This is the second installment of Joe Ganim’s early years as mayor Slowly, the city began to inch out of the abyss. The around-the-clock hours
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Living The Good Life With Joe And Donald, A Cautionary Story Of Power And Temptation
This is the first in a series of excerpts based on an article I wrote for the October 2004 issue of Connecticut Magazine that shares
Read moreThe Pleasure Beach Experience, Bamboo Pole, Minnow On Hook, Bobber And Snapper Blues
No one really knows if this experiment to reopen Pleasure Beach on Saturday will be successful. This effort by the city is certainly a leap
Read moreSkippy Doo Dah! Bronson Blowtorches Rowland, Ganim And Newton In Book About Trump-Wynn Casino Wars
Do you like name dropping? Richard “Skip” Bronson obliges. The War at the Shore authored by Bronson provides an insider’s look at the scorched-earth relationship
Read moreRoll The Dice! Time To Expand State Casinos
Connecticut is surrounded by casino interlopers. To the north, to the south, to the east and west. New York City has a casino in Queens, Governor
Read more“Duh, I Couldn’t Win”
“After considerable deliberation and reflection, I have decided not to pursue the presidency.” Translation: I’d have gotten my ass kicked! 0
Read moreHook, Line, Sinker–Goofy National Media Bites Trump’s BS
What a goof. Donald Trump, America’s modern P.T. Barnum, is giving the national media a paint job. And loving every minute. Four years ago at this
Read moreSay Hello To Mr. Shtick: Trump’s Presidential Advisor
A friend called on Monday: “Lennie, who’s advising Donald Trump on this presidential stuff?” Not me! The guy who’s advising Donald is a guy named Shtick.
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