Taylor Kinzler moves to weekday editions of ‘NBC Connecticut Today’, Abbey Carnivale joins WVIT to lead lifestyle program
WEST HARTFORD, Conn. – (April 30, 2025) – NBC Connecticut / WVIT today announced Taylor Kinzler has been named weekday co-anchor of NBC Connecticut Today, which is presented 5 to 7 a.m., alongside Eddie Randle and veteran meteorologist Bob Maxon. In addition, NBC Connecticut announced Abbey Carnivaleas the new host of the weekday lifestyle show CT Live!
“Our new lineup brings a rich blend of personal perspectives and experiences,” said Tracy Davis, Vice President of News for NBC Connecticut. “We’re excited to share stories that resonate with our community, unpack complex topics, and offer meaningful context on everyday financial issues—before you even step out the door each morning.”
Kinzler, who joined WVIT in 2018, has been anchoring NBC Connecticut Today Saturday and Sunday alongside meteorologist Alexis Clemons since March 1. Previously, she was the longtime host of the Emmy-nominated CT Live!, where she covered local food, destinations, and entertainment.
Prior to NBC Connecticut, Kinzler was a reporter and evening news anchor for WABI, the CBS affiliate in Bangor, Maine. A graduate of American University, she gained experience with NBC-owned station WRC and NBC Sports Washington after receiving a degree in broadcast journalism.
Carnivale will join NBC Connecticut in May as host of CT Live!, which airs weekdays at 11:30 a.m. She most recently served as the nightside news anchor for Western Mass News in Springfield, Mass. Before that, Carnivale reported for Spectrum News in Upstate New York and produced content for both broadcast and digital platforms at ESPN.
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About NBC Connecticut
Owned by NBCUniversal, NBC Connecticut / WVIT serves its audience with local news and weather information across multiple platforms, including more than 40 hours of newscasts each week on WVIT and online at NBCConnecticut.com. The station is Connecticut’s leader with Facebook and Instagram followers and provides mobile users on-the-go breaking news updates and weather information through a customized application. NBC Connecticut’s commitment to excellence in journalism has been recognized with numerous Emmy Awards, and the prestigious Peabody Award and Alfred I. DuPont-Columbia University Award.
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