News release from Mayor Joe Ganim: Mayor Ganim and Housatonic Community College (HCC) President Dr. Paul Broadie came together on Monday, May 15, 2017 to sign a contract that would expand higher education opportunities to individuals with prior convictions. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) states that HCC will award scholarships to individuals from the Mayor’s […]
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Ganim, Housatonic Connect On Second-chance Scholarships
May 15th, 2017 · 3 Comments · Education, News and Events
Ganim Pitches Driverless Car Technology For Downtown
May 6th, 2017 · 8 Comments · News and Events
Mayor Joe Ganim envisions Downtown as a start-up test center for autonomous vehicles. In a letter to the tri-chairs of the state legislature’s Transportation Committee, Ganim is pitching designated lanes Downtown for the testing process that would include installation of transponders. Where could this be done? Water Street?
Tags: Housatonic Community College·Joe Ganim·University of Bridgeport·Webster Bank Arena
Puerto Rican Parade Event
April 25th, 2017 · No Comments · News and Events
News release: The Puerto Rican Parade of Fairfield County, Inc Proudly Invites You to the Annual Sashing Ceremony and Presentation Dance Saturday, April 29, 2017 – 7:00 PM * Liceo Cubano Club, 2790 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport, CT
File State And Federal Taxes For Free
January 24th, 2017 · No Comments · News and Events
News release from United Way of Coastal Fairfield County: On Friday, January 27, 2016, at 10:00am at Housatonic Community College, members of the Greater Bridgeport Family Economic Security Coalition, coordinated by the Connecticut Association for Human Services (CAHS), will kick-off the start of the VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) season. VITA is a program sponsored […]
A Holly Dolly Holiday For Fonseca, What’s Up For 2017?
December 10th, 2016 · 15 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Council, City Politics, Education, News and Events
New justice of the peace Dolly Fonseca, a member of the Democratic Town Committee in the Upper East Side 138th District and wife of school board member Rafael Fonseca, writes “Who knows what 2017 will bring? Stay tuned.”
Tags: Andre Baker·Charlie Stallworth·Housatonic Community College·Joe Ganim·Maria Pereira·Mario Testa
Ganim Marks One-year Return To Office This Week, The Challenge Of Progress Versus Promise
November 27th, 2016 · 22 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Politics
On a chilly, wind-swept rainy night last December 1, Joe Ganim officially returned to office cementing a comeback that received national attention. More than 1,000 people filled the Klein Memorial Auditorium to witness Ganim’s oath of office and inaugural address to govern Connecticut’s largest city. Backed by family members Ganim spoke of redemption, second chances and restoring […]
Tags: Housatonic Community College·Joe Ganim·Klein Memorial Auditorium·Steelpointe Harbor
Malloy Signs Sikorsky Deal At HCC
October 31st, 2016 · 3 Comments · Development and Zoning, News and Events
Mayor Joe Ganim on Monday joined Governor Dan Malloy and other state and city officials for the official deal to keep Sikorsky Aircraft in the state.
Tags: CT Post·Dan Malloy·Housatonic Community College·Joe Ganim
Gomes To Host Public Forum On Recreational Marijuana
March 21st, 2017 · 17 Comments · Analysis and Comment, News and Events
Will legalizing pot create a pot of money for Connecticut? State lawmakers are examining the legalization and regulation of marijuana to bolster a cash-strapped budget. State Senator Ed Gomes will host a forum on the pros and cons of recreational marijuana March 27, 6 to 8 p.m. in the Beacon Hall Event Center of Housatonic […]
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Tags: Dan Malloy·Ed Gomes·Housatonic Community College