In 2019 the City of New Haven closed out the year with twelve (12) homicides and seventy eight (78) shooting assaults. Of those shooting assaults five (5) were of victims under the age of eighteen, with two of those victims having been eight and nine years of age. Yes, the city saw an uptick in violent crime that we all need to be a part in addressing. This clearly shows that all of us, not just law enforcement, politicians, and those that serve second chance populations need to strive harder to decrease these numbers. To implement a decrease means that all of us, citizens, activists, service providers, and everyday folk need to work harder collectively to bring about this change. Let's put aside egos, personalities, and differences to make our streets safer for the young, the old, and those in jeopardy of being victims and perpetrators of gun violence. Contact Stacy R. Spell

New Haven project longevity

Statement on the Puerto Rico State of Emergency

NEW HAVEN, Conn. ­– Puerto Rico was recently hit by a 6.4-magnitude earthquake, displacing thousands of residents; subsequently, many are without power and access to water. In the wake of the state of emergency in Puerto Rico, Mayor Justin M. Elicker and New Haven Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Ilene Tracey, released the following joint statement:

“The City of New Haven and New Haven Public Schools (NHPS) are prepared to receive residents and students from Puerto Rico in the wake of this most recent disaster–including those unaccompanied by a parent or guardian–and provide them with supplies, clothing, and transportation. Students will be assessed for bilingual education and special needs and will be placed in the appropriate classrooms. Resources to support all students and families received during this disaster will be covered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

The NHPS Youth, Family, and Community Engagement Department will be coordinating communications and will be a resource to students and families if they arrive in the school system.

We stand with Puerto Rico, and our hearts go out to all those affected by this disaster. The Elm City is ready to accommodate those seeking refuge in this perilous time.”

NHPS is offering services to existing students and incoming students affected by the earthquakes and can be coordinated through Daniel Diaz by calling (475) 220-1063.

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Mayor Elicker Transition Team Releases Transition Report

NEW HAVEN, Conn. ­– Today, Mayor Justin Elicker and the twenty-five-member Transition Team held a press conference to announce their transition report. The transition report will detail the transition team’s recommendations to Mayor Elicker of what his administration’s goals should be for his first one-hundred days in office, as well as goals in his first term in office. This report is a culmination of work over the past two months; the Elicker Transition Team gathered public input across New Haven using surveys and hosting two public meetings at High School in the Community ahead of finalizing the report.

The Elicker Transition Team was co-chaired by State Rep. Robyn Porter, Sarah Miller, and Kica Matos who worked with two facilitators: Elizabeth Nearing and Kia Levey. The co-chairs released the following statement: “This report is a labor of love, and we are not only proud of the content, but also the process that we adopted. Working with a diverse, smart and dedicated transition team, we have produced a document that presents an exciting vision for the city that we all call home. The recommendations are reflective of the views of a wide cross section of city residents, hundreds of whom came together in the spirit of community to share their ideas, hopes and dreams for New Haven. We look forward to seeing the Mayor and his team bring these recommendations to life.”

“This report is a result of hundreds of hours of hard work from our Transition Team, who all volunteered this time because we all have a shared vision of New Haven where everyone can thrive. I want to thank our hardworking co-chairs, facilitators and all staff that made this possible. This report will be a guide for all City Departments to focus their important work in my first-term in office,” stated Mayor Elicker.

Below is a complete list of Elicker Transition Team members and staff:

Members:

Mohit Agrawal

Alder Darryl Brackeen

Jayuan Carter

Luiz Casanova

Elizabeth Donius

Dr. Karen DuBois-Walton

Kiana Flores

Alder Richard Furlow

William Ginsberg

Rev. Bonita Grubbs

Kim Harris

Jonathan Hopkins

Adriana Arreola Joseph

Dr. Edward Joyner

Laurie Kennington

Melissa Mason

Kica Matos, Co-Chair

Sarah Miller, Co-Chair

Bruni Pizarro

Rep. Robyn Porter, Co-Chair

Judy Puglisi

Alice Rosenthal

Pierrette Comulada Silverman

Caroline Tanbee Smith

Pastor Kelcy Steele

Facilitators 

Kia Levey-Burden

Elizabeth Nearing

Staff and Support

Kevin Alvarez, Transition Coordinator

Ali Bauman, Transition Researcher

Gage Frank, Transition Manager

Patrick Hulin, Transition Researcher

Tovah Lu, Transition Intern

Monica Maldonado, Transition Intern

Sam Marullo, Transition Researcher

Dan McDermott, Transition Intern

Francesco Spirli, Transition Intern

The full Elicker Transition Report can be accessed. Report Here 

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This banquet is to assist college and college bound students . Also will help raise funds for the Antioch house which will serve as a home to reunite women and children

