It used to be Bridgeport Republicans were relevant. In the 20 years from 1971 to 1991, Republican mayors occupied the office half the time–Nicholas Panuzio,
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Tag: Nick Panuzio
Say Hello To Dishon Francis, Republican Candidate For Mayor
The lonely life of a Republican in Bridgeport. For the 20-year period 1971 to 1991 Republican mayors occupied city hall for 10 of those years,
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Nick Panuzio, Former Republican Mayor, Dead At 83
Nicholas A. Panuzio, 83, the affable former Republican mayor of Bridgeport whose gift for gab, political skills and ambition lifted him to the corridors of
Read moreBill Seres, Mayor For 55 Days
In Bridgeport political life Bill Seres was a footnote, known as the 55-day mayor, but his fuller life was much much richer than that. He
Read moreGilberto Hernandez, Political Leader, City Councilman And Mayoral Aide
Whatever occurred in Democratic politics in the city the past 50 years, East Side District Leader Gilberto Hernandez was always a player at the table.
Read moreThe Real D’Elia–Globe-Trotting Journalist Chronicles Maestro Pappano’s Bridgeport Roots
Travel journalist Valarie D’Elia, who worked at WICC and News 12, has roots in Bridgeport. And so too the subject of her upcoming PBS feature on
Read moreDoes It Matter Where They Live? 30 Percent Of Uniformed Services Reside In City
About 30 percent of Bridgeport’s 702 public safety officers reside in the city, according to statistics provided by the city for members of police and
Read moreJoseph Garamella
They don’t make pols like Joseph J. Garamella anymore. For anyone who knew him, all you had to say was Joe John. That was enough.
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