Brian Gomes

Councilor Brian Gomes is calling on his colleagues to show support for the New Bedford Police Department following a critical report by a Boston non-profit.

The New Bedford Police Union called the report by Citizens for Juvenile Justice 'slanted' and 'prejudiced,' asking the mayor and police chief to denounce it.

New Bedford Police Chief Joseph Cordeiro won't attend tonight’s meeting of the city council's public safety committee due to objection from Mayor Jon Mitchell.

New Bedford City Councilor Brian Gomes has proposed a mobile unit to bring COVID-19 vaccines, tests, and information to hard-to-reach neighborhoods.

The New Bedford City Council is asking Mayor Jon Mitchell not to decommission Engine 8 or close the downtown police station this fiscal year.

New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell said local fire union officials have been overstating the city’s reliance on mutual aid from surrounding communities.

New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell needs to work with the city council to identify funding sources to keep Engine 8 operational.

A New Bedford police officer's apartment was shot up last week. The suspect fired at least eight bullets into the home. The reaction has been mostly crickets.

The home of a New Bedford Police officer was reportedly fired upon early Thursday morning, and two city councilors are asking why nobody was informed.

The political scene in New Bedford continues to change and the number of candidates continues to expand. This is going to be an exciting election year.