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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...

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.

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Stamford resident Robert Accurso gets ready to vote at the Recreation Star Center on Primary Election Day in Stamford, Conn. Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021. Registered Democrats voted between incumbent Mayor David Martin and challenger State Rep. Caroline Simmons to choose who would face off against former Major League Baseball manager Bobby Valentine in the Stamford mayoral election in November.

Vying for 144th state House seat, Delany and Melchionne talk Stamford schools, cost of living, small businesses

January 22, 2022

An extension of no-excuse absentee ballots in the COVID-19 pandemic, approved last June by the General Assembly, expired on Nov. 3. For local officials, such as Stamford Town Clerk Lyda Ruijter, it means reminding voters that they can only obtain absentee ballots for the limited reasons that no longer include fear of COVID.

COVID cannot be used for absentee ballots in CT special elections

January 19, 2022

Caroline Simmons was ceremoniously sworn in as Stamford’s mayor by Attorney General William Tong at the Stamford Government Center on Dec. 1, 2021. She was joined by her husband, Art Linares, a former Republican state senator, and their sons Teddy, 3, and Jack, 1.

Stamford Mayor Simmons expected to go on maternity leave, Board of Reps president to become acting mayor

January 19, 2022

A photo of the late Roosevelt Mitchell is posted at the intersection of Pepper Ridge Road and Harvest Hill Lane at Newfield Elementary School in Stamford, Conn. Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022. The Board of Representatives recently approved a resolution to give the intersection the honorary name of “Roosevelt Mitchell Crossing” in honor of the longtme crossing guard who died last September.

Stamford names corner for beloved school crossing guard who died: ‘Mr. Roosevelt ... gave you a reason to smile’

January 15, 2022

Old Greenwich's Kendl Fulco, left, and Colette Dublois, visiting from Marco Island, Fla., go for a walk on a chilly day at Binney Park in Old Greenwich, Conn. Monday, Jan. 10, 2022. Below-freezing temperatures hit the area Monday with even colder temps in the high-teens expected Tuesday.

Extreme cold overnight in Stamford means closed COVID test sites, open warming centers

January 10, 2022

Boccuzzi Park photographed from above in Stamford, Conn. Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021. The park's construction project has unearthed contaminated soil, resulting in cost overruns.

Stamford officials worry about more toxic dirt but OK $400k for Boccuzzi Park project cost overruns

January 6, 2022

Stamford Director of Public Safety Ted Jankowski, right, speaks beside then-Mayor David Martin about mental health initiatives in policing at the Stamford Police Department in Stamford, Conn., on May 12, 2021.

Here are Simmons' new heads of operations, public safety and legal affairs for Stamford

January 5, 2022

Vincent Mann, the chief of the Turtle Clan of the Ramapough Lunaape Nation, beats a drum while singing at a “Stamford Day” event at Mill River Park in Stamford, Conn. on Sunday, May 16, 2021.

Stamford recognizes, honors city's indigenous inhabitants: ‘Wiping away ... tears from both sides’

January 4, 2022

Fran Dorf and her husband, Bob Dorf, on their wedding day.

Stamford woman who died remembered as prolific writer, understanding therapist: A ‘multifaceted diamond’

January 3, 2022

Stamford Democratic chairman Josh Fedeli, at left, watches as Board of Representatives on Tuesday, March 12, 2019. A vote by the Board of Representatives’ Appointments Committee to recommend that the full board approve Josh Fedeli’s appointment to be a member of the city’s Fire Commission failed on Dec. 29.

City reps. accuse Stamford Democratic chair of ‘bullying’ women; Josh Fedeli withdraws bid for city role

December 30, 2021

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