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Ganim says he wants to rebuild life

(AP) — Former Bridgeport Mayor Joseph Ganim, who ends his prison sentence Monday after serving nearly seven years for corruption while running Connecticut's largest city, said he's excited to be free and looking forward to rebuilding his life. more »
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Perez appeals convictions

(AP) — Former Mayor Eddie A. Perez has asked for a new trial and that he be acquitted of all charges on which he was convicted, including bribery and extortion. more »
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Segarra wants cops to be kids' mentors

(WTNH) -- In his first public address as Mayor of Hartford, Pedro Segarra reveals that his father was shot and killed in an incident of street violence. more »
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New law will clean up old factory sites

Waterbury, Conn. (WTNH) -- Dozens of old and abandoned factory sites around Connecticut will soon be getting a new lease on life. Gov. Jodi Rell signed two bills, passed in the final days of the legislative session, that will provide new resources for cl… more »
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Alderman: mayor threatened violence

(AP) — A Connecticut city alderman is alleging that New Britain Mayor Timothy Stewart threatened to shoot him during a contentious budget meeting two weeks ago. more »
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AG: Perez eligible for pension

Hartford, Conn. (WTNH) -- Attorney General Richard Blumenthal says that his office has determined that former mayor Eddie Perez is eligible to receive a city pension, despite being convicted on corruption charges. But Blumenthal says he has notified… more »
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New mayor for Hartford

Hartford Mayor Eddie Perez will resign from office effective at 5:00 p.m. Friday, and his successor to be sworn in one minute later. more »
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Boughton seeks delay in deposition

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut mayor who has taken a hard line against illegal immigration wants to delay testifying in a federal lawsuit over an immigration raid while he runs for lieutenant governor, drawing criticism from attorneys suing him.Th… more »
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