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<header><h2 class="entry-title" itemprop="headline"><a href="https://www.voiceofct.com/2025/08/01/ct-today-with-paul-pacelli-the-corrupticut-narrative-continues/" title="CT Today With Paul Pacelli – The “Corrupticut” Narrative Continues" rel="bookmark">CT Today With Paul Pacelli – The “Corrupticut” Narrative Continues</a></h2></header><div class="entry-summary entry-content" itemprop="text"><p>Host Paul Pacelli wrapped up another busy week on Friday’s “Connecticut Today” wondering out loud why a subculture of alleged and convicted corruption continues in Connecticut (00:50). Former Bridgeport Democratic State Rep. Chris Caruso also joined us with his thoughts on the latest round of Bridgeport absentee ballot allegations (16:22). University of New Haven Vice-President…</p>
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<header><h2 class="entry-title" itemprop="headline"><a href="https://www.voiceofct.com/2025/08/01/melissa-in-the-morning-mr-bridgeport/" title="Melissa in the Morning: Mr. Bridgeport" rel="bookmark">Melissa in the Morning: Mr. Bridgeport</a></h2></header><div class="entry-summary entry-content" itemprop="text"><p>Connecticut lost a man who brought so much food to his community and left a major legacy behind. The “Iceman,” Jay Piccirillo’s life was cut far too short and left so many people devastated. But Jay’s son and childhood friend are making something so special to honor Jay’s legacy. We spoke with Jay’s son, Gennaro…</p>
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