Attorney Chuck Willinger is euphoric. So is Joe Kasper, former owner of a city engineering company. Lawyers for the city are thrilled. Developers Al Lenoci Sr. and Al Lenoci Jr. aren’t devastated. Lawyers for developer Alex Conroy, who brought a lawsuit claiming that all of the above conspired with former Mayor Joe Ganim to blowtorch [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Felipe Reinoso'
The Conroy Skinny: City Cleared, Choo Choo Charlie Survives
June 6th, 2008 · 36 Comments · Analysis and Comment
Tags: Auden Grogins·Bill Finch·Bob Keeley·Chuck Willinger·Eze Santiago·Felipe Reinoso·Joe Ganim·José "Chico" Rivera·Mark Anastasi·Sly Salcedo·Steelpointe Harbor
Hunting For Hancocks; And Finch On Pleasure Beach
May 28th, 2008 · 36 Comments · Analysis and Comment, State Politics
Lots of candidates for state office hustling signatures to get on the ballot for the Aug. 12 Democratic primary. Auden Grogins, challenging State Rep. Rapid Robert Keeley, is hunting Hancocks in her home neighborhood in Black Rock. The blonde banshee needs about 250 signatures from registered Democrats in the 129th State Assembly District. Chico Rivera [...]
Tags: Andre Baker·Andres Ayala·Anthony Musto·Auden Grogins·Bill Finch·Bob Keeley·Carlos Silva·Chris Caruso·Don Clemons·Eze Santiago·Felipe Reinoso·Jack Hennessy·Jim Holloway·José "Chico" Rivera·Lydia Martinez·Marilyn Moore·Pleasure Beach·Rob Russo·Sly Salcedo
Hector Houdini! Blonde Banshee Gears Up For Fight Against Keeley, Plus: Cougar Goes Ape
May 20th, 2008 · 52 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Politics, News and Events, State Politics
Hector Diaz, come out come out wherever you are? Hector’s no-show at the Democratic convention at Testo’s Restaurant Tuesday night left an eight to eight tie among delegates endorsing State Rep. Bob Keeley and his challenger, former City Councilwoman Auden Grogins. The tie required Democratic Town Chairman Mario Testa to break the logjam. Mario selected [...]
Tags: Andres Ayala·Auden Grogins·Bill Finch·Bob Keeley·Carlos Silva·Chris Caruso·Chris Shays·Danny Roach·DebraLee Hovey·Eze Santiago·Felipe Reinoso·Hector Diaz·John Stafstrom·José "Chico" Rivera·Keith Rodgerson·Lydia Martinez·Mario Testa·Michele Mount·Pat Crossin·Rina Bakalar·Testo's Restaurant
Mario, Wear A Cup: The Dynamics Of A Convention
May 20th, 2008 · 32 Comments · Analysis and Comment, State Politics
Yes, let the games begin. Democratic Party Chairman Mario Testa will have his hands full tonight trying to sort out, fend off and chill out the children of his party casting endorsement votes on behalf of city candidates seeking state legislative seats. The one race that may yet prove most operatic in the Democratic songbook [...]
Tags: Andres Ayala·Anthony Musto·Auden Grogins·Bill Finch·Bob Keeley·Carlos Silva·Chris Caruso·Danny Roach·Ed Gomes·Eze Santiago·Felipe Reinoso·Hector Diaz·José "Chico" Rivera·Keith Rodgerson·Lisa "Honey" Parziale·Lydia Martinez·Marilyn Moore·Mario Testa·Mitch Robles·Rob Russo·Sly Salcedo
The Primary Season, Ballot Qualification, Plus: Council Agenda
May 19th, 2008 · 30 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Council, News and Events
C’mon in. Everyone else is. The seat being vacated by State Rep. Felipe Reinoso appears headed for a free for all. City Council member Eze Santiago, backed by district leader Mitch Robles, is the favorite for the Democratic Party endorsement. But others are in play such as veteran pol Chico Rivera and newcomer Sly Salcedo. [...]
Tags: Andres Ayala·Anthony Musto·Auden Grogins·Bill Finch·Bob Keeley·Captain's Cove Seaport·Danny Roach·Ed Gomes·Eze Santiago·Felipe Reinoso·Hector Diaz·José "Chico" Rivera·Keith Rodgerson·Lydia Martinez·Marilyn Moore·Mitch Robles·Rob Russo·Sikorsky Memorial Airport·Sly Salcedo
Tsunami Tuesday Cometh, Plus: Cop House Remedy Order
August 7th, 2008 · 20 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Politics, Cops, State Politics
Five days until Tsunami Tuesday. In Bridgeport, politics is a sporting event. Republican operative Phil Smith said it all: “Some towns play political softball, other towns play hardball … in Bridgeport they play hand grenades.” We’ve got five Democratic General Assembly races in the big city, plus a battle for Congress (which isn’t much of [...]
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Tags: Alberto "Tito" Ayala·Andres Ayala·Anthony Musto·Auden Grogins·Bill Finch·Bob Keeley·Bryan Norwood·Carlos Silva·Chris Caruso·Chris Shays·Ed Gomes·Eze Santiago·Felipe Reinoso·Jack Hennessy·Jim Himes·José "Chico" Rivera·Lee Whitnum·Lydia Martinez·Marilyn Moore·Mario Testa·Mitch Robles·Phil Smith·Rob Russo·Sly Salcedo·Sue Katz