City Council President Aidee Nieves and district partner Maria Valle steamrolled the handpicked candidates of City Clerk Lydia Martinez mounting mighty numbers for both the
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Tag: Enrique “Rick” Torres
Sheriff Challenge Slate Qualifies For September Primary Against Republican Incumbents
It’s a battle for Bridgeport badges. A slate of Republican sheriff candidates Charlie Valentino, Ethan Book and Jacquelynn Perry has qualified for a September 14
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He’s Baaack! Republican City Sheriff Candidates Align With Former State High Sheriff Charlie Valentino To Challenge GOP Incumbents
This could be like a wild west show except it’s in Bridgeport, something of a shootout for its politics. Bridgeport is a city of political
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Bicentennial Interview: Harborview Rick Bleeds Bridgeport Blue, A Park City ‘Lifer’
Rick Torres is an anomaly in city politics: the last Republican elected to a city office in one’s own right–the City Council–without the benefit of
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Torres Family Takes Ownership Of Acoustic Cafe, Renovations Underway For Music Revival
Rick Torres, longtime owner of the popular Harborview Market in Black Rock and a former mayoral candidate, announced Monday that he and his family have
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Eyeing Moore’s Ballot Line, Keeley And Halstead Seek Primary Challenges In State House Districts
Former State Rep. Bob Keeley, who’s lost 10 elections the past dozen years and former City Councilman Bob Halstead who received a scant 48 votes
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Ganim’s New Term Has Begun, Swearing-in Ceremony On Monday
Mayor Joe Ganim on Monday will receive the oath of office for another four-year term. Technically according to the City Charter, his term started 12:01
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Dishon Francis Plans Primary Against Republican Endorsed Mayoral Candidate
News release: Dishon J. Francis, a Republican candidate running for the Office of Mayor in the city of Bridgeport, has released a statement regarding the
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