The biggest tax increase in the states history and you want somebody else to apologize for something??? You got some nerve.

An apology is not enough. The only thing that will remedy this situation is for Maturo to resign.

I think he is entitled to his opinion. Why does everyone think that they have to be so politically correct. I personally am sick of all the Latino's and Mexican's taking over our country. I give him a thumb's up!

Hey, a Republican. Go figure, huh?

maturo is mature, i live in nearby north haven, they are sponges coming up from the old country then they go back opening up a dress shop or chop shop, the heathen are hard workers but you can t trust them.

Latino's make Taco's do they not? If he buys them it's most likely from a Latino owned business hence he is supporting the community. What's the problem here? It seems like some are taking offense to this and I am not sure why. I like tacos.

So Latinos don't eat tacos anymore?

This is a great exsample of how the mayor was before he was put out of office. And it is also why he needs to resign. The mayors comments are a reflection of what is going on with the Police. They follow their leaders

Mr. Owens you are as ignorant as they come. Wherever your family history comes from maybe you should pack up ship and leave, because it's 2012 and ignorant fools like you are not what America is about. The mayor apologized I'm sure he didn't want to but he did the right thing by doing so. Hopefully he can stay focused at the task at hand and do right by the community. Have you ever been to Mexico??? How dare you make such a remark.

Why should he have to apologize? he is entitled to his opinion and the last time i heard this was the good old U.S. of A. As far as those cops go throw them all in prison and theow away the key. And the Gov is playing polictics with the Latino vote.

Unreal in this day and age that we as a culturally diverse America still
vote for idiots like this guy... He probably wishes he could backtrack
but eventually his true colors would be exposed...White America don't
hide,let it be known that you have not matured or developed into respectul
people and that deep inside you still harbor that racism your forefathers taught
you and your family before you...

Let me tell you FIRST HAND that Mayor Joe Maturo is a WONDERFUL GUY. He also has a great sense of humor and I'm sure he meant nothing harmful about what he said. He was probably joking around. I am so sick and tired of these thin skinned people CRYING about every little thing about race, culture, etc. They call the Town of East Haven a "guinea" town as it is highly populated with Italian people. Who cares? I am very secure and I don't care what people say. He didn't call anyone a "bad" name. Come on people, get a grip. Get a life instead of crying over every little thing said. He could have said maybe now I'll got buy a Chihuahua. lol
Anyway, Mayor Maturo is wonderful and I'm sure he meant nothing by his comment.

Don't you right wing idiots understand why you will NEVER make inroads into both the Latino and Black communities? This a-hole Mayor, Newt, Limbaugh, Hannity, Santorum, etc.. are the face of today's GOP. Who knows, maybe you idiots don't want a diverse party and that is fine, but stop complaining about losing elections.

My God!! No one can say anything anymore without someone being "offended". Stop the nonsense and worry about something serious, like the economy.

What an idiot!

How unfortunate that the media must take advantage of someones inability to articulate what they really mean. I am Hispanic and do not believe the comment made by the Major "possibly eat Tacos" was in no way a racist comment. It seems to me he wanted to show his interest in the Hispanic community. Most non-Hispanics have limited understanding of the diverse Hispanic communities throughout America, and this Major is no different. Hispanics from Central America are different from Hispanics living in the Caribbean, Caribbean Hispanics are different from South Americans and South American Hispanics are different from European Hispanics. The one bond which make us Latinos/Hispanic is the "Spanish" language, from that point onward, we differ in culture and heritage...

Unfortunately comments like this reflect what he really feels and lets hope he gets booted out.

my goodness......everyone...take a deep breath....'n breathe out slowly....you'd think this guy just threatened the pope....I don't see where anyone or anybody has been cursed, maligned or denied any rights.....

If you ask me, it wasn't even the comment he made, but the way he said it. He made a complete ass of himself on camera, and couldn't back up his comment with a reasonable argument to save his life. He just rambled, and stuttered, and got defensive when the reporter pointed out the simple facts. He looked like a neanderthal in that video, and I think that speaks more about him than whatever "racist" comments he may make.

