James Tapped For Ward 3 Seat
by | Jul 31, 2014 4:30 pm | Comments (1)
The Third Ward Democratic Committee has selected Latrice James (pictured) to fill a vacant seat on the Board of Alders from the Hill neighborhood.
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Foley: Institutionalize More Mental-Health Patients
by | Jul 31, 2014 12:00 pm | Comments (1)
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Tom Foley, the leading Republican candidate for governor, has a vision for helping people with mental illness: finding more of them beds in long-term institutional care.
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Petitions On Tap At Christopher Martin’s
by | Jul 30, 2014 3:01 pm | Comments (25)
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Moira Cassell & Michelle Cirello collect signatures and donations.
John Hancocks flowed along with the Samuel Adams at happy hour on State Street, as a Republican office-seeker asked supporters to help him mount a parallel third-party campaign.
Opponent Praises Malloy’s Immigration Move
by | Jul 29, 2014 4:23 pm | Comments (7)
The governor did right by refusing to house immigrant child refugees — in the view of a campaign challenger from the Tea Party movement.
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Like Father, Like Son?
by | Jul 21, 2014 8:18 am | Comments (1)
The late Stewart McKinney would do just fine running for office as a Republican in today’s Connecticut, his son insisted. The son has a chance to prove it.
McKinney Brings Pies, Promises To Bella Vista
by | Jul 16, 2014 8:24 am | Comments (9)
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In his debut appearance in a stronghold of elderly Democratic voters, Republican John McKinney brought the pizza that seniors had been waiting for from Gov. Dannel Malloy — and his own promises for what he would deliver as governor.
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Guv Defends Charters, Calls For More Scrutiny
by | Jul 11, 2014 4:29 pm | Comments (26)
Amid scandals affecting New Haven, Bridgeport and Hartford, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy said the state education department “needs to do a better job” in monitoring charter schools — but stood by his expansion of charters across the state.
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Domino’s Delivers. Did Malloy?
by | Jul 10, 2014 7:55 am | Comments (6)
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Seniors at the Bella Vista complex thanked Gov. Dannel P. Malloy for delivering them rent rebates, then demanded: Where’s that pizza you promised us?
McKinney: State Failed To Vet Charter Group
by | Jul 4, 2014 9:58 am | Comments (3)
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McKinney (center) and press aide Jodi Latina talked to reporters on Chapel Street.
The state should have done its homework before allowing the charter organization known as FUSE to take over low-performing public schools, a Republican gubernatorial candidate said during a New Haven campaign stop.
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Edwards Plans Run For Stratton’s Seat
by | Jun 26, 2014 7:57 am | Comments (5)
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Former Alder Alfreda Edwards, who thought she had retired from elected office for good, has decided to run for her old seat now that Michael Stratton has resigned from it.
Mauro: This Time We’ll Hit 20,000
by | Jun 23, 2014 8:38 am | Comments (11)
One of New Haven’s most frequent guests these days, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy, returned to town Sunday afternoon to dispatch troops like Ross Granville Harrison III and Celestino Cordova on a mission of “hand-to-hand combat”: running up his victory margin here even more than in 2010.
He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named Gets A Mention
by | Jun 17, 2014 4:58 pm | Comments (19)
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Weingarten with Peletier at Tuesday’s convention.
The head of a national teachers union praised a “dear friend” and third-party candidate who was barred from addressing a labor convention — then made a case for why delegates should instead support a governor who has angered teachers.
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Lord Voldemort (left). Pelto (right).
At Union Confab, Foley Changes His Tune
by | Jun 16, 2014 3:36 pm | Comments (9)
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GOP gubernatorial hopeful Tom Foley charged back into unfriendly territory Monday to the chorus of a newly acquired musical running mate — the man they call The Boss.
Reporting Live From Church St. ... Tom Foley?
by | Jun 11, 2014 4:37 pm | Comments (9)
Yep, that was Tom Foley, Gov. Dannel Malloy’s biggest Republican headache, on the streets of downtown New Haven Wednesday with a microphone in hand and video camera in tow.
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Now An Incumbent, Porter Gets A Unanimous Nod
by | May 21, 2014 8:48 am | Comments (8)
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Robyn Porter accepts the Democratic nomination Tuesday night.
What a difference nine days made.
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At Casino, A Search For Springsteen & GOP Soul
by | May 19, 2014 8:07 am | Comments (4)
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New Haven conventioneers William Wynn and Frank Lobo.
Springsteen conventioneer Floatin’ Fred.
William Wynn, a Republican who grew up in New Haven’s public-housing projects, stepped into Mohegan Sun and confronted a question: Where are the other black Republicans?
Floatin’ Fred, an independent voter who grew up in West Haven’s projects, entered the casino with a different question: Where are the Springsteen tickets?
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Republican Seeks Megna’s Seat
by | May 16, 2014 2:00 pm | Comments (7)
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A genuine two-party state legislative race may be shaping up on New Haven’s east side, as Republican John Cirello announced that he will seek his party’s nomination to run for state representative from the 97th Assembly District.
A New Political Team Carries Special Election
by | Apr 25, 2014 8:18 am | Comments (9)
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Porter hits the streets in search of voters.
A new vote-pulling team emerged in New Haven Thursday, and it carried a political newcomer from Newhallville named Robyn Porter to victory in a special election for a state representative seat.
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Special Election Thursday For State Rep Seat
by | Apr 24, 2014 7:59 am | Comments (4)
Voters have five candidates to choose among Thursday in a special election for the 94th General Assembly District seat.
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Candidate Calls For Prayer In Schools
by | Apr 22, 2014 8:05 am | Comments (30)
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Ashe grabs a campaign sign for a supporter.
A man who inherited a pulpit and a barber shop from his dad is making his debut in politics with a vow to restore Christian “family values” to schools and society.
Candidate Encounters 2 Worlds On Huntington St.
by | Apr 18, 2014 9:13 am | Comments (7)
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Lynn Street stood in her door frame, eyes flitting to Robyn Porter as she spoke.
“You’re getting an earful, I know,” Street told Porter.
“That’s what I come out for,” she said. “I’m a listener.”
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A Candidate Un-Draws The Line
by | Apr 14, 2014 4:30 pm | Comments (2)
Rey Harp carried some campaign flyers from one side of Goodrich Street to the other — arguing that the two sides belong together.
Map Discovery Throws Convention Into Disarray
by | Mar 19, 2014 8:15 am | Comments (6)
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Eagle-eyed Blake celebrates with her candidate, Rowe-Lewis.
Mauro delivers the news to favored candidate Ashe.
New Haven’s top Democrats counted the votes, and thought their candidate had a convention sewn up. They didn’t count on a woman from Hamden named Kyle Blake, or her knowledge of which state maps to look at — and which ones not to.
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Malloy Hits Urban Reelection Notes
by | Mar 18, 2014 5:14 pm | Comments (25)
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Malloy in WYBC’s studios Tuesday.
He brought a $1 million gift for Dixwell. He spoke to an R&B DJ about racist attacks on President Obama and the need to boost the minimum wage. He swung back at local critics upset about the drying-up of state “PILOT” money to the city.
Roth Wins Special Election
by | Mar 17, 2014 8:19 pm | Comments (8)
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Abby Roth won a seat on the Board of Alders, and she won a new ally, as well — her election opponent.