What are you doing tonight? Historian Michael Bielawa, UB professor Eric Lehman and your intrepid OIB host will wax about the state’s largest city starting
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Council Sets Tax Rate–Kuchma Plans New Downtown Development
The City Council Monday night set the mil rate for the budget year starting July 1 at 41.11, a tax increase that represents about $230
Read moreFrankly Speaking … Incumbent Office Seekers Can Leverage Taxpayer Dollars To Assist Election
From Connecticut general statutes 9-610 (d) (1) No incumbent holding office shall, during the three months preceding an election in which he is a candidate
Read moreEd Gomes, The Warrior, Fights For Reelection
State Senator Ed Gomes is a youthful 76 with an engaging crocodile smile. It’s a smile that can transform into a sneer. On the night
Read moreSupport The Karen Silvernail Gift Of Life Fund
On August 2, Karen Silvernail will be donating a kidney to her friend Valerie Sorrentino, business manager of LIUNA Local 200, an employee of the
Read moreFelons Are People Too … And They Can Vote–Ernie Newton’s Quest For Redemption
In the long and winding road that is Bridgeport politics, every candidate–especially this year–is seeking an edge in the Aug. 14 Democratic primary. For some
Read moreThe Ayala Family Intrigue–Angel Reyes Announces State House Challenge Against Christina Ayala
Journalist and community activist Angel Reyes is challenging Christina Ayala, the endorsed Democrat in Connecticut’s 128th State House District. Assuming Reyes successfully petitions his way
Read morePaging Rodney King: The Right To Videotape Police
The right to videotape cops in action has become a national issue. Close to home in Bridgeport we’re seeing more citizens recording police in the conduct
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