Need a java jolt for this election cycle? Four weeks to the general election featuring races for governor, General Assembly and federal offices. So far it’s been rather sleepy with the Supreme Court confirmation hearings gripping interest nationally. Still, there’s a lot on the line in Connecticut with an open seat for governor and the State […]
Entries Tagged as 'Bill Finch'
Any Mayoral Takers Against Ganim?
October 8th, 2018 · 36 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Politics, State Politics
Tags: Andres Ayala·Bill Finch·Chris Rosario·Joe Ganim·Marilyn Moore·Ned Lamont·Steelpointe Harbor
Onofrio To Replace Herbert As Bridgeport Regional Business Chief
October 2nd, 2018 · 16 Comments · Analysis and Comment, Development and Zoning, News and Events
Dan Onofrio, a partner in three Rita’s Ice franchises in Connecticut, has been tapped to replace Mickey Herbert as chief executive of the 700-member Bridgeport Regional Business Council, according to a news release issued by the board of directors. Herbert’s final day is October 31. The business organization covers Bridgeport, Stratford, Trumbull and local chamber affiliates.
Tags: Bill Finch·Bridgeport Bluefish·Dan Onofrio·Joe Ganim·Mary-Jane Foster·Mickey Herbert·Paul Timpanelli·University of Bridgeport
Violent Crime Down In Bridgeport Compared To Decades Ago
September 26th, 2018 · 7 Comments · Analysis and Comment, Law Enforcement, News and Events
Thirty years ago some city neighborhoods, particularly the East Side, South End and West End experienced zones of horrific violence fueled by crack cocaine drug wars totaling several years of 50-60 murders annually. For the most part, with a few outlier years, violent crime has dropped dramatically from 25-30 years ago. Governor Dan Malloy touted lower […]
Nardozzi Among 7 Finalists For Police Chief Position
September 19th, 2018 · 11 Comments · Analysis and Comment, Civil Service, Law Enforcement, News and Events
He was brought in under the mayoral administration of Bill Finch, then drew the ire of the city’s police union when he cracked down on overtime that contributed to his departure after Joe Ganim regained the mayoralty. Now former Assistant Chief James Nardozzi finds himself among seven finalists for the top cop position currently held […]
Tags: AJ Perez·Bill Finch·Brian Lockhart·CT Post·James Nardozzi·Joe Ganim·Joe Gaudett
Italian Iced–City’s Cop Costs Force Columbus Parade To Shelton
September 15th, 2018 · 31 Comments · City Budget, News and Events
Community-organized parades and non-profit festivals must reinvent themselves, especially when high security costs become a factor. Organizers of the century-long Columbus weekend festivities, citing cop overtime details, are moving the October street parade from Madison Avenue to suburban-like Shelton where Mayor Mark Lauretti, who has deep roots in Bridgeport and served as the parade’s grand marshal […]
Tags: Bill Finch·Chris Caruso·Gathering of the Vibes·Joe Ganim·Klein Memorial Auditorium·Mark Lauretti
New Harding High School–A ‘Showstopper’–Brightens East Side
August 23rd, 2018 · 38 Comments · Education, News and Events
This place is fit for presidents, and more importantly students. City and education officials on Thursday cut the ribbon to the iconic new Harding High School on the East Side, a $106 million gem years in the making guided under the former mayoral administration of Bill Finch from property donated by General Electric on a […]
Tags: Aresta Johnson·Bill Finch·General Electric·Jim Himes·Joe Ganim·John Bagley·Larry Schilling·Ruben Felipe
For Ganim A Sense Of Humor And Political Focus As Mayor
August 15th, 2018 · 61 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Politics, State Politics
A sense of humor is a must in politics, putting your bruised ego aside, especially after an ass-kicking … like “I thought Halloween was the scariest night of the year.” Mayor Joe Ganim got his butt kicked statewide on Tuesday with just 19 percent of the Democratic vote, winning only his home city that also […]
For Flatto’s Department, An Achievement In Financial Reporting
October 11th, 2018 · 7 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Budget, News and Events
It’s not exactly sexy work, and often dizzying crunching budget numbers trying to explain to community watchdogs and City Council members what the financial documents mean. Finance Director Ken Flatto’s department has been awarded, among other U.S. municipalities, the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association for the Comprehensive Annual […]
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Tags: Bill Finch·Dan Malloy·Joe Ganim·John Marshall Lee·Ken Flatto