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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Senator-Elect Herron Gaston Appointed Chair Of Public Safety Committee
When Herron Gaston takes the oath to serve Connecticut’s 23rd Senate District it comes with key committee assignments, chair of Public Safety that oversees emergency
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Warm Up Your Oven–Our Stuffed Gobbler Of The Year Awards
It’s time to fowl (or is it foul?) a few feathers in our cap to hand out OIB’s Turkey Of The Year Awards. Hmmm, where
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Amid Hiring Controversies, School Board Chair John Weldon Resigns Seat
John Weldon and Joe Sokolovic Board of Education Chair John Weldon has resigned his seat following a maelstrom over the search for a new superintendent
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Red Wave Flames Out–Ned Stuffs Stef, Dick Floods Leora’s Levy–See Results
The red wave just waved goodbye. In Connecticut at least, and maybe even nationally as control of Congress may not be known for days and
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