Former State Rep. Chris Caruso on Tuesday informed the Board of Park Commissioners that he’s continuing community conversations to decide the future of the Christopher
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How Seaside Park Was Selected To Host Columbus Statue–Public Hearing Slated Thursday On Statue’s Future
The future of the Christopher Columbus statue will play out in a public hearing, followed by a meeting of the Miscellaneous Matters Committee Thursday night.
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As Tensions Persist, City Council Sets Public Hearing On Future Of Columbus Statue
The back and forth over removal and subsequent park board vote to return the Christopher Columbus statue to Seaside Park continues. Former State Rep. Chris
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Park Board: Return Columbus Statue To Seaside Pedestal
Mayor Joe Ganim announced a few weeks ago the fate of the removed Christopher Columbus statue from Seaside Park should be decided by the Park
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City Council Members Want A Judge To Compel Special Meeting Over Removal Of Columbus Statue
City Council members are seeking a meeting with the city’s legal leadership to seek a court order compelling Mayor Joe Ganim to call a special
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City Council Resolution Calls For Restoration Of Columbus Statue At Seaside Park, Continuation Of Community Conversation
Last week, citing public safety concerns, Mayor Joe Ganim ordered the removal of the Christopher Columbus statue at Seaside Park and placed in storage. Protests
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The Lynching Of Italians (Especially Sicilians)–How Columbus Became A National Holiday
A lot of emotion spurting out there. Plenty of knee-jerk reactions, sometimes to quell the anger, sometimes to save political asses, sometimes because the angry
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Caruso “Blindsided” By Removal Of Columbus Statue
In Bridgeport the cultural wars continue. Behind the scenes former State Rep. Christopher Caruso and ex two-term Mayor Lenny Paoletta engaged in multiple conversations with
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