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Exciting news: a new superintendent for New Haven Public Schools!

Posted by Bud Mench Media Group -BMMG on April 22, 2023 at 20:00

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Professionally, Dr. Negrón brings 28 years of public education experience to the superintendent position. She has served as a teacher, assistant principal, principal, and senior-level administrator. Her work has spanned early childhood, elementary, secondary, and university-level experience. She has worked both in New Haven Public Schools (NHPS) and in other school districts. She and her husband are also the proud parents of an NHPS graduate who now attends Southern Connecticut State University.

Most recently, Dr. Negrón has been serving as the acting deputy superintendent of academics and school leadership for the Hartford Public Schools, and previously served as Hartford’s chief of academics, teaching, learning and student supports. While in New Haven, Dr. Negrón served as a teacher and principal at Hill Regional Career Magnet High School as well as director of instruction and director of early childhood.

I believe this diversity of roles and experiences will enable Dr. Negrón to identify and leverage New Haven’s strengths while also incorporating best practices from other school districts that will strengthen our schools in the Elm City.

While Dr. Negrón's professional qualifications are truly impressive, I believe her personal lived experience truly sets her apart as an inspirational leader for our students and school communities.

Growing up in a poor and working-class family, her parents only received a 6^th and 7^th grade education, and they worked hard and long hours to make ends meet and to provide a better future for their children. At the age of ten, her family moved from Puerto Rico to Connecticut and she enrolled in school speaking only Spanish and encountered the challenges that many our English Language Learners experience. Overcoming the many obstacles in her path, Dr. Negrón went on to become a first-generation college graduate, earning her Bachelor of Science degree in Spanish from Central Connecticut State University, and then earning a Master of Arts degree in education and a Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction from the University of Connecticut.

In Dr. Negrón’s own words, it’s that experience that informs her work in education and drives her commitment to equity and excellence for all students. On Thursday, when we visited schools the day after her appointment as superintendent-elect, time and time again, I saw Dr. Negrón’s passion and experience shine through in all her interactions with students, parents, and educators.

As a multilingual learner, bilingual education teacher, and expert in bilingual bicultural education – and, as a child who knew poverty, struggle, and challenge – Dr. Negrón’s is able to connect with students and families whose own stories and struggles share a semblance of her own. Further, she is keenly aware of the importance of educating and attending to the needs of the whole child, both in and out of the classroom.

In New Haven, there’s no shortage of spirted debate and we don’t always agree. But the unanimous vote from the Board of Education in support of Dr. Negrón’s appointment, coupled with the enthusiastic statements of support by the head of the teachers, administrators, and paraprofessionals unions, show that we are all excited about Dr. Negrón and rooting for her and our collective success.

To be clear, with 19,000 students across 41 different schools, there is much work to do and many challenges ahead. However, I’m confident that with Dr. Negrón’s leadership and with the collective commitment and dedication of our parents, educators, and community members, the future of New Haven’s children is brighter than ever.

In partnership,

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Justin Elicker
Mayor | City of New Haven

With a newfound approach, "Hurricane" Clampitt confident as ever entering Saturday's main event at Rhode Wars 3 at historic Park Theatre

Posted by Bud Mench Media Group -BMMG on March 23, 2023 at 19:00

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Cranston, RI – The day after her loss to Miranda Reyes in June, Jaime "Hurricane" Clampitt was back in the gym already thinking about the next opportunity.

And yet there was still some hesitation. Was she still good enough to compete at a high level? Had age finally caught up to her?

Clampitt, 46, knew if she was going to continue her comeback and earn a shot at notoriety among the sport’s elite fighters, she’d have to make a few adjustments. And with Saturday’s showdown against Taynna Cardoso (5-2) a little more than 48 hours away, Clampitt (23-6-2, 7 KOs) is excited to apply what she learned during training camp in the main event of Rhode Wars 3, CES Boxing’s first event at the newly-renovated Historic Park Theatre & Event Center.

Rhode Wars 3 also features unbeaten super featherweight prospect Alejandro Paulino in the six-round co-main event against dangerous veteran Derrick Murray, highlighting a full day of boxing that also features the Jimmy Burchfield Classic Invitational VII matinee amateur boxing showcase.

Rhode Wars 3 and the Jimmy Burchfield Classic Invitational VII are separate admission events with tickets for available online at CESFights.com or TheParkRI.com.

