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Brian Lockhart
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Reporter covering Bridgeport, CT. for The Connecticut Post. He/him/his. It's Gulf of Mexico and Kennedy Center. Slava Ukraini. Opinions my own. [email protected]
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Bridgeport PD says vandal damaged menorah at Park Avenue synagogue. More below.:
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Bridgeport police searching for vandal who damaged menorah at local synagogue, officials say
Investigators believe they have identified a person of interest in the case, officials said.
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December 30, 2025 at 9:49 PM
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Bridgeport police force ends tumultuous year with big reductions in crime. More below.:
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Bridgeport police force ends tumultuous year with big crime reductions including fewer homicides
Connecticut's largest city is being viewed as a national leader in drops in homicides and other crimes.
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December 30, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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Bridgeport police chief sought probes of heads of union, minority officers group. Article below.:
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Bridgeport chief sought probes of heads of police union, Guardians minority officers group
The presidents of the Bridgeport Police Union and Guardians say Chief Roderick Porter abused his authority in trying to have them investigated earlier this year.
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December 30, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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Why the Bridgeport Board of Education hasn't begun searching for a new superintendent. Article below:
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Why the Bridgeport Board of Education hasn't begun searching for a new superintendent
"Securing long-term leadership is essential to continuing the work of stabilizing the district," the Board of Education chair said in a statement.
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December 29, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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Stratford mayor wants to turn Sikorsky airport into "important regional hub." Article below.:
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Stratford mayor wants to transform Sikorsky airport into 'an important regional hub'
Stratford's new mayor is not ruling out purchasing the airport from Bridgeport but also willing to consider other ways to make the facility successful.
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December 29, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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Firm creates budget schedule for Bridgeport schools: "Getting a late start."; More below.:
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CT-appointed firm creates 2026-27 budget schedule for Bridgeport schools: 'Getting a late start'
The Bridgeport Board of Education must submit the budget plan to the mayor by Feb. 7.
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December 29, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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Bridgeport cop justified for shooting man who stabbed officer, official says. More below.:
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Bridgeport cop justified for shooting man who was stabbing fellow officer in 2024, official says
A Bridgeport officer was justified in shooting a man who was attacking a female officer in October 2024, Connecticut's inspector general said.
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December 23, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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Hired in 2022 believing he could collect a salary and pension, Bridgeport Police Chief Roderick Porter was ultimately told by state officials he could not, appealed, and has lost. More below.:
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Judge: Bridgeport police chief ‘double dipping’ would endanger pension plan tax benefits
In a ruling a judge said that granting the chief's appeal "would jeopardize the taxation status of the entire system."
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December 23, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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Tonight Jane Fonda and the Committee for the First Amendment issued this statement asking: "Is Paramount, once again, kowtowing to appease the president, as its owner seeks administration approval to further expand his media empire with a hostile takeover of Warner Brothers Discovery?"
December 23, 2025 at 1:50 AM
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New spider monkey born at Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo. More info below.:
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New spider monkey born at Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo. Here's what to know.
"While this is a joyful time, the first few weeks of life are especially delicate and can be unpredictable," the news release stated.
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December 22, 2025 at 9:42 PM
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Thieves smash glass, steal packages at Bridgeport apartment building. More below.:
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Thieves smash glass, steal packages at Bridgeport apartment building, property manager says
Video shows two males trying to open the locked door until one retrieves a hammer and smashes the glass.
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December 22, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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"'If the administration’s refusal to participate becomes a valid reason to spike a story, we have effectively handed them a "kill switch" for any reporting they find inconvenient,' Ms. Alfonsi wrote."

