It’s happening with more regularity. An out-of-state landlord gobbles up property in the city and then jacks the rent on people with limited incomes. Key
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State Senators Seek Constituent Input During Legislative Session
The two senators representing Bridgeport in the Connecticut legislature want to know what’s on your mind as key issues this current session that runs into
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Catastrophic Rent Increases For Palisade Avenue Residents – ‘Scared To Be Out In The Street’
The new owner of a Palisade Avenue apartment complex on the Upper East Side has jacked the monthly rent by $500 and more, creating traumatic
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Senator Gaston’s New Role: Reducing Poverty In CT
State Senator Herron Gaston shares this commentary about his appointment to a “working group that will create a framework for reducing concentrated poverty in Connecticut.”
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State Legislators Felipe, Gaston Key Local Voices On Housing Committee
Bridgeport’s nine-member legislative delegation will feature two key voices on the housing front with State Rep. Antonio Felipe reappointed chair of the Housing Committee as
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Watch: Lamont Tours East End Development Featuring Grocery Store, Pharmacy, Healthcare Facility, Bank Branch
Backed by city and state dollars including $3.5 million from Connecticut’s Community Investment Fund the East End’s Honey Locust Square project is making progress to
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Senator Gaston: A Solution To Solving Cold Cases – Hire Retired Investigators
State Senator Herron Gaston who faces an August 13 Democratic primary from City Councilman Ernie Newton, recently visited the White House to address gun safety.
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Watch: Newton Provides Tour And Reminisces About Pleasure Beach
A century ago Pleasure Beach in the East End was among the top amusement attractions in the northeast loaded with rides, entertainment and Big Band
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