MAYOR HARP TO PRESENT STANDOUT COMMUNITY SERVANTS WITH ‘KEYS TO THE CITY’ AT CITY HALL CEREMONY MONDAY AFTERNOON

New Haven – Mayor Toni N. Harp will recognize ten people for their extraordinary community service at a City Hall ceremony Monday afternoon. Each will receive a ‘key to the city’ at that time.

Monday’s presentation ceremony is scheduled to begin at 2:30 p.m. in the second-floor atrium at City Hall – 165 Church Street – in New Haven. Members of the press are invited to attend and encouraged to cover this notable event.

Those scheduled to be recognized are:

• Bria Holmes
• NHPD Captain Anthony Duff
• Malcolm Welfare
• Clarence Boyd
• Veronica Douglas
• George Mention
• James Walker
• Roberta Hoskie
• Cynthia Beaver
• Dr. Tamiko Jackson McArthur

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Come To New Haven City Hall Monday December 30 2:15pm for a 2:30pm ceremony .
I will be honored with a Key to the City..

Thank you to the Honorable Mayor Toni Harp and City of New Haven..

My name will be apart of the City of New Haven History..

MOMMA, I MADE IT...

MEETINGS SCHEDULED FOR THE WEEK OF

MONDAY, DECEMBER 16TH, 2019 – MONDAY DECEMBER 23RD, 2019

All meetings with an (*) indicate a public meeting

Monday, December 16th, 2019

*Project Fresh Start, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium, Meeting Room 3, 9:00 a.m.

(203) 946-7846

*Board of Alders-Democratic Caucus, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium, Meeting Room 3. 5:45 p.m.; Public Information Caucus, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium, Meeting Room 1, 6:30 p.m.; Full Board Meeting, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium, Aldermanic Chamber, 7:00 p.m., (203) 946-6483

Tuesday, December 17th, 2019

*Project Fresh Start, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium, Meeting Room 3, 9:00 a.m.

(203) 946-7846

*CAO – Combined PSAP & Monthly Fire Working Group, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor

Atrium, Meeting Room 1, (203) 946-7902

Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium Mayor’s Conference Room 2, 10:00 a.m., (860) 541-3441

*CT Port Authority, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium, Meeting Room 2, 1:00 p.m.

*NH Redevelopment Agency, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium, Meeting Room 3

5:30 p.m., (203) 946-5761

*Downtown Wooster Square, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium, Meeting Room 2

6:00 p.m.

*Board of Alders, Public Safety Committee, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium, Aldermanic Chamber, 6:00 p.m., (203) 946-4876

*NH Peace Commission, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium, Meeting Room 3, 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, December 18th, 2019   

*NH Food Policy, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium, Meeting Room 1, 8:30 a.m.

*Project Fresh Start, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium, Meeting Room 3, 9:00 a.m.

(203) 946-7846

*CAO – Events Logistics, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium, Meeting Room 1, 1:00 p.m. (203) 946-7902

*Project Fresh Start, New Haven City Hall 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium, Meeting Room 1, 3:30 p.m.

(203) 946-6572

*Board of Parks Commissioners, New Haven Parks Department, 720 Edgewood Avenue, 1st Floor Conference Room 5:30 p.m. (203) 946-6761

*City Plan Commission, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium, Meeting Rooms 1 & 2

6:00 p.m., (203) 946-6375

*GNH Toastmasters, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium, Meeting Room 3, 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, December 19th, 2019   

*Board of Alders, Youth Services Committee, Financial Literacy Event, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium, Meeting Rooms 1, 2, 3 & Aldermanic Chamber, 8:00 a.m., (203) 946-4876

Thursday, December 19th, 2019, continued   

*Youth Services Department, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium, Meeting Room 1, 3:30 p.m. 

