It used to be when the economy tanked crime soared. That, at least, is what happened in the late 1980s into the early 1990s. Some
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Post Weighs In On Finch Pinch
Connecticut Post Editorial: Arresting Mayor Bill Finch’s son for walking down the street with a street sign was a mighty petty action by Bridgeport police
Read moreThe Cops Have Nothing Better To Do But Worry About A Souvenir? Plus: Mr. Barnum Bruised
Let me get this straight, the cops are pinching guys over fallen street signs? Horseshit. From the CT Post: 0
Read moreNo Confidence, What Will The Unions Do? Plus: Soccer Fever
Today is a key day with the new budget year starting in one week. If the city does not hear from union leadership regarding concessions the
Read moreHand Me Your Proxy
The Dem and GOP conventions start tonight. You wanna be a delegate? Or an alternate, at least? Democratic Town Chair Mario Testa has been scrambling for
Read moreBudget Politics, A Leap Of Faith
This is a kooky budget cycle for several reasons. Mayor Bill Finch wants to avoid a tax increase with reelection next year and State Rep. Chris Caruso
Read moreMayor’s Budget Letter
The following is Mayor Bill Finch’s budget letter to the City Council. The mayor writes about state aid reductions forcing a challenging municipal budget, a tax increase
Read moreBudget Impact On Finch’s Reelection, Himes’ Ear-Splitting Constituents
One week away until Mayor Bill Finch submits his recommended spending plan to the City Council for the budget year that begins July 1. That’s when City
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