Mayor Bill Finch will reconvene the Take Back the Neighborhood walks on Wednesday in The Hollow. The mayor started the walks last year in response
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When Tire Slashers Strike
OIB reader Andy Fardy (town committee) is the victim of several recent tire-slashing incidents. He’s not happy with police response. See a letter to the
Read morePolice Lieutenant Bailey Files Suit Over Union Dues Conflict
Bridgeport Police Lieutenant William “Ron” Bailey, who oversees sick and injury management in the city Police Department, has filed a lawsuit in federal court for what
Read moreBlues Brothers Tribute For Blue Courage–Hidey Hidey Hidey Hi
Cecelia Callaway, daughter of the legendary Cab Callaway, is scheduled to appear at the Blues Brothers tribute spectacular this Friday at the Klein to raise moolah
Read moreIn The Red Light District He Was Police Royalty Called ‘Your Honis’
As a kid reporter I was fascinated by the underbelly of the city. The prostitutes on Middle Street. The Hell’s Angels in The Hollow. The
Read moreBlues Brothers For Blue Courage
Gene O’Neill, retired city police sergeant, and Lisa Miro, director of Business Outreach for the city, are raising dough to support a city police memorial. Check
Read morePolice Officers Memorial
From Mayor Finch: Mayor, Police Union and City Officials to Break Ground for Police Memorial Phase I of project to honor fallen police officers kicks
Read moreDeputy Chief Placed On Leave
I’ve known Jimmy Honis for 30 years from his years as an accomplished undercover cop investigating major drug dealers through his rise as deputy chief. Looking into
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