"I was clearly not happy with my last performance," said Clampitt, who dropped a unanimous decision to the 21-year-old Reyes in what was only her sixth loss as a pro. "I could have ended [my career] there and it would have been fine, but I would’ve regretted it later.

"I needed to step back and look at things."

With a husband, a 14-year-old daughter, and a 10-year-old son at home, Clampitt acknowledged it’s harder than ever to dedicate as much time – if not more – to boxing as she could earlier in her career. She also acknowledged that her last camp wasn’t her best. Sparring was minimal and she continued to deal with nagging injuries that first began to pop up when she initially launched her comeback in June of 2021.

This camp was much different, highlighted by two key additions to her team – a physical therapist and a sports psychologist. The former helped Clampitt deal with the rigors of camp and the physical toll training for a fight takes on her body. The latter helped her process her emotions and deal with the mental aspect of the sport, something she admits she never really paid attention to during the early stages of her career.

"I just wrapped up my last pad work session of camp and I feel amazing. Nothing hurts," Clampitt said. "Now it’s up to me on Saturday.

"We did things differently this time. I needed to look outside the box a little bit. The physical therapist and sports psychologist have been a huge game-changer, not only in the gym but outside the gym. I’m looking at things differently. I used to be so hung up on my age, now I realize it doesn’t matter."

While physical therapy helped heal wounds absorbed from rigorous training and years of pushing her body to the limit, the psychological element brought Clampitt some much-needed piece of mind.

"The first question my sports psychologist asked me was, ‘How often do you work on your mental game?’" Clampitt said. "I had never really thought much about it before, but the sport is 100 percent mental and 100 percent physical.

"It’s been so different for me going into this because I worked on that equally as much during this camp as I worked on my physical game. I’m excited to put it to work."

Clampitt also got much better sparring this time around after admitting "it was like pulling teeth" to get quality work for her last camp. To prepare for Cardoso, she worked alongside CES stablemate Stevie Jane Coleman and even squeezed in a few rounds with current undisputed lightweight world champion Katie Taylor.

The motivation to continue hasn’t waned, even though Clampitt admits there was some doubt after the loss to Miranda. The ever-changing landscape in female boxing – from the life-changing paydays to the exposure on major networks – brought her out of retirement two years ago and it’s what keeps her active as ever at 46 years old.

"I really didn’t think I was ever going to fight again, but to see how the sport has evolved is excited," Clampitt said. "My era took it a certain level, but this new class has taken it to a whole other level and our generation never had the chance to experience that.

[CES Boxing president] Jimmy [Burchfield] was one of the first promoters to put women on major fight cards. If it weren’t for people like him, I don’t know how far this sport would’ve gone.

"I want to see where I fit in with these women."

Fighting for the first time under the CES banner, newly-signed, undefeated junior middleweight prospect Anthony Velazquez (11-0, 10 KOs) of Springfield, MA, faces hard-charging Brazilian Rodrigo Lopes Rodrigues (8-4, 7 KOs) in a six-round bout. Also at Rhode Wars 3, Cranston’s own Gary Balletto III (3-0, 2 KOs) steps back into the ring against 23-year-old Marlborough, MA, native Raphael Torres (2-0, 2 KOs) with both fighters putting their unbeaten records on the line in an intriguing six-round cruiserweight bout.

Johnston, RI, super middleweight James Maner (2-0, 2 KOs) aims for his third career win in a four-round bout against debut Garrett Desilets of Fall River, MA, and welterweight Jesus Salas (1-1, 1 KO) of New Bedford, MA, makes his CES debut in a four-round bout against Bronx native Jeff Gonzalez (1-0).

For more information, follow CES Boxing on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter at @CESBOXING.

INFORMATION

CES Boxing is one of the top promotions in the northeast and one of the few to successfully promote both mixed martial arts and professional boxing. Launched in 1992 by longtime boxing judge Jimmy Burchfield Sr., the promotion is the only in professional boxing to boast two reigning WBC Youth world champions in lightweight Jamaine Ortiz and featherweight Irvin Gonzalez. CES Boxing recently teamed with UFC FIGHT PASS, the world’s No. 1 streaming platform for combat sports, to showcase its events to a worldwide audience, and worked as a promotional consultant for the Mike Tyson-Roy Jones Jr. pay-per-view event in November of 2020.

