Bridgeport native Juliemar Ortiz, most recently press secretary to Lieutenant Governor Susan Bysiewicz, has been tapped by Vineyard Winds to serve as Connecticut community and
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Author: Lennie Grimaldi
Brown: Increase Penalties For Police Excessive Force, Require All Cops Wear Body Cameras
News release from State Senate candidate Marcus Brown: In light of the tragic death of George Floyd in Minneapolis and the rampant issue of police
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James Blake, Following George Floyd’s Death, Recalls Chilling Encounter With Cop
September 2015: Former tennis star James Blake, in town for the U.S. Open, is standing nonchalantly outside Manhattan’s Grand Hyatt Hotel when hulking plainclothes police
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Councilwoman Martinez Submits Resolution Condemning Police Brutality
East End City Councilwoman Eneida Martinez has submitted this resolution for referral to the Public Safety & Transportation Committee. WHEREAS: In July 2014, Eric Garner,
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Stafstrom: It’s A Reflection Of Unchecked Racism, Classism, Income Inequality, Food Insecurity And Educational Disparity
State Rep. Steve Stafstrom, co-chair of the state legislature’s Judiciary Committee, shares with constituents his thoughts in the aftermath of the murder of George Floyd.
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Ganim: We Stand In Solidarity With You
Updated Presidential Primary Calendar
Several candidates in State House races are circulating petitions to qualify for an August 11 primary. Those opposition candidates, according to the updated state election
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What To Know About Reopening Of Zoo June 1
News release from Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo: Senator Richard Blumenthal and Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim came to Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo today to deliver an important message:
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