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Oxford Sues State To Resolve Tax Mess
by Ethan Fry | May 19, 2012 6:55 am
The Town of Oxford has filed a lawsuit asking a judge how to fix issues stemming from the alleged theft of hundreds of thousands of dollars by...more »
Derby Budget Cheat Sheet
by Eugene Driscoll | May 18, 2012 7:56 pm
The Derby Board of Apportionment and Taxation will host a public hearing on the proposed 2012-2013 budget at 6 p.m. Monday, May 21 on the second...more »
Oxford GOP To Caucus May 23
by PRESS RELEASE | May 18, 2012 2:54 pm
Notice is hereby given to all eligible Republican electors of Oxford.

For the purpose of endorsing persons for the office of Justice of the Peace...

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Republican Party Picks McMahon; Shays To Primary
May 18, 2012 11:45 pm
(Updated with video) Despite her loss two years ago by more than 100,000 votes to a Democrat, Republicans again crowned former wrestling executive...more »
Roraback Wins On 3rd Ballot, But 3 Challengers Make Primary Cut
May 18, 2012 6:42 pm
(Updated 7:18 p.m.) In the most competitive Republican convention in the 5th Congressional District in 22 years, state Sen. Andrew Roraback finally...more »
One Last Push To Get A Consumer Voice On Exchange Board
May 18, 2012 11:30 am
The upcoming special session to implement the budget provides a glimmer of hope for healthcare advocates who have been seeking an expansion of the...more »

Obituaries »

Ada Raiford, 81

posted: May 18, 2012 2:28 pm

Ada C. Raiford, 81, of New Haven, departed this life May 12, 2012.

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Florence Monroe, 78

posted: May 17, 2012 11:41 am

Florence Celeste Parker Monroe, 78, of New Haven, departed this life May 9, 2012.

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Theodus Staggers

posted: May 15, 2012 8:36 am

Theodus Staggers passed away on April 20, 2012:

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Divers Back In River

This time the cops fish out a Nissan Altima, not a body. Staff reports.

Today’s Debates

Bloodline ... Budget ... Bloated ...

Cops Nab Alleged Gunman

Police say he shot a man and stabbed a woman in Farnam Courts.
Staff reports.

Ada Raiford, 81

She was a machine operator: obit.

Bloated Corpse
Retrieved From River

Thomas MacMillan Photo Fisherman spotted it at 9:30 behind fire academy off the Boulevard; may have been in the water for weeks. Thomas MacMillan reports.

History Meets The Future

Nicolás Medina Mora Pérez Photo Of civil-rights struggle, at NAACP gala at the Omni. Nicolás Medina Mora Pérez reports.

"Operation Bloodline"
Nets 61 Alleged Tre Bloods

Frenetic scene in federal court after DEA helicopters sweep through neighborhoods (updated). Nicolás Medina Mora Pérez reports.

New Rules Cheered

Diana Stricker Photo At Branford’s selectmen meetings. Diana Stricker reports.

Today’s Debates

Streets ... Scams ... Rubber? ... Bloods ... Numbers ...

Open Space Lives On

In Branford. Diana Stricker reports.

Cancer Opens A Lens

Carolyn Taylor Photo Allan Appel reports.

Worms Shrivel Along
With "Eco-Friendly" Label

Allan Appel Photo Hale students find dishwashing labels may deceive. Allan Appel reports.

Florence Monroe, 78

She took care of kids: obit.

We’re #6!

Among states in high Medicare spending. Barbara Nagy reports.

Comment Of The Day

OccupyTheClassroom on credit-card scams: “Bring back cash.”

Check-Cashing Quashed

City Plan rejects a proposed Whalley outlet. Thomas MacMillan reports.

Cutler’s Closing Doors

Cutlers.com Image Family’s iconic recorded music emporium “retiring” after 64 years on Broadway. Staff reports.

Today’s Debates

Welcome Wagon? ... Wash ... Walls ... Wet ... Winstanley Way ...

Not Dead Yet

Jobs, min. wage bills crawl back from Capitol grave. Hugh McQuaid reports.

Homicide Victim & Friends
Drove To Town To Party

Shot in car; 2nd 20-year-old slain in 11 hours. Paul Bass reports.