Celebrating its 99th anniversary, the Historic Park Theatre & Event Center is a 1,015-seat performance art theatre that originally opened in 1924 and reopened in October of 2022 under new ownership with major renovations that include the newly-launched Park Place Café, Comedy Park, and Rolfe Supper Club on the second floor. Owned by restaurateurs Ed Brady and Jeff Quinlan, the historic Park, located across the street from Cranston City Hall at 848 Park Ave., is capable of hosting an array of events and will expand later this year to include tributes to Queen, Bruce Springsteen, and Michael Jackson. The Park Theatre will be a space for the Rhode Island community to come together and bring history back to life.

–CES–

Armory community garden during several past management team meetings and you are invited to a special day at the garden tomorrow, Saturday June 4th from 12 - 2 pm.

Posted by Bud Mench Media Group -BMMG on June 3, 2022 at 18:00

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You've heard mention of the Armory community garden during several past management team meetings and you are invited to a special day at the garden tomorrow, Saturday June 4th from 12 - 2 pm.

We will be having an abbreviated garden workday where we do some planting, watering and weeding, and we will also have a presentation from Yale School of Architecture professor Elihu Rubin and several of his students (who are also all Armory gardeners) on our beloved Goffe Street Armory which serves as a beautiful backdrop to the garden AND we'll be having a cooking demo from the one and only Farmer D!

The workday will run from 12 - 12:30 pm, the Armory presentation from 12:30 - 1 pm, and the cooking demo from 1 - 2 pm. Please feel free to share among your networks as we learn more about our historic armory and efforts to save it and enjoy some delicious vegan food as well.

The garden is located at 97 County Street (one-way side) across the street from Goffe Street Park.

See the flyer below for more info and we look forward to seeing you tomorrow...

Commutations and COVID, a look at what’s happening inside Connecticut’s prison population

Posted by Bud Mench Media Group -BMMG on February 8, 2022 at 19:30

Commutations and COVID, a look at what’s happening inside Connecticut’s prison population

Griffin Health Vaccination Clinic Extended! Get Your COVID Booster or Vaccination at NHFPL

Posted by Bud Mench Media Group -BMMG on January 6, 2022 at 5:00

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Griffin Health Vaccination Clinic Extended!

Get Your COVID Booster or Vaccination at NHFPL

Visit Ives Main Library (133 Elm Street) Monday-Saturday from 10 am-3:30 pm for a free COVID Vaccine Clinic made possible by our partners at Griffin Health!

Vaccinations are available for anyone eligible age 12 and older. Boosters and first shots are available for Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson.

**Please note that the library is closed on Monday, January 17 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Saturday, February 19 through Monday, February 21 for Presidents' Day.

No appointment is needed. Please bring a photo ID and proof of insurance (if you have it). If you are coming for a booster please also bring your vaccination card. If you don't have insurance, it's okay! You can still get a free vaccine or booster.

This clinic will be available until the end February but will be closed for all public holidays. Click here for location and directional information.

Can't make it downtown during the week or need other options? Visit the City of New Haven COVID-19 Information Page for information on available vaccination and testing sites

New Haven guitarist Rohn Lawrence to get fitting send-off: a funeral at Toad’s Place

Posted by THOMAS FICKLIN on January 8, 2022 at 4:00

The late Rohn Lawrence plays guitar at the Milford Performance Center

New Haven guitarist Rohn Lawrence to get fitting send-off: a funeral at Toad’s Place

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Storm up date Sunday morning 1/30/22

Posted by Bud Mench Media Group -BMMG on January 30, 2022 at 10:30

City Hall with an update on the parking ban. Por favor espere para escuchar este mensaje en español.

The citywide parking ban will be lifted at 12:00 PM (noon) today. If you’ve parking in a school lot please remove your car by 2 PM. If you’ve parked in a Yale lot please remove your car by 5 PM. We appreciate everyone’s patience and cooperation.

Please remember to clear your sidewalk – it’s the law.

Thanks, and have a good day.

