What, a split in the Bridgeport Republican Party? The machinations of local Republicans this mayoral cycle are certainly personality based with one wing of the
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Tag: Joe Ganim
Is Rosario Part Of CAO Sweepstakes?
You must marvel at political relationships in Connecticut’s largest city. Friends today, fight tomorrow, knife in the back, a salve and make up. It’s the
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Prayers For Charlie Coviello, Political Warrior
Charlie Coviello, multi-mayoral candidate, has been part of the Bridgeport political scene for 50 years, even the paperboy for Bridgeport’s Socialist Mayor Jasper McLevy who
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Federal Civil Rights Suit Filed Against City In Colorado Avenue Police Dispute
From Dan Tepfer, CT Post: Carmelo Mendez is demanding the city pay $5 million after police officers allegedly beat him, denied him medical care and
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Pereira “Fights The Power”–Processed For Breach Of Peace: “Ridiculous … Purely Political”
Displaying a “Fight The Power!” t-shirt, Board of Education member Maria Pereira on Monday was charged with a misdemeanor second degree breach of peace, fingerprinted
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Police Issue Arrest Warrant For Pereira Regarding Confrontation With School System Administrator
Board of Education member Maria Pereira is expected to be charged with a misdemeanor breach of peace involving a confrontation with a member of the
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Will City, State, Tribes Negotiate Gaming Deal?
From Emilie Munson, CT Post: The city of Bridgeport and Connecticut’s two Native American tribes are close to a deal that would deliver a casino
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Let’s Eat: Boca Oyster Bar–Mouth Of The Harbor–Cracks Open In Redevelopment Area
Former Republican State Senator Rob Russo looked upon roughly 300 people Wednesday night at the opening of the Boca Oyster Bar, a waterfront pearl at
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