When I first moved to Connecticut in 1992, I was given this poster and told this is what Hartford would like in 1995. I recently found it in a box and it is […]
Yikes! Another Bad Yearbook Picture
Yeah, it is high school reunion season. This was yours truly many years (and pounds) ago. I’d like to be able to tell you I got a better haircut after that, but […]
The Simpsons are Saved
A deal has been struck between 20th Century Fox Television, producers and actors to save “The Simpsons,” the longest running sitcom on television. Honestly, I didn’t even know the show was still on […]
Remembering My 9/11 Assignment
My 9/11 story is thankfully, not nearly as compelling or emotional as it was for thousands of others. I was not there when the attacks took place, and I didn’t have any […]
Oprah’s Visit to Hartford and Other “O” Moments
“Hi, is Gayle there?” the caller to the Eyewitness newsroom asked me. “I’m sorry, ma’am, could you please take me off speaker, it is difficult to hear you,” I responded. Truth is, […]
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 […]
Live in Hartford
Kara and I recently had a photo shoot for “Live Hartford,” a new effort to help restore the long dwindling population of your capital city. The site helps newcomers and prospective residents learn about […]
Snowstorm Named After Actor Denis Leary
The winter storm that is pounding Connecticut and Southern New England today will be called “Winter Storm Denis” in honor of one of Connecticut’s very own, actor Denis Leary. Leary lives in the […]
Inside the Trial of Mayor Eddie Perez
This week on “Face the State” we get an inside look at the trial of Hartford Mayor Eddie Perez, from our reporter assigned to the trial, Eric Parker. Eric can offer a […]
Marking a Milestone
This is me back in 1988 learning how to become a reporter. Trying to make the transition from Rick Springfield wannabe to Dan Rather wasn’t easy. Kara calls this my “Chachi” look. […]
All By Myself
That’s the name of an old Eric Carmen tune I’ve been singing this week. My longtime cohort on Eyewitness News at 11 has relinquished the reins of our Letterman lead-in, having decided to […]
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