(203) 946-7582

*My Sistah’s Circle, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium, Mayor’s Conference Room 2

6:00 p.m., (203) 507-3835

*National Veterans Council, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium, Meeting Rooms 1 & 2

6:00 p.m.

*Democratic Caucus, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium, Meeting Room 3, 7:00 p.m.

(203) 946-8371

Friday, December 20th, 2019  

*Project Fresh Start, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium, Meeting Room 3, 9:00 a.m.

(203) 946-7846

Monday, December 23rd, 2019

*Project Fresh Start, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium, Meeting Room 3, 9:00 a.m.

(203) 946-7846

*Board of Alders, Aldermanic Affairs, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium, Aldermanic Chamber, 6:00 p.m., (203) 946-7288

GRIZZLIES at SUNS | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | December 11, 2019 The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Phoenix Suns, 115-108. Dillon Brooks led all scorers with 27 PTS for the Grizzlies, while Jaren Jackson Jr. added 24 PTS and 6 REB in the victory. Devin Booker tallied 15 PTS and 10 AST for the Suns

Javier Rubio Chavez

DOB: 12/3/1992

5’08” 170lbs

PID# 482179

Javier Chavez is wanted for (4) counts of Indecent Liberties with a Child, Statutory Rape, Statutory Sex Offense on a Child,  Damage to Property and Interfering with an Electronic Monitoring Device. Chavez was court ordered to wear an electronic monitoring device as a condition of his pre-trial release. On December 11^th 2019, Chavez cut off his electronic monitor and was last known to be in the area of 3900 Winterfield Place, Charlotte. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of  Javier Chavez, should immediately contact the Electronic Monitoring Unit at 704-432-8888, option #3 or call 911.

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Live-Mike G, Timmy Maia, Dawn Tallman and Rick Draughn

On Thursday, December 12, 2019, at 9:00 a.m. the New Haven Fire Department will host a live demonstration regarding Christmas tree fires and holiday safety tips.

The event will be held at the New Haven Regional Fire School, located at 230 Ella T. Grasso Boulevard. 

The demonstration will begin shortly after brief opening remarks at 9:00 a.m. Members of the Public are invited to attend as well.

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Eddie Murphy opened up to Ellen about the highly anticipated movie "Coming 2 America," and divulged that it went above and beyond his expectations. The comedian also talked about his big family and the new addition of his 10th child.

Dawson, Grachev aim for championship gold Friday

Former two-time champ returns to the venue where he made his first title defense 12 years ago

Hartford, CT (October 7, 2019) – More than 11 years have passed since promoter Jimmy Burchfield brought live championship boxing to the Connecticut Convention Center.

The drought ends Friday with one of the state’s most successful fighters looking to add another title to his collection.

CES Boxing hosts its first event at the Convention Center since 2008 on Friday night live on UFC Fight Pass® with former two-time world champion “Bad” Chad Dawson of New Haven facing hard-hitting Russian challenger Denis Grachev (19-8-1, 10 KOs) for the vacant WBC USNBC Light Heavyweight Title in the eight-round main event.

The card features nine action-packed fights, an eclectic mix of longtime fight veterans and young up-and-comers, some of whom will have the opportunity to showcase their skills on the world’s largest streaming platform. The fight week festivities kick off today with a special pre-fight press conference at 5 p.m. at Armazem Fusion Fitness, 45 NE Industrial Rd., Branford, CT 06405. The press conference is free and open to the public. 

Bringing boxing to UFC Fight Pass® was only a matter of time for CES Boxing, whose MMA division debuted with the streaming platform in January. Dawson’s return to the ring headlines the promotion’s first event in Hartford since fellow Connecticut boxer Matt Remillard captured the WBC Youth World Featherweight Title with a win over Jose Megallon. 

Dawson last fought in Hartford in November of 2009 when he defended his WBC and IBO light heavyweight titles against Glen Johnson. Friday is his just his second appearance at the Connecticut Convention Center; his first also happened to be his first world title defense, a knockout victory over Jesus Ruiz in 2007 to retain the WBC championship. 

