Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: America Battles the Omicron Variant

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: America Battles the Omicron Variant

On Tuesday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli, Paul spoke to former Time Magazine Senior Correspondent Alain Sanders regarding President Biden’s address to the nation on Covid-19 (0:26). Southern Connecticut State University Biology Professor Sarah Crawford outlined the latest medical information on the Covid-19 Omicron variant (10:34).

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Melissa in the Morning: Regionalizing or lack thereof…

Melissa in the Morning: Regionalizing or lack thereof…

1. Ansonia Mayor David Cassetti is steaming that a merger between Ansonia and Derby seems to be a no-go. What he’s threatening in the new year if something doesn’t change. ((00:10))
2. Fairfield CARES is pairing up with liquor stores to start more conversations about underage drinking. Learn why Fairfield numbers are alarming compared to the country. ((08:46))
3. The power of parenting can be challenging. Counselor Julius Dudics gave us tips on how to strike a balance between militant and friend when raising your kids. ((21:40))
4. Road rage is a real concern during the holiday travel. Triple A gave us stats on the reality and what you can do to avoid it. ((31:28))

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Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Is Your Genetic Information Out There?

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Is Your Genetic Information Out There?

On Monday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli, Paul spoke with State House GOP Leader Vin Candelora on concerns regarding the rollout of Connecticut’s “vaccine passport” program (0:32). Courtesy of The Connecticut Network (www.ct-n.com), we carried Governor Ned Lamont’s latest Covid-19 briefing (11:05). Connecticut Food Association President Wayne Pesce commented on the recent uptick in retail theft around Connecticut and the nation (22:50).

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Melissa in the Morning: A Deep Dive into CTE

Melissa in the Morning: A Deep Dive into CTE

  1. What is CTE? How can we detect it? And how do you live with it? Dr. Carl Nissen does a deep dive into the cognitive brain disease and the signs to look out for. ((00:10))
  2. Glenn Lungarini of CIAC talks about how to keep young athletes safe from head blows and what to do to help kids avoid getting CTE. ((13:52))
  3. Fairfield First Selectwoman Brenda Kupchick addresses the latest Yankee Institute study and youth crime. ((24:16))

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Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: The Carpenters’ Connecticut Roots

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: The Carpenters’ Connecticut Roots

On Friday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli, Paul spoke with
Chris May, co-author of, “Carpenters: The Musical Legacy” (0:37). Connecticut Energy Marketers Association head Chris Herb joined us to chat about some controversy surrounding electric heat pumps (14:42).

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Melissa in the Morning: Covid Card

Melissa in the Morning: Covid Card

1. Governor Lamont talked about the covid vaccine QR code card, social media threats and climate change initiatives. ((00:10))
2. Congressman Jim Himes responds to reports of Senator Blumenthal speaking at a communist party award ceremony. ((14:48))
3. Our cyber security expert talked about online gaming dangers and using WIFI while traveling. ((23:07))

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Financial News You Can Use: Preparing For 2022

Financial News You Can Use: Preparing For 2022

Russ Hackmann recaps all the things to know about financial security heading into the new year – risks and fees, setting up retirement income, setting up a tax plan, and more.

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