New Haven Fire Chief Releases a Statement on Overtime Investigation

Posted by Bud Mench Media Group -BMMG on April 28, 2020 at 17:00

NEW HAVEN, Conn. – Today New Haven Fire Chief John Alston released the following statement regarding an internal overtime investigation in the New Haven Fire Department:

On this date, my office was made aware of a potential issue regarding overtime discrepancies. Overtime is reviewed by my office two times weekly: once from the Office of Management and Budget then once again from the Fire Department budget lines. Collaboratively, we look for trends and potential gaps which may trigger spikes. This allows the Department to determine if shifts are properly staffed and address other issues as necessary, with an eye to the safety of everyone in the city as well as maintaining a healthy respect for the contribution of taxpayers.

All overtime entries are tied to actions, events and emergencies. They are logged in the FIREHOUSE Software system and then pushed into the city’s payroll system MUNIS. There have been issues in the past of proper coding of entries, which we have diligently worked to correct.

Since the onset of this pandemic, the New Haven Fire Department members, Staff in Operations, the Fire Marshal’s Office and the Training Division have literally been working around the clock. The New Have Fire Department has responded to over 600 calls which were COVID19 related. A total of 95 members were exposed, 20 have tested positive and in the process, we place them off duty. This creates additional overtime in ‘backfilling’ those positions. Many are working in roles which require them to work odd hours that exceed their normal work schedule. Both their contract with the City and our broader social contract require that they be compensated for providing this life-saving service whenever the call for service is made by a member of our community.

We have initiated an investigation into this matter, and at the initial review, it appears all current overtime activity is justified and approved. Considering all information is logged into the system, we will be able to provide a final report, after working with the Office of Management and Budget to perform an internal audit of our practices.

I continue to be proud of the work by the members of the New Haven Fire Department, and I ask that any reports of potential discrepancies or misconduct be shared with me, Mayor Justin Elicker, the Board of Fire Commissioners, or the appropriate union. It is only together that we will emerge from this global pandemic stronger, smarter, and with greater community resolve.

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Mayor Elicker, Chief Reyes Release Statements on Violence Over the Weekend

Posted by Bud Mench Media Group -BMMG on February 7, 2021 at 19:39

Mayor Elicker, Chief Reyes Release Statements on Violence Over the Weekend

Press Conference Tomorrow at 11AM on the Steps of NHPDMayor Elicker, Chief Reyes Release Statements on Violence Over the WPress Conference Tomorrow at 11AM on the Steps of NHPD NEW HAVEN, Conn. – Following the sixth homicide of 2021 and multiple violent acts of the weekend, New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker and New Haven Police Chief Otoniel Reyes released statements ahead of a press conference to be held Monday morning. Mayor Elicker released the following statement: Over the weekend we experienced multiple violent #

NEW HAVEN, Conn. – Following the sixth homicide of 2021 and multiple violent acts of the weekend, New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker and New Haven Police Chief Otoniel Reyes released statements ahead of a press conference to be held Monday morning.

Mayor Elicker released the following statement:

Over the weekend we experienced multiple violent acts in our community, including those involving a New Haven Public Schools teacher, a New Haven Public Schools administrator, and a graduate student at Yale. I am deeply saddened that we lost Yale School of Environment student Kevin Jiang last night to gun violence. Kevin would have celebrated his 27^th birthday next week.

To those who continue to perpetrate these crimes: you undermine the safety of our residents and yourselves. You continue to promote fear for our safety in our everyday lives. We, as a community, will not stand for this and we will be relentless in efforts to provide justice for all of the victims, their families and loved ones. Addressing and eradicating gun violence takes serious action both in the short-term and the long-term—and the City of New Haven is committed to that. If you have any information pertaining to any ongoing investigations call the NHPD at (203) 946-6304.

Chief Reyes is asking for the public’s help in providing information in these cases. Chief Reyes added, “Our department is working around the clock to solve these most recent acts of violence. We will bring all of our resources to bear to ensure the safety of our city.”

The Mayor, New Haven Police Department and members of the Yale Police Department will be hosting a press conference on violent crime tomorrow on the steps of the New Haven Police Department, 1 Union Avenue at 11:00 AM.

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Coffee with the Mayor !! January 21st at 8:30 a m

Posted by Bud Mench Media Group -BMMG on January 10, 2020 at 1:30

How do you take your coffee? Please join The Mayor for a public, roundtable coffee discussion at Triple AAA Diner on Whalley Avenue on Tuesday, January 21st at 8:30AM.

