From Linda McMahon: Linda McMahon will join hundreds of volunteers on Saturday, July 14, in the campaign’s biggest grassroots outreach effort to date–a statewide initiative called “Super Saturday.” They will gather at each of the campaign’s field offices across Connecticut with a goal of making 10,000 phone calls and knocking on 10,000 doors … in [...]
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McMahon To Open Bridgeport HQ On Saturday
July 13th, 2012 · 11 Comments · City Politics, News and Events, State Politics
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Ayala Applauds New Pre-School Slots
July 13th, 2012 · 2 Comments · Education, News and Events
From State Rep. Andres Ayala: State Rep. Andres Ayala (D-Bridgeport), Chair of the Bridgeport legislative delegation, applauded Governor Dannel Malloy’s announcement that 130 new early childhood slots have been identified for Bridgeport, meaning that state funding will be provided for pre-school opportunities for additional young people from the city.
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Blumenthal Presents Bronze Star To Bridgeporter For World War II Service
July 13th, 2012 · 4 Comments · Best of Bridgeport, News and Events
From U.S. Senator Dick Blumenthal: (Hartford, Conn.) – Today (Friday) Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) presented Joseph Minto, 91, of Bridgeport with several medals he earned fighting in World War II, including the Bronze Star. Blumenthal assisted U.S. Army Pfc. Minto in obtaining four medals, two badges, and a lapel button he earned during his service [...]
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Newton: Bridgeporters Ready For Opportunity
July 13th, 2012 · 5 Comments · City Politics
State Senate candidate Ernie Newton shares a commentary about Bass Pro Shops. From Newton: Over the past few days Bridgeport has learned that our long heralded development at Steel Point is making progress. While I commend the Mayor and the Governor for their efforts, it is imperative that projects like this create opportunities for families [...]
Gomes Qualifies For Public Campaign Dough
July 13th, 2012 · 1 Comment · City Politics, News and Events, State Politics
State Senate candidate Ed Gomes will have roughly $95,000 to spend in his quest to win reelection as a result of being approved for public financing. His primary opponent State Rep. Andres Ayala has already qualified. Ernie Newton is awaiting word on his application. From Joshua Foley, State Elections Enforcement Commission:
Farmers Markets In The City
July 13th, 2012 · 2 Comments · Best of Bridgeport, News and Events
From Mayor Finch: City’s Farmers Markets Program Kicks Off. Markets offering fresh fruit, produce open in Downtown, North End and East Side. The City of Bridgeport with the support of Wholesome Wave, Downtown Special Services District (DSSD), St. Vincent’s Hospital and several other partners, is once again hosting Farmers Markets in various locations throughout the [...]
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Callahan On The Newton, Gomes, Ayala Senate Race: ‘Raw Chicken Into A Pond Full Of Alligators’
July 13th, 2012 · 18 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Politics
Veteran Bridgeport political analyst Jim Callahan is back on the scene helping OIB cover the most watched State Senate race in the state: the Aug. 14 Democratic primary battle between incumbent Ed Gomes, party-endorsed Ernie Newton and State Rep. Andres Ayala. In his days working for the predecessor of the Connecticut Post, Callahan along with OIB friend [...]
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