Mayor Joe Ganim on Monday appointed–to no surprise–his long-time friend AJ Perez to a full, five-year term as the city’s top cop, a role he’s
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Candidates Blast Message Straight To Voters Via Social Media
Persuading voters to polls requires every possible appeal. In Bridgeport, and most other places, this is the new way of doing things, candidates behind a
Read moreFreedom Of Information Raid–City Lawyers Lopezed For Illegal City Council Committee Meeting
A state hearing officer has ruled city lawyers directed an illegal executive session of the City Council’s Budget and Appropriations Committee whose members have been
Read moreCity Council Pushes Residency Reporting Requirement
The City Council Monday night is expected to refer a resolution to the Ordinance Committee to “consider if Ms. Eleanor Guedes, a member of the
Read moreCouncil President Nieves: Zero Tolerance For Racism
City Council President Aidee Nieves shares this statement following reassignment of a police captain for allegations he wrote racist texts. I am appalled and shocked
Read moreUnderdog Ganim Lands Boots Boost From Union Coalition Against Front-Runner Lamont
Mayor Joe Ganim on Monday culled a gubernatorial campaign boost from organized labor that represents nearly 8,000 union households in Connecticut, a much-needed lift of boots
Read moreThousands Enjoy Barnum Festival Parade At Scenic Seaside Park
Thousands of beachgoers, residents and suburbanites lined Seaside Park on Sunday in scorching temperatures for the first-ever Barnum Festival Parade to march solely in the
Read moreGanim Signs Budget, No Tax Increase
Mayor Joe Ganim on Monday signed the City Council-approved $557.4 million spending plan for the budget year that begins July 1 with no tax increase.
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