State Senator Herron Gaston is proposing a minimal burial benefit of $1,000 – $2,000 for burdened families especially those whose loved ones have died tragically.
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Tag: Frank Recchia
‘Sassy And Classy’ – Meet Island Girl Daphne Reid, 103 Years Young
For the past several years News 12’s Frank Recchia has visited 103-year-old Daphne Reid, a self-described “sassy” who never goes out without dancing shoes. Born
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Former Police Chief AJ Perez Opens Up After Prison Time For Test Scandal
“I want to apologize to the good people of the City of Bridgeport,” former Police Chief AJ Perez tells News 12’s Frank Recchia. “I served
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In Road Rage Confrontation Man’s Thumb Chewed Off
Mike Tyson bit off a piece of Evander Holyfield’s ear in the squared circle. Thursday morning, Francisco Navarro was arrested for amputating Gerardo Febles’ thumb
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For Stefanowski, A Personalized Campaign In Bridgeport Will Matter For Governor’s Race
Here’s a novel political thought: a Republican gubernatorial candidate paying attention to Bridgeport. In campaigns, winning is relative. Connecticut’s cities buoy statewide Democratic candidates. Winning
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Harding Assistant Principal Leverages History To Inspire Entrepreneurship
From Frank Recchia, News 12 Bridgeport’s Vernon Thompson is trying to teach his students about what he calls “the rich history and bright future of
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‘Like A Piece Of Meat’–Watch: Distraught Family Members Confront City Officials Following Shooting Inside Councilwoman Martinez’s Social Club
Several City Council members assembled outside City Hall on Wednesday to address the media about Police Department issues. The anguished family of 21-year-old Nyair Nixon who
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Friend Recalls Anguish Of Day Commerford Took UB Student’s Life In 1989
In 1989 Keith Commerford shot and killed UB student Lenny Massa who was trying to stop Commerford after he wounded another at a fraternity party.
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