It’s been 36 years since the worst construction accident in Connecticut history left 28 men dead in the collapse of L’Ambiance Plaza, April 23, 1987. I was
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Category: Analysis and Comment
Lieberman’s Insurance-Policy Call For A Presidential Alternative
Former Connecticut U.S. Senator Joe Lieberman, national co-chair of No Labels, has authored a commentary for CNN that makes the case for a third-party option
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Chief Porter’s Cerebral Touch Bridges Community Interaction
Walking patrols, community meetings, weekly Facebook live segments, “Behind The Badge” social media promotion of officers. In just a few months Police Chief Roderick Porter
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Watch: Bulk Trash Pickup In Action
Dormant for decades, bulk trash pickup is back. Mayor Joe Ganim on Monday, with Public Facilities officials, highlighted the renewed city service that essentially allows
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In The Race To Be Everywhere Ganim And Gomes Lead Mayoral Field
Ubiquity is the campaign commonality of Mayor Joe Ganim and his former ally, now foe, John Gomes who served nearly seven years in his administration.
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The Legend Of Socialist Mayor Jasper McLevy
Who’s Jasper McLevy? OIB’s comments section has raised the spirit of Bridgeport’s Socialist mayor who stood on street corners for years castigating the sins of
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Gomes: Where Do We Go From Here? Highlights Languishing Properties
Democratic mayoral candidate John Gomes, in his latest Facebook video, focuses on two troubled properties, the Congress Street bridge and old Remington Arms factory site
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Read Full Campaign Finance Reports From Democratic Candidates For Mayor
The campaigns of the four Democratic candidates for mayor have filed their first quarter fundraising reports with the Town Clerk’s Office. Mayor Joe Ganim, no
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