The developers of Steelpointe Harbor that’s transforming the face of the East Side a short distance from Downtown recently provided city officials an on-site update of the Dockmaster Building under construction along the waterfront.
Entries Tagged as 'Steelpointe Harbor'
Vertical Progress At Steelpointe Harbor, Dockmaster Building, Marina And Restaurant Under Construction
April 27th, 2018 · 20 Comments · Development and Zoning, News and Events
Tags: Bass Pro Shops·Robert Christoph Jr.·Steelpointe Harbor
Revamped Casino Resort Bill Passes Key Legislative Committee
March 16th, 2018 · 18 Comments · Analysis and Comment, Development and Zoning, News and Events, State Politics
What appeared dead is still alive. The state legislature’s Public Safety Committee by a 22-3 vote Friday afternoon approved a bill that calls for an open, competitive process with Bridgeport in play as the host city for a waterfront gaming facility. What changed? The original bill called for scrapping last year’s approval by the legislature for […]
Tags: Andre Baker·Charlie Stallworth·Chris Rosario·Ed Gomes·Ezequiel Santiago·Jack Hennessy·Joe Ganim·Marilyn Moore·Steelpointe Harbor·Steve Stafstrom·Uri Clinton
“Jobs, Jobs, Jobs”–Union Workers Rally MGM Gaming Proposal
February 28th, 2018 · 46 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Council, Development and Zoning, News and Events, State Politics
Roaring like a grappler who has one last fight in him, Bridgeport’s just-turned 82-year-old political and labor warrior State Senator Ed Gomes stepped on the podium of an East End events hall, not far from the Steelpointe Harbor redevelopment area where MGM Resorts proposes a $675 million waterfront casino destination projected to create 7,000 jobs. Addressing […]
Tags: Aaron Turner·Aidee Nieves·Chris Rosario·Ed Gomes·Joe Ganim·Peter Carroll·Steelpointe Harbor·Uri Clinton
Unions To Rally For MGM Resorts Casino
February 26th, 2018 · 6 Comments · Analysis and Comment, Development and Zoning, News and Events, State Politics
Major labor unions will conduct a rally for casino jobs Tuesday, 6 p.m. at 40 Logan Street in the East End including a push for a Project Labor Agreement with MGM Resorts that has proposed a $675 million waterfront gaming facility in Bridgeport.
Tags: Steelpointe Harbor
Rigged? State Senator Larson’s Hissy Fit Endangers Thousands Of Jobs
February 22nd, 2018 · 5 Comments · Analysis and Comment, Development and Zoning, News and Events, State Politics
What’s wrong with an open, competitive process? Why does a gaming monopoly advantage the tribal nations to the economic detriment of the rest of the state including Connecticut’s largest city where polling shows residents overwhelmingly support MGM Resorts’ proposed waterfront gaming development that will create 7,000 jobs by a proven gaming leader? In a state […]
Tags: Ed Gomes·Marilyn Moore·Steelpointe Harbor·Tim Larson·Tom Kelly
Developer Al Lenoci Jr. Killed By Train In Fairfield, Witnesses: Ran In Front Of Train
February 21st, 2018 · 19 Comments · Development and Zoning, News and Events
Update here. Al Lenoci Jr., a prominent Bridgeport developer who was charged 17 years ago in the public corruption probe of Mayor Joe Ganim, was killed Wednesday morning by a Metro-North train near Fairfield Metro Station. Witnesses told police they saw Lenoci Jr. run out in front of the train.
Deecken, GOP State Senate Candidate, Decries Tribal Gaming Monopoly Against Bridgeport’s Interests
May 10th, 2018 · 51 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Politics, Development and Zoning, News and Events, State Politics
Gaming monopolies are bad for taxpayers. It’s impossible for taxpayers to get the best deal without a competitive process showing all the financial cards. That’s the message from Richard Deecken, Republican candidate for State Senate in Connecticut’s 22nd District challenging incumbent Democrat Marilyn Moore. Deecken issued a response to the State Senate not taking up […]
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Tags: Ed Gomes·George Jepsen·Marilyn Moore·Rich Deecken·Steelpointe Harbor