Evening Update: The usual suspects that are the first to cry bigotry in the city have not been heard from in the Evette Brantley versus Bob
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Congress Street Bridge, Plus: Big Vote, Big Budget, Bulldozer And Lori’s Loot
Weekend update: I received a call Friday afternoon from Congressman Jim Himes who left a message explaining that I was ahead of myself the other day when
Read moreAbate Lands Riccio Deal
What’s a Riccio Deal? Riccio, as in Joe, the city’s former Port Authority director, received a six-month buyout to go away after he was terminated
Read moreMayor Addresses Labor Pains, Plus: Public Hearing Video, Bucks For Bridgeport Projects, And Post Office Saved
Mayor Bill Finch recognizes he has serious labor-management issues so in an effort to build a bridge between city employees and his office he has
Read moreWho’s Your Horse? Plus: Why Council President Matters
If you’re a Republican who’s your candidate for governor? Lieutenant Governor Michael Fedele? State Senator John McKinney? If you’re a Democrat who’s your candidate? Secretary of
Read moreHigh Ho Silva–They’re Lining Up
Here we go, boys and girls. State Rep. Chris Caruso. Former Mayor John Fabrizi. City Councilman Bob Curwen. City Councilman Carlos Silva. Maybe retired Superior
Read moreJuvenile Detention Center Withdrawn, Plus: Troll’s Slur Against Brantley
Saturday update: Gov. Jodi Rell pulled the item from the State Bond Commission agenda to approve financing of a juvenile detention center for girls on the
Read moreOIB Poll Exclusive: Finch Trails Caruso, Fabs In Hunt; Bysiewicz Leads Malloy
Approaching the midpoint of his mayoralty, Bill Finch has a lot of work to do to position himself for reelection in 2011. An OIB poll administered by
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