Melissa Cooney is a reporter at NBC Connecticut. She covers a range of topics, including education, severe weather, and public safety, with a particular focus on regional interest and healthcare issues. Melissa has been featured in WCAX-TV, New England Cable News, NBC News, and several NBC affiliates across the country.
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Melissa's coverage predominantly encompasses local news, particularly in Vermont. She often includes government announcements and expert commentary, indicating a preference for pitches that provide insights from local experts or officials on education, public health, environment, and community-related topics within Vermont.
Given the focus on education and public health topics such as HIV cases and water contamination (PFAS), she may be interested in receiving pitches related to initiatives or developments within these areas. Additionally, considering her inclusion of scientific themes like Avian Flu precautions among poultry farmers could indicate receptiveness to relevant research-based story ideas.
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By: Melissa Cooney
If you've ever wanted to try kayaking, canoeing, or paddleboarding, but don't want to commit to buying the equipment, this summer is the perfect time to try.
By: Karla Perez
The Connecticut Department of Public Health has confirmed the state’s second case of measles in 2026, this time in a vaccinated Hartford County adult following testing conducted over the weekend. DPH said the individual had already received two doses of the MMR vaccine, which combines vaccines for measles, mumps and rubella into a single injection. DPH said the testing yielded…
After more than 130 years, a community staple in Hamden is for sale.
By: Melissa Cooney
“His gift in my mind was the gift of attention,” David Cinquegrani of the Holy Family Passionist Retreat Center said. That’s how David Cinquegrani describes his longtime friend and colleague, Father Terry Kristofak. He said that Kristofak was a priest for the people, guiding parishioners of all ages, classes and identities. Kristofak was as much an animal lover as he…
By: Melissa Cooney
The Farmington Valley is thriving on Friday, packed with people looking to cool off on the river. On a hot holiday weekend, there’s only one reason why these tubers are going down the river. “The best way to cool off,” said Avery Beadle of Bridgeport. “Too hot not to,” said Clay Cowee. “The cold water is just so refreshing,” another…
By: Melissa Cooney
Nearly four months have passed since the death of a 12-year-old girl in Enfield. Some newly released documents are shedding light on the case, but there are still many unanswered questions. As time continues and investigators keep working, community members say they are looking for ways to keep the 12-year-old girl’s story alive. “We don’t want the little girl to…
The Saybrook Fish House has reopened its doors for the first time since the restaurant was damaged by a fire in August
It's been a busy weekend for first responders on Connecticut's waterways.
By: Melissa Cooney
There are 35 cyclosporiasis cases in Connecticut this year, nearly double the amount from last year.
By: Melissa Cooney
New developments are emerging in the high-profile Waterbury captivity case involving a man known as “S,” who says his stepmother held him captive for more than two decades.
