Melissa in the Morning: CPR Awareness

Melissa in the Morning: CPR Awareness

1. National CPR + AED Awareness Week takes place every year from June 1 – 7. During this week, The Red Cross recognizes the importance of initiating CPR and using an AED as a response to cardiac arrest. ((00:10))2. Governor Lamont today announced that the application period for the 2022 Connecticut Child Tax Rebate is…

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: A Fear of Speaking Up

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: A Fear of Speaking Up

“Connecticut Today” host Paul Pacelli wondered why some alleged clues to previous violent behavior by the Texas elementary school gunman were disregarded (0:36). University of New Haven Criminal Justice Lecturer Daniel Maxwell talked about the police response to last week’s mass shooting at that Texas elementary school (14:51). Attorney Mike O’Neill from the Landmark Legal…

Melissa in the Morning: Deadly Roads

Melissa in the Morning: Deadly Roads

1. Memorial Day Weekend driving statistics were the worst they’ve been in years! More fatalities for 2022 compared to the last three years combined. State Police shared what they think is happening and how we can combat the problems. ((00:10))2. The gunman who attacked a school in Texas on Tuesday was able to enter the…

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Getting the Real Facts

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Getting the Real Facts

Host Paul Pacelli started Friday’s “Connecticut Today” with more details about a delayed police response to the recent mass shooting at a school in Texas (0:34). University of New Haven Political Science and National Security Professor Dr. Matthew Schmidt talked about the continuing Russian invasion of Ukraine (10:19). Grace Torres, principal at St. Mary-St. Michael…

Cooking with Claud: Fruit Dip

Cooking with Claud: Fruit Dip

INGREDIENTS:1 cup of cream cheese1 cup of sour cream1 teaspoon of vanilla1/4 cup of brown sugara few drops of milk

Melissa in the Morning: Child Psychology

Melissa in the Morning: Child Psychology

1. We spoke with psychology professor, Melissa Whitson, about violent video games and lack of socialization for children. ((00:10))2. Congressman Himes says he doesn’t believe the current lawmakers in the Senate will agree on any gun laws, even after Texas. Learn why he says that. ((16:52))3. Jayme Stevenson is the Republican-chosen candidate to face Congressman…

Melissa in the Morning: Summer Safety Week

Melissa in the Morning: Summer Safety Week

1. Fran Mayko of AAA talking 100 deadliest days on the road. ((00:10))2. Bridgeport Fire Chief Lance Edwards talking smoke detectors, bonfires, grilling and fire safety. ((15:03))3. Nuvance Health’s Dr. Carreau talks about skin cancer. ((29:23))4. Sacred Heart’s Gary MacNamara talks about parties involving alcohol, drugs and young people. ((38:45))5. Stew Leonard Jr. talks about…

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Progress For Black Americans

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Progress For Black Americans

“Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli welcomed William B. Allen, editor of the new book, “The State of Black America,” to discuss issues facing African-Americans in the U.S. (0:27). Motor Transport Association of Connecticut President Joe Sculley talked about the current diesel fuel crunch and other issues currently facing the state’s commercial truckers (12:20). Image Credit:…

Melissa in the Morning: Not One More

Melissa in the Morning: Not One More

1. Not One More is a campaign featuring trauma teams. It urges people not to drink and drive. We learned about the campaign from Dr. Shawna Kettyle about it. ((00:10))2. Summer Safety: Drinking and Drugging at Parties ((15:45))3. Democrats are hopeful there’s a compromise in Congress to pass gun legislation. Senator Blumenthal gave us the…

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: What Constitutes Doing “Something?”

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: What Constitutes Doing “Something?”

Host Paul Pacelli wondered what’s next as many Americans are calling for “something” to be done after the latest school shooting (0:32). University of New Haven criminal justice lecturer Robert McDonald – a veteran of the U.S. Secret Service – talked about what can be done to try and prevent future mass shootings (11:24). Yankee…