Vincent “Buddy” Cianci, the longest-serving mayor in Providence, Rhode Island history, is unique in a sea of political characters. Evicted from office in 1984 for torturing a Rhode
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Money, Money, Money, Money; Do You Have Enough Campaign Cash To Compete? Plus: The Americo Factor
Whew! Now that we’ve survived the end of the world (or maybe we didn’t and we’re all in heaven?), time to reminisce about the future.
Read moreKen Dixon Lifts Up His Friends
Connecticut Post reporter Ken Dixon is one of the good guys and also one of the finest state capitol reporters on the planet with a
Read moreWhen The Politically Connected Didn’t Pay Taxes, The State Passed The Ripper Bill
“Bridgeport is one of those towns that doesn’t collect their taxes very well. That way of doing things came into vogue in Bridgeport years ago;
Read moreBridgeport YMCA, A City Oasis
Who knew the Bridgeport YMCA is the largest provider of day care in the city? More than 1,000 kids each day are touched by the
Read moreWhat Will Ganim Do? Examining The Mayoral Race
Former Mayor Joe Ganim is still moving around, schmoozing potential supporters, meeting them for lunch. Some folks say he’s definitely running for his old job,
Read moreIs There A Benevolent Dictator In Bridgeport’s Development Future?
Lowell Weicker, the ex Republican U.S. Senator who served as Connecticut’s independent governor from January 1991 to January 1995, was a benevolent dictator for Bridgeport. Revenues
Read more“What If” Is A Scary Thought
There’s much doom and gloom in the media over Governor Dannel Malloy’s Plan B budget that eliminates thousands of union workers from government service and
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