State Rep. Steve Stafstrom and State Senator Herron Gaston on Wednesday were among local legislators who attended a White House summit on gun violence prevention.
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Gaston Departing City Service For University Of Bridgeport Position
State Senator Herron Gaston, an ally of Mayor Joe Ganim, is leaving city service as assistant chief administrative officer to accept a senior position at
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Freshman State Senator Herron Gaston Leads Passage Of Several New Laws
From State Senator Herron Gaston: This legislative session, state Senator Herron Keyon Gaston (D-Bridgeport) took action to protect the Connecticut community and passed common sense legislation as a first-year Senator. Senator Gaston, was elected
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Senator Gaston: Gun Safety Legislation Bans Open Carry Firearms
From State Senator Herron Gaston: Early this morning, the state Senate passed a far-ranging gun security bill that will increase public safety in Connecticut by
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For Ganim, A Night Of Cigars, Fundraising And Special Guest
Everyone was blowing smoke Tuesday night at owner Paul Brown’s creamy In The City bar and lounge Downtown on Fairfield Avenue, but not in the
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Sal DePiano, Lawyer, State Senator, Musician, Historic Political Figure, Dies At 96
Sal DePiano was the offspring of the quintessential immigrant experience, his parents arriving here from Italy, settling on Bridgeport’s East Side, Sal with the help
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Rev. Smith Goes To City Hall Embracing Faith, Community Service And A Contrarian
City faith leader Sara Smith, senior minister of Bridgeport’s United Congregational Church, was overwhelmingly backed by City Council members Monday night to fill the vacated West
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Early On, Senator Gaston Makes A Name For Himself In General Assembly
In just a few months, freshman State Senator Herron Gaston has carved out a personality and policy profile buoying the credentials of the city’s legislative
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