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If you had a vote in the state legislature, facing a massive budget deficit, would you vote to increase taxes or gut government? Or perhaps a combination of the two? I’m asking because what pols do in Hartford will certainly impact what happens in the state’s largest city. For the most part, Bridgeport officials say that Governor [...]
Entries from May 16th, 2012
Rev. Al To Sharpen His Teeth
February 17th, 2009 · 20 Comments · Cops, Development and Zoning, News and Events
I’m excited. Mark April 25 on your calendar. That’s when the Rev. Al Sharpton comes to town as guest speaker for the 21st annual awards banquet dinner for the Bridgeport Guardians, an organization that fights for the rights of minority police officers. (Why do I get the feeling Wondering is rolling his eyes?) That begs [...]
Tags: Al Sharpton·Bijou Square·Bill Finch·George Bush·Mario Testa·Nancy Hadley·Phil Kuchma·Rick Myers·Testo's Restaurant·William "Ron" Bailey
One Happy Political Family, Plus: New Downtown Director
February 16th, 2009 · 34 Comments · City Politics, Development and Zoning
Do you have an extra $500 hanging around? If so, Mayor Bill Finch is throwing a little party March 19 at Testo’s Restaurant. Hizzoner is beginning the process to load up the campaign treasury for 2011. And why not? He controls the candy store, although there’s not as much sugar to go around. Still, he’s [...]
Tags: Bill Cummings·Bill Finch·Bob Keeley·Café Roma·CT Post·Épernay Bistro·John Stafstrom·Joseph's Steakhouse·Klein Memorial Auditorium·Mario Testa·Rick Myers·Testo's Restaurant·Two Boots
The Heart Of Jan Williams
February 14th, 2009 · 7 Comments · Development and Zoning
Jan Williams is special: to me, to the city, to the waterfront oasis she created with her father Kaye enjoyed by thousands, Captain’s Cove Seaport. If her dad is a champion of renewal, Jan’s contributions are measured in her enthusiasm, generosity, and a warrior’s spirit to get things done for organizations such as Swim Across The Sound. [...]
Suds On Sunday, Plus: Bird Is The Word, And Justice For Marsha
February 13th, 2009 · 12 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Budget, Media, News and Events, State Politics
Okay, give me a show of hands: how many OIB fans support the Republican plan in Hartford to allow Sunday booze sales and 24-hour liquor service at state casinos? Me, I say go for it. We need the loot. I love the hypocrisy of state elected officials taking a hands-off approach to Sunday gin sin. [...]
Watch The Banana Peel
February 19th, 2009 · 15 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Council, News and Events, State Politics
Have you had enough of mad monkey, chomping chimp and gonzo gorilla headlines? I’m about to call Beardsley Zoo Director Gregg Dancho to settle this whole thing. Do chimps really have three times the strength of a man? The national media needs to see the Bridgeport City Council in action. Pass the bananas. Okay so let’s [...]
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Tags: Auden Grogins·Beardsley Zoo·Bill Finch·Bob Keeley·David Carson·Gregg Dancho·Jim Himes