On Fourth of July weekend the fireworks are just warming up for the August 9 primaries. The City Council July 5th is scheduled to fill
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Category: Analysis and Comment
Maria Pereira District Partner Michele Small Resigns From City Council
Upper East Side City Council member Michele Small who had been aligned with district partner Maria Pereira in the 138th District submitted her resignation on
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Ortiz Sues For Dem Primary Ballot Access To Face Bradley And Gaston
When former State Senator Ed Gomes was denied ballot access in a 2016 paperwork filing controversy, seasoned attorney Bill Bloss persuaded a state judge to
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Battling Police Staffing Levels, City Launches Recruitment Campaign
Down to 298 police officers–less 50 since a year ago due to retirements and defections to other departments–the city has opened a recruitment drive with the
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How About A Presidential Primary For Connecticut In January 2024?
Senate President Pro Tempore Martin Looney and Speaker of the House Matt Ritter highlight in a commentary that appeared first in The Courant an effort for
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Ortiz Signature Effort To Qualify For State Senate Primary Comes Up Short–Court Action Planned
If Juliemar Ortiz’s name appears on the ballot for the August 9 Democratic primary for state senate, she’ll need court intervention. Local and state elections
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Fire Up The Pizza Fritta! Campaign Love At Feast Of St. Anthony
Nothing like a ride on the wheel after a belly load of pizza fritta. Try campaigning after that! St. Margaret’s Shrine hosted the annual Feast
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Draft Of New City Council Districts Could Cause Fireworks
A new map of City Council districts in draft form is heading to the Ordinance Committee with two potentially controversial changes that could heat up
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