by | Sep 26, 2023 11:55 am | Comments (1)
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Expect plenty of storytelling, visual art, bookmaking, and oral history explorations in Fair Haven in the year to come, now that a neighborhood-anchoring nursing home has tapped a new artist-in-residence to lead its annual Cultivating Connections program.
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by | Sep 25, 2023 8:45 am | Comments (21)
A rendering of the extant Strong School building which will continue to face Grand Avenue ...
... and the adjoining apartment complex slated for construction behind the historic school.
Empty hallways and vacant classrooms at Fair Haven’s former Strong School are ready for conversion into “inclusive” apartments — with 58 affordable, LGBTQ-friendly rentals on their way alongside a community arts space on scene.
by | Sep 21, 2023 9:00 am | Comments (7)
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The former Doyle's dry cleaners at 203 Alden Ave.
A contaminated ex-dry cleaners and an abandoned ex-school are steps closer to transforming from neighborhood eyesores into over 60 new apartments.
by | Sep 20, 2023 5:04 pm | Comments (9)
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Michael Jai White: Movie studio is “definitely happening. We just have to regroup a bit.”
Movie poster for White's newly released movie, "Outlaw Johnny Black."
The scene: an out-of-the way mining town ruled by a notorious land baron. The situation: a cowboy-turned-outlaw seeking to avenge the death of his father with a bullet bearing the name of his nemesis. The upshot: posing as preacher, he learns the power of community.
It’s “Outlaw Johnny Black,” the latest release of action star Michael Jai White, otherwise known as the visionary behind Jaigantic Studios, the major movie studio seemingly poised to rise on a desolate stretch of River Street in Fair Haven before vanishing over the last year.
White’s message on “Outlaw Johnny Black,” which is now screening at Criterion Cinemas: tune in. On Jaigantic Studios: stay tuned.
Continue reading ‘Black Western Star Hasn't Given Up On Studio Plan’
by and | Sep 12, 2023 10:05 pm | Comments (40)
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Frank Redente, Jr. (second from left) at the polls with supporters on Tuesday.
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Morris Cove Alder Sal DeCola (right): "It was a good fight. The people spoke."
A 12-year Fair Haven incumbent has officially lost his seat on the Board of Alders, while a 12-year Morris Cove alder hung onto his seat by a thread in a race that came down to absentee ballots.
Continue reading ‘Fair Haven Votes For Change; DeCola Prevails In Morris Cove’
by , and | Sep 12, 2023 3:59 pm | Comments (9)
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Star Gilliams (center) with Harris & Tucker pollsters Memori Jones, Kauren Gaines, Shamar Sheppard at Lincoln-Bassett in Newhallville: "I'm concerned about what happens to this neighborhood."
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Erica Rodriguez and Isiah Miller, side by side, but for different candidates, on Chatham Street in Fair Haven.
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Sam Tolkin, with 3-year-old Oliver, on Townsend Ave in Morris Cove: Brennan's "got the chutzpah to say how important education is.”
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Barbara Dozier, at Roberto Clemente in the Hill: "It's always important to vote."
(Updated) Shamar Sheppard peered up at Jazmine Williamson, a clipboard and pencil in hand. “Did you vote today?” he asked. “Who did you vote for?”
Continue reading ‘Scenes From The Polls: Kids Count In Newhallville’
by | Sep 11, 2023 1:10 pm | Comments (13)
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MATCH trainee Ross Stanley: "It's really amazing, because there's so many things we can learn."
At the newly unveiled climate-focused mural at 20 Mill St.
Hill native and former Yale cafeteria worker Ross Stanley took a step closer towards building a career in local manufacturing, as he joined six fellow trainees in a Fair Haven warehouse where lighting fixtures — and industrial jobs — will soon be fabricated.
Continue reading ‘Fair Haven Manufacturers Get Ready To Build’
by | Sep 7, 2023 8:30 am | Comments (2)
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Artists at work on City-Wide's return.
In artist Oi Fortin’s studio in Erector Square, seven artists were taking old signs for City-Wide Open Studios, salvaged from Artspace’s basement before it closed, and rearranging and redecorating them for a new purpose: the return of City-Wide Open Studios to the Fair Haven arts complex on the weekend of Oct. 21 and 22.
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by | Sep 5, 2023 3:02 pm | Comments (6)
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No more building at 382 Grand.
A Fair Haven-anchoring community health center has finished tearing down a three-story mixed-use building at Grand Avenue and James Street to make way for a larger neighborhood clinic.
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by | Sep 5, 2023 2:48 pm | Comments (34)
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So long, 198 River St., on Tuesday morning.
A long-derelict, publicly-owned former factory building on River Street fell brick by brick to the ground Tuesday, as a demolition crew tore apart a boarded-up three-story building that was one of the last standing remnants of the Bigelow Boiler industrial complex.
Continue reading ‘Another Bigelow Factory Building Demolished’
by | Sep 1, 2023 8:54 am | Comments (20)
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Elijah Ratcliffe (right), with Goldenberg: “I just can’t rock with the Democrats or the Republicans.”
Mayoral challenger Tom Goldenberg secured a second spot on November’s general election ballot, after the Republican nominee won the unanimous backing of a local Independent Party caucus.
by | Aug 28, 2023 3:06 pm | Comments (7)
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Officers Baltazar Rivera and Heriberto Rodriguez: "Things escalate so quickly."
When Officer Baltazar Rivera saw three young men biking up James Street at two in the morning — wearing clothing similar to that of the suspects in a shooting that had taken place a few blocks away, a few minutes prior — his instincts kicked in.
