Community-organized parades and non-profit festivals must reinvent themselves, especially when high security costs become a factor. Organizers of the century-long Columbus weekend festivities, citing cop overtime details, are moving the October street parade from Madison Avenue to suburban-like Shelton where Mayor Mark Lauretti, who has deep roots in Bridgeport and served as the parade’s grand marshal […]
Entries Tagged as 'Klein Memorial Auditorium'
Italian Iced–City’s Cop Costs Force Columbus Parade To Shelton
September 15th, 2018 · 31 Comments · City Budget, News and Events
Tags: Bill Finch·Chris Caruso·Gathering of the Vibes·Joe Ganim·Klein Memorial Auditorium·Mark Lauretti
In 2017, Jayson Negron Major Story
December 31st, 2017 · 2 Comments · City Budget, City Council, Development and Zoning, Education, Firefighters, Law Enforcement, News and Events
The police-involved shooting death of 15-year-old Jayson Negron took center stage in 2017. And, more than six months later, interested parties await the outcome of a State Police investigation.
Tags: Annette Segarra-Negron·Bill Finch·Carmen Lopez·Connecticut Magazine·CT Post·Ed Gomes·Ernie Newton·Fran Rabinowitz·Jayson Negron·Joe Ganim·Klein Memorial Auditorium·Kyle Langan·Marcus Brown·Maria Pereira·Marilyn Moore·Paul Leka·University of Bridgeport
Lauretti, Parade, Marines, Free Concerts Highlight Columbus Weekend Events
September 29th, 2017 · 5 Comments · Best of Bridgeport, News and Events, State Politics
Shelton Mayor Mark Lauretti, also a Republican candidate for governor in 2018, is this year’s grand marshal for the Columbus Day Parade Oct. 8th. Two free Marine Band concerts will also take place as part of the weekend festivities, October 6 and October 7, 7 p.m. at the Klein Memorial Auditorium. The concerts are free […]
Trantolo Law Firm Adds Bridgeport Presence
June 10th, 2017 · 4 Comments · Development and Zoning, News and Events
Connecticut’s oldest continual family law firm Trantolo & Trantolo on Friday opened a Bridgeport regional office next to the city’s theatrical gem Klein Memorial Auditorium at 944 Fairfield Avenue, joining offices in Hartford, Waterbury and Torrington. The personal injury law firm handed out helmets to students at nearby Curiale School as part of a bicycle […]
International Institute To Host Unity Rally At Klein
February 6th, 2017 · No Comments · News and Events
From the International Institute: On Sunday, February 12th, 3 PM, The International Institute of Connecticut, Inc. (IICONN) alongside the Greater Bridgeport community will come together at the Klein Memorial Auditorium to honor and demonstrate our continued support for immigrants and refugees that have resettled here in Bridgeport.
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
$2.6 Million For Klein Improvements
November 15th, 2016 · 5 Comments · Best of Bridgeport, Development and Zoning, News and Events
News release from state legislative delegation: Representatives Ezequiel Santiago (D-130th), Andre Baker (D-124th), Charlie Stallworth (D-126th), Jack Hennessy (D-127th), Christopher Rosario (D-128th) and Steve Stafstrom (D-129th) are pleased to announce approval by the State Bond Commission of funding for improvements to the Klein Memorial Auditorium facility in Bridgeport.
Tags: Andre Baker·Charlie Stallworth·Chris Rosario·Dan Malloy·Ezequiel Santiago·Jack Hennessy·Joe Ganim·Klein Memorial Auditorium·Steve Stafstrom
City Council To Take Up Library Board Appointments
December 2nd, 2016 · 21 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Council, Library, News and Events
Some Library Board members who recently checked out director Scott Hughes for the unemployment line are scheduled for reappointment Monday night, according to the City Council agenda.
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Tags: Klein Memorial Auditorium·Scott Hughes