Controversy abounded about the statue relocation of engineering pioneer Lewis Latimer that seems to be resolved by Mayor Joe Ganim declaring Thursday it will continue to front the Margaret Morton Government Center. It’s a mighty fine statue that should remain displayed prominently, but how many visitors who approach the Downtown concourse know anything about the […]
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Build A Statue Of Margaret Morton
February 16th, 2017 · 22 Comments · Analysis and Comment, News and Events
Tags: Alvin Penn·Andres Ayala·Bill Finch·Charlie Tisdale·Ed Gomes·Ernie Newton·Joe Ganim·John Mandanici·Margaret Morton·Sal DePiano
For The Love Of Politics–Primaries
February 14th, 2017 · 17 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Council, City Politics, Education
You can spend all your time making love. You can spend all your love making time. In city politics, it cuts both ways. Break up, get back together. Break up, get back together. Break up, get back together. Sometimes, just like St. Valentine, it’s off with your head (politically speaking anyway). Is there a lot […]
Tags: Andre Baker·Andres Ayala·Bill Finch·Bob Keeley·Eneida Martinez-Walker·Ernie Newton·Jim Holloway·Joe Ganim·John Fabrizi·Maria Pereira·Ralph Ford·Tom McCarthy
Rosario Named Chair Of Key Legislative Caucus
January 5th, 2017 · 2 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Politics, News and Events, State Politics
Bridgeport State Rep. Chris Rosario has been named chair of the Connecticut Legislative Black and Puerto Rican Caucus for the General Assembly session that convened on Wednesday.
Tags: Andre Baker·Andres Ayala·Chris Rosario·Christina Ayala·Dennis Bradley
“Not Going Away,” Newton Ponders City Council Run
December 10th, 2016 · 43 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Council, City Politics
Voter rejection to the state legislature in 2012 and 2014 is not deterring Ernie Newton from considering a 2017 run for City Council where he launched his political career as a young city music teacher in 1981 on his way to becoming head of the legislative body. The self-proclaimed Moses of his people asserts there’s a […]
Tags: Alvin Penn·Andre Baker·Andres Ayala·Bill Finch·Dan Malloy·Don Clemons·Ed Gomes·Eneida Martinez-Walker·Ernie Newton·Jim Holloway
Ed Gomes Primary Ballot Access In Jeopardy, Legal Battle Looms
June 16th, 2016 · 18 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Politics, News and Events, State Politics
A paperwork gaffe has placed in jeopardy State Senator Ed Gomes’ ballot spot for the August 9 Democratic primary against party endorsed Dennis Bradley, chairman of the Board of Education. Connecticut Secretary of the State spokesperson Patrick Gallahue confirmed Wednesday night that Gomes’ name will not appear on the primary ballot.
Tags: Andres Ayala·Bill Finch·Dan Malloy·Dennis Bradley·Ed Gomes·Joe Ganim·Ralph Ford·Richard DeJesus·Testo's Restaurant
Newton: I’m Ready–Qualifies For City Council Challenge In East End
August 2nd, 2017 · 39 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Politics, News and Events
“Returning citizen navigator” Ernie Newton is back on the campaign trail trying to reclaim the East End City Council seat that launched his political career in 1981 leading to his ascension as head of the legislative body prior to his long run in Connecticut’s General Assembly. He received word he secured enough signatures from Democratic electors […]
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Tags: Andre Baker·Andres Ayala·Anthony Paoletto·Christina Smith·Ed Gomes·Eneida Martinez·Ernie Newton·Jim Holloway·Nessah Smith·Pete Spain·Ralph Ford·Tom McCarthy·Wanda Simmons