Two weeks from the Democratic mayoral primary redo the media mood has shifted from absentee ballot machinations to swinish insults directed at police. That’s the
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Author: Lennie Grimaldi
AARP CT Outlines Priorities For Legislative Session
From AARP Connecticut: AARP Connecticut – advocates for age 50+ Connecticut residents and their families – works with lawmakers on both sides of the aisle to
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Watch: Connecticut Pro Soccer Team, Stadium, Announced For East Side Waterfront Destination
The Connecticut Sports Group, led by Andre Swanston, announced on Tuesday a pro soccer team for Bridgeport proposed for the waterfront on the city’s East
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Police Union Chief: Councilwoman Pereira Must Resign For Calling Officers “Piglets”
The chorus of stakeholders calling for Maria Pereira’s resignation is growing louder, the latest from Michael Salemme III, president of AFSCME Local 1159 Bridgeport Police
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Senator Gaston: Elevate Financial Incentives For Police
State Senator Herron Gaston, chair of Public Safety, in just a year on the job has become a respected policy wonk who raises meaningful ideas
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Chief Porter: Don’t Target My Officers – Pereira Spreads More Repugnance On WICC Airwaves, Gomes Juggles Quagmire
Troubled City Councilwoman Maria Pereira took to the airwaves Friday morning of WICC’s Melissa Sheketoff – with a rebuttal from Mayor Joe Ganim – to
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Faith Leader Condemns Pereira’s Racist Remarks
Dr. Khaled Elleithy, president of the Bridgeport Islamic Community Center, writes in a letter to Mayor Joe Ganim, “I am writing to express the deep concern
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Following Hateful Rant Against Chief Porter And Muslim Community, City Council Leadership Calls For Pereira’s Resignation
After Maria Pereira called Police Chief Porter “The Pig” and entire department “piglets,” and railed against the Muslim community, City Council leadership has called for
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