Eight days left to the September 16 Democratic primary for mayor that falls on a Wednesday pushed back from the traditional Tuesday in observance of
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When The Dog Barks, Does The City Council Listen?
One thing about fiscal hound John Marshall Lee, he’s as dogged as they come trying to reach the 20-member City Council that approves the city
Read moreGeneral Lee Barks ‘Troublesome’ Words For Council Members
City stipends, debit cards, city ordinances … city fiscal watchdog John Marshall Lee reminded City Council members Monday night about their responsibilities to taxpayers. His
Read moreFight For Control Of Upper East Side
In this wild and crazy Democratic Town Committee season, a race to watch is the 138th District where City Librarian Scott Hughes and former zoning
Read moreSchool Board Controversy Among Top Stories In March And April 2013
Superintendent of Schools Paul Vallas receives three-year contract, retired Superior Court Judge Carmen Lopez tries to block it in court. These were among the top
Read moreTop Stories From January: Video Shows Police Stomping Tasered Suspect, Monsignor Meth Arrested
As OIB reviews some top stories from 2013, the month of January was not short of revelations. Some highlights: Graphic footage was released of city
Read moreWhat’s Your Assessment?
Jim “Sonny” Fox, one of Bridgeport’s preeminent conspiracy theorists and radio moonlighter from his Black Rock home, shares this commentary on what he claims is
Read moreMinutes From City Council Meetings Highlight Funding Approval For Airport Improvements, Controversial Driveway
Minutes of meetings from a September 17, 2012 City Council committee and then a meeting of the full City Council immediately following provide some insight
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