Mayor Elicker, Chief Reyes Release Statements on Violence Over the Weekend

Posted by Bud Mench Media Group -BMMG on February 7, 2021 at 19:39

Mayor Elicker, Chief Reyes Release Statements on Violence Over the Weekend

Press Conference Tomorrow at 11AM on the Steps of NHPDMayor Elicker, Chief Reyes Release Statements on Violence Over the WPress Conference Tomorrow at 11AM on the Steps of NHPD NEW HAVEN, Conn. – Following the sixth homicide of 2021 and multiple violent acts of the weekend, New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker and New Haven Police Chief Otoniel Reyes released statements ahead of a press conference to be held Monday morning. Mayor Elicker released the following statement: Over the weekend we experienced multiple violent #

NEW HAVEN, Conn. – Following the sixth homicide of 2021 and multiple violent acts of the weekend, New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker and New Haven Police Chief Otoniel Reyes released statements ahead of a press conference to be held Monday morning.

Mayor Elicker released the following statement:

Over the weekend we experienced multiple violent acts in our community, including those involving a New Haven Public Schools teacher, a New Haven Public Schools administrator, and a graduate student at Yale. I am deeply saddened that we lost Yale School of Environment student Kevin Jiang last night to gun violence. Kevin would have celebrated his 27^th birthday next week.

To those who continue to perpetrate these crimes: you undermine the safety of our residents and yourselves. You continue to promote fear for our safety in our everyday lives. We, as a community, will not stand for this and we will be relentless in efforts to provide justice for all of the victims, their families and loved ones. Addressing and eradicating gun violence takes serious action both in the short-term and the long-term—and the City of New Haven is committed to that. If you have any information pertaining to any ongoing investigations call the NHPD at (203) 946-6304.

Chief Reyes is asking for the public’s help in providing information in these cases. Chief Reyes added, “Our department is working around the clock to solve these most recent acts of violence. We will bring all of our resources to bear to ensure the safety of our city.”

The Mayor, New Haven Police Department and members of the Yale Police Department will be hosting a press conference on violent crime tomorrow on the steps of the New Haven Police Department, 1 Union Avenue at 11:00 AM.

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[NEW] @savannahlathem Song & Role in Lionsgate’s 'Hell On The Border'

Posted by Amanda MzOnPointPromo Goldben on December 6, 2019 at 11:24

Actress/Singer/Songwriter SAVANNAH LATHEM has a Feature Song and Role in Lionsgate’s film Hell On The Border,

A True Story about the First Black U.S. Marshal

in Theaters December 13th

(Los Angeles, CA) – Savannah Lathem is on her way to stardom with a featured song and a role in Liongate’s film Hell On The Border starring David Gyasi (Maleficent: Mistress of Evil), Ron Perlman (Hand of God) and Frank Grillo (Captain America film series), a film about the first Black Deputy U.S. Marshal in the Wild West. The epic, action-packed Western, Biopic film Hell On The Border premiers December 13, 2019 in select theaters.

Savannah is a young actress, singer, songwriter and classical pianist. After she was booked in a small role in Hell On The Border, written and directed by Wes Miller. Savannah was asked by the producer, Curtis Nichouls, to write a song for the movie after he learned she was a singer-songwriter. She wrote Gonna Make A Change based on the script and rough cut Curtis sent her of Hell On The Border that she fell in love with. Savannah delivered a R&B and Pop song with her soulfully, rich, and strong voice that is unique to only her. The song is available on all major streaming sites, iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Amazon Music, Deezer, iHeartRadio.

Link to Song “Gonna Make A Change”

https://soundcloud.com/user-647834163/gonna-make-a-change

About Hell On The Border

This epic, action-packed Western tells the incredible true story of Bass Reeves (David Gyasi), the first Black U.S. Marshal in the Wild West. Having escaped from slavery after the Civil War, he arrives in Arkansas seeking a job with the law. To prove himself, he must hunt down a deadly outlaw (Frank Grillo) with the help of a grizzled journeyman (Ron Pearlman). As he chases the criminal deeper into the Cherokee Nation, Reeves must not only dodge bullets, but severe discrimination in hopes of earning his star – and cement his place as a cowboy legend.