Mother Goose Flattened

Rte. 67. Ethan Fry reports.

How Long Have We Been Eating Nanoparticles?

Scientific Reports Photo Better check that hamburger bun. Gwyneth K. Shaw reports.

Genocide Brought Home

Nicolás Medina Mora Pérez Photo Rwandan witness challenges St. Martin’s students on bullying. Nicolás Medina Mora Pérez reports.

Today’s Debates

Lion’s Den ... Hot Spot ... Desmond ...

Foe Neighbor Takes
On Grocer's Plan

Thomas MacMillan Photo Neighboring merchant complains to zoners about parking lot access in Edge of the Woods expansion. Thomas MacMillan reports.

Retaliate? Or Bury Tyrell?

by Paul Bass | May 18, 2012 2:32 pm

Restless friends of a slain New Haven man had a choice presented to them: Keep the killing going. Or raise the money for a funeral.

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Register Pitches The Hill On Retail

by Paul Bass | May 18, 2012 11:31 am | Comments (6)

Paul Bass Photo You won’t get a factory. You might get a supermarket.

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“Prom Dress? Or Diapers?”

by Ariela Martin | May 18, 2012 10:32 am

Ariela Martin Photo Florence Brown never became a “statistic.” She returned to a city high school to tell teen moms they, too, can beat the odds.

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On City Budget, Compromise Wins The Day

by Thomas MacMillan | May 18, 2012 8:21 am | Comments (17)

Thomas MacMillan Photo No to new parking fees at Lighthouse Point Park. Yes to Helene Grant School construction and New Haven Academy renovation. No to a new police communications manager and a new home for Hyde School. Yes to a study of the city’s school “configuration.” No to a property revaluation in two years.

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Cutler’s Act II Underway

by Paul Bass | May 17, 2012 4:00 pm | Comments (3)

Paul Bass Photos Phil Cutler may be packing up the beloved record store his family has run for 64 years. That doesn’t mean he’s leaving Broadway.

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Marchand: I’m No Rubber Stamp

by Thomas MacMillan | May 17, 2012 1:00 pm | Comments (13)

When it came to his first vote on a major development project, Adam Marchand hadn’t read the 200-page plan before him. He voted yes anyway.

Continue reading ‘Marchand: I’m No Rubber Stamp’ »

Victim’s Dad: Crips Had “Grip” In Their Sights

by Paul Bass | May 17, 2012 8:07 am | Comments (9)

Paul Bass Photos The gun didn’t fire the first time a would-be Crip pulled the trigger on Tyrell Trimble. The second time, Trimble lost his life.

Continue reading ‘Victim’s Dad: Crips Had “Grip” In Their Sights’ »

Friday? Must Be Time For A Scam

by Nicolás Medina Mora Pérez | May 16, 2012 5:05 pm | Comments (6)

Nicolás Medina Mora Pérez Photo “Tyrell Jenkins” rolled into town in a car with New York plates. He strolled into Pete Persano’s AT&T Wireless Store on Chapel and asked for two 64 GB IPads worth over $300 each. He pulled out a First United credit card—and Persano smelled a scam.

Continue reading ‘Friday? Must Be Time For A Scam’ »

Duck Pond Reborn

by Thomas MacMillan | May 16, 2012 2:06 pm | Comments (8)

Thomas MacMillan Photos After a $300,000 overhaul, a revamped Edgewood Park duck pond is ready to welcome migrating terns, herons, egrets, alewives—and one lucky turtle.

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#71569 Speaks. Cross Listens

by Allan Appel | May 16, 2012 10:00 am | Comments (7)

Allan Appel Photo Jamilett Hernandez wanted proof that the Holocaust actually happened. She wanted to see a tattooed Jewish arm.

Number 71569 obliged.

Continue reading ‘#71569 Speaks. Cross Listens’ »

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lights smashed / vandalized
May 20, 2012 12:02 am
Address: 60 S Water St New Haven, CT
Rating: 4

All of the lights, on the pier, have been vandalized, the glass smashed and the wiring left...

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overflowing garbage / basura
May 19, 2012 10:57 pm
Address: 60 S Water St New Haven, CT
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The public garbage can, at the end of the pier, is overflowing with garbage. Garbage is spilling...

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