Melissa in the Morning: Teen Trauma

Melissa in the Morning: Teen Trauma

A 13-year-old Stamford resident was taken in an instant; his life cut far too short. We learned the victim of a deadly hit and run was a Dolan Middle School student. How do we help our children deal with this kind of trauma; the sudden loss of a teenager? We spoke with Ellen Brezovsky, Director…

Melissa in the Morning: Tree Trouble

Melissa in the Morning: Tree Trouble

At the start of the month, several Connecticut news outlets began reporting on tree troubles. One local arborist was quoted saying ‘Connecticut trees are in crisis.’ But we want to know if our trees across the state are in real danger and if so, how do we save them? We spoke with Rick Garner from…

Melissa in the Morning: Farmers Market Week

Melissa in the Morning: Farmers Market Week

This week is National Farmers Market Week in Connecticut. It’s a great reason to find locally grown products and support Connecticut farmers. We spoke with Rebecca Eddy, Director of Communications for the CT Dept. of Agriculture. For more information: https://ctgrown.org/ Image Credit: Getty Images

Melissa in the Morning: Office of Municipal Ethics

Melissa in the Morning: Office of Municipal Ethics

It’s no secret; Bridgeport always lands in the news, a lot of times for election fraud. That’s why the Bridgeport Charter Revision Commission is trying to create an Office of Municipal Ethics for the Park City. We spoke with the co-chairs of the commission, Faith Sweeney and John Hosier, about the proposal and how it…

Melissa in the Morning: Fake Permit Applications

Melissa in the Morning: Fake Permit Applications

There’s a growing list of Connecticut cities and towns warning residents of a scam targeting people with permit applications. The fraudulent invoices are sent by mail and look similar to ones generated through the OpenGov permitting system, which is a legitimate site. We asked Dept. of Consumer Protection Commissioner Bryan Cafferelli about this. Image Credit:…

Melissa in the Morning: $6-Million to Success Village

Melissa in the Morning: $6-Million to Success Village

The State Bond Commission approved a 6-million-dollar loan for Success Village. We spoke with Attorney Barry Knott, the receiver in charge of Success Village, about this major vote and found out why he feels it’s a ‘game changer decision.’ IMAGE CREDIT: Eric Urbanowicz

Melissa in the Morning: Mr. Bridgeport

Melissa in the Morning: Mr. Bridgeport

Connecticut lost a man who brought so much food to his community and left a major legacy behind. The “Iceman,” Jay Piccirillo’s life was cut far too short and left so many people devastated. But Jay’s son and childhood friend are making something so special to honor Jay’s legacy. We spoke with Jay’s son, Gennaro…

Melissa in the Morning: Letters for Life

Melissa in the Morning: Letters for Life

According to national statistics, around 42% of Gen Z have been diagnosed with a mental health condition, with anxiety and depression being the most common. A local rabbi wants to help bring those numbers down. 27-year-old Rabbi Levi Shmotkin from Stamford recently published best-seller Letters for Life and shared more about it with us. To…

Melissa in the Morning: The Bridgeport Election Saga

Melissa in the Morning: The Bridgeport Election Saga

As we reported this week, charges have been filed against four more people linked to an absentee ballot scandal in the 2023 Bridgeport Democratic mayoral primary election. A new report from CT Mirror revealed that three of the four people facing charges claim they were paid by the Ganim campaign. We spoke with the investigative…

Melissa in the Morning: Investing in Daycare

Melissa in the Morning: Investing in Daycare

Months before a 2-year-old choked at a New Britain day care and later died, the facility reportedly received seven violations during an inspection, according to data from 211 Connecticut. The Department of Children and Families (DCF) is investigating to determine if the death is a case of abuse or neglect. This story is a reminder…