A group calling itself “The Movement” will conduct a forum featuring potential mayoral candidates on Wednesday 6 p.m. at the Black Rock Library, 2705 Fairfield Avenue. Several possible candidates are jockeying to challenge two-term incumbent Democrat Bill Finch in 2015.
Entries Tagged as 'Jasper McLevy'
Can ‘The Movement’ Build Momentum?
October 7th, 2014 · 26 Comments · City Politics, Library, News and Events
Tags: Bill Finch·Bob Keeley·Charlie Coviello·David Daniels·Enrique Torres·Howard Gardner·Jasper McLevy·Joe Ganim·John Fabrizi·John Gomes
Reform Public Safety Hiring, Bridgeport Jobs For Bridgeport People
August 20th, 2014 · 18 Comments · Firefighters, Law Enforcement
Retired city firefighter Andy Fardy writes that harm is being done to the Civil Service system that was enacted following the election of Jasper McLevy in 1933, a major campaign promise of the Socialist mayor limiting the spoils system of government. Fardy argues in particular the city is behind in the hiring of public safety […]
Did You Participate In Mayoral Poll?
August 2nd, 2014 · 24 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Politics
A poll measuring the pulse of city voters on the state of the city, Mayor Bill Finch’s standing with voters and potential mayoral candidates is in the field. Have you received a call?
Tags: Bill Finch·Bob Keeley·Carmen Lopez·Charlie Stallworth·Chris Caruso·Dan Malloy·David Daniels·Enrique Torres·Jasper McLevy·Joe Ganim·John Fabrizi·Mary-Jane Foster
The Pleasure Beach Experience, Bamboo Pole, Minnow On Hook, Bobber And Snapper Blues
June 24th, 2014 · 9 Comments · Analysis and Comment
No one really knows if this experiment to reopen Pleasure Beach on Saturday will be successful. This effort by the city is certainly a leap of faith that hopefully will work out. But there’s nothing like bridging the present with nostalgia. The memories … oh the memories of Pleasure Beach. For me, Pleasure Beach was […]
Tags: Donald Trump·Jasper McLevy·Morgan Kaolian·Pleasure Beach·Sam Tedesco
2013 Look Back: Airport Land Deal Grounds Manager, Raises Questions–Plus, Airport History
November 29th, 2013 · 26 Comments · Analysis and Comment
As we approach the end of 2013, OIB will revisit some of the major stories of the year. One of the high-flying stories revealed first by the Connecticut Post was the $400,000 land deal between the city and developer Manny Moutinho that cost Airport Manager John Ricci his job, cast a cloud over the City […]
Tags: Charles Brilvitch·CT Post·Dale Radcliffe·Jasper McLevy·John Ricci·Manny Moutinho·Sikorsky Memorial Airport
Showcasing The Genius Of Photographer Ed Brinsko
January 9th, 2015 · 7 Comments · Analysis and Comment, Best of Bridgeport, News and Events
UPDATE: Brinsko images. On Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. an opening reception at McLevy Hall, 202 State Street Downtown, will feature the artistry of the late photographer Ed Brinsko. When I was a young scribe, Brinsko’s craftsmanship often fronted my work. Thanks to Ed, I had a chance of being read. There are amazing […]
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Tags: Abraham Ribicoff·CT Post·Jasper McLevy·Jay Misencik·John Kennedy·Michael Daly