Legendary comedian, Gilbert Gottfried, passed away after battling a longtime illness, myotonic dystrophy. Dr. Khan is a neurologist with St. Vincent’s Medical Center answered our questions about the disease. ((00:10)) Senator Richard Blumenthal talks about the construction industry and better protecting workers. ((15:13)) Fairfield and Bridgeport have come to an agreement to help protect land…
On Wednesday’s “Connecticut Today,” host Paul Pacelli chatted with Yankee Institute for Public Policy analyst Ken Girardin on the latest state employee contract proposal (0:23) . Fairfield GOP State Rep. Laura Devlin joined us to talk about the current budget talks at the State Capitol (11:23). Image Credit: Getty Images
Meet Joy, she is a lovely 1 year old, tiger cat. Joy like all our pets are spayed and up to date with her vaccines. Joy is not a huge fan of getting picked up so we would love her to go with an experienced cat family with older kids who will respect her boundaries…
1. After the Brooklyn subway shooting, how can people confidently get back on public transportation? Gary MacNamara, the Executive Director of Public Safety and Government Affairs at Sacred Heart University, shared how to prepare yourself for an attack and help police spot trouble. ((00:10)) 2. The Fuller Foundation is looking for volunteers and donations to…
On Tuesday’s “Connecticut Today,” we aired a portion of Governor Ned Lamont’s latest news conference (0:19). University of New Haven criminal justice lecturer Ken Gray talked about a subway shooting in Brooklyn, New York (11:21). Image Credit: Reuters
1. Save The Game is a grass roots initiative to invigorate Major League Baseball and increase youth participation in the game. The initiative was co-launched by Kevin Gallagher of Pace University. We learned about Gallagher’s book, “Teach Your Kid to Hit … So they Don’t Quit,” as the genesis of the movement and what it’s all about. ((00:10)) 2.…
1. We continue to follow the war on drugs and focusing on keeping drugs out of our kids’ hands. Lt. Perez talked about why parents and pediatricians are key to curbing the problem. 2. Sen. Bob Duff talked about the importance of passing the medical aid in dying bill.3. Sen Tony Hwang shared his biggest concerns…
On Monday’s “Connecticut Today,” host Paul Pacelli talked about the growing influence of transgender issues on the U.S. political landscape (0:32). Landmark Legal Foundation Attorney Mike O’Neill on gave us his thoughts on President Biden’s new gun control proposals (16:38). University of New Haven Professor Dr. Olena Lennon – a native of Eastern Ukraine –…
On Friday’s “Connecticut Today,” host Paul Pacelli spoke with GOP State Sen. Paul Formica on proposed changes to Connecticut’s property tax laws on motor vehicles. (0:30). American Commitment President Phil Kerpen discussed possible future Covid-19 mask mandates for the 2022-2023 school year, as well as a recent school mask research project by his group (10:51).…
Melissa in the Morning: Bring back D.A.R.E.? Governor Lamont took our latest state questions including if a school-based program, like DARE, should return after edibles and fentanyl started plaguing our schools. ((00:10)) Congressman Himes also weighed in on the war on drugs and how the open borders does play a role. But what else can…