Melissa in the Morning: Dottie Lerner

Melissa in the Morning: Dottie Lerner

Dottie Lerner is running for CT State Representative in the 122nd District, representing sections of Shelton, Stratford, and Trumbull. She shared her goals if elected in November over incumbent Ben McGorty. For more information: https://www.dottielerner.com/ Image Credit: Getty Images

Melissa in the Morning: Fire Response 101

Melissa in the Morning: Fire Response 101

How does a fire department determine a one-alarm fire verses three-alarm fire? Which surrounding towns are expected to help in disasters? Do career departments get called before volunteer departments? We talked about fire response 101 with Alan Zygmunt, public information officer for the Connecticut Fire Academy. Image Credit: Getty Images

Melissa in the Morning: Possibly Human Error

Melissa in the Morning: Possibly Human Error

As we continue to track the Berlin brush fire, Chief John Massirio shared a possible cause for the fire. He also shared frustration in containing the fire with delays coming from ATV riders and drone operators. IMAGE CREDIT: Berlin Fire Department

Melissa in the Morning: Teen Driver Safety Week

Melissa in the Morning: Teen Driver Safety Week

Speeding, distraction, impairment: the three biggest problems with today’s drivers in Connecticut. Those issues also plague teen drivers and this week is teen driver safety week. We spoke with Sgt. Luke Davis with Connecticut State Police about what to do to better equip young drivers on roadways. Image Credit: Getty Images 

Melissa in the Morning: Paraeducator Health Insurance Costs

Melissa in the Morning: Paraeducator Health Insurance Costs

Comptroller Sean Scanlon announced a $10 million investment for paraeducator healthcare assistance. It will impact thousands of paraeducators in our state. Comptroller Scanlon gave us the details. Image Credit: Melissa Sheketoff

Melissa in the Morning: CT Brush Fire

Melissa in the Morning: CT Brush Fire

Connecticut is dealing with the largest brush fires this fall. Berlin Fire Department Chief Jonn Massirio gave us the latest update on the blaze on Lamentation Mountain. IMAGE CREDIT: Berlin Fire Department

Melissa in the Morning: Driver’s License Renewals

Melissa in the Morning: Driver’s License Renewals

Almost a decade later, drivers license renewals made easy at AAA is back! Lauren Fabrizi with AAA Northeast told us about the partnership with Connecticut’s DMV to bring services back to three AAA offices in Fairfield County and what you need to do to book an appointment. ** NOTE: You do not need to be…

Melissa in the Morning: Senator Ryan Fazio

Melissa in the Morning: Senator Ryan Fazio

We have our eyes set on local elections ahead of the general election. We want to look at some of the tight local races that matter to you. Incumbent Senator Ryan Fazio for District 36, represents Stamford, Greenwich, and New Canaan. Senator Fazio shared the biggest wins he’s accomplished in office so far, how he…

Melissa in the Morning: Tap to Pay Scam

Melissa in the Morning: Tap to Pay Scam

Contactless card payments are hugely popular within the US, even taking over chip and pin payments. But don’t get duped with the tap to pay scam. How does it work and how can you protect yourselves from this? We ask crime prevention expert, Jim Perez. IMAGE CREDIT: Melissa Sheketoff

Melissa in the Morning: Nick Simmons

Melissa in the Morning: Nick Simmons

 We have our eyes set on local elections ahead of the general election. We want to look at some of the tight local races that matter to you. Nick Simmons is the democratic candidate running for the District 36 Senate seat, representing Stamford, Greenwich, and New Canaan. We heard about his platform and why he…