Do you like name dropping? Richard “Skip” Bronson obliges. The War at the Shore authored by Bronson provides an insider’s look at the scorched-earth relationship between gaming giants Donald Trump and Steve Wynn over control of Atlantic City interests. And along the way Bronson chronicles the Connecticut clash between Trump and Wynn, the maneuverings by [...]
Entries from June 17th, 2013
Skippy Doo Dah! Bronson Blowtorches Rowland, Ganim And Newton In Book About Trump-Wynn Casino Wars
June 17th, 2012 · 5 Comments · Analysis and Comment, Development and Zoning, News and Events, State Politics
Tags: Donald Trump·Ernie Newton·Joe Ganim·John Rowland·Lowell Weicker·Steve Wynn
Pelto Claims Vallas Locking In No-Bid Contracts
June 17th, 2012 · 2 Comments · Analysis and Comment, Education
Government watchdog Jonathan Pelto continues to question the veracity of school chief Paul Vallas from his perch www.jonathanpelto.com. Faced with a 1.5 percent school budget deficit this year, Bridgeport’s Mayor Bill Finch traded the democratic rights of his constituents for a $3.4 million “loan” from Stefan Pryor, Governor Malloy’s education commissioner. Meanwhile, few are even [...]
Tags: Bill Finch·Jodi Rell·Jonathan Pelto·Paul Vallas·Stefan Pryor
Trouble Paying Your Mortgage?
June 17th, 2012 · 1 Comment · News and Events
From FSW, Homeowners Assistance Program The FSW’s, Homeowners Assistance Program (HAP), in partnership with the City of Bridgeport, provides a grant of up to $4,000 to Bridgeport homeowners who are at least 60 days behind in their mortgage payments and are temporarily in a demonstrable financial crisis situation.
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Newton Claims Bronson Skips The Truth In Book
June 17th, 2012 · 7 Comments · Analysis and Comment, News and Events, State Politics
Former State Senator Ernie Newton responds to assertions made in a book by casino mogul Richard “Skip” Bronson that Newton had his hand out in exchange for supporting Bronson’s state gaming proposal about 20 years ago. Newton was then a member of the State House. (See prior OIB post.) Newton is seeking a political comeback for his [...]
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Tags: Ernie Newton