Nearly ten years ago I spent the better part of September reporting on the 9/11 terrorist attacks and the hunt for Osama Bin Laden. Tonight on Channel 3 Eyewitness News and CBS […]
Learning More about the Osama Bin Laden Operation
Interesting Sight at Labor Rally
Much has been written about the comparisons between Governor Malloy and New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. Kara, the kids and I were at Bushnell Park yesterday for a picnic and trip to […]
Field Grows in Hartford Mayoral Race
In 2007, there were about six or seven candidates at this point in the race for mayor of Hartford, and right now for 2011 there are four, including Mayor Pedro Segarra. This Sunday […]
From Hartford to Hawaii
We’re back! Kara and I have just returned from a Hawaii where were sent on assignment. Just kidding. One of Kara’s oldest friends was getting married there and we decided to turn […]
Evasive Roldan Defends Perez, Blames Segarra, Rell and Lamont
A new name was thrust into the race for mayor of Hartford this week: Kelvin Roldan. The state representative was all over the television news talking about a report by the Hartford […]
Remember the Rebates?
Governor Malloy’s announcement that the state budget surplus may offer tax rebates to taxpayers has triggered memories of when this happened a long time ago. Yes, for those who are too young […]
Wilson-Foley Talks Victory in the 5th
It’s been more than a decade since Connecticut has had an open congressional seat (1998 when Barbara Kennelly vacated her 1st district seat to run for governor) so it is no wonder the […]
Race for Hartford Mayor Heating Up
For the first time since the 1990s, the name Eddie Perez will not be on the ballot in the race for mayor in Hartford. On Face the State last month, Mayor Pedro […]
My Ronald Reagan Exclusive
When I was a fresh young news anchor working in the Midwest I snagged an exclusive interview with a man who didn’t do many interviews: Ronald Reagan. I’m hesitant to even call […]
For Sale: Eddie Perez Home at Center of Corruption Probe
The home in Hartford’s West End that was a key piece of evidence in the City Hall corruption scandal is on the market for $375,000. The wife of former mayor Eddie Perez is […]
City Should Seek Ideas for Prime Parcel
21 years ago this week preservationists lost a battle to save this building, Hartford’s first skyscraper. The Hartford Aetna National Bank building stood for nearly 80 years at the corner of Main […]
Hillary Clinton Urged to Help Zachs Extradition
The Connecticut congressional delegation is urging Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to help with the extradition of convicted murderer Adam Zachs. In a letter to Clinton, the delegation seeks state department assistance in returning […]
Gas Hits $4 a Gallon
I had a moment of insanity yesterday when I filled up on the Merritt Parkway (the Merritt has notoriously high gas prices) as Kara, the kids and I headed to a birthday party […]
Hartford Parking Peeves
The number one complaint I get about Hartford is hands down, parking. People tell me parking is often confusing or expensive or both. On this Sunday’s “Face the State,” we talk with the […]
Face the State Flashback: 1992 Connecticut Presidential Primary
This past weekend on Face the State our flashback brought us back to 1992. 19 years ago this week, Jerry Brown shocked Connecticut and the nation when he defeated Bill Clinton in […]
Oops! Woman Calls Malloy “Rowland”
“Good evening, Governor Rowland.” That’s how a state worker in a union t-shirt addressed Governor Malloy tonight at the town hall meeting in Hartford. There was a loud “ooh” from the crowd, […]
With Election Looming, Mayor Segarra Focusing on New Business
Hartford Mayor Pedro Segarra is one of our guests on Face the State this weekend, and during the taping we got right down to business by talking about business. One of the […]
A Politician Not Afraid to Change his Mind
Most politicians who change their positions are called “flip floppers” by their critics. Often they are wishy washy on their reasons for a change, and sometimes they parse words to explain […]
Democrats Have Opportunity to Raise Diversity Bar in Senate Race
The race for the 2012 Democratic Senate nomination in Connecticut could be historic in terms of racial diversity. Right now there are only two announced candidates, former Secretary of the State Susan Bysiewicz […]
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