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- 1 2 3 4 Robert E. Tomasson, Paoletta Names Mayor-elect After a Recount in Bridgeport, New York Times (November 7, 1981).
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Former Bridgeport Mayor and Two Others Are Shot". New York Times. September 18, 1994.
- 1 2 The Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory , Vol. 4 (1998).
- 1 2 Leonard S. Paoletta named 2014 Columbus Day Parade Grand Marshal, Minuteman News Center (March 29, 2014).
- ↑ "Our Campaigns - CT State Senate 22 Race - Nov 06, 1962".
- 1 2 3 Richard L. Madden, A Democrat Is Elected the New Mayor of Stamford, New York Times (November 9, 1983).
- ↑ Robert E. Tomasson, In Bridgeport, An Image of Change, New York Times (November 15, 1981).
- 1 2 3 Richard L. Madden, Bridgeport Police Superintendent Forced Out After 22 Years at Top, New York Times (December 17, 1983).
- 1 2 3 4 Richard L. Madden,New Page in Bridgeport's Police Story, New York Times (July 29, 1984).
- ↑ Richard L. Madden, Shaky Truce in Bridgeport as Police Chief Returns, New York Times (July 24, 1984).
- ↑ Rob Sullivan, Political Corruption in Bridgeport: Scandal in the Park City (The History Press: 2014), p. 85.
- ↑ Nick Ravo, Mayoral Victors Break New Ground But Face Old Woes, New York Times (November 12, 1989).
- ↑ "Rowland Nominations From Both Parties". Hartford Courant. December 13, 1997.
- ↑ Rob Sullivan, Former Bridgeport mayor to lead Columbus Day parade (June 22, 2014).