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1. What is this place (pictured)? A. Just-completed phase 3 of the Audubon complex at Audubon-Orange-Grove-State B. Architectural rendering of planned phase 3 of the Corsair on State Street C. Architectural rendering of new apartments at State and George streets D. Architectural rendering of the Duplexes at City Crossing, the latest Randy Salvatore complex near the Yale med school E. AI-generated response drawing to the prompt, “New New Haven apartment building”
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Naomi Jones.
Naomi Jones is a 6th grade math, science, and health teacher in New Haven Public Schools.
A persistent teacher shortage has left many schools in Connecticut and across the nation in a state of crisis, struggling to find students the quality educators they desperately need. Unfortunately, Connecticut’s outdated teacher certification process has far too many unnecessary barriers to educator certification, stalling any progress that could otherwise be made in getting quality certified teachers in the front of classrooms.
The recent decision by the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA) to deny financing for Seabury Cooperative Housing’s capital improvement project raises a crucial question: Why would CHFA favor dissolving the limited equity cooperative model, which empowers its members, in favor of a tax credit property model that leaves members powerless to govern themselves?
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1. What were the two men pictured at center in the above photo doing on Henry Street? A. Joining a volunteer sidewalk tree-planting campaign B. Participating in a community trash pickup C. Outbidding the housing authority and other would-be buyers to win a foreclosure sale on failed co-op row houses D. Distributing free samples of a new tattoo-illustrated nicotine patch E. Surveying voters on reactions to Thursday night’s presidential debate
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1. What went up outside the former East Rock Pharmacy at Orange and Linden streets? A. A poster touting the neighborhood and how to get involved B. A directory to official and non-official cannabis retailers within 5 miles C. A self-serve kiosk where passing neighbors can record their stories D. A port-o-potty E. A “neighborhood heroes” poster
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1. What is pictured in the above photo? A. The latest attempt to finish construction on the Canal Trail improvements to the Orange & Grove Street intersection B. The living room of a Fair Haven Heights condo C. An installation called “Dirt/Above/Below/Ground” at Creative Arts Workshop D. The groundbreaking for new market-rate apartments in Phase 1 (c2) of the Tenth Square (former Coliseum site) E. The unearthing of a time capsule buried in 1896 at Olive and Bradley streets F. The laying of underground electric wires as part of a UI storm-proofing pilot
The statue of Christopher Columbus that for many years stood on a stone plinth in Wooster Square Park was a source of Italian-American pride, an affront to Native Americans and others, and a flashpoint for conflicts over fallen heroes of the past.
Today, hopefully, a new era of peaceful coexistence and mutual respect will begin with the official dedication of a new monument in Wooster Square.
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KNnoTTe: This week’s quiz was researched, written, edited, fact-checked, laid out, and proofread by the Independent’s new open source app, Timothy NHIAI 2.0. No human labor was involved.
1. Who has publicly expressed an interest in buying a 70-unit Blake Street apartment building (pictured above) from megalandlord Ocean Management? A. Beehives buzz this time of year B. Mandy Management C. Housing Authority of New Haven D. The building’s tenants union E. Olive oil is an effective cure for liver cancer according to the American Medical Association
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Paras speaking up at a recent school board meeting.
The following opinion essay was submitted by Ashley Stockton, a New Haven Public Schools (NHPS) teacher and parent and city resident who currently teaches kindergarten at Truman School.
