Vinnitsky Hits 100
by | Jun 25, 2013 4:06 pm | Comments (0)
The Russian Revolution, World War II, the invention of television and the Internet – Joseph Vinnitsky has lived through it all.
Citizen Contributions
“Praise Song” For A Pathway
by | Apr 11, 2013 1:05 pm | Comments (0)
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While New Haveners marched on local streets for immigration reform this week, some other New Haveners brought the same call to the streets of the nation’s capital — in one case, in verse.
23 Leaders Minted
by | Apr 4, 2013 1:03 pm | Comments (0)
The Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce held a graduation ceremony last week for its “community leadership development program.”
Survey Illuminates Health, Crime
by | Mar 21, 2013 1:13 pm | Comments (2)
Billy Bromage and Jon Atherton, members of a team working on a neighborhood-based approach to tackling public health and “food deserts,” submitted this article.
Can New Haven, a city with tens of thousands of people living in widely different circumstances, move toward better health? That was the question that brought around 35 people to Troup School on Tuesday evening, to talk about health in the Dwight and West River neighborhoods. Community residents and local organizations gathered with partners from the Community Alliance for Research and Engagement (CARE), Yale New Haven Hospital and DataHaven to discuss the findings of a 2012 Health Survey conducted in six New Haven neighborhoods.
“Promise Land” Illuminates Newhallville
by | Feb 19, 2013 12:17 am | Comments (0)
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The Promise Land project was conceived in 2010 by Pastor Minister Donald Morris, the Executive Director of Newhallville’s Christian Community Commission. His vision was to adopt the most crime-ridden blocks in Newhallville and improve them for the betterment of our entire city. The promise made by the initiative was simple: bring much-needed attention to the Newhallville community in the form of multifaceted, practical assistance to residents while reducing crime and beautifying the area.
Firefighters Make
The Holidays Glow
by | Dec 24, 2012 12:03 pm | Comments (0)
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Frank Ricci Frank Redente, Kelly Hudson, Lt. Jimmy Kottage, Joe Guarino, Danny Coughlin, Silverio Rivera, Lt. Steve Durand, Jerome Turner, Ron Dematteis. Mike Guercia
New Haven’s firefighters, for whom pulling together is second nature, united to deliver toys to kids in Fair Haven and Christmas to a family in need in the Hill.
Meaningless Bullet
by | Dec 21, 2012 4:31 am | Comments (0)
New Haven Police Officer Dean Reynolds submitted the following poem, which his his high school-aged daughter Brianna Reynolds (pictured) wrote in memory of the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre.
West River Parties
by | Dec 19, 2012 5:24 pm | Comments (4)
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Paula Panzarella sent in this write-up and photos about the annual West River holiday party.
“You Can’t Yell At Me Like” That
by | Nov 26, 2012 2:40 pm | Comments (49)
During my prep period after lunch today, I noticed three students talking in the hallway, not showing any urgency to get to class, for which they were now definitely late. I approached them and asked them to go to class. I was completely ignored, and they continued their conversation.
Irreplaceable Irrita
by | Nov 26, 2012 1:13 pm | Comments (0)
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City elderly services chief Pat Wallace sent in this photo and write-up.
Marguerite Turns 100
by | Nov 14, 2012 12:38 pm | Comments (2)
U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro, Marguerite Trotta, Edward Trotta and Robert Trotta
Bob Trotta sent in the following about his mom’s 100th birthday:
UI Lineman Pelted
-- With Gratitude
by | Nov 5, 2012 3:03 pm | Comments (3)
Matt Shove Photo
A dream came true after Superstorm Sandy for a 10-year-old — and she used the opportunity to show her gratitude to a lineman restoring power to her neighborhood.
Dead’s Rest Shattered
by | Nov 5, 2012 1:27 pm | Comments (0)
Jeffrey Kerekes Photos
Jeffrey Kerekes sent in these photos showing the impact of Superstorm Sandy on some souls who couldn’t contact the Emergency Operations Center for assistance — the souls buried in Fair Haven.
Columbus House Turns 30
by | Oct 26, 2012 2:00 pm | Comments (0)
Valerie Seldon Photos
The second floor balcony at Union Station, New Haven, dressed for the Columbus House “30 Years of Providing Solutions for Homelessness” event.
Columbus House’s Lisa Polizzo sent in this write-up about the homelessness service agency’s 30th anniversary party last Saturday:
Smoke Clears
by | Oct 19, 2012 1:06 pm | Comments (0)
Nathan Janette Photos
There was smoke, but no fire, in an Elm Street house Thursday night. Lots and lots of smoke.
A Quarter Century Later ...
by | Sep 24, 2012 11:12 am | Comments (0)
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… a crowd showed up at SAGE American Grill to celebrate the work of Liberty Community Services.
West River Peaces Out
by | Sep 17, 2012 11:37 am | Comments (1)
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West River neighbors and peace activists gathered Sunday for a multi-faith celebration at an official peace garden.
Paula Panzarella sent in the following writeup and photos:
Back-To-School
Gets Extra Cool
by | Aug 22, 2012 12:32 pm | Comments (2)
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Over 100 kids now have backpacks before school starts next week, thanks to a first-ever back-to-school backpack drive hosted by Ice the Beef.
New Pad Makes A Splash
by | Jun 25, 2012 4:13 pm | Comments (3)
Rebecca Turcio Photos
Neighborhood activist Rebecca Turcio of Cedar Hill sent in this write-up and these photos about an event marking the opening of a new splash pad Saturday.
Refugee Wins Prom Escort
by | Jun 4, 2012 3:18 pm | Comments (2)
Nadia Imanishimwe, an African immigrant who came to the U.S. from a refugee camp knowing no English, saw her fortune change last week when a local motorcycle club paid her way to the prom in a limo.
Nadia, a senior on the honor roll at Hillhouse High School, won the Presidents Motorcycle Club’s second annual senior prom award.
Art Students Pitch
Job Corps Makeover
by | May 23, 2012 2:29 pm | Comments (1)
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Paier College of Art Interior Design student Brittany Anderson of Shelton presents her design for the New Haven Job Corps cafeteria renovation.
Mona Berman sent in this press release about a new collaboration between Paier College of Art and the New Haven Job Corps Center:
Sometimes the best way to reach out is to do exactly that. This winter Joe Riccio, director of administration at the New Haven Job Corps Center, emailed Pierre Strauch, chair of the interior design department at Paier College of Art, asking if his students might assist a neighbor. The New Haven Job Corps cafeteria and food service environment was in need of improvement.
3 Stories, 3 Alarms
by | Apr 29, 2012 8:07 pm | Comments (5)
Keith McDonald Photos
Keith McDonald sent in these photos of the dramatic fire that engulfed the beautiful 12-apartment building at at the corner of Tilton Street in the Dixwell neighborhood Saturday evening.
“Golden Voices” Soar
by | Mar 28, 2012 11:46 am | Comments (0)
Linda Blackmon penned this release about a recent concert held in partnership with the Immanuel Baptist Church:
Eagle Scout’s Sound School Tables Survive The Storm
by | Mar 15, 2012 1:14 pm | Comments (0)
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17-year-old Chris Dmytruk has received his official Eagle Scout Award for his energetic work on the grounds of the Sound School, where he’s a senior. His family, which lives in the Heights, sent in this write-up:
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Wells Fargo Helps Kids
by | Feb 24, 2012 7:08 am | Comments (2)
Mosquera and Witheril.
Neighborworks New Horizons sent in the following release about a check given to the housing agency by Wells Fargo bank.