Hell On The Border Trailer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dml8ovobRA0&feature=emb_title

About Savannah Lathem

This Birmingham, Alabama native has already accumulated an impressive list of film and television credits, including TNT’s Major Crimes, Disney XD’s Gamer’s Guide To Pretty Much Everything, Awesomeness Guidance and the series JOY airing in France and Africa. She won Best Actress in a Feature Film Supporting role, California Solo, alongside Robert Carlyle, as well as Best Lead Actress in an Independent film, The Guest House.

She has had several Independent films at International Film Festivals including Sundance Film Festival that have received awards and distribution. As a music artist and classical pianist, Savannah has written over thirty songs she plans to record. Her Originals consist of: Adult Contemporary R& B, Contemporary R& B, Jazz, Crossover Jazz, Neo Soul, R& B, Soul and Vocal Jazz Genre. For more information visit:

http://www.SavannahLathem.com

https://twitter.com/savannahlathem

https://www.facebook.com/ActressSavannahLathem/

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3130809/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1

Media Contact for interviews, photos, and information:

Dr. Edna Sims, ESP Public Relations

310.770.8117 ~ esppr@mac.com

Erykah Badu and Jill Scott tonight set a record 700 K views on Swizz beatz and timbaland verzus

Posted by Bud Mench Media Group -BMMG on May 9, 2020 at 23:30

It was more like a celebration of life then a musical battle Both showed love to each others Body of work playing hits over 3 hours of music. Erykah Badu had Bruce Lee playing in the background on a giant movie screen.

Over 700k was home watching it live on Instagram it was great for the R&B culture... Click on link for

Erykah Badu after-party

Team USA survives a huge scare from Turkey in overtime | 2019 FIBA World Cup

Posted by Bud Mench Media Group -BMMG on September 3, 2019 at 16:32

The City of New Haven is opening a temporary drop-in center located at Blake Field

Posted by Bud Mench Media Group -BMMG on April 29, 2020 at 21:06

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The City of New Haven is opening a temporary drop-in center located at Blake Field designed to address the needs of our unsheltered individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic. This site will function as a triage site to identify and provide resources to individuals experiencing homelessness while connecting them to medical and behavioral health services, as well as addressing their basic needs like access to food, showers, and an opportunity for shelter.

This is not an overnight facility. Its hours of operation are Monday through Friday 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM. It will serve as a check-in facility where people can use bathrooms, showers, get medical assistance, and take their temperature to ensure they are not showing symptoms of COVID-19. We understand this site is near East Rock Magnet School, and we assure you that the hours of operation at this site will not overlap with the school meals program nearby.

If you feel you are showing symptoms of COVID-19, please find testing information on the City of New Haven’s website or call the New Haven Health Department Emergency Line at (203) 946-4949.

Please stay safe and stay home. Thank you so much for your continued cooperation

The City of New Haven is opening a temporary drop-in center located at Blake Field

Posted by Bud Mench Media Group -BMMG on April 29, 2020 at 21:33

The City of New Haven is opening a temporary drop-in center located at Blake Field designed to address the needs of our unsheltered individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic. This site will function as a triage site to identify and provide resources to individuals experiencing homelessness while connecting them to medical and behavioral health services, as well as addressing their basic needs like access to food, showers, and an opportunity for shelter.

This is not an overnight facility. Its hours of operation are Monday through Friday 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM. It will serve as a check-in facility where people can use bathrooms, showers, get medical assistance, and take their temperature to ensure they are not showing symptoms of COVID-19. We understand this site is near East Rock Magnet School, and we assure you that the hours of operation at this site will not overlap with the school meals program nearby.

If you feel you are showing symptoms of COVID-19, please find testing information on the City of New Haven’s website or call the New Haven Health Department Emergency Line at (203) 946-4949.

Please stay safe and stay home. Thank you so much for your continued cooperation

June 2020 Suspicious Death Being Investigated as a Homicide

Posted by Bud Mench Media Group -BMMG on September 2, 2020 at 13:40

June 2020 Suspicious Death Being Investigated as a Homicide

New Haven| The state Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has determined a woman whose body was found in an Arthur Street driveway in June died due to strangulation. Deceased is 33 year old Nancy Rivas of West Haven, Connecticut. The New Haven Police Department is investigating her death as a homicide.

Detectives continue to ask anyone with information to contact the New Haven Police Department at 203-946-6304.

Previous 6/15/2020

New Haven| New Haven Police continue to investigate the death of a woman found deceased in a residential driveway on Arthur Street in the Hill neighborhood. Detectives have identified the woman as 33 year old Nancy P. Rivas of West Haven.