Continue reading ‘Instincts Led To Video, Then Shooting Suspects’
by | Aug 25, 2023 5:10 pm | Comments (18)
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The English Station power plant, hidden behind graffiti, back in May.
United Illuminating will have to pay up for breaking a promise to remediate a Fair Haven power plant after state utility regulators formally accused the company of mismanaging English Station — and of failing to prioritize New Haven residents over profit.
Continue reading ‘Annual Penalty OK'd For English Station Mess’
by | Aug 25, 2023 11:28 am | Comments (9)
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Frank Ayala and Frank Redente, catching up in Lombard St.'s TBLR.
Frank Redente, Jr. walked into ThinkBrokeLookRich on Lombard Street and, amid the store’s custom-designed hats and shirts and other apparel, immediately recognized someone he knew: another Frank, last name Ayala, who lives around the corner — and who Redente used to coach on the New Haven Legion youth baseball team.
“I love what you’re doing here,” Redente said to Ayala and his clothing-store business partner, and cousin and fellow Fair Haven native, Justin Compres. “We need more of this in the community. Life!”
by | Aug 23, 2023 1:01 pm | Comments (8)
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Juliana Garcia (center) at Fair Haven Health talk: "To what extent can I dream?"
Juliana Garcia can still remember being nine years old, uninsured, and telling her mom that it really was ok for her to pass on a dental surgery that would cost more than $4,000.
That the healthcare operation could wait. That that money needed to be spent instead on rent and food and other essentials.
Continue reading ‘In Fair Haven, Healthcare Expanders Dare To Dream’
by | Aug 23, 2023 11:28 am | Comments (27)
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Alder Santiago (right), with Hill Alder Carmen Rodriguez: Keep me in, coach!
A new dugout at Clinton Avenue park, fairer playing fields across the city, and municipal teamwork.
That was the pitch Fair Haven Alder and softball enthusiast Ernie Santiago practiced on fans Tuesday night during a fundraiser for the incumbent’s run to remain the neighborhood’s local legislative representative.
Continue reading ‘Alder Santiago Steps Up To The Reelection Plate’
by | Aug 16, 2023 12:45 pm | Comments (1)
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The following write-up was submitted by Elm City Communities/Housing Authority of New Haven about a back-to-school fair that took place at Clinton Avenue School on Aug. 1.
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by | Aug 15, 2023 10:02 am | Comments (0)
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Iglesia Cristiana Estrella Resplandeciente de Jacob camp-goers practice gravity testing science project.
A Fair Haven church preached to its community youth that “when things get dark,” “when people don’t get along,” “when good things happen,” and when sad things happen,” they should always “shine Jesus’ light.”
Continue reading ‘Church Campers Travel Thru The Bible, & Into Outer Space’
by | Aug 14, 2023 12:39 pm | Comments (16)
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A seemingly new fence — and new graffiti — at English Station.
A state utility regulator cited growing graffiti and revolving project management as reasons to doubt United Illuminating’s (UI) promise to fix up a long-abandoned and toxic power plant — and as reason to fine the company over $1 million annually until the regional power company follows through on the remediation.
UI, in turn, has shot back against that proposed financial penalty, denying claims of mismanagement, refusing accountability for any vandalism of the site, and accusing the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) of violating due process.
Continue reading ‘Annual Penalty Debated For English Station Mess’
by | Aug 10, 2023 3:34 pm | Comments (5)
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Fair Haven Library Branch Manager Kirk Morrison with weekly table of local bounty.
All books must be returned after three weeks; DVDs, after one; but the farm-fresh vegetables absolutely never need to be returned. In fact they can’t ever even be borrowed.
Continue reading ‘The Vegetables Are Never Overdue In Fair Haven’
by | Jul 31, 2023 9:05 am | Comments (1)
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Love n' Co at Saturday's Folk on the Edge.
In 87° weather, under the scorching afternoon sun, Love n’ Co and The Lost Tribe made the thick, heated air dance with compelling rhythms and infectious energy.
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by | Jul 26, 2023 11:21 am | Comments (7)
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Incumbent Fair Haven Alder Ernie Santiago at Tuesday's convention: "I have work to do communicating with the leaders of my community."
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Challenger Frankie Redente, Jr. picking up Democratic primary ballot petition from 200 Orange St. on Wednesday.
In one competitive Fair Haven alder race, the local Democratic Party did not endorse any candidate — meaning that both incumbent Ernie Santiago and challenger Frank Redente Jr. will have to gather signatures to make it onto the primary ballot.
by | Jul 26, 2023 9:47 am | Comments (1)
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The line was five deep for the nectarines, peaches, and corn, and by about 40 minutes later those items were sold out – although there was a lot of other bounty left – tomatillos, chives, blueberries, collards, cilantro, and kale.
That’s why by the end of the harvest in the fall, the line will be 20 deep.
by | Jul 25, 2023 12:56 pm | Comments (1)
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Shoot-off between the high school girls' and boys' teams on Monday.
After 10 rounds of hoops shoot-offs against the Lady Heat, New Haven Heat basketball players Amir Durant and Romel Holmes-Gordon took to the sidelines to reflect on the “big family” that their team has become.
Continue reading ‘Basketballers Bring The Heat In Fair Haven’
by | Jul 21, 2023 11:45 am | Comments (47)
Travelers react to latest Tweed flood.
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Elicker, Abdussabur offer different takeaways at Jepsen mayoral forum.
Days after a rainstorm flooded Tweed airport and left passengers temporarily stranded, mayoral candidates conveyed varying takes on the airport’s economic value and environmental impact to its neighbors.
Continue reading ‘Sunday Storm Sparks Thursday Tweed Debate’