Top Democrats Mum as Ganim Looks to Move Past Ballot Fraud Ruling and Win...
BRIDGEPORT — On Wednesday, Judge William Clark upended Mayor Joe Ganim’s primary win, after reviewing video footage that appeared to show several instances of his supporters illegally stuffing stacks...
View ArticleGanim Win Triggers New Primary Election in Bridgeport
BRIDGEPORT – Mayor Joe Ganim declared victory in the general election after a tally of absentee ballots on Tuesday, setting in motion a new court-ordered Democratic primary. According to numbers...
View ArticleCouch to Play at Park City Music Hall in Bridgeport Nov. 16
One of the most important traits for any band or musician to acquire is simply standing out. It’s easier said than done, but when an act can engage with an audience in a memorable way while creating...
View ArticleNational Trust Joins Fairfield County Fight for Preservation Along Northeast...
FAIRFIELD — The National Trust for Historic Preservation has thrown their support behind local advocates opposing a $225 million proposed project by United Illuminating, warning of the plan’s...
View ArticleFacing Public Opposition, State Officials Take Harder Look at UI Plans...
More than a year after the State Historic Preservation Office gave qualified support to plans by United Illuminating to upgrade existing wiring along ten miles of the Northeast Corridor through...
View ArticleBridgeport Joins Growing Opposition to $225M United Illuminating Project
Bridgeport has joined Fairfield, preservationists, residents and business owners in questioning the “unreasonable” impacts of a proposed $225 million project by United Illuminating. The utility company...
View ArticleThe Rundown: Live Music in December
Caravan of Thieves December 2 @ StageOne70 Sanford Street, Fairfield8 p.m. All Ages $41 You might have already heard about this if you read the interview I had with co-guitarist & co-vocalist Fuzz...
View ArticleGanim Strikes Back, Alleging Ballot Stuffing by Gomes Campaign
BRIDGEPORT — Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim turned the tables on challenger John Gomes during a news conference on Tuesday, accusing his opponent’s campaign of voting irregularities and ballot stuffing. At...
View ArticleAnother Forced Apology Tour By Ganim
On Tuesday, Mayor Ganim made the announcement that he would not appeal Judge Clark’s ruling, and that he was “embarrassed and sorry for what happened with the campaign,” while denying any knowledge of...
View ArticleWith 2019 Bridgeport Case Unresolved, Election Officials Promise Speedier...
BRIDGEPORT – As supporters of Mayor Joe Ganim and challenger John Gomes flood the State Elections Enforcement Commission with new allegations of absentee ballot fraud, the commission announced a faster...
View ArticleNew Utility Right of Way in Fairfield and Bridgeport Spurred by CTDOT Plans...
United Illuminating told CT Examiner that its efforts to move transmission lines off of railroad catenaries on Northeast Corridor in Bridgeport and Fairfield came at the request of the Connecticut...
View ArticleWho is John Gomes? (Asks Joe Ganim)
To the Editor: In lieu of the dirty political tactics we typically see at the national level, I have focused my campaign message on the positive things that my administration has done to make life...
View ArticleThe Rundown: Live Music In January
Marcus Rezak January 11 @ Park City Music Hall2926 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport8 p.m. 21+ $15 A guitar savant in the realest way and an educator at the esteemed Berklee College of Music in Boston,...
View ArticleBridgeport City Council Demands Resignation of Pereira Following Email on...
BRIDGEPORT — City Council leadership called for the resignation of Councilwoman Maria Pereira on Thursday after she referred to residents as “Palestinian thugs” and the police chief as “Porter the Pig”...
View ArticleSecretary of the State Urges In-Person Voting Citing Election Fraud Concerns...
BRIDGEPORT — The Office of the Secretary of the State encouraged residents to vote at the polls rather than by absentee ballot in the upcoming Democratic mayoral primary redo, pointing to decades of...
View ArticleCity Employees, Attorneys Kick in Dollars as Ganim, Gomes Face Off in...
BRIDGEPORT — Mayor Joe Ganim and challenger John Gomes have collectively brought in almost $115,000 in contributions to fund their continued battle for the city’s top seat, after a judge ordered a new...
View ArticleNew Claims of Fraud in Bridgeport Election
BRIDGEPORT – Mayor Joe Ganim charged that a member of the John Gomes campaign had admitted breaking election law just days ahead of the Jan. 23 Democratic primary election. In a Friday email to the...
View ArticleSecond Bridgeport Primary Sees Low Turnout As Election Fraud Concerns Linger
BRIDGEPORT — Despite efforts to ease voter concerns regarding alleged election lawbreaking, both Mayor Joe Ganim and challenger John Gomes witnessed particularly low turnout during Tuesday’s Democratic...
View ArticleGanim Declares Victory in Primary Do-Over, Pending Absentee Ballot Count
BRIDGEPORT — Unofficial results named Mayor Joe Ganim the winner of the Democratic mayoral primary election do-over on Wednesday, with 56 percent of the total votes. But final absentee ballot counts...
View ArticleGanim Expands Lead With Absentee Votes Counted
BRIDGEPORT – City election officials released an official breakdown of the court-ordered Democratic mayoral primary election results on Thursday, reporting that Mayor Joe Ganim received about 82...
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