On Friday, June 12, 2020, just after 8:15 a.m., New Haven Police and Fire responded to the 911 call of a pedestrian passerby and found an unresponsive Rivas. Emergency medical responders were unable to revive Rivas and pronounced her deceased on scene.

NHPD Major Crimes detectives and NHPD Bureau of Identification forensic detectives responded to the location. At the scene, personnel from the state Office of the Chief Medical Examiner removed the deceased.

When asked about the death at an unrelated Friday afternoon press briefing, Assistant Chief of Investigations Karl Jacobson said the case is a suspicious death investigation.

Detectives ask anyone with information to contact the New Haven Police Department at 203-946-6304. Callers may remain anonymous or submit tips anonymously by calling 1-866-888-TIPS (1-866-888-8477)

Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit are conducting a homicide investigation

Posted by Bud Mench Media Group -BMMG on July 26, 2019 at 1:00

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Thursday, July 25, 2019

Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Homicide Unit are conducting a homicide investigation in the 7100 block of Barrington Drive in the North Tryon Division. The call for service came in at 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 25, 2019.

North Tryon Division Officers responded to an assault with a deadly weapon call for service. Upon arrival, officers located a male with a gunshot wound in the parking lot of an apartment complex. The victim was transported to Atrium Health Carolina’s Medical Center where he was pronounced deceased by hospital staff. An additional male victim later showed up at Atrium Health University City with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. The deceased victim’s identity will be released pending family notification. At this time, the relationship between the two victims is unknown.

Detectives with the Homicide Unit responded to the scene and are currently canvassing the area to determine whether there are any additional witnesses to this incident.

Crime Scene Search has responded to the call for service to process the scene and collect physical evidence. Representatives of the Mecklenburg County District Attorney’s Homicide Prosecution Team, Victim Services, RTCC, Medic, CFD and Operations Command responded to the scene.

This is an ongoing, active investigation. As further information develops it will be released by CMPD Public Affairs.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 704-432-TIPS and speak directly to a Homicide Unit Detective. Detective Overman is the lead detective assigned to the case. The public can also call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or visit the Crime Stoppers website at http://charlottecrimestoppers.com/. For additional information about this incident please refer to report numbers 2019-0725-213001.

Day care kids hit by motorist 8-6-18

Posted by Bud Mench Media Group -BMMG on August 6, 2018 at 13:24

6 August, 2018 – CRASH INVESTIGATION

At 11:37 AM, Firefighter/ EMTs were dispatched to Howard Avenue at First Street regarding a reported pedestrian/ vehicle crash. Police responded to conduct the investigation.

Daycare workers had tried stopping traffic to allow the children in their care to cross Howard Avenue. Two children (believed to be between 3 and 5 years old) were struck by a motorist as they tried to cross.

The motorist stopped and has cooperated with the investigation. The children have been taken to the Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. Both have remained conscious and alert.

The investigation is on-going. No conclusion has yet been determined as to fault

GUNSHOTS FIRED AT CAR IN WESTVILLE VILLAGE AS CROWDS LEAVE ROOSEVELT’S BAR

Posted by Bud Mench Media Group -BMMG on October 10, 2018 at 16:00

10 October, 2018 – GUNSHOTS FIRED AT CAR IN WESTVILLE VILLAGE AS CROWDS LEAVE ROOSEVELT’S BAR

This marks the third gunfire/ shooting event in one year related to a bar in the heart of the quiet Westville Village. At 1:03 AM, Officers responded to calls of gunfire that had occurred outside Roosevelt’s Bar, 883 Whalley Avenue.

An officer had been flagged down at the corner of Fountain Street and Central Avenue by a person reporting a chaotic scene just blocks away. As he approached, the officer heard gunfire and spotted a Subaru Forester leaving the area. He pulled over the car on West Rock Avenue. The car’s windshield had been shot at.

About two hours later, an officer in Fair Haven was contacted by a man admitting he’d fired at the vehicle after its driver sped directly at him. The twenty-five year old Hamden, CT man told police he was leaving Roosevelt’s when a man pulled up to him and addressed him. He said the man drove off, made a U-turn and sped toward him. He told officers he jumped into his own car but couldn’t get it started in time to flee. He said the man struck his car and he thought the man would harm him. He said he fired at the driver, who in turn fled.

