From Brian Lockhart, CT Post: The reformers have so far discussed: Cutting overtime and using that savings to fund more social service needs; restoring neighborhood
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City Council Approves $300K Restitution Settlement From Police Chief Test Scheme
UPDATE: The City Council Monday night by a 15-3 tally signed off on the restitution settlement. Maria Pereira, Samia Suliman and Matt McCarthy voted no.
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State Labor Department Probes Vazzy’s For Possible Employment Violations
From Brian Lockhart, CT Post: State labor watchdogs are formally probing Vazzy’s restaurant for potential violations of workplace laws. “The Connecticut Department of Labor Wage
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Lopez Questions Healthy Investment In Amp Naming Rights
From retired Superior Court Judge Carmen Lopez. This commentary was first published in the Connecticut Post. Hartford HealthCare Corp. would like Bridgeport’s residents and taxpayers to
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Rooting And Reading–Can A Community Farm And Library Co-Exist?
In a neighborhood old-timers call Whiskey Hill–they brewed their own up there during Prohibition–a spirited battle looms over a piece of property home to the Reservoir
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Win, Place, Showdown–Sportech To Lamont: See You In Court Over Deal With Mohegans
The state-licensed operator of Connecticut’s parimutuel facilities, including one in Bridgeport, promises a legal showdown after Governor Ned Lamont announced a deal to give exclusive
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Good Luck Breaking Through–Vaccination Seekers Swamp State System
From Nicholas Rondinone, CT Post: A massive expansion of the state’s COVID-19 vaccine eligibility launched Monday, inundating phone and online registration systems, but state officials said
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Vazzano Seeks Quick Resolution In Bribery Case Involving Employee Sexual Assault
From Dan Tepfer, CT Post: Local restaurateur John Vazzano, accused of offering a bribe to a teenage girl who was allegedly sexually assaulted in his
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