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‘60 Minutes’ Pulled a Segment. A Correspondent Calls It ‘Political.’
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December 22, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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I'd buy this argument if CBS/Paramount weren't compromised. The excuse "The NY Times already covered this" is BS. "60 Minutes" can reach a different audience. And u always try to get the other side. If they refuse to cooperate, you run the story. They don't get veto power.
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NEW: Bari Weiss addresses her decision to hold last night's CECOT story on the CBS News morning editorial call: "Our viewers come first, not a listing schedule or anything else..."
December 22, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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Bridgeport councilwoman sues to invalidate voter-approved ballot questions to change city charter. More below.:
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Bridgeport councilwoman sues to invalidate voter-approved ballot questions to change city charter
Maria Pereira claims that officials failed to follow various procedures when overhauling the document that outlines how Bridgeport government operates.
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December 22, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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Bridgeport housing director to stay in CT despite being finalist for Chicago job. More below.:
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Bridgeport housing director to stay on job despite being named finalist for Chicago role
Jillian Baldwin was reportedly in the running to take over Chicago's housing authority after having run Bridgeport's for five years.
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December 21, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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After "motor-boating" harassment complaint, Bridgeport Council rivals Aidee Nieves and Maria Pereira are assigned to co-chair a committee. Who's idea was THAT?!?! Find out below.:
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Bridgeport Council rivals named committee co-chairs despite 'motor-boating' accusation
After trying to get colleague Aidee Nieves arrested, Maria Pereira was assigned to join her running one of the Bridgeport City Council's subcommittees.
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December 21, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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Bridgeport demolition work on old Warnaco factory in the South End takes out utility pole, cuts power Friday. Article below.:
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Bridgeport demolition work takes out utility pole, cuts power Friday, official says
The official said the building did not collapse due to Friday's storm and there were no reported injuries.
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December 19, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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Prosecutor suggests cannabis-induced psychosis prompted Bridgeport double-murder. Article below.:
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Prosecutor suggests cannabis-induced psychosis prompted Bridgeport double-murder
"I think this whole thing can be laid at the door of the defendant's intentional and purposeful substance abuse," a prosecutor said.
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December 16, 2025 at 9:25 PM
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Bridgeport Council picks new president, ousts Nieves as leader. More below.:
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Bridgeport Council picks new president, ousts Nieves as leader
Councilwoman Jeanette Herron takes control of the local legislative body after eight years under Aidee Nieves.
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December 16, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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Bridgeport cop chief wanted demoted for criticizing pursuit policy gets probation instead. Article below.:
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Bridgeport cop demoted for criticizing police department's pursuit policy gets rank restored
Officer Adam Szeps was stripped of the title of sergeant after an internal investigation concluded he mocked the Bridgeport force's pursuit policy.
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December 15, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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Third Bridgeport campaign worker pleads guilty to absentee ballot fraud. More below.:
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Third Bridgeport campaign worker pleads guilty to absentee ballot fraud
A prosecutor said the defendant filled out an absentee ballot for one voter who didn't verify their intended candidates had been selected.
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December 12, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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MAGAZINER: How many veterans have you deported?

NOEM: We haven't deported veterans

MAGAZINER: We are now joined on Zoom by a combat veteran you deported to Korea
December 11, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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CT will raise the minimum wage to second highest in U.S. on Jan. 1. Here's what to know.:
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Connecticut will soon have the second highest minimum wage in the U.S. Here's what to know
The wage increase is based on Bureau of Labor and Statistics data, which President Donald Trump called 'rigged' against Republicans earlier this year.
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December 11, 2025 at 9:58 PM
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Five years later Ganim campaign worker pleads guilty to absentee ballot fraud in Bridgeport primary. More below.:
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Ganim campaign worker pleads guilty to absentee ballot fraud in 2019 Bridgeport primary
The defendant is scheduled to receive a suspended sentence and probation when she returns to court for sentencing.
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December 11, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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Plan for new business jet hangars could boost revenue at Sikorsky Airport. Article below.:
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Plan for new business jet hangars could boost revenue at underused Sikorsky Airport
The city's airport commission approved negotiations with Sky Harbour to build and manage business plane sites at the Stratford-based facility.
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December 11, 2025 at 3:52 PM