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Brianna Gurciullo

Brianna Gurciullo covers local government and politics for the Stamford Advocate. A Meriden native, Brianna came to the Advocate after four years at POLITICO, where she wrote about federal transportation policy. She is always looking for a dog or cat to befriend when she is not working -- and sometimes when she is working, as evidenced by her photo.

Stories By Brianna Gurciullo

Peter Rogers Florist in Stamford to close after nearly 50 years

Owner Peter Rogers says, "There’s not as much need for flower designers or a florist that can provide custom service as there used to be." Brianna Gurciullo

Stamford's top tax delinquents owe $2.2 million combined

The listed owner of an island property on Wallacks Drive owes the most, according to data from the Stamford tax collector’s office. Brianna Gurciullo

After years in long-term care, Stamford child comes home

"I feel complete," said Katherine Rivera, the mother of Maria Rebollar, now her 6-year-old daughter is home from a long-term hospital care after years. Brianna Gurciullo

Stamford officials worry about year-round beer garden noise

Half Full Brewery founder Conor Horrigan says he's aware of noise concerns that might come from the year-round beer garden he's proposing. Brianna Gurciullo

Gold Star mother to receive 'Patriot Award'

Pat Parry, whose son Brian Bill was killed in Afghanistan, has been given one of the Stamford Veterans Park Partnership's highest honors. Brianna Gurciullo

Town clerk tells FBI of ‘mishandling’ of absentee ballots

Stamford town clerk Lyda Ruijter sent a letter to the FBI after she found a two files of absentee ballot voters from 2017 in the computer archives. By Brianna Gurciullo

Former CT Democratic leader found guilty in vote fraud case

A judge on Monday found former Stamford Democratic City Committee chair John Mallozzi guilty of second-degree forgery and making false statements in absentee balloting. By Brianna Gurciullo

Here’s why Reps punted the vote on Glenbrook’s Community Center

The Board of Representatives opted to wait a month to vote on the Glenbrook Community Center after the Board of Finance altered the agreement. By Verónica Del Valle and Brianna Gurciullo

Former mayoral aide to join Stamford’s Board of Finance

Laura Burwick, a Democrat, will replace David Mannis, who resigned from the Board of Finance because of plans to move to Europe. By Brianna Gurciullo

Stamford was subpoenaed for 2017 election records, FOIA shows

City officials received a federal grand jury subpoena last year seeking data and emails from around the time of the 2017 municipal election. By Brianna Gurciullo

Rapidly deteriorating Hunt center heads toward demolition

Preservationist groups have said parts of the building have historic significance, but city inspectors say the building poses a safety hazard. By Brianna Gurciullo

Will Glenbrook Community Center become an apartment complex?

The city’s Board of Representatives is expected to discuss a proposal to redevelop the former Glenbrook Community Center into an income-restricted apartment complex. By Brianna Gurciullo and Verónica Del Valle

Told of FBI probe, only 1 witness takes stand in vote fraud trial

After closing arguments Friday in the vote fraud case of former Democratic Party Chair John Mallozzi, Judge Kevin Randolph’s decision is set for Sept. 12. By Brianna Gurciullo

Judge: FBI looking into possible city election ‘illegalities’

The judge made the announcement during the ongoing trial of former Stamford Democratic Committee Chair John Mallozzi for absentee voter fraud in the 2015 election. By Brianna Gurciullo

Judge won’t acquit former city Dem chair of vote fraud

After resuming testimony in the trial of John Mallozzi begun last month, the judge denied the defense attorney’s request to end the proceedings. By Brianna Gurciullo

Celebrity gossip, sightings in and around Connecticut in August

Celebrity highlights include a visit from the "Jersey Shore" crew and several big-name musicians performing for hungry fans during the Hey Stamford! Food Festival. Joseph Tucci, Susie Costaregni, Andrew DaRosa, Nicole Funaro, Brianna Gurciullo, Christian Abraham, Jailene Cuevas, Caroline Tien, Abby Weiss, Amy Coval

Does ex-Dem Party chair’s handwriting match the forged ballots?

John Mallozzi provided hundreds of writing samples to investigators over the course of several hours in a small room without a break, his lawyer said. By Brianna Gurciullo

When ex-Democratic Party chair’s trial resumes, will he testify?

John Mallozzi’s lawyer said the defense’s witness list includes former Mayor David Martin; current and past town clerks; and police officers. By Brianna Gurciullo

City reps., mayor clash over plan to redevelop Glenbrook center

A Board of Representatives committee narrowly voted against approving a property sale that would pave the way for 51 affordable housing units at the closed community center. By Verónica Del Valle and Brianna Gurciullo

Stamford earned AAA bond ratings. Here’s why that matters.

Following the rating decisions which reaffirmed Stamford’s ability to borrow money at a low rate, the city sold $40 million in general obligation bonds. By Brianna Gurciullo