Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch and Congressman-elect Jim Himes met Friday to talk about pressing financial issues in the city that got the former Wall Street banker elected
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How Bad Is The Budget? Plus: Hurry, Hurry, Hurry
My oh my, what happens to your negotiating position if layoffs that you promised don’t actually happen? Last Friday was the day 30 or so
Read moreUncivil Service, Plus: Is Walsh A Buffoon? And The Russo-Musto Battle
Is Mayor Bill Finch gearing up for battle against the foundation of Civil Service? Sure sounds that way. Hizzoner is growing increasingly frustrated by a
Read moreThe Troll Freaks At Committee Meeting, Plus: Saving Bridgeport Jobs
If you heard the ear-splitting screams Thursday night it came from Bridgeport City Hall where City Councilman Bob “Troll” Walsh blew a cork after the
Read moreSHU Poll Gives Shays Lead, Plus: Squishy Squash And City In The Soup
A poll released Tuesday by Sacred Heart University gives Republican Congressman Christopher Shays a 10-point edge over his Democratic challenger Jim Himes. The poll is much
Read moreHey, We Have An Election, Plus: Bridgeport Leads State Registration
Can you believe it’s October 1? Time to take a quick inventory of two key local races. The November election almost seems like a sidebar
Read moreHoney, Have You Talked To Your Sister? Plus: Shays On Bailout And Himes Too
Just four and a half months until Yankee pitchers and catchers report to spring training. If you’re a Mets fan are you done puking up
Read moreExamining The Layoff List, Plus: The Debate, Paul Newman And Blackmail Photos
When I look at the layoff list of city employees Mayor Bill Finch released on Thursday I see several with a long history of service to
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