Melissa In The Morning: Mark Nofri

Melissa In The Morning: Mark Nofri

While filling in on Melissa in the Morning, Paul Pacelli spoke to Sacred Heart Head Football Coach Mark Nofri about this season and their move to the Coastal Athletic Association Football Conference next season! Image Credit: USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Connect

Melissa In The Morning: “The Nine Lives of Christopher Columbus”

Melissa In The Morning: “The Nine Lives of Christopher Columbus”

Paul Pacelli, while filling in on Melissa in the Morning, spoke to Dr. Matthew Restall, the author of, “The Nine Lives of Christopher Columbus” about his book, which chronicles the life, legacy and controversies of Christopher Columbus. Image Credit: Getty Images

Melissa In The Morning: Columbus Day

Melissa In The Morning: Columbus Day

With today being Columbus Day, Paul Pacelli welcomed Andre’ DiMino, the President of the Italian American One Voice Coalition to talk about Columbus Day being designated a holiday again by President Donald Trump as well as why we celebrate Columbus Day. Image Credit: Getty Images

Melissa in the Morning: Nick D’Addario

Melissa in the Morning: Nick D’Addario

We met Nick D’Addario, Democratic candidate for First Selectman in Easton. For more information: https://www.daddarioforeaston.com Image Credit: Eric Urbanowicz

Melissa in the Morning: Ballot Questions in Bridgeport

Melissa in the Morning: Ballot Questions in Bridgeport

Is there really a ballot question in Bridgeport suggesting the city clerk position should not be an elected person? Its one of many questions I have about the two ballot questions voters will face this election. For clarity, councilman Richard Ortiz representing the 135th district joins us. Councilman welcome to the show, I want to…

Melissa in the Morning: Election Laws in CT

Melissa in the Morning: Election Laws in CT

John Gomes, former Democratic candidate for mayor in Bridgeport, spoke to the media publicly for the first time in over a year. It comes after he wrote a letter to state lawmakers to tackle more election reform laws during a potential special session. We spoke with him on WICC. Image Credit: Getty Images

Melissa in the Morning: Flex Lane in Fairfield County?

Melissa in the Morning: Flex Lane in Fairfield County?

Plans of a flex lane on I-84 in Danbury could be in Fairfield County’s future. The Connecticut Department of Transportation announced the flex lane plan this week, which would open certain non-driveable lanes for cars for short periods to alleviate traffic. Josh Morgan says based on how it goes in Danbury, this is a plan…

Melissa in the Morning: Bridgeport Handling ICE

Melissa in the Morning: Bridgeport Handling ICE

There was a meeting for the city council’s public safety committee regarding how to handle ICE agents in Bridgeport. What was in this resolution and what can really be done to limit actions of U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement? Tom Gaudett, Chief Administrative Officer for the City of Bridgeport, was in the meeting and gave…

Melissa in the Morning: Diet Soda Risk

Melissa in the Morning: Diet Soda Risk

CNN Health shared this week the findings of an unpublished study out of the UK. It showed that drinking as little as one can of diet soda a day may increase the risk of nonalcohol fatty liver disease by 60%. We talked to wellness coach, Amy Llinas, about the data and what people can do…