Rick Torres is an anomaly in city politics: the last Republican elected to a city office in one’s own right–the City Council–without the benefit of
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Category: Bicentennial Interviews
Bicentennial Interview With Make The Road’s Sonia Hernandez–Immigrant Family Support, Language Justice, Police Reform
Sonia Hernandez is an organizer with Make the Road Connecticut, an action group in support of immigrant families. She’s been at the forefront of city
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Calling All Foodies–Bicentennial Interview With Iconic Merritt Canteen’s J-Rod
Let’s eat. Jehu (Jay) Rodriguez knows all about that. He’s continuing a good eats tradition that began in 1946 with original owner Lorraine Kohn on upper
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Fuzz Is The Buzz in The ‘Port, A Bicentennial Interview With Musician Jim Sangiovanni
Musician Fuzz Sangiovanni just “can’t behave.” Must be the sex, drugs and Rock And Roll. Okay not the sex and drugs. Definitely the rock. Jim–aka “Fuzz”–an
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His Father Was An Inspiration To Assist Thousands Of Young People–A Bicentennial Interview With John Torres, Caribe Youth Leaders
John Torres and his brother organized the Bridgeport Caribe Youth Leaders in the summer of 2003 to honor their father, Martin, after he passed away that
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The Iceman Cometh: Bicentennial Interview With The Animated Jay Piccirillo, Owner Of Micalizzi’s
Don’t let Jay Piccirillo’s intimidating presence scare you. Yes, he can powerlift the Perry Memorial Arch at Seaside Park but he’s likely the most optimistic
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Hail Cesar! A Bicentennial Interview With Alma Maya: Activism, Economic Equity, Guns And Pigs Ears
Alma Maya earned her community stripes as a young social irritant recruited by Cesar Batalla, a gladiator in the Puerto Rican community, who was a
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Bicentennial Interview: WPKN General Manager Steve di Costanzo, Prepping A Move To Downtown
WPKN MOVE from Cob Carlson on Vimeo. Listener-supported WPKN is an eclectic city gem to tickle your musical pleasure center and ear for information. The
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