Check off another year. 2018 is shaping up as a wild political cycle: Democratic Town Committee primaries in March, followed by selection of a party
Read moreMonth: December 2017
In 2017, Jayson Negron Major Story
The police-involved shooting death of 15-year-old Jayson Negron took center stage in 2017. And, more than six months later, interested parties await the outcome of
Read moreCity Police Officer Placed On Administrative Leave After Wrong-Way Crash Causes Injuries
Bridgeport Police Officer John Carrano, whose wrong-way driving on Broadbridge Avenue in Stratford last Saturday morning triggered a head-on collision that led to extensive injuries to
Read moreGilberto Hernandez, Political Leader, City Councilman And Mayoral Aide
Whatever occurred in Democratic politics in the city the past 50 years, East Side District Leader Gilberto Hernandez was always a player at the table.
Read moreDebating Ganim’s Security Costs
From Brian Lockhart, CT Post: The two detectives and a police lieutenant assigned to guard and chauffeur Mayor Joe Ganim around the city and state
Read moreWorking Families Leader: Bad Dems A Cancer That Must Be Cut Out
The Connecticut Working Families Party has enjoyed some successes on the school board and most prominently with State Senator Ed Gomes carrying its left-leaning election
Read moreCity Issues Bond Sale To Reduce Debt Service Payments–Ganim Needles Bronin’s Bailout
A bond sale to reduce pension liability is not generally a sexy story line, but when a mayor is trying to reduce costs, especially as
Read moreReally, Mom?
From Dan Tepfer, CT Post: A local mom was arrested after police said she left her three young children out in the cold in their
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