For one to throw rocks that live in a glass house is funny..I think everyone knew who voted for Maturo that we were getting no bargain. Even his supporters. April was no better then the current Mayor. Her record speaks for itself. Arrests, lies and hiring people within her circle like East Haven has not seen in years. Raises for her inner circle. April might have gotten us out of a financial hole but she was the one who got us there in the first place. It just seems to me that both parties can't find a qualified candidate that will not embarrass their party. Both parties have to take a serious look at who they endorse to run for a elected office.

The Mayor's comments were very wrong. However, his connection to the actual charges against these officers is very weak. The charges extend back to 2007 while this Mayor was only elected last year. Perhaps his very inappropriate remarks were more out of anger at being attacked than about his true feelings toward the Latino community. We all have said stupid things. Quit frankly I love "better use the word Latino" Latino foods such as tacos, spicy salsa, burritoes, legumes, rice, beef and chicken. What really is bad about the US right now is that a white individual is automatically considered prejudice while non-whites are free to comment in any manner they please about any subject. Black & Latino Caucuses, BET TV, Black Shopping Channels, Latino TV Channels while if one program existed that was dedicated to a white male it would be attacked on all sides and any company that supported such a program would find picket lines at every entrance.

First of all I think your Mayor was drunk. He was having quite a time messing with the reporter, who in true typical reporter style took something said off the cuff and drove it into the ground. .... Get a life people...... why the hell was a reporter from NY in CT anyway, sheeze I came from both states and know sure as hell NY has enough stories of their own did they really have to cross the boarder to hunt shit in CT?
Think I will have a hot dog with Kraut now.... Or will the Germans find that offensive?

The comment wasn't even funny.

"When asked by a New York City-based WPIX reporter what he’s doing to support Latinos"??

Why does everything involve the division of Americans? Why does every government leader need to pander to each and every minority? I thought this was a melting pot but it's become anything but that. It's all about "what you can do for me."

Latinos are only here cause they f*cked up one country.....now they will f*ck up this one

I tell you now, racism still lives in his heart if he soley believes tacos are made entirely by the latino community,and that his support is by buying a food that is sometimes associated with latinos , and would that be a correct CARING and Responcible , reponce for a mayor to make regarding a police brutality dispute , This is not a supportive comment, it shows his lack of compassion for his fellow man, no matter what color they may be, and by the way I am white , and once felt as he did , and now ask for forgiveness of all, my heart belongs to those who suffer of are being persecuted for the color of thier skin, when all realizes that god so loved the world ( not just whites, ) that the world may be saved , then we have evolved as a compassionate race Untill then This mayor has embaressed our race , by showing no compassion and I do believe a heartfelt apology is required and for him to show he is worthy to be Mayor he will have to work even harder for them , I knew a mayor that only heard the strong / And thought he was all holy his name was charles meeker of Raleigh Nc , his term ended when he a less fortunate / with the help of God let out his secret that he supplied the lower income neighborhoods drink REUSE WATER , For a profit , he now sits alone thinking and knowing when you fly to high you meet GOD and he will set you Straight , God loves us all this I know for the Bible tells me so , Peace in the name of our Lord and saviour JESUS CHRIST

Um, when in America, speak English.

I think it was a good comment; that's all he has to do, support a Latino business and not kowtow to political correctness. I'd be willing to bet that the police were probably only wrong on a technicality. Let's arrest those who are here Illegally! I just read online of two more Hispanic-named people arrested for driving without a license -- happens every week in my suburban town -- no license because they are here illegally. They, of course, pay a fine and are let go -- they even have a taxpayer-funded translator to help them in court! I saw it happen all morning long when I was there to testify on a car accident case.

They were looking for illegals, that's the key word here. Pull your heads into fresh air and think logically, these guys were doing their job. Idealogies are fine but you have to look at these things realistically. The reportor was looking for some stink to stir and you all fell for it.

actually in america, native american languages where spoken---all other languages are from somewhere else!
now don't get me wrong born & bred here, english is my native language -but proudly speak several languages ---but am irked at times i have to press 1 for english--as that is the predominant language of america---and feel if you live here you shld learn it---but i also understand that takes time---unless wise one you'd think you will learn a foreign language over nite if suddenly relocated. its one thing to assimilate its quite another to lose one's culture and identity.

