Bridgeport Mayor Ganim kicks off next phase of petition drive
Posted: Updated:Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim kicked off the next phase of his petition drive Sunday.
Ganim hopes to guarantee himself a spot on the ballot in the upcoming Democratic primary for governor.
The mayor said he's secured 11,000 of the 15,500 signatures needed by the June 12 deadline.
On the heels of Saturday's Democratic convention, the mayor is trying to secure a place on the primary ballot in August.
He criticized the party for endorsing Ned Lamont for governor and Susan Bysiewicz for lieutenant governor.
Ganim says he expects to have the remaining 4,000 signatures in the next few days.
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Leaders honor retiring charity founder
Leaders honor retiring charity founder
Leaders honor retiring charity founder
Leaders honor retiring charity founder
State and local leaders gathered in Bridgeport Saturday for a farewell tribute to the head of a local charity who has helped hundreds across Bridgeport and western Connecticut.
State and local leaders gathered in Bridgeport Saturday for a farewell tribute to the head of a local charity who has helped hundreds across Bridgeport and western Connecticut.
Forecast: Cloudy, chance of thunderstorms Sunday
Forecast: Cloudy, chance of thunderstorms Sunday
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Westport welcomes UN delegates for annual 'jUNe Day'
Westport welcomes UN delegates for annual 'jUNe Day'
Westport welcomes UN delegates for annual 'jUNe Day'
Westport welcomes UN delegates for annual 'jUNe Day'
Staff and delegates of the United Nations were welcomed to Westport Saturday as part of the 50th anniversary of “jUNe Day,” a special event honoring the United Nations that brings visitors and their Connecticut hosts together in peace and friendship.
Staff and delegates of the United Nations were welcomed to Westport Saturday as part of the 50th anniversary of “jUNe Day,” a special event honoring the United Nations that brings visitors and their Connecticut hosts together in peace and friendship.
Police: 2 arrested in Woodbridge car theft
Police: 2 arrested in Woodbridge car theft
Police arrested two juveniles just hours after they allegedly stole a truck from a driveway in Woodbridge.
Police arrested two juveniles just hours after they allegedly stole a truck from a driveway in Woodbridge.
Police respond to early morning crash on I-95
Police respond to early morning crash on I-95
Police responded to a scene on I-95 early Saturday morning.
Police responded to a scene on I-95 early Saturday morning.
Crash on I-95 in Milford closes 2 lanes
Crash on I-95 in Milford closes 2 lanes
Officials say two lanes on I-95 were closed due to a car accident.
Officials say two lanes on I-95 were closed due to a car accident.
Stamford student who lost leg walks at graduation
Stamford student who lost leg walks at graduation
A Stamford High School senior who lost a leg in a freak accident walked at graduation Friday as he was cheered on by friends and family.
A Stamford High School senior who lost a leg in a freak accident walked at graduation Friday as he was cheered on by friends and family.
A Stamford High School senior who lost a leg in a freak accident walked at graduation Friday as he was cheered on by friends and family.
Judge: Phony autism therapist must pay $25K to get out of jail
Judge: Phony autism therapist must pay $25K to get out of jail
A Stamford Superior Court judge on Friday ordered a phony autism therapist to stay in jail until she comes up with more money to pay back her victims.
A Stamford Superior Court judge on Friday ordered a phony autism therapist to stay in jail until she comes up with more money to pay back her victims.
A Stamford Superior Court judge on Friday ordered a phony autism therapist to stay in jail until she comes up with more money to pay back her victims.
Police departments work to address repeat youth offenders
Police departments work to address repeat youth offenders
The Fairfield and Bridgeport police departments are trying to address the growing problem of repeat youth offenders.
The Fairfield and Bridgeport police departments are trying to address the growing problem of repeat youth offenders.
Charities help families across US border
Charities help families across US border
News 12's sister network i24 News got access to one of the shelters set up by a Catholic charity across the U.S. border, where families wait before being processed for entry into the U.S.
News 12's sister network i24 News got access to one of the shelters set up by a Catholic charity across the U.S. border, where families wait before being processed for entry into the U.S.
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2018 MTV Movie and TV Awards
2018 MTV Movie and TV Awards
The 2018 MTV Movie and TV Awards were held at Barker Hangar on June 16, 2018 in Santa Monica, California.
The 2018 MTV Movie and TV Awards were held at Barker Hangar on June 16, 2018 in Santa Monica, California.
The 2018 MTV Movie and TV Awards were held at Barker Hangar on June 16, 2018 in Santa Monica, California.
The 2018 MTV Movie and TV Awards were held at Barker Hangar on June 16, 2018 in Santa Monica, California.
KTUphoria rocks Jones Beach
KTUphoria rocks Jones Beach
Pitbull, the Backstreet Boys and others were at Jones Beach on Saturday, June 16, for KTU's KTUphoria.
Pitbull, the Backstreet Boys and others were at Jones Beach on Saturday, June 16, for KTU's KTUphoria.
Connecticut Birthday Smiles
Connecticut Birthday Smiles
Is your or a loved one's birthday coming up? Let us know! Send us your photos and you could end up on air and News12.com!
It's a celebration! Is your or a loved one's birthday coming up? Let us know! Send us your photos and you could end up on air and News12.com!
It's a celebration! Is your or a loved one's birthday coming up? Let us know! Send us your photos and you could end up on air and News12.com!
2018 FIFA World Cup Photos
2018 FIFA World Cup Photos
The 2018 FIFA World Cup kicked off June 14 in Russia.
The 2018 FIFA World Cup kicked off June 14 in Russia.
The 2018 FIFA World Cup kicked off June 14 in Russia.
2018 Stamford Downtown Summer Concert Lineup
2018 Stamford Downtown Summer Concert Lineup
2018 Stamford Downtown Summer Concert Lineup
The 2018 Stamford downtown summer concert lineup includes live music from national and regional headliners at Columbus Park.
The 2018 Stamford downtown summer concert lineup includes live music from national and regional headliners at Columbus Park.
2018 Foxwoods Resort Casino performer lineup
2018 Foxwoods Resort Casino performer lineup
A look at the performers and acts coming in 2018 to Foxwoods in Mashantucket, Connecticut.
A look at the performers and acts coming in 2018 to Foxwoods in Mashantucket, Connecticut.
2018 Mohegan Sun Arena performer lineup
2018 Mohegan Sun Arena performer lineup
Lorde will perform on Saturday, April 7 at 7 p.m. Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images
Lorde will perform on Saturday, April 7 at 7 p.m. Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images
The 2018 Mohegan Sun Arena performer lineup includes live music, entertainment, top headlining concerts and premier sporting events in Connecticut.
The 2018 Mohegan Sun Arena performer lineup includes live music, entertainment, top headlining concerts and premier sporting events in Connecticut.
Premiere of 'Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom'
Premiere of 'Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom'
The premiere of Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment's 'Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom' was held at the Walt Disney Concert Hall on June 12 in Los Angeles, California.
The premiere of Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment's 'Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom' was held at the Walt Disney Concert Hall on June 12 in Los Angeles, California.
The premiere of Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment's 'Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom' was held at the Walt Disney Concert Hall on June 12 in Los Angeles, California.
The premiere of Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment's 'Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom' was held at the Walt Disney Concert Hall on June 12 in Los Angeles, California.
2018 US Open Photos
2018 US Open Photos
News 12's Kevin Maher takes a fan photo ahead of the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills.
News 12 wants to see your photos from the US Open! Share them on Twitter and Instagram with #N12USOpen.
News 12 wants to see your photos from the US Open! Share them on Twitter and Instagram with #N12USOpen.
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