Video of the incident, viewed by the officers, generally corroborates the victim’s story. The victim has a valid pistol permit. It appears he was not the antagonist in this incident.

The case remains under investigation. An arrest has not yet been made.

On Saturday, September 22, 2018, Officers, as had become routine, were posted at Roosevelt’s bar to clear out the crowd after closing time. At 1:52 AM, those officers heard gunfire and found the victim in front of the closed business at 867 Whalley Avenue. Tomone Archie Lindsey, thirty-two, of New Haven, had been shot in the leg. He claimed to have no knowledge as to who’d shot him. A parked car was struck as well.

Though Roosevelt’s Bar often hires an Extra Duty officer on weekends, routinely, it takes many on-duty officers to clear out the area after closing.

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This marks the third gunfire/ shooting event in one year related to a bar in the heart of the quiet Westville Village. At 1:03 AM, Officers responded to calls of gunfire that had occurred outside Roosevelt’s Bar, 883 Whalley Avenue.

An officer had been flagged down at the corner of Fountain Street and Central Avenue by a person reporting a chaotic scene just blocks away. As he approached, the officer heard gunfire and spotted a Subaru Forester leaving the area. He pulled over the car on West Rock Avenue. The car’s windshield had been shot at.

About two hours later, an officer in Fair Haven was contacted by a man admitting he’d fired at the vehicle after its driver sped directly at him. The twenty-five year old Hamden, CT man told police he was leaving Roosevelt’s when a man pulled up to him and addressed him. He said the man drove off, made a U-turn and sped toward him. He told officers he jumped into his own car but couldn’t get it started in time to flee. He said the man struck his car and he thought the man would harm him. He said he fired at the driver, who in turn fled.

Video of the incident, viewed by the officers, generally corroborates the victim’s story. The victim has a valid pistol permit. It appears he was not the antagonist in this incident.

The case remains under investigation. An arrest has not yet been made.

On Saturday, September 22, 2018, Officers, as had become routine, were posted at Roosevelt’s bar to clear out the crowd after closing time. At 1:52 AM, those officers heard gunfire and found the victim in front of the closed business at 867 Whalley Avenue. Tomone Archie Lindsey, thirty-two, of New Haven, had been shot in the leg. He claimed to have no knowledge as to who’d shot him. A parked car was struck as well.

Though Roosevelt’s Bar often hires an Extra Duty officer on weekends, routinely, it takes many on-duty officers to clear out the area after closing

9 October, 2018 – MAN CLAIMS SELF-DEFENSE IN STABBING. THE INJURED PERSON DISAPPEARED

At 9:36 PM, officers were dispatched to 154 Frank Street after somone reported an assault.

The arriving cops found a pool of blood on the front porch and a trail of blood leading inside to the second floor. There was more blood in a bedroom, but no one was in it.

Suspicious of the noises above, the basement tennant emerged and told the cops he’d seen two women leaving the building after hearing an argument. He said his upstairs-neighbor came outside and was bleeding from his face. He said the women cut him.

Police cought up with the victim at Yale New Haven Hospital. The sixty-six year old told the officers he was in his bedroom, when the door opened and two men entered. One had a “shiny knife”. The blade-wielding man aproached him. The victim armed himself with a screwdriver and ordered the intruder to stop.

The victim said the man kept coming and sliced his face and hand. The victim said he stabbed the intruder several times with the screwdriver. The last time, said the victim, the screwdriver remained in the man’s chest.

The victim’s wounds – though deep, were not deemed life-threatening. The intruders were not found despite frequent checks for the impaled one – male or female.

9 October, 2018 – HURLBURT STREET RESIDENCE STRUCK BY BULLETS

At 9:13 PM, the city’s ShotSpotter® system alerted to gunfire on the one-hundred block of Hurlburt Street. Officers narrowed their search to a bullet struk home at 109 Hurlburt Street. Bullet shell casings, found outside on the street and front porch, were collected and the house was searched. One of its occupants, Travis Jenkins (3-30-1975), of that address, had two outstanding warrants (larceny 6^th and failing to appear in court) and was taken into custody. His custody was otherwise unrelated to this case.

We’re looking into the who and why and are interested in hearing from anyone who has information on this case. 203-946-6304, if you’re interested in talking. Calls may be made annonymously.

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