Retired African American city firefighters Donald Day and Ron Mackey, both of whom took on City Hall to increase the hiring of minorities and females
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Union Contract Sparks Court Battle
The legal fight over a scuttled union contract is playing out in Superior Court with charges and counter charges between City Council President Tom McCarthy
Read moreKooris Resigns City Development Job For State Position, Attracted Millions In State And Federal Grants
Economic Development Director David Kooris who helped guide construction of the Steel Point redevelopment area of the East Side and shepherded millions in state and
Read moreJoseph Garamella
They don’t make pols like Joseph J. Garamella anymore. For anyone who knew him, all you had to say was Joe John. That was enough.
Read moreCasino Giants Maneuver For Piece Of Connecticut Gaming Pie
Fresh off an economic analysis claim that a commercial casino in Bridgeport “would generate $545 million more in total economic output for the State than
Read moreZoning War To Regulate Sale Of Spirits
Monday night update: At the request of attorney Chuck Willinger, the agenda item was deferred to the next meeting. Dozens of opposing package store owners
Read morePereira Urges Legislators To Reject More Power For Ed Commissioner
Board of Education member Maria Pereira, whose Democratic Town Committee slate in the 138th District swept all nine seats last week, is urging defeat of
Read moreGomes-Driven Layoffs Impact About 20 City Employees Including Tax Assessor, Health Director
In a financially bloody Friday about 20 city employees, some of them high profile, received layoff notices declaring they’re being let go as a result
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