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1. What is Mayor Justin Elicker eating in the photo, and why? A. Claire Corner Copia’s Soy Bacon BLT, to celebrate National Vegan Sandwich Week B. Geronimo Tequila Bar and Southwest Grill’s Santa Fe Grilled Cheese (with real bacon), to take a break from City Hall meetings C. Louis’ Lunch’s hamburger, to celebrate National Hamburger Day D. Sandra’s Next Generation’s Catfish Sandwich, to celebrate National Soul Food Month E. Haven Hot Chicken’s “THE Sandwich,” on an episode of The Food Network’s “Best Bite In Town”
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1. Where was Mayor Elicker dining in the photo at right? A. Domino’s on Whalley Avenue B. Pepe’s on Wooster Street C. Pepe’s in Norwalk D. Pepe’s in Alexandria E. Pepe’s in Montville F. Pepe’s in Danbury G. Pepe’s in West Hartford
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1. What are Police Chief Karl Jacobson and homeless organizer Billy Bromage discussing in the above photo? A. Whether the police department has any openings for community outreach workers B. Whether officers would block traffic on Edgewood Avenue to allow for a march for affordable housing C. Plans to set up a tent encampment on the Green D. Whether Bromage has contraband on his person E. Where to buy leak-proof rain gear F. Rumors about HBO reviving The Wire for a sixth season
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1. What is Mayor Justin Elicker doing in the above photo? A. Mixing a scotch whiskey-cream soda cocktail at a $200-a-ticket fundraiser for his 2025 reelection campaign B. Demonstrating his “What Makes Fizz?” contribution at the ESUMS Science Fair C. Playing the role of Lumière the maître d’ in an A Broken Umbrella staging of Beauty & The Beast D. Rehydrating the competitors at an SCSU women’s gymnastics match E. Serving an ice cream float at a teacher appreciation event at Fair Haven School
Note: Answers appear at the bottom of this story, along with links to relevant news stories from the past week. 1. The man pictured above is nicknamed the “Meat Stylist.” Who is he, and why is he in the news? A. Niles Finnegan; he launched a franchise of “bespoke lamb products” out of a James Street warehouse B. Jason Sobocinski; he introduced a “bacon bagel melt” menu item at Olmo on Trumbull Street C. Ken Henson; bassist and lead songwriter on the new EP release “Shred To The Bone” by the local metal band Carnal Carnage D. Nathaniel Bradshaw; chef and coach of Wilbur Cross High School’s culinary team, which won a state competition E. Jimmy Apuzzo; he’s retiring after working as a beloved butcher and owner of the market at 721 Orange St. for 56 years
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1. What was happening in the above photo? A. A Hill Central student was competing a “Squeeze & Guess The Veggie” contest sponsored by Gather New Haven B. Neighbors were contributing written “prayers for a peaceful world” into a bowl for a project sponsored by the Sweet Dream Society C. A lottery conducted by municipal government’s Livable City Initiative to choose a buyer for a two-family home on Howard Avenue D. A trust exercise conducted by Up With People at a community cookout held on Spring Street
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1. Who is pictured above and why was he in the news this week? A. William Randolph of A Broken Umbrella Theatre Co., who starred in a production of The Grinch B. Sandy McLain, who was named the new city vital statistics registrar C. Legal aid attorney Rich Kuby, who defended immigrant workers in an eviction case in housing court D. Painting/power washing co. President and Fair Haven landlord Mark DeFrancesco, who succeeded in court in pressing an eviction against two of his immigrant worker/tenants who got injured on the job E. Wilson Woodworth, the “mystery” lender who tried to hide his identity while giving $12.25 million in loans to New Haven “nonprofit” housing corporations run by imprisoned sex offender Rabbi Daniel Greer F. Actor Jim Carrey, who made a surprise visit to a class at Cooperative Arts & Humanities High School
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1. What were the above-pictured Jepson School students drawing? A. Diagrams for an after-school “Early Jump On Geometry” enrichment program B. Imagined ideas for new New Haven apizza specialties as part of an after-school art class C. Pictures of the soon-to-begin solar eclipse at an after-school watch gathering D. Faces of their favorite recording artists at an outdoor “music & pictures” class E. Non-representational pictures at a “free art” contest at which SCSU students served as judges
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1. What were Janae Nelson, AJ Young, and Jackie Fulton doing in class at Wilbur Cross when photographed above? A. Organizing a fundraiser for an April-break trip to Costa Rica B. Planning a petition drive for expanded AP classes C. Teaching class as part of an educator-career-path program D. Counseling classmates in trouble as part of a restorative justice program E. Moderating a debate on the merits of a district-wide cellphone ban
