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The 2023 Bridgeport mayoral election is over, but the fight for voter confidence across the state is continuing. We learned John Gomes and a group of others have been crafting legislation to present during this session to address election fraud. Find out what the group is calling for and the plan to make absentee reform a priority before the session ends in May.

As the journey to name the next mayor of Bridgeport continues, more and more politicians are making their voices heard. We recently learned Governor Ned Lamont, Senators Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy, and Congressman Jim Himes are all throwing their support behind Mayor Joe Ganim for the upcoming general election redo. But opponent John Gomes also received a big endorsement from Norwalk Independent Party Chair, Lisa Brinton. We spoke to Brinton about why she is getting involved with the Bridgeport mayoral race drama and the bigger story that has unfolded in this race. 

Wednesday's "Connecticut Today" featured audio highlights of Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim's fourth win over challenger John Gomes (00:30) and a chat with the mayor about his win (10:07). Only in Bridgeport" blogger Lennie Grimaldi broke down the Bridgeport mayoral election (16:36), while Hearst Connecticut Media columnist and editor Dan Haar dropped by with his weekly update (29:14)

The Norwalk Independent Party Chair is getting involved in the Bridgeport mayoral race saga. We spoke with Lisa Brinton about her choice to endorse John Gomes and what she wants to see at the state level with voting changes. (0:00) The US Secret Service has University of Hartford on their recruitment radar for the first time. We spoke with Uhart's Career Services Department about the new effort this year making the college a hub and what the secret service is looking for. (16:54) Zoo Minute: don't hide in your shell; we learn all about turtles! (25:42). Image Credit: Getty Images

To kick off the 9 o'clock hour this morning, John welcomes John Gomes of The Georges Hotel, which hosted John for his stay in Lexington last night -- in conjunction with the latest "Reid on the Road" adventure!

It's official: a general election redo is set for February 27th in Bridgeport to determine the next mayor. John Gomes made the announcement publicly and explained his reasoning exclusively on WICC. Hear what he had to say here. (0:00) Former State Representative, Jack Hennessey, served Bridgeport from 2005-2022. He fears corruption will continue in Park City politics and is pushing lawmakers to address voter confidence during the legislative session. Hear his perspective here. (16:57) Zoo Minute: FrogWatch USA is back at the Beardsley Zoo. Find out how you can get involved and why the work is important. (31:50) Image Credit: Getty Images

Thursday's "Connecticut Today" with Paul Pacelli featured "Only In Bridgeport" blogger Lennie Grimaldi's take on a fourth upcoming race between incumbent Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim and challenger John Gomes (00:24). CT Inside Investigator reporter Marc Fitch filled us in on the current "Right to Read" controversy in Connecticut (13:56) Image Credit: iStock / Getty Images Plus

Riverhead teachers joined advocacy groups in Albany to oppose tax revenue being diverted from schools. John Gomes says he's staying in the race for mayor of Bridgeport despite back-to-back primary losses. Early voting for a George Santos replacement begins this weekend. And New York Democrats announce a plan to lower the cost of prescription drugs.

The Supreme Court may be getting ready to overturn a 40 year old ruling that gives too much power to federal agencies. Todd is excited. And, John Gomes, the latest candidate to lose a Bridgeport election under questionable circumstances, announces he's running again in a court ordered re-do of the November election. We discuss.

Wednesday's "Connecticut Today" with host Paul Pacelli featured statements from both incumbent Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim and challenger John Gomes on a fourth electoral battle (00:24). Hearst Connecticut Media editor and columnist Dan Haar stopped by for his weekly update (11:19) Image Credit: iStock / Getty Images Plus

Thursday's "Connecticut Today" featured host Paul Pacelli chatting with "Only In Bridgeport" blogger Lennie Grimaldi about another upcoming Bridgeport Democratic primary between incumbent Mayor Joe Ganim and challenger John Gomes (00:28). University of New Haven Associate Professor of National Security, International Affairs and Political Science Dr. Matthew Schmidt joined us to analyze the various world hotspots (13:21) Image Credit: iStock / Getty Images Plus

Don't worry -- you can buy pot on Christmas day in Connecticut. A handful of local libraries will now be offering toys. Connecticut's election enforcement commission votes to investigate a video of John Gomes supporters allegedly stuffing a ballot box. And Governor Hochul plans to pitch her controversial affordable housing plan again in 2024.

