Former State Representative Brian Flaherty said tonight it is “not likely” he will run for the 5th congressional seat, currently held by Democrat Elizabeth Esty. During a taping of Face the State, […]
McKinney Goes Public With Plans for '14 Run for Governor
State Senator John McKinney waded into the waters of the 2014 race for Connecticut governor, by harshly criticizing Governor Dannel Malloy during an appearance on Face the State with Dennis House, set […]
Florida Flirtation with Connecticut; the Hartford Buccaneers?
The Hartford/New Haven market is the largest television market in the United States without a major league sports team, so it should come as no surprise that over the years our capital […]
Holder-Winfield to Kick off Mayoral Campaign Friday
State Representative Gary Holder-Winfield will begin his campaign for mayor of New Haven on Friday. The Democrat told me he will file the papers to become a candidate, a month after beginning […]
Focusing on Mental Health in the Wake of Newtown
The debate over gun control has been dominating the headlines a month after Newtown, but away from the glare of news cameras there is also plenty of debate over mental health. This […]
Face the State Flashback: the Walter Cronkite Interview
Walter Cronkite was the most trusted television newsman in American history. His iconic announcement in 1963 that President Kennedy had died “the flash now official, President Kennedy died at 1PM eastern standard […]
Journey to Abruzzo to Meet My Italian Family
It seems one of the big questions people ask in January is about travel. “Any good trips planned for 2013?” Whatever vacation we may take this year can’t possibly top our summer […]
Martha Dean Stirs Controversy on Face the State
In the most recent election for state attorney general, the voters of Newtown overwhelmingly chose Martha Dean to be Connecticut’s top law enforcer, but it remains to be seen if the town […]
The Time I Sank a News Car on a Frigid Winter Day
This bitter cold gripping Connecticut brings back frigid memories of when I first moved to Michigan. It was early December and the ground was already covered in snow and the temperature was […]
That Time I Sank a News Car on a Frigid Winter Day
This bitter cold gripping Connecticut brings back frigid memories of when I first moved to Michigan. It was early December 1990 and the ground was already covered in snow and the temperature […]
Should Connecticut Consider Becoming a Right to Work State?
* I usually prepare more questions than I need for Face the State, and such was the case for this Sunday’s broadcast. Our guests this weekend are Senate president Don Williams and […]
Face the State Flashback: A Legendary Department Store Closes its Doors
There was nothing like it in Connecticut then, and there is certainly nothing like it now. We’re talking about the legendary G. Fox department store in downtown Hartford, that closed its doors […]
Frosh Lawmakers Weigh in on Legislative Session
It is tough being a freshman. Your dead last in seniority, get assigned the least desirable offices, and have to work twice as hard to get your voice heard. So this weekend, […]
Segarra Sees Rosy 2013 for Hartford, but Car Tax and Insurance Need to be Fixed
2013 is off to a great start for our capital city. The headlines for Hartford have featured new businesses, new construction, and a new attitude. Front Street is reporting brisk business, UConn […]
The Hartford Civic Center Collapse of 1978
It was stunning breaking news that happened just before dawn on January 18, 1978. The roof of the coliseum at the Hartford Civic Center had collapsed under the weight of the snow. […]
Mourning the Loss of the Family Pet
We lost our beloved Mackey, our family pet yesterday. He was part of our life for about 11 years and our kids are particularly saddened by his sudden passing. Mackey’s real name […]
Who knew where he'd be today?
I’ll be rooting for Notre Dame in the BCS national championship tonight for a few reasons, but namely because of head coach Brian Kelly. 22 years ago I was working as a […]
Face the State Flashback: Bob Steele at Channel 3
To mark the renaming of Grove Street in downtown Hartford after the legendary broadcaster Bob Steele, we have pulled some vintage film of Steele from his years at Channel 3. While most […]
Foley Setting Stage for 2014 Rematch with Governor Malloy
22 months from now voters will go to the polls to choose a governor and the 2014 ballot could be identical to the one voters saw in 2010. Republican Tom Foley is […]
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