by | Jan 25, 2012 1:47 am | Comments (8)
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From the fish that got away on Long Wharf to the dashboard that burst into flame on Amity Road, follow along with the hourly happenings of an ordinary extraordinary day in New Haven.
Uma Ramiah Photo
3:36 p.m. — Oz, Chino, and Eddy wait to get into Grand Ave. shelter.
by | Jan 24, 2012 7:52 pm | Comments (7)
This backpack brought downtown to a standstill.
After a portable scanner revealed no threat in an abandoned backpack, downtown streets were reopened Tuesday night.
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‘7:05 p.m. -- Bomb Squad
Gives The All-Clear’
by | Jan 24, 2012 7:28 pm | Comments (0)
Allan Appel Photo
At Young Israel Synagogue, nine men were waiting to say the afternoon and evening prayers. Assaf Mahadav made it just in time.
Continue reading ‘5:12 p.m. Mahadav Makes The Ma’ariv Minyan’
by | Jan 24, 2012 5:28 pm | Comments (3)
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In a quiet, sunlit Yale-New Haven Hospital room, Benedict Machado slept in his father’s arms — a peaceful coda to a whirlwind entry into the world that began on I‑91.
Continue reading ‘3 p.m.—After A Wild Ride, Benedict Crashes’
by | Jan 24, 2012 2:24 pm | Comments (9)
We’re trying something different today from midnight to midnight.
by | Jan 24, 2012 11:45 am | Comments (12)
Allan Appel Photo
When long-awaited news hit Grand Avenue Tuesday morning — that the feds arrested four East Haven cops accused of harassing and brutalizing Latinos and lying about it — it was met with two reactions: It’s about time. And it’s not just in one suburban town.
Continue reading ‘10:15 a.m.—Grand Ave. Applauds E. Haven Bust’
by | Jan 24, 2012 11:15 am | Comments (0)
Gwyneth K. Shaw Photo
New Haven’s downtown public library opened to welcome three dozen people waiting to pursue their dreams inside — among them, Gateway student and future video-game artist Arthur Shealy.
Continue reading ‘10 a.m.—A Budding Animator Gets In The Door’
by | Jan 24, 2012 8:22 am | Comments (15)
Thomas MacMillan Photo
In the red glow of brake lights, Tony Sanchez flipped a lever and examined the smooth action of his city truck’s trash compactor.