It always intrigues when the state’s largest city serves as a convenient foil for political demagoguery, especially from one who seeks the office of mayor in New Haven. State Rep. Gary Holder-Winfield, speaking at a mayoral forum in New Haven on Saturday, said the following according to the New Haven Independent when candidates were asked about [...]
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City Salutes New Fire Recruits
December 17th, 2012 · 2 Comments · Firefighters, News and Events
From Mayor Bill Finch: State and local dignitaries and crowd of about 500 family members packed the Klein Auditorium Monday to welcome the newest class of 66 recruits into the fire service. Twenty-one of the recruits will join the Bridgeport Fire Department, one of the largest classes to graduate into the department in recent years. [...]
Cast Your Vote, Show Off The Best Of Bridgeport
April 24th, 2013 · 26 Comments · Analysis and Comment, Best of Bridgeport, News and Events
The Connecticut Office of Tourism has launched a contest to name your favorite place in the state (no, not your favorite place to neck) and wouldn’t it surprise to create a Bridgeport buzz. Stamford, Hartford and New Haven are often highlighted in the state’s tourism campaign, while little ol’ state’s largest city (okay, it’s a [...]
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