Aidee Nieves

The newly elected city council in Bridgeport, Connecticut, failed to elect a president at its inaugural meeting on Dec. 1. They are likely to choose one at their next meeting, according to a veteran council member.

Bridgeport City Council President Aidee Nieves is one of two top Democrats named in an election law violation complaint that has been referred to state prosecutors.

Bridgeport City Council leaders are calling for the resignation of a councilwoman for making derogatory comments about the city’s Muslim community, the police chief and other city staff.

A new family and wellness center opens its doors in Connecticut, replacing a health clinic that has been a fixture in Bridgeport for decades.