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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

Of $150K she loaned to her mayoral run, Simmons recovers $4K

Last year’s mayoral race was the most expensive in city history, with a total of $1.5 million raised by four candidates for the November race. By Brianna Gurciullo

More than 15,000 tickets sold for Stamford’s Alive at Five series

One of this year’s four shows was canceled after a member of the headlining band, Walk the Moon, tested positive for COVID-19. By Brianna Gurciullo

Stevenson wins GOP primary in 4th Congressional District

Jayme Stevenson, a former Darien First Selectwoman who describes herself as a “fiscally conservative, socially libertarian Republican,” won the Republican primary to run against Democrat Jim Himes in CT’s 4th Congressional District. By Brianna Gurciullo

Water main work slated for Harbor Point beginning next week

Aquarion warned of minor traffic delays and possible detours between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. because of the construction. By Brianna Gurciullo

Everything Stamford voters need to know about the party primaries

Because of redistricting, some voters will head to a polling place that is different from where they have voted previously. By Brianna Gurciullo

Despite ‘cascade of failures,’ man returns from cross-ocean sail

David Tunick’s solo trip reminded him of “A Tale of Two Cities” — “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” By Brianna Gurciullo

Board of Reps urges city to keep 5 acres instead of selling it

The board voted unanimously to recommend that the city retain the properties as a “preserve.” By Brianna Gurciullo

Republican Steve Garst newest Board of Reps member

Garst, a Springdale business owner and co-founder of the Stamford Neighborhood Coalition, has taken Charles Florio’s place. By Brianna Gurciullo

Was former Stamford Democratic leader behind ballot 'scheme'?

Throughout the trial so far, John Mallozzi’s lawyer has tried to paint the town clerk’s office as dysfunctional in 2015. By Brianna Gurciullo

Lawyer: Ex-Dem party head victim of ‘selective prosecution’

After three days of testimony in the case against former Stamford Democratic Party chair John Mallozzi, the judge adjourned the proceedings for a month. By Brianna Gurciullo

Former Stamford clerk grilled for 4 hours in ballot fraud trial

The trial of John Mallozzi is scheduled to continue Wednesday and could wrap up as soon as Friday. By Brianna Gurciullo

Lawyer: Mallozzi is ‘patsy’ in state ballot fraud case

The first trial day of former city Democratic Party head John Mallozzi began with testimony by the town clerk who gave him blank absentee ballots. By Brianna Gurciullo

Absentee ballot fraud trial begins for ex-Dem party chair

The investigation started when a resident tried to vote in person and was told he had already cast an absentee ballot. By Brianna Gurciullo

City, Operating Engineers union reach deal for more pay

The union agreed to move to the state’s healthcare plan and a flat fee for weather standby status in return for raises and COVID bonuses. By Brianna Gurciullo

Stamford board debate what to do with vacant city properties

While one city board thinks Stamford should try to sell vacant properties it owns, another board has said it shouldn’t bother with most of them. By Brianna Gurciullo

‘Heat wave discount’ for Alive at Five with X Ambassadors

Those who buy tickets at the door will pay the same as those who purchased them in advance: $25. By Brianna Gurciullo

Stamford promotes 3 of 4 firefighters who sued the city

The candidates, who tested for captain and lieutenant spots, based their case on a city law that did not specify the method of counting scores. By Brianna Gurciullo

Pet owners convince Mill River Park to keep its dog run in place

It may be three years before the permanent space is finalized. In the meantime, Stamford volunteers are fundraising to give the existing dog park a “refresh.” By Brianna Gurciullo

Stamford preservationists want to save oldest part of Hunt center

In particular, Stamford’s Historic Preservation Advisory Commission hopes the city will find a way to save a portion of the complex that is about 157 years old. By Brianna Gurciullo

Stamford finance board member to step down, move to Europe

David Mannis, a Democrat who has served on the board since early 2020, is moving to Italy. By Brianna Gurciullo