We have Joe The Bartender, Joe The Barber, Joe Six Pack and now Joe The Plumber. Hey, my middle name is Joe, were they talking
Read moreCategory: Law Enforcement
Shays, Himes Lace Up Gloves At Housy
Addressing healthcare, two wars, and taxes and spending Congressman Christopher Shays and his Democratic opponent Jim Himes served up some crackling exchanges Tuesday morning in
Read morePizza And Politicians
I spent Sunday’s spectacular afternoon chewing Julian’s fantastico brick-oven pie on Madison Avenue and leaning against the street sign at Madison and Capitol cheering marchers
Read moreParading Pols, Plus: Supreme Court Ruling, Norwood’s 911, And ACORN Complaint Update
Okay, everyone, this is your chance to throw cannoli at your favorite politician. I’m looking forward to Sunday’s Columbus Day parade, sponsored by the Council
Read moreChief Norwood Resigns, Plus: Saluting Mayor Mike, New Hook For Blues And Zoning Violation
Bridgeport Police Chief Bryan Norwood has resigned to accept the top cop post in Richmond, Virginia. The story first broke at this site www.wric.com and came as a shock
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 moreFinch Turns Up Heat On Cops
Mayor Bill Finch has triggered an ear-splitting siren to members of the Bridgeport PD they’ve not heard in their collective careers: give me concessions otherwise I’ll
Read moreFinch To Prune Police To Close Budget Gap, Plus: Shays Hits Executive Pay
I do not recall in my 30 years covering the city, a mayor eliminating cops from the workforce, but that’s what Mayor Bill Finch announced
Read more