Sal DePiano was the offspring of the quintessential immigrant experience, his parents arriving here from Italy, settling on Bridgeport’s East Side, Sal with the help
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Early On, Senator Gaston Makes A Name For Himself In General Assembly
In just a few months, freshman State Senator Herron Gaston has carved out a personality and policy profile buoying the credentials of the city’s legislative
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State Rep. Gee: Legislation To Save Lives During Motor Vehicle Stops
Freshmen State Rep. Fred Gee and State Senator Herron Gaston, both city ministers, have submitted legislation to The General Assembly requiring police officers to inform
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As Bradley Trial Looms, Political Insiders Examine The What-Ifs Of Potential Vacancy
Jury selection for State Senator Dennis Bradley’s federal campaign finance trial is scheduled for Dec. 6 before U.S. District Judge Victor Bolden. Bradley and outgoing
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Celebrating Black History Month And Bridgeport’s 2021 Bicentennial, Margaret Morton, A Class Of Her Own, First Black Woman Elected To CT Legislature
Margaret Morton, the first African American woman elected to the Connecticut State Senate, was a transformational figure in city politics. She’s someone to celebrate every day, the City Hall
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Resolution To Honor Gomes Withdrawn For Family Considerations
Thursday afternoon City Councilwoman Maria Pereira sent this email communication to the City Clerk’s Office Both Evette Brantley and I are withdrawing our resolution in
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Margaret Morton Celebrated, Transformational Leader In City Politics
Margaret Morton, the first African American woman elected to the Connecticut State Senate, was a transformational figure in city politics. She’s someone to celebrate every day, the City Hall
Read moreGanim Aligns With Bradley, Gomes For Turner In State Senate Contest
A couple of thirty-somethings are going at it to fill the seat of retiring State Senator Ed Gomes in Connecticut’s 23rd District where Gomes hopes
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