There’s a ceremony today to honor firefighters and emergency response personnel from more than 70 departments and organizations in Connecticut for responding to the historic Hawthorne fire last fall on Lamentation Mountain. We looked back at that event with Berlin Fire Chief John Massirio.
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Newly elected State Representative Amy Romano joined us in studio. She represents Shelton and gave us the latest on what’s happening in Hartford during the legislative session.
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Host Paul Pacelli opened Thursday’s “Connecticut Today” asking why – even when all their desires are met – state Democrats still lash out at ICE and immigration enforcement (00:46). “Only In Bridgeport” blogger Lennie Grimaldi talked about the latest Park City buzz, including a change on the Bridgeport City Council (15:08). CBS News military analyst and Retired U.S. Army Col. Jeff McCausland helped break down a reported mineral deal between the U.S. and Ukraine (24:32). Landmark Legal Foundation lawyer and analyst Mike O’Neill offered his thoughts on a key federal court ruling against the Trump White House (29:55)
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The 2025 WICC Brown Roofing Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour is officially off and running! The first stop is Curley’s Diner in Stamford. Melissa was joined by a myriad of guests, including both known Mayor Candidates (Arthur Augustyn and Mike Loughran), President and CEO of the Stamford Palace Theater Mike Moran, PJ from Hey Stamford and so much more! Thank you to our partners at Maritime Chevrolet, The Connecticut Education Association, and AARP Connecticut!
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Host Paul Pacelli opened Wednesday’s edition of “Connecticut Today” wondering if the General Assembly is about to open a legislative door to a possible “mileage-based user fee” to supplement or replace the state gasoline tax (00:47). Yankee Institute Labor Fellow Frank Ricci talked about former Connecticut State Colleges & Universities Chancellor Terrence Cheng stepping down, but still receiving a full year’s pay (15:46). CBS News Legal Analyst Thane Rosenbaum dropped by with analysis on the latest legal twists in the ongoing Mahmoud Khalil case (23:33), while Hearst Connecticut Media senior editor and columnist Dan Haar updated us on the biggest statewide stories, including up-to-the-minute tax revenue figures (29:19)
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A Connecticut judge overturned a controversial Connecticut Siting Council decision to install monopoles along the Metro-North railroad in Bridgeport and Fairfield. Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim commented on the lawsuit and what happens now with the proposed plan from United Illuminating.
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The head of the Connecticut state college and university system is stepping down after reports of his excessive spending. Chancellor Terrence Cheng has reached a settlement agreement with the governing board overseeing the public college system that he will step down at the end of June. Despite losing the prestigious title, Cheng will still shift into an advisory role and will continue to earn his 442-thousand-dollars a year salary until he leaves the job. The announcement did not sit well with everyone including Senate Minority Leader, Steve Harding, who voiced concerns to us.
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We focus a lot on street takeovers but let’s do a deeper dive into some of the vehicles used. Gas and electric scooters, motor bike, dirt bikes, ATV’s, different versions of motorcycles; there are a lot of unfamiliar vehicles on our roadways. We spoke with Sgt. Luke Davis of the CT State Police about these vehicles, a lot of times involved in street takeovers, and the rules around them.
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Teacher positions, all the district’s librarians, a popular performing arts program and bus transportation for about 2,400 students all voted to be eliminated to help make up the budget gap in Bridgeport. The controversial decision could be reversed though, if the city invests more money into the district. We talked about this with Bridgeport Board of Education Vice Chair, Joseph Sokolovic.
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