Melissa in the Morning: High School Behavior

Melissa in the Morning: High School Behavior

1. First Selectwoman Brenda Kupcheck comments on recent Fairfield district stories regarding student behavior. ((00:10)) 2. Senator Bob Duff and Senator Tony Hwang talk about the last 24 days of the session and the hot button topics in Hartford. ((08:45)) 3. Lt. Jim Perez reacts to Pride organizers banning the NYPD from next month’s march.…

Melissa in the Morning: Kids Wearing Masks in School

Melissa in the Morning: Kids Wearing Masks in School

1. Early education consultant, Liz Englander, addresses the idea of some kids wearing masks in the fall while others don’t. Can that work? ((00:10)) 2. State Senator Kevin Kelly shares more big companies saying “hold on, the public health option WON’T WORK for Connecticut.” ((11:47)) 3. The CDC guidelines changed for mask wearing, so what…

Things to Know Friday May 14th

Things to Know Friday May 14th

Nursing home union calls off strike hours before deadline in deal brokered by Lamont CT Post Norwalk high schools choose in-person, outdoor graduations The Hour Bridgeport Islanders sign a new defenseman, and send nine players to NHL CT Post CT state offices will reopen for face-to-face transactions June 1, Lamont says CT Post Man accused…

Cooking with Claud: Bruschetta

Cooking with Claud: Bruschetta

INGREDIENTS: — 2-3 cups of chopped tomatoes — 1-2 tablespoons of chopped red onion — 1 tablespoon of fresh basil — 1 tablespoon of fresh chives — 1 tablespoon of olive oil — 1-2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice — 1-2 tablespoons of minced garlicRECIPE: — Mix all ingredients together — If you want to…

Melissa in the Morning: Yankees Outbreak

Melissa in the Morning: Yankees Outbreak

1. Dr. Browne talks about the New York Yankees covid outbreak. All seven members got the J&J vaccine, so why was there still a surge in team cases? ((00:10)) 2. Senator Richard Blumenthal addresses measures to crack down on hacking situations like the Colonial Pipeline. ((13:25)) 3. Stephanie Swantek with the BeSafe Project talks about…

WICC Pet of The Week

WICC Pet of The Week

Esperanza has a name fit for a princess! And that’s exactly how she deserves to be treated. She’s just a year old, out of energetic kittenhood and at an age where she appreciates a snuggle session. She isn’t sure of people when she first meets them, but if you go at her pace and are…

Melissa in the Morning: Job Opportunities & Name Changes

Melissa in the Morning: Job Opportunities & Name Changes

1. Dan Onofrio with the Bridgeport Regional Business Council talked about dozens of job openings at the new amphitheater and the business reason why the Sound Tigers changed their name & logo. ((00:00)) 2. Brdgeport Mayor Joe Ganim talked about the task force cracking down on ATV riders plus a stipend for UI customers burned…

Things to Know Wednesday May 12th

Things to Know Wednesday May 12th

Fairfield’s universities will honor classes of 2020 and 2021 in person CT Post Beluga whales from Canada headed to Mystic Aquarium CT Post Chief: New Haven firefighter dies as residents rescued in Valley Street blaze CT Post Tributes pour in following death of New Haven firefighter WFSB Liz Cheney loses House Republican leadership post over…

Things to Know Tuesday May 11th

Things to Know Tuesday May 11th

AAA: Gas prices in CT surpass $3 for first time in two years CT Post Has absentee voting increased turnout in CT? The answer is unclear. CT Post Milford will drop its tax rate for the sixth year in row, mayor says CT Post CT tax officials: The 2020 return deadline is Monday WFSB More…

Melissa in the Morning: Aquarium in Trouble

Melissa in the Morning: Aquarium in Trouble

1. PETA released the documents from the USDA calling out Seaquest in Trumbull. Their plea for the public to stop buying tickets. Melissa has reached out to Seaquest, and has not heard back yet for comment. ((00:10)) 2. For the first time in two years, we broke 3 dollars a gallon for gas. The latest…