A buddy of mine during lunch on Tuesday was underwhelmed by all this attention focused on replacing the Congress Street Bridge that would reconnect downtown with
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Bellinger New BOE President
Hey everyone, say hello to Barbara Bellinger, new president of the Board of Education. Bellinger was elected BOE president by her peers Monday night. Who’s
Read moreA Ferry Good Debate, Plus: Himes, Finch Announce Bridge Bucks
Afternoon Update: Where do you want your ship to come in? East End City Council members Jim Holloway and Andre Baker want to relocate the Bridgeport
Read moreCongress Street Bridge, Plus: Big Vote, Big Budget, Bulldozer And Lori’s Loot
Weekend update: I received a call Friday afternoon from Congressman Jim Himes who left a message explaining that I was ahead of myself the other day when
Read moreBidening Time As Knives Sharpen, Plus: New Dodd Poll
The state’s largest city will have a mighty say in the next governor, the next (or current) U.S. senator and a bunch of other offices in
Read moreAbate Lands Riccio Deal
What’s a Riccio Deal? Riccio, as in Joe, the city’s former Port Authority director, received a six-month buyout to go away after he was terminated
Read moreThe Power Of Residency
How much juice do unions have in city elections? It ain’t like it used to be. OIB has had a few intriguing exchanges the past few
Read moreCouncil Vote, And Party At Épernay
The vote to select a City Council president is scheduled to take place tonight. Doesn’t appear Tom McCarthy will have any problem securing the votes
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