Big deal!!! Don't you think this political correctness garbage has gone too far???

Judging from the previous comments on here from the locals, he doesn't seem like a bad mayor or a bad person. But for those of you defending him think of this. Some of the people in his city were being targeted from the race and his joke just didn't belong there. How do you think Japanese Americans would've felt if the president apologized for the internment camps by taking karate lessons? It may be presented as a joke but it is also racial profiling. Like I said he might actually be a good guy/mayor but this is a mistake he should not soon forget and make sure it does not happen again.

I'm an Italian and were called all kinds of offensive names. Why is it ok when we're the butt of all jokes, but when someone says one little word about a Mexican or black person it's the end of the world.
I say we should start complaining and demand justice!!!!!!!!!

I'm an Italian and were called all kinds of offensive names. Why is it ok when we're the butt of all jokes, but when someone says one little word about a Mexican or black person it's the end of the world.
I say we should start complaining and demand justice!!!!!!!!!

The question about "LATINOS" was a provokation just to attack Republicans. The same as when Republicans call democRATS in such fashion is the provocation. Both parties are wrong. We need more parties in our Congress. And do not mark them as INDEPENDENT. Every non-communist country has MANY parties in their government. Why we have the monopoly of two parties only? Also a President should be elected by a POPULAR vote not by few priveleged in the Electoral College.
I am independent.

The real problem is whether these men are guilty of a crime. That said,the mayor should have invited the Governor for tacos.

I guess I missed something. They do eat tacos don't they? Would it upset anyone if ? were to tell you that I am having enchiladas for dinner? Well, too bad if it does. Get a thicker skin.

wow. Bunch of thin-skinned metrosexuals. Where are all the real men and women? He made a comment! So what. If the illegals dont like it...go back to "your" country, and stop sponging off of the United States. So sad Americans are so sensitive and everyones feelings get hurt. My late grandfather, a WWII veteran, would be ashamed of the way these Americans are behaving. GROW A PAIR!

Well, that's it. Taco is now a racist term. Guess we have to ban it. And all mexican words for food. Man, ordering food at T*** Bell is gonna be a bitch.

Hope he still had his tacos

This country is overrun with Illegal Mexicans and Mexicans on Obama's foodstamps. They now call themselves Hispanics, Latino's, etc. until they turn back into Mexicans on Cinco de Mayo! Has anyone noticed that our military is comprised of more than 90% Caucasians and Blacks? Where's the Mexicans ? Eating tacos and speaking Spanish!

I actually thought it was funny... C'mon people, lighten up.

Half the Mexicans here are illegal aliens. Who cares if he made a comment? Go eat a taco with a side of humour.

So then East Haven is not the Gateway To Amercia like I always thought, boy, I'm glad I am a white boy living in this town, oh boy, did I really say that???

Are you prejudiced if you hate everyone...hmmm, I wonder

Are you prejudiced if you hate everyone...hmmm, I wonder

This country is overrun with Illegal Mexicans and Mexicans on Obama foodstamps. They now call themselves Hispanics, Latino's etc. until Cinco de Mayo when they all turn back into Mexicans. Our military is comprised of more than 90% Whites and Blacks. Where are all of the Mexicans? Eating tacos and speaking Spanish!

HOW IS EATING TACOS AND ENCHILADAS HELPING THE COMMUNITY DICK! OUT OF ALL THE THINGS HE COULD HAVE SAID HE SAYS THAT!

To Yvonne....thank you for your comment about how our ancestors felt. Not many people ever give it any thought.

Oh, get over it. It was a humourous comment and if you didn't like it, go back to Mexico.

I think that idiot Malloy ought to shut his mouth. After a gigantic tax increase, his miracle budget is going to come up way short. And he wants $800 million more for "education", another billion for the UCHC, and more for the busway.

The legislature will be back looking for more money by June. All Malloy's "cuts" are assumed future reductions in spending. We're all screwed.

This stuff above amounts to nothing.

If this comment was said under a different circumstace I would not take offense, but it wasn't. This comment was said at the same time that he was defending officers for violating the civil rights of Hispanics/Latinos. I feel sometimes people over react to some comments but not this time.

