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It’s officially spring and the annual Norwalk Oyster Festival will be here before you know it. Already, a scammer is trying to dupe people ahead of the event. We talked to Kristen Johnson of the Better Business Bureau Connecticut to learn about the scam and how vendors can avoid a double whammy! To report a scam: Find and Report a Scam | Better Business Bureau

The new season of ABC's reality TV series The Bachelorette was all filmed and set to premiere on Sunday. But parent company Disney now says it will not air as planned. The decision to shelve the show's 22nd season came on Thursday, after TMZ posted a video showing would-be bachelorette Taylor Frankie Paul physically attacking her then-boyfriend in 2023. What can we take away from this situation an...

With the announced departure of the American Hockey League's Bridgeport Islanders, host Paul Pacelli discussed what re-purposing could be in the future for the Total Mortgage Arena (00:46). Former Bridgeport Islanders play-by-play announcer Phil Giubileo talked about the team's announced move to Ontario, Canada (15:55). Former Bridgeport Democratic State Rep. Chris Caruso joined us for his weekly...

Senate Bill 452 proposes to ban helium sales for balloon inflation. Lawmakers are targeting balloon releases because they are a known source of litter and environmental damage, especially to birds and marine life. However, business owners who rely on helium for their sales say this legislation can run them out of business. For more information on SB 452: https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/CGABillStatus/cg...

The American Heart Association’s updated guidance calls for people as young as 30 (and particularly men) who are at risk for heart disease to take steps to lower their cholesterol. We learned more about this from Dr. Erica Spatz, Associate Professor of Cardiology and Associate Professor of Epidemiology at Yale School of Medicine.

The Bridgeport Police Department provided an update Wednesday to the nearly 25-year-old cold case regarding the disappearance of 10-year-old Bianca Lebron. We spoke with Detective Jeffrey Holtz for the latest on this case. For more information: https://www.missingkids.org/blog/2026/released-today-new-age-progression-of-bianca-lebron

Many Milford residents wanted to hear from Mayor Rich Smith about revaluations and property taxes. He came in studio to address his plan to phase in revaluations for residents, use a spending freeze for city departments and handle the uptick in labor contracts. Image Credit: Eric Urbanowicz

Host Paul Pacelli opened Thursday's "Connecticut Today" with news of a committee vote in Hartford that might pave the way for higher-potency marijuana products to be sold in the state (00:33).  Bethany / Waterbury / Cheshire / Prospect GOP State Rep. Lezlye Zupkus talked about this week's committee vote on a controversial homeschooling bill (14:49). Former State Senate GOP leader John McKinney als...

Two bills regarding online privacy and safety passed out of General Law Committee and move on to the full legislature for approval. We learned about Senate Bills 4 and 5 from Senator James Maroney, Chair of the General Law and Deputy Majority Leader of the Senate. For more on Senate Bill 4: https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/CGABillStatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=sb4 For more on Sen...

There’s a bill to potentially help parents have a better understanding of what goes on in their kids’ classrooms. But what would it mean for educators now needing to constantly post curriculum and does it really actually address the issue some parents have with their schools? We asked Kate Dias of the Connecticut Education Association. For more on Senate Bill 308: https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabil...

Milford Public Schools announced which two elementary schools may eventually close. It’s part of the district's long-range facilities plan which includes consolidating eight elementary schools to six. We talked more about this with superintendent, Dr. Anna Cutaia. For more information: https://www.milforded.org/page/long-range-facilities-plan UPCOMING MEETINGS / PUBLIC HEARINGS: March 30 – Interac...

A new study says the heart benefits from GLP-1 drugs begin to fade soon after patients stop taking the medication. Dr. Browne explained why those findings are NOT that shocking. Plus, New research shows belly fat may be a stronger indicator of heart failure than body mass index. Dr. Browne talked about the failures of BMI and how to test belly fat internally. Image Courtesy of Griffin Health and D...

Wednesday's "Connecticut Today" featured host Paul Pacelli's thoughts on the possible use of remote speed cameras on some stretches of state highways (00:48). Connecticut Catholic Public Affairs Council Executive Director Chris Healy joined us to voice his organization's fears concerning a controversial homeschooling bill at the State Capitol (15:40), a bill that Hearst Connecticut Media Senior Co...

We checked in with Josh Morgan from the Department of Transportation about some of the biggest pieces of legislation being discussed during this session. From a commuter tax break to highway cameras, we tackled a few of the biggest talkers related to road and rail safety.

The legislature's little-known bipartisan Regulation Review Committee has authority to review and reject policies installed by state agencies. Apparently, a bill considered to be ‘under the radar’ is being discussed in front of the Government Administration and Elections Committee. It would potentially change the bipartisan/balanced Regs Review Committee’s dynamic that has been in place for more t...

Last month, Kratom and several other substances were designated as Schedule 1 Controlled Substances. What should consumers know about this change? We asked Commissioner Bryan Cafferelli of the CT Department of Consumer Protection about this. We also discussed bracket-type gambling ahead of March Madness and the significance of Weights and Measures Week.

A Bridgeport firefighter can now say he’s one of the strongest firefighters in the world! Lt. Carlos Reyes Jr. finished third in his weight class and 10th strongest in the world at the 2026 World Strongest Firefighter earlier this month. He joined us in studio for more. Image Credit: Eric Urbanowicz

Senate Bill 3 aims to create a healthcare trust fund to mitigate the effects of federal cuts to health care premium subsidies and create a Connecticut Option health insurance program. This bill had a public hearing this week in front of The Human Services Committee. We got a better understanding of what it means for more affordable healthcare options for residents from Senator Jason Perillo, ranki...

The American Heart Association updated its guidance on heart health and is now calling for people as young as 30, and particularly men, who are at risk for heart disease to take steps to lower cholesterol. We got advice from wellness coach, Amy Llinas, about this.

Host Paul Pacelli featured a discussion on Tuesday's "Connecticut Today" centered around a proposed bill promoting "transparency" in hiring and salary offers for certain Connecticut businesses (00:40). Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio also offered her take on the same bill (09:17). Connecticut Food Association head Wayne Pesce joined the show to talk about a pending bill in Hartford that...

A new article highlights how many people in America are not only jumping ship from their companies but are changing their careers entirely. What does it mean to change your career and how can people effectively do that if it’s right for them? We asked our career strategist, Julie Bauke.

There is a bill being discussed in Hartford that can bring major financial relief to the hundreds of residents at Success Village. It’s a 900+ unit complex between Bridgeport and Stratford that has been dealing with financial issues, mismanagement and a lack of basic needs like hot water and heat. That is, until the complex got a receiver in 2024, Attorney Barry Knott. Attorney Knott joined us to...

We checked in with Darien First Selectman Jon Zagrodzky about the latest updates with Great Island. To learn more about the project: The Great Island Vision Plan

We spoke with Vince Santilli, executive director at Homes for the Brave, about All Star Comedy Night to raise funds for the organization.  For more information and to get tickets: https://homesforthebrave.networkforgood.com/events/96316-10th-annual-for-veterans-by-veterans-comedy-night IMAGE CREDIT: Eric Urbanowicz