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority approves a congestion pricing plan for lower Manhattan. A Bridgeport official accuses John Gomes supporters of ballot stuffing during the mayoral election. The South Fork wind farm has started to deliver power to Long Island. And could Tom Suozzi get his old seat in Congress back in a vote to replace George Santos?

John Gomes was on with Chaz and AJ to recap some of the drama from recent Bridgeport elections, and verify his appearance (with Joe Ganim) at the Toy Drive on December 8. 

The world's worst Christmas song was recorded in 1975, mentions New Haven, and somehow is just being uncovered by the general population. Most of that is due to a now viral TikTok. Laura, the original poster of that viral TikTok, was on with Chaz and AJ this morning to shed some light on the song and how she first heard it. (0:00) Bridgeport's mayor, Joe Ganim was on to talk about the date for a new primary election in January. He also doubled-down on his appearance at the Chaz and AJ Toy Drive on December 8, agreeing to duet with his opponent, John Gomes. (6:48) Who has been to the most concerts? Chaz and AJ asked the Tribe to share stories from some of the most memorable shows they've attended, and make a guess as to how many they've been to. Some estimated it to be about 500 or more! (16:17)

Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim and his challenger John Gomes have agreed on a January 23rd date for a new Democratic primary. Bill Bloss, the attorney representing John Gomes in the absentee ballot fraud case, shares if this date works for his client and what to expect in the new year. (0:00) The parents who own the home where a Fairfield Prep student was stabbed to death during a house party in Shelton, faced a judge in Derby. Former Fairfield Police Chief Gary MacNamara shared perspective on the importance of never allowing underage drinking at home. (7:47) New FEMA PSAs are helping older adults be better prepared for natural disasters. We spoke with FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell about making a plan, assessing your needs and creating a solid support network in the event of an emergency. (16:31) Our Zoo Minute goes to the birds with stories on eagles and turkeys. (25:07)   Image Credit: Getty Images

Yesterday, Bridgeport mayor Joe Ganim was on to talk about the general election and the re-do at the primary. Today, his opponent John Gomes was on to respond to some of the answers mayor Ganim gave, and claim his own victory in the general election. 

Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim was on with Chaz and AJ this morning, claiming victory in Tuesday's general election. The margin of victory is close, he admits, and of course we're all still learning what a second primary election will look like with opponent John Gomes.

Fredrik Eklund is now actually on 24/7. The "Million Dollar Listing" star broker and his partner John Gomes have launched a new AI tool called Maya, which allows buyers and agents to dig through listings and ask the bot general real estate questions. The Real Deal's Deconstruct sat down with Eklund to chat about his new AI venture and took Maya for a test drive.

A judge has ordered a new Democratic primary for mayor in Bridgeport because of absentee ballot fraud. And we are just days away from the general election with all eyes on the Park City. We spoke with John Gomes' attorney, Bill Bloss, about the judge's decision and how the general election will now work for voters. (0:00) We got both sides of the reactions to the judge's decision to redo the primary election if John Gomes loses on November 7th. Incumbent Mayor Joe Ganim shared his concern for voter turnout, especially if a new primary is needed. He also talked about whether absentee ballot fraud is a continuous problem in his city. (14:55) We tackled a lot of education stories on the show today including teachers wanting to retire early, Bridgeport worried about dropping kindergarten enrollment and day care options in the state. Fran Rabinowitz, executive director of the Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendent, spoke on all of it. (31:33)

Fairfield residents plan to push back on new energy transmission lines and poles. John Gomes asks Bridgeport residents to vote in person this Election Day. Connecticut housing advocates want lawmakers to “reimagine housing.” And more and more people are considering green burials.

