Fairy dust. Artificial numbers. Sleight of hand. Phony declarations. Dubious accounting. Ah, it’s a mayoral election year, and the first order of hocus pocus is
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The Budget Hangover: Sober After Suds
Wednesday brings a new governor and a new General Assembly. Reality is waking up after a $175-a-head inaugural ball and staring down a $3 billion
Read moreLet’s Reminisce About The Future
Here’s to a kickin’ and healthy 2011. Oh, the January thaw comes soon and with it a mayoral cycle, baby! Where did the time go
Read more2010 Top Stories, What Say You?
What’s on your list of top Bridgeport stories? In June, a tornado struck buildings on the East Side and downtown including heavy damage to the
Read moreHo, Ho, Ho; I Am Santa Claws!
Okay, time for the annual OIB gift-giving season with plenty of stocking-stuffed sarcasm. What, ya think Santa wouldn’t arrive in time to adorn our favorite
Read moreI Saw MOM Kissing Santa Claus, Sizing Up Finch, Caruso, Foster
What’s under your tree this weekend? A mayoral candidate of your choice? Lots of pols local and statewide wondering how the 2011 mayoral race shakes out.
Read moreLabor Relations Grinch, Cinch To Win City Hall Door Prize
It’s Christmas week, time for peace and love and goodwill to mankind (and city employees) right? The folks who work in the city’s Labor Relations Office
Read moreIt’s Official: Gaudett Granted Five-Year Gig As Top Cop
Mayor Bill Finch on Friday appointed Joe Gaudett, acting police chief for more than two years, to a five-year term. No surprise. The mayor and
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