: Sujata Gadkar-Wilcox
Sujata Gadkar-Wilcox is hoping to fill Senator Marilyn Moore’s seat for the 22nd district, representing Bridgeport, Monroe and Trumbull. We got to know her and her goals for office if elected in November. IMAGE CREDIT: Sujata Gadkar-Wilcox
10m Oct 15, 2024
10m
Melissa in the Morning: Comptroller Sean Scanlon
The state’s fiscal watchdog shared the 2024 fiscal financial report as well as his recent losses report for Connecticut. We also asked Comptroller Sean Scanlon about a recent roundtable discussion in Westport tackling child healthcare. IMAGE CREDIT: Melissa Sheketoff
9m Oct 15, 2024
9m
Melissa in the Morning: Juvenile Crime
Stamford Police highlighted safety concerns for riders and the public when it comes to dirt bikes. We spoke with Captain Chris Baker about juvenile crime in general and where state laws are coming up short to better tackle the problem plaguing our state. Image Credit: Getty Images
16m Oct 15, 2024
16m
Newsline With Brigitte Quinn - Combating Fall Allergies
Allergies – seasonal pain in the neck! Do yours flare up during the fall season? Brigitte asked Dr. Ryan Steele of the Yale School of Medicine why allergies flare up in the fall and what you can do to combat the runny nose and watery eyes (00:00). Former Time Magazine senior reporter and professor emeritus of political science at St. Peter’s University in Jersey City Alain Sanders joined Brigit...
36m Oct 15, 2024
36m
CT Today With Paul Pacelli - On The Campaign Trail
Host Paul Pacelli on "Connecticut Today" chatted Tuesday with CBS News correspondent Aaron Navarro who's been covering the Kamala Harris campaign (00:20). Yankee Institute Blogger Meghan Portfolio dropped by with her latest update on the state's energy issues (05:18) Image Credit: iStock / Getty Images Plus
13m Oct 15, 2024
13m
Melissa in the Morning: Chris Sarandon
We met the speaking voice of Jack Skellington from Nightmare Before Christmas, Chris Sarandon. The Fairfield resident talked about playing one of the most popular Halloween characters and his cooking podcast. IMAGE CREDIT: Melissa Sheketoff
13m Oct 16, 2024
13m
Melissa in the Morning: Governor Lamont
In our latest check-in with Governor Lamont, we talked in depth about utility costs, juvenile crime and backup plans for education funding expected to drop off at the end of the 2024/25 school year. Image Credit: Reuters
16m Oct 16, 2024
16m
Melissa in the Morning: The City Claps Back
We spoke with Tom Gaudette, the chief administrative officer for the city of Bridgeport, discussing the latest on Success Village. We discussed financial challenges discovered since the court ordered receivership. We also talked about the temporary boilers on campus and whether an alleged promise about millions of dollars from the city was actually offered. Image Credit: Eric Urbanowicz
15m Oct 16, 2024
15m
Newsline With Brigitte Quinn - "Midtown Men".....Or....."Jersey Boys?"
Have you seen (and loved!) “Jersey Boys?” If so, you’ll love “Midtown Men,” which re-unites the cast of the original Broadway “Jersey Boys.” “Midtown Men” is coming to Sacred Heart University on Saturday, October 26th, and Brigitte got to sit down with Daniel Reichard, one of the stars of the performance, to talk about the show and the upcoming appearance at SHU! (00:00) East Hartford Animal Co...
34m Oct 16, 2024
34m
CT Today With Paul Pacelli - How Is This Possible?
Host Paul Pacelli opened Wednesday's "Connecticut Today" highlighting a Connecticut Mirror story about a recent special needs high school graduate who couldn't read or write (00:33). Hearst Connecticut Media columnist and senior editor Dan Haar talked about his current project, speaking with more state voters (06:51), while CBS News correspondent Alli Novello joined us from Pennsylvania on the ...
20m Oct 16, 2024
20m
Melissa in the Morning: More Boiler Tampering
BREAKING NEWS: A second incident regarding the temporary boiler on the Success Village campus providing hot water to the thousands living there. Attorney Barry Knott shared the latest on the investigation. We also got an update on financial records and bank problems surrounding Success Village from receiver, Attorney Barry Knott. IMAGE CREDIT: Melissa Sheketoff
17m Oct 17, 2024
17m
Melissa in the Morning: Influenza Deaths
State public health officials are confirming the first two deaths from the flu of the 2024-2025 virus season.  The first flu death came in September and involved a person in their 90s.  The second death confirmed to be from influenza was an infant less than a year old who passed away this month. We spoke with Dr. Browne of Griffin Hospital about this. IMAGE CREDIT: Dr. Browne / Griffin Health
11m Oct 17, 2024
11m
Melissa in the Morning: The Menendez Brothers Case
Lyle and Kyle Menedez are serving a life sentence after being convicted for the murders of their parents in 1989. The high-profile case is back in the spotlight and could have a new trial three decades later. And it’s all thanks to Netflix! We get legal perspective from Attorney Bill Bloss on this story and whether more documentaries will have this effect on major court cases. Image Credit: Re...
13m Oct 17, 2024
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