* Guest: Dr. Scott Bradley, Founder and Chairman of the Constitution Commemoration Foundation and the author of the book and DVD/CD lecture series “To Preserve the Nation.” In the Tradition of the Founding Fathers - FreedomsRisingSun.com * A judge ruled Wednesday to overturn a Democratic primary race in a Connecticut town after video evidence showed the incumbent mayor cheated - "The videos are shocking to the court and should be shocking to all the parties" Clark ruled, calling for a new primary race. * Democratic Mayor Joe Ganim was trailing his opponent, John Gomes, by 487 votes on election night, according to ABC 7 NY But by the next morning, he was suddenly up 251 votes after absentee ballots came in. * Judge Clark cited both data showing an abnormal amount of absentee ballots were cast in certain districts and video evidence showing two Democratic officials shoving ballots into drop boxes, violating state law. * Ganim was previously convicted of corruption during his first go-around as Mayor but was re-elected after he was released from prison, according to the Associated Press. * A raid at the home of Eric Adams's chief fund-raiser was part of an inquiry into whether foreign money was funneled into his mayoral campaign, a search warrant shows. Federal prosecutors and the FBI are conducting a broad public corruption investigation into whether Mayor Eric Adams's 2021 election campaign conspired with the Turkish government to receive illegal foreign donations - NYT. * The warrant suggested that some of the foreign campaign contributions were made as part of a straw donor scheme, where donations are made in the names of people who did not actually give money. * Sam Bankman-Fried found guilty on all seven criminal fraud counts - CNBC. * Sam Bankman-Fried used $100M in stolen FTX funds for political donations - Reuters. * Was Mark Zuckerberg's $400M to Turn Out Votes for Biden? * James Comer, Chairman, House Oversight Committee - It has come to light that the Federal Bureau of Investigation has had 40 informants inside the Biden family over the past 15 years. * James Comer: I'll be honest, it is brutal - The allegations are being covered up… because they are TRUE!

One of our legal experts on the morning show, Bill Bloss, also happens to be the attorney representing John Gomes in the alleged absentee ballot fraud lawsuit in Bridgeport. (0:00) Two times in the last month, Connecticut teens got their hands on unsecured guns inside a residential home. A 16-year-old boy died in Bridgeport and a 14-year-old in Watertown is fighting for his life. We spoke with Senator Richard Blumenthal who has been a driving force for Ethan's Law to see if there are other approaches to avoid these tragedies. (15:56) Earlier this week, Changbai the tiger, left the Beardsley Zoo to permanently settle in at another AZA-accredited zoo. With her departure, the zoo is starting its tiger habitat expansion project. We got the details from Zoo Director, Gregg Dancho. (28:46) Image Credit: Getty Images

John Gomes was the only Democratic candidate able to collect enough signatures to force a primary election for mayor. We spoke with both John Gomes ((00:00)) and incumbent Mayor Joe Ganim ((15:54)) about their platforms and visions for Bridgeport. The primary is set for September 12th.  IMAGE CREDIT:  iStock / Getty Images Plus

Join Julia and Philip on Horsefly Chronicle's Radio with Paranormal Investigator John Gomes as we talk about the cases that he has worked on including his experiences with UfO's and Demonic cases.

Join Julia and Philip on Horsefly Chronicle's Radio with Paranormal Investigator John Gomes as we talk about the cases that he has worked on including his experiences with UfO's and Demonic cases.

We met John Gomes for the first time. He is a frontrunner as direct competition for Mayor Joe Ganim this election to take his seat. We learned about his past with Ganim, his vision for Bridgeport and the highlights of his campaign. ((00:00)) Connecticut's LARGEST college and career fair is back for its ninth year! We heard from the lead organizer and creator of the event, Andy Alcosser, about who will be featured and how the event has expanded over the years. ((17:25)) Zoo Minute: Fairfield University students uncovered animal secrets at the Beardsley Zoo including if monkeys can function iPads and why anteaters love sound machines. ((25:48)) IMAGE CREDIT:  iStock / Getty Images Plus

The MTA is considering a 5.5% fare increase to shrink its annual deficit. HIV cases on Long Island have outpaced the rest of New York. John Gomes announces bid for Bridgeport mayor against his ex-boss, Joe Ganim. And Governor Kathy Hochul will soon pick a new chief judge in New York's highest court.

