This is an OIB classic for several reasons. Judge of Probate Paul Ganim has been taken to court for failure to pay rent at 271 Grovers Avenue, corner of Harborview Avenue in Black Rock. The house is owned by Gayle Gleckler who’s being represented by former State Senator Rob Russo. Gleckler wants Paul Ganim evicted. The action also names [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Rob Russo'
Order In The Courtroom, Landlord Takes Paul Ganim To Court
May 31st, 2011 · 21 Comments · News and Events
Tags: Paul Ganim·Rob Russo
Panel Discussion With David Walker And Friends
March 21st, 2011 · 2 Comments · Library, National Politics, News and Events
This panel examining federal spending could produce some fireworks. Discussion at Black Rock Library, March 30. On Friday, December 17th 2010, with the approval of both the House and Senate, President Obama signed into law the: Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010 The total cost of this legislation is an [...]
Tags: Chris Shays·David Walker·Max Medina·Rick Torres·Rob Russo
Gomes: Finch Buying Support For School Project
February 19th, 2011 · 53 Comments · City Politics, Development and Zoning, Education
Interesting and intense negotiations going on between Bridgeport and Trumbull for the proposed building of a $125 million regional magnet school in Fairchild Memorial Park in Trumbull. Shortly after Mayor Bill Finch became mayor in 2007 he called Trumbull a “bucolic town with no problems.” It was just one of Finch’s many befuddling declarations. An amazing statement [...]
Tags: Bill Finch·John Gomes·Pat Crossin·Rob Russo·Tom Mulligan
Let’s Reminisce About The Future
January 1st, 2011 · 37 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Budget, City Council, City Politics, Development and Zoning
Here’s to a kickin’ and healthy 2011. Oh, the January thaw comes soon and with it a mayoral cycle, baby! Where did the time go from the 2007 primary dogfight between then State Senator Bill Finch and State Rep. Chris Caruso? Finch defeated the Big Wave by a measly 270 votes, after Dem party regulars threw [...]
Tags: Bill Finch·Bob "Troll" Walsh·Bridgeport Bluefish·Chris Caruso·Joe Ganim·John Fabrizi·John Gomes·Mary-Jane Foster·Rob Russo·Tim Herbst·University of Bridgeport
Where Have You Gone Lowell Weicker? Gov’s Bridgeport Office On Chopping Block
December 1st, 2010 · 13 Comments · Analysis and Comment
The governor’s Bridgeport office opened by Lowell Weicker 18 years ago is in jeopardy of closing. Essentially it’s hammered shut, unless Governor-elect Dan Malloy, who told more than 100 Bridgeport supporters last week that he will not forget them, weighs in.
Tags: Beardsley Park·Beardsley Zoo·Bill O'Neill·Dan Malloy·Dick Blumenthal·Ella Grasso·Housatonic Community College·Jodi Rell·Joe Ganim·John Rowland·Lowell Weicker·Mary Moran·Rob Russo
Whoa! Finch Lawyers Rolling In Loot–Foster Claims “Pay To Play Back In Business”
May 27th, 2011 · 62 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Budget, City Politics, Civil Service, Development and Zoning, Education
A freedom of information request to the city by Democratic mayoral candidate Mary-Jane Foster reveals a bunch of lawyers financing Mayor Bill Finch’s reelection making small fortunes since the mayor assumed office including Bill Beccaro who controls a political action committee aligned with the mayor. Beccaro has made more than $250K from city taxpayers since the mayor assumed office [...]
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Tags: Bill Finch·Bob "Troll" Walsh·Bridgeport Port Authority·CT Post·John Stafstrom·Mark Anastasi·Mary-Jane Foster·Ralph Jacobs·Rob Russo·Tim Herbst