We met the speaking voice of Jack Skellington from Nightmare Before Christmas, Chris Sarandon. The Fairfield resident talked about playing one of the most popular Halloween characters and his cooking podcast. IMAGE CREDIT: Melissa Sheketoff
Melissa in the Morning: Juvenile Crime
Stamford Police highlighted safety concerns for riders and the public when it comes to dirt bikes. We spoke with Captain Chris Baker about juvenile crime in general and where state laws are coming up short to better tackle the problem plaguing our state. Image Credit: Getty Images
Melissa in the Morning: Boiler Tampering?
There are more than two-thousand residents who call Success Village home. The 924-unit complex has had inconsistency of hot water and heat for months. The problem got so bad, it led to a receivership to handle the finances and operations of the complex between Bridgeport and Stratford. Attorney Barry Knott, the receiver for Success Village,…
Melissa in the Morning: Sujata Gadkar-Wilcox
Sujata Gadkar-Wilcox is hoping to fill Senator Marilyn Moore’s seat for the 22nd district, representing Bridgeport, Monroe and Trumbull. We got to know her and her goals for office if elected in November. IMAGE CREDIT: Sujata Gadkar-Wilcox
Melissa in the Morning: Comptroller Sean Scanlon
The state’s fiscal watchdog shared the 2024 fiscal financial report as well as his recent losses report for Connecticut. We also asked Comptroller Sean Scanlon about a recent roundtable discussion in Westport tackling child healthcare. IMAGE CREDIT: Melissa Sheketoff
Melissa in the Morning: Home Invasion
Two men are believed to have entered a Michigan home after posing as utility workers. This deadly home invasion led to a conversation with our Crime Prevention Expert, Jim Perez, about how to protect ourselves from these types of crimes. IMAGE CREDIT: Melissa Sheketoff
Melissa in the Morning: Mental Health Check
For World Mental Health Day this month, we spoke with counselor, Julius Dudics, about adults prioritizing their mental health. Despite more and more calls for mental health support for kids, we wanted to talk about adults focusing on their own mental health before worrying about junior. Image Credit: Getty Images
Melisa in the Morning: Busyness = Marriage Killer
Multiple studies are calling “busyness” a social epidemic in our country. Our marriage coach, Bob Donovan, calls it busyness a marriage killer. How do we know if we are at-risk of ruining our marriage over busy schedules and what can we do to recover? Bob gave us some advice. Image Credit: Getty Images
Melissa in the Morning: Detecting Autism Sooner?
For the first time, researchers used positron emission topography (PET) imaging technology to detect differences in nerve impulses in the brain for autistic adults. If this imaging could be done for children, what could this mean for earlier intervention and better support for those on the spectrum? We spoke to Dr. James McPartland at the…
Melissa in the Morning: Ageism Awareness Day
According to the American Society on Aging, 1 in 2 people worldwide hold ageist attitudes. Ageism is linked to increased social isolation, depression, and anxiety among older adults. It also can lead to inadequate treatment in healthcare. Today is Ageism Awareness Day and we spoke with clinical associate professor of occupational therapy at Quinnipiac University,…