Frances Katzen of Douglas Elliman sits down with Co-Founder John Gomes, of the EklundGomes Team at Douglas Elliman, to discuss recreating himself from simple beginnings, to becoming one of the most successful Real Estate Teams in the country. Walking us through his process and how he achieved and streamlined their business to exceed benchmark records.

Nate Bridge is Haverford School Math teacher and has taught in international schools. Principally interested in systemic changes to education and school culture that would result in more equitable outcomes such as Criterion-Based Grading for student assessment and Rank Choice Voting for electing student leaders. Twitter: @schoolmrbridge https://natebridge.wixsite.com/teachingKentaro Iwasaki- The son of Japanese immigrants, Kentaro Iwasaki knew from a young age that he aspired to become a teacher. He was a high school math teacher and department head for 16 years and led his department in dismantling the tracked honors math program, resulting in an increase of AP math enrollment by 400% and increased passing rates on AP math exams among students of color. Kentaro then served as the Associate Director of Learning and Teaching at non-profit ConnectEd for 7 years, where he trained over 1000 math teachers in creating collaborative classroom learning environments. Kentaro holds a doctorate in education leadership from Harvard and holds a BA from Stanford. He received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching in 2011 and is a National Board Certified Teacher. https://www.linkedin.com/in/kentaro-iwasaki-476a953b/ João (John) Gomes (he/him/his)Born in Lisbon, Portugal, John moved to New Jersey at a young age. With degrees from BS in Math and Computer Science with a Minor in English from Fairfield University and an MSEd in Education, Culture, & Society from Penn. Math teacher and Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging at The Agnes Irwin SchoolJohn wants everyone tied to the school community to see him learning and growing in real time. He wants everyone to know they belong. He makes mistakes. Twitter: @JoaoGomes84

Adam Williams is a highly experienced commercial leader who, in his own words, "is still learning".  His positive and open mindset is evident throughout this episode in which he talks candidly about modern leadership and how he applies his approach practically on a daily basis.  He shares his approach to leading, as a mentor, facilitator, coach and also as someone who is there to serve.  That's not to say he doesn't have high standards!  He talks about how he promotes creativity, works hard to ensure that all members of the team are genuinely included at all stages of projects and in particular how valuing what he terms, "glorious failure" is one of his keys to success.  About Adam:Adam is a commercial leader with over 20 years' experience in bringing disruptive technology to market with the world's leading brands and retailers. Starting out in electrical retailing, Adam has held a range of senior positions with Samsung and Sony, where he led sales, marketing, strategy and organisational transformation across a range of product categories and functions.  Adam is the Chief Commercial Officer of Lightwave, a leading smart home automation manufacturer, and he is a Trustee of the Electrical Safety Board and a Director of the Smart Homes & Buildings Association. The common theme throughout Adam's career and interests is an abiding passion for technology to positively impact on the way we live. Contact: LinkedIn  https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajswilliams/Adam references a book in the podcast: Tony Schwartz with John Gomes, The Way We Are Working Isn't Working, 2010Thanks to Jens Schaller for his podcast audio training!  You can connect with him on FB or Instagram.  For more information about the podcast and your host, Ann Collins: www.bluebottlecoaching.comLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/annridleycollins

I am excited about this episode because we get to talk with Luxury Realtor® Darin Tansey. As an agent I look up to Darin and have learned a ton about the strategy of marketing and selling luxury real estate. We get an inside look at the Miami Florida luxury real estate market and walk-through of one of it's newest concepts The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Miami Beach. Darin Tansey is the Executive Director of Sales at Douglas Elliman in Miami Florida. He is part of the Eklund Gomes team as they have expanded their business into the LA and Miami markets from their beginnings in New York. You may know the name Fredrik Eklund from the hit tv show Million Dollar Listing New York. John Gomes is known throughout the real estate industry as a top performing influencer. We talk about how to Darin got started and climbed to the top of the Miami real estate market, how he delivers a luxury experience to all clients, and a get personal feature walk-through of one of his exclusive property listings The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Miami Beach. Contact Darin: http://darintansey.com https://www.instagram.com/darintansey/ Hosted By: Keith Pratt Realtor® #BEYONDAGENT