Tickets for Friday start at $47 and are available online at www.cesboxing.com, www.ctconventions.com and www.showclix.com, or by phone at 401-724-2253. Doors open at 6 p.m. ET with the first preliminary bout beginning at 7. The UFC FIGHT PASS® live stream kicks off at 9 with the broadcast team of CES Boxing publicist and matchmaker Michael Parente and former light heavyweight contender George Foreman III. Start your free trail or purchase a UFC FIGHT PASS® subscription at www.ufcfightpass.com. 

Starring in the co-feature, unbeaten New London, CT, heavyweight Cassius Chaney (16-0, 10 KOs) battles former world champion and Colombian veteran Santander Silgado (28-7, 22 KOs) in an eight-round bout co-promoted by CES Boxing and Main Events. 

Also returning to the ring, New Haven super welterweight Jimmy Williams (16-3-1, 5 KOs) faces Tilton, NH, veteran Jose Medina (18-17-1, 7 KOs) in an intriguing six-round all-New England showdown while up-and-comer Sharad Collier (2-0-1, 2 KOs) of Hartford battles Ohio’s Glenn Mitchell (3-3, 3 KOs) in a six-round lightweight bout.

The undercard also features two undefeated Connecticut prospects making their firster appearance in Hartford in separate four-round bouts. Super bantamweight Nathan Martinez (5-0, 2 KOs) of New Britain faces Steve Garagarza (1-1-1, 1 KO) of Laredo, TX, and featherweight Jacob Marrero (4-0, 3 KOs) puts his perfect record on the line against Hartford veteran Mike Oliver (26-10-1, 8 KOs) in a special all-Connecticut attraction. 

Super welterweight Jalen Renaud (1-0) of Springfield, MA, makes his promotional debut in a four-round intrastate showdown against Roxbury’s Maceo Crowder (2-2, 1 KO); former New York Golden Gloves champion Jahvel Joseph (0-0) of the Bronx makes his professional debut in a four-round bout against Leandro Silva (1-2) of Boca Raton, FL, and New Haven super lightweight Carlos Perez Ojeda (0-0) also debuts in a four-round bout against an opponent to be determined. 

FIGHT WEEK QUOTES:

Dawson: “It’s a pleasure for me to be fighting for another title in front of my friends, family and supporters. I’ve trained hard to make sure I’m 100-percent ready for the task at hand. I’m looking forward to putting on a great show on October 11. Thanks to Mr. [Burchfield] for putting such a great show together. It’s great to be back home where it all started.”

Grachev: “I’ve fought world-class opponents before, so being in the ring with a guy like Chad Dawson is nothing new to me. I’ve been working hard with my team in San Diego to bring the belt back to the west coast. I hope Chad Dawson is as ready as I am. The fans will enjoy this fight.”

Chaney: “Thank you to my promoter, Main Events, and, of course, Jimmy Burchfield, promoter of CES, for allowing me to showcase my talents on this entertaining card. I believe Santander will provide me an opportunity to gain more experience. I’ve been taking him seriously and I’m looking forward to showcasing my skills back home in Connecticut. Thank you to all my family, friends and fans who are supporting me. I can’t thank you enough.” 

Williams: “I’m truly thankful to be back in the ring October 11. Jose Medina is a tough opponent. This is a great fight for me. If you take a look at my career, I’ve never taken an easy fight. Come October 11, I’m ready to put on a great performance. 

Oliver: “I’m happy to fight in my hometown of Hartford, Connecticut. I am dedicating this fight to [manager] Sammy Vega, who lost his daughter to cancer. She, too, was part of my team. Like I said, I’m happy to fight in my hometown and I’m coming to win. You don’t want to miss this fight!”

Visit www.cesboxing.com, www.twitter.com/cesboxing or www.facebook.com/cesboxing for more information, and follow CES Boxing on Instagram at @CESBOXING. 

INFORMATION

CES Boxing promoted its first event in 1992 headlined by future Champion Sucra Ray Oliveira. Over the years, CES has earned the reputation as the Heart and Soul of boxing with a rich history that includes the development of former U.S. Olympian Jason Estrada, plus Vinny Paz and Rhode Island legends Gary Balletto and Peter Manfredo Jr., both of whom rose to fame on The Contender reality television series. Through the years, Jimmy Burchfield Sr has earned several noteworthy awards, among them the NABF Promoter of the Year, and 2011 inductee into the Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame.