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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State Approves $3.5 Million To Complete Key East End Development Featuring Grocery Store, Healthcare Facility
Honey Locust Square project along Stratford Avenue corridor. Backed by the city’s legislative delegation, the state has awarded Anthony Stewart’s Honey Locust Square project in
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Watch: Chief Porter Provides Update On Homicide Investigations
Police Chief Roderick Porter was joined by Mayor Joe Ganim and State Senator Herron Gaston at a press conference following two separate homicides on Monday.
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State Rep. Gee: Legislation To Save Lives During Motor Vehicle Stops
Freshmen State Rep. Fred Gee and State Senator Herron Gaston, both city ministers, have submitted legislation to The General Assembly requiring police officers to inform
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Local Police Conduct Vigil For Tyre Nichols, Beaten To Death By Memphis Cops
From Eddy Martinez, CT Post: Police Chief Roderick Porter and other city officials spoke about Tyre Nichols like he was one of their own Friday,
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Senator Gaston: Cops Must Explain Why You Were Pulled Over
Following the police beating death of Tyre Nichols in Memphis, State Senator Herron Gaston, pastor of the Summerfield United Methodist Church, will submit legislation to
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Gaston, Gee, Brown Join General Assembly–Brown Resigns City Council Seat
Bridgeport added three new members to its legislative delegation on Wednesday during swearing-in ceremonies for all members of the General Assembly. Marcus Brown and Fred
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