The Republican Party: the last bastion of protected and even welcomed racism in this country.

So, I say I will get drunk to support the Irish then I'm a racist? Lighten up

Thin skinned liberal assholes. Juevos rancheros for me por favor.

WHAT HAS THIS BRAIN-DEAD BOZO BEEN SMOKIN????

Maturo's comments should have not offended anyone, he is free to go home and eat whatever he chooses. In my opinion the only people that try to change the actual meaning of his comments are the ones working for the media; they have an urge to sensationalize everything.
What mayor Maturo should do in order to prove his dedication and alliance to the people that put him in office is to make sure that his police officers rot in jail for very many years; They have broken the law and if they targeted Latinos then shame on them, but regardless of the ethnicity of their victims, ALL Americans should be offended by this unforgiveable behavior from public SERVANTS (Servant: (a) A person who performs duties for others, (b) A person employed in the service of a government). So it does not matter if you are Latino or Italian or German, legal or illegal; We all should expect to be treated with equality and fairness, there is no room in The United States for injustice.

The question was arrogant, repulsive, and confrontational in the worst way. That is who should be under fire, not this mayor. The mayor, I believe gave a perfectly flippant answer to an insulting, selfish question.

well, I`m heading out to Taco Bell........anyone got a problem with that?

I am married to a woman of Mexican decent and hearing a term TACO"S for dinner shows I am loved, this is my first remark and probably my last. Everyone is so sensitive to the smallest things being said. GET OVER IT!!!

I just watched the video. WOW was the reporter a DOPE or what!!!! Firstly, Maturo tried to EXPLAIN what he meant by going home and having a taco for dinner. He meant it as he has no problem with Latinos in this Town. Then continues on with he may have a spaghetti dinner. The reporter THEN SAYS, Mayor Maturo, I'm not asking you what you're having for dinner. So Maturo goes on about keeping the community, including Latinos, safe in East Haven. What does the reporter say? What are you having for dinner? AGAIN!! This jerk of a reporter just BADGERED continuously our Mayor. This reporter was nothing but a big time jerk. The REPORTER owes MATURO a HUGE apology as he continuted to harrass Maturo about what he was having for dinner. I think Maturo made himself quite clear he has nothing against Latinos living in the Town of East Haven. So everyone, PLEASE watch the video before making your comments.

you need to see the entire interview. The reporter goaded him and kept pushing. The remark the mayor made was flippant and poor judgement but I think he just lost it because he was getting irritated at the reporter who was backing him into a corner. He doesn't speak for the whole town, I'm sure he mortified himself. Is it national news and worth causing a riot over? NOOOOOOOOO.......he apologized, now stop letting this reporter boost his career nationally by whipping everyone into a frenzy, and that's exactly what is happening here. It was a mistake, let it go.

Please...the question was racist to begin with: "what are you doing to support latinos?" Why does anyone have to help ANY definitive people??? His job as mayor is to help ALL the people, not just a segment. I, for one, am so sick and tired of this a$$ kissing PC society.... We need to wake up and wear our "big girl and big boy" pants and get over trying to appease these people. It's bad enough the 25 million+/- "latinos" have invaded us, you want us to kiss their rear-ends too?? We've bent over so far to appease these people that we're just about able to kiss our own a$$es goodbye!

Well I am in California and to the people who don't know that the Beaners are causing so much trouble here in Southern California. Go look at Santa Ana and Corona and LA!
California has more Mexicans in jail, more on Welfare and LA has the lowest test scores.

I rest my case.

THE REPORTER IS AN AHOLE. IF IT WAS ME, I WOULD TELL HIM (THE REPORTER) TO F-OFF

Sad to say,but the people who elected this guy share the blame for this totally inept "public servant" !

Another example of media produced drama over an otherwise nothing story.

Careful because the minorities are taking over. Soon all the salty kids will rounded up and sold to black families and salty parents will be reporting to the cotton fields. :0)

I saw at least 8 interviews of people in East Haven on TV. Can you believe 6 of the people interviewed needed translators. What does this tell you about these so called people who have been profiled by the EH police. It says "ILLEGAL" to me.

