Category: Bridgeport Politics

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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Man demands apology after B'port fracas

A political gadfly who was yelled at and shoved by Bridgeport City Council members at a meeting this week is demanding apologies. more »
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Census workers to knock on doors due to low returns

State Census workers are getting ready to knock on some doors. more »
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Ganim trying to regain law license

Former Bridgeport Mayor Joseph Ganim is trying to regain his license to practice law in Connecticut after having served a little more than six years in federal prison for corruption. more »
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Bpt city councilor won't be disciplined

The Bridgeport City Council has decided not to take action against a council member for offensive remarks made to a colleague in a phone message in October. more »
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Ganim could be out of prison by Jan.

Bridgeport (AP) -- Former Bridgeport Mayor Joseph Ganim could be out of prison by January. The U.S. Bureau of Prisons has taken a year off Ganim's nine-year sentence and has scheduled a release date of July 19, 2010. The Connecticut Post reports to m… more »
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Stimulus to fund more Conn. cops

Hartford (WTNH) -- Over twelve million dollars in stimulus money will be going to three of Connecticut's cities can keep police officers on the beat. Hartford will be receiving over $4.2 million, Bridgeport will be receiving over $4.8 million and New Hav… more »
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Ganim questions prosecutor conduct

Bridgeport (AP) -- A former Connecticut mayor in prison for corruption wants U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder to investigate possible prosecutorial misconduct in his case. Former Bridgeport Mayor Joseph Ganim's letter to Holder claims that prosecuto… more »
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