Retired Bridgeport firefighter Andy Fardy is the quintessential meat-and-potatoes observer of neighborhood life from his perch on the Upper East Side. Small things, he says,
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Has Your Tax Bill Arrived? The Politics Of Taxes
Ouch! Snarl! Frickin’ frackin’ rotten tax bill arrived. How about your tax bill? The new budget year starts Monday, July 1 and your friendly local
Read moreNewton Considers Run For City Council
Former State Senator Ernie Newton, the self-proclaimed Moses of his peeps, says he’s considering a run for the East End City Council seat he once
Read moreVallas, Facing Certification Challenge, To Appear On Bridgeport Now Show
Superintendent of Schools Paul Vallas is scheduled to take live calls tonight (Tuesday) on Bridgeport Now, the cable show co-hosted by Jennifer Buchanan. The program starts
Read moreLauretti Says He’ll Run For Governor
Popular Shelton Mayor Mark Lauretti, whose desire for a gubernatorial run in 2010 was derailed by a federal corruption probe into his administration, says he’ll
Read moreRingmaster’s Remarkable Ride On Roosevelt The Camel Thrills Barnum Festival Crowd
Barnum Festival Ringmaster John Stafstrom promised a Barnum blast Saturday night and he didn’t disappoint. Decked out in ringmaster red, he thrilled 500 spectators at
Read moreShould The City Council Hire Its Own Independent Investigator?
If you’re a member of the Bridgeport City Council and feel hoodwinked for approving $400,000 that financed the driveway-roadway to politically connected developer Manny Moutinho’s
Read moreBig Wave A Smaller Splash, Drops 60 Pounds–Misses Political Action
Ran into two-time mayoral candidate Chris Caruso on Fairfield Avenue Downtown on Wednesday. A double take was required. 0
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