Tony Barr is no stranger to run-ins with the law. This time the Democratic Town Committee member is accused of slugging a city firefighter that
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Tag: Dennis Bradley
Where Did The Money Go? Feds Probe Financial Mess At Success Village As Residents Await Court Action
On Thursday afternoon, lawyers representing Bridgeport and Stratford will try to persuade a federal judge to throw out a rushed “bad faith” bankruptcy filing by
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Federal Trial For Bradley, Martinez Reset For Next May
More than three years after they were charged federally for alleged manipulation of campaign finance laws former State Senator Dennis Bradley and ex school board
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For Newton, It’s Back To The Future And A “Grassroots” Campaign For State Senate
If you believe everything comes in threes that was certainly the case Thursday night when City Councilman Ernie Newton conducted his first fundraiser to regain
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Sal DePiano, Lawyer, State Senator, Musician, Historic Political Figure, Dies At 96
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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Rev. Smith Goes To City Hall Embracing Faith, Community Service And A Contrarian
City faith leader Sara Smith, senior minister of Bridgeport’s United Congregational Church, was overwhelmingly backed by City Council members Monday night to fill the vacated West
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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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Gaston, Gee, Brown Join General Assembly–Brown Resigns City Council Seat
Bridgeport added three new members to its legislative delegation on Wednesday during swearing-in ceremonies for all members of the General Assembly. Marcus Brown and Fred
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