Okay the comment he made was inapproriate but I don't think is rises to the level of racist. Actually, it was politically incorrect but you have to hand it to the guy it was quick thinking. Wrong thinking, yes but quick. I'm much more concerned about the police officers who are acting like a bunch of gang members instead of police.

Mayor Joe should have stopped to think before he answered that question, but his frustration was clearly showing. He was wrong and he apologized. But what I myself find even more repugnant is that I have to press 1 for english. This is my country, and we speak english here. We are legal, hardworking, tax paying citizens. If you can't speak the language, learn. If you don't want to, leave. Become a citizen, get a job and pay your fair share or go back to where ever you came from. Joe just said what many don't have to nerve to.

I'm going to go home and have hotdogs for dinner. Please.....you "latinos" really need to get over yourselves.

Four cops get arrested. During an interview with the mayor after the arrest, said mayor makes a joke about the people (yes so called illegals are people too) who were victimized by the cops. Maybe that wasnt the best time or maybe these are the types of comments that made those cops believe they could treat certain (dare l say) people that way.

It was a joke, a bad one at that. You guys calling for his head really have nothing better to do?

While the "officers" in question were totaly out of line, it underlines a more serious issue, the frustration of the american people dealing with the influx of illegal immigrants who feel the need to abuse our laws by coming here illegally. Regardless of the issues in their own respective countries they can not and should not expect hardworking LEGAL tax paying AMERICAN citizens to house feed and cloth them thru subsidized AMERICAN GOV programs. If any US citizen pulled this in another country they would be booted out asap and have been. Americans LEGAL Americans are frustrated, we owe these people nothing not a dime, not a service , nada zippo. While this may sound heartless, it is equally if not more so when we look at the plight of millions of LEGAL americans, INLCLUDING senior citizens, veterans, children, etc who are struggling daily. Enough, you want what we have here, go home and fight your battles in your own country there sure as hell are enough of you to make a difference.

Those of you saying that he was just harmlessly talking about his dinner plans are being disingenuous (look it up). Come on, who are you kidding? Best case? It was a horrible attempt at a joke at the worst possible time. Worst case? He's a racist.

Regarding the reporter's question, I can't see why you are all up in arms. He was asking the mayor of a town where a particular group has been abused by TOWN OFFICIALS how he will smooth things over with that group. You can't possibly be so stupid as to not understand that, can you?

And think about this, the mayor could have said ANYTHING. I'll form a committee, I'll meet with leaders, I need more time to look at the indictment...ANYTHING. But no, he thought it was an appropriate time to make a poorly worded joke - to the MEDIA.

I have no horse in this race - I'm not a fan of April or Joe. This town needs a real leader and if Joe wants to pretend to be one until the next election, he needs to get himself some new advisors and make drastic changes to the way business is done in this town. I hope he does because aside from all this crap, East Haven is a decent place to live with lots of decent people.

Does anyone remember the comedian Prof. Erwin COREY? Apparantly he left show biz and entered politics.

malloy should resign. we should all stop being so sensitive to jokes. the real joke is the the politicians and most of all our govenor. oh, he cant resign, he is in switzerland showing everyone in the world how to get their credit downgraded and tax and spend into oblivion. lets see, he has gone so far to "conferences" to boston, charlotte, las vegas, hollywood, honolulu and now switzerland. my guess is our shared sacrifices do not apply to king danny. it is time to start demanding he pay rent on the govenors mansion, afterall, it is the taxpayers, at least thats what they tell us. i think $2,000 a month is sufficient.

People need to lighten up!

It is quite obvious you don't even KNOW this Mayor. Bet you've never even been to East Haven. Didn't view all the videos, and just talking out of your hat to put it nicely. East Haven is still one of the few surrounding towns of New Haven, that is somewhat safe. It's a nice town. And, let me tell you another thing if this incident had occurred 20 years ago, it would definitely not have turned out this way. You can rest assure of that. I honestly don't want bleeding hearts moving into East Haven. I don't mind Latinos or any other race or culture, if they are good people. But bleeding heart, liberals, who live in rich suburbs; I suggest to ANY Liberal, just move into an apartment for one year in the inner city and then tell my your views.