Rick Torres is an anomaly in city politics: the last Republican elected to a city office in one’s own right–the City Council–without the benefit of
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Tag: Rob Russo
Let’s Eat: Boca Oyster Bar–Mouth Of The Harbor–Cracks Open In Redevelopment Area
Former Republican State Senator Rob Russo looked upon roughly 300 people Wednesday night at the opening of the Boca Oyster Bar, a waterfront pearl at
Read moreA “Tired” McCarthy Rejects Reelection To City Council, Served As Head Of Body For 10 Years
Saying his new job as director of labor relations for the city of New Haven was a factor, City Council President Tom McCarthy announced on
Read moreWhat’s In McCarthy’s Future?
It’s been a relatively quiet summer for the City Council beyond ear-splitting cries from angry residents following July 1 tax bills. The next full meeting
Read moreHerbst Forms PAC In Support Of GOP State Legislative Races
Trumbull First Selectman Tim Herbst, the Republican candidate for state treasurer in 2014, announced on Wednesday the formation of TIMPAC, a political action committee in
Read moreBring It On: August Democratic Primary Matchups Set
The August 9 Democratic legislative primaries are set. Four of eight members of the city’s state legislative delegation will have primaries: State Senator Marilyn Moore
Read moreMcCarthy Wins Democratic Endorsement Over Moore For State Senate, Primary Looms
Bridgeport City Council President Tom McCarthy Monday night won the Democratic endorsement for Connecticut’s 22nd State Senate seat at the party convention over freshman incumbent
Read moreDoes Big Mac Want It Moore Than Marilyn? City Council President To Enter Race For State Senate
City Council President Tom McCarthy says he will take on freshman State Senator Marilyn Moore in an August Democratic primary, setting the stage for what
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