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Summer is upon us, but its not too late to sign up your child or loved one for one of our exciting Youth Summer Camps.
Earlier this year, the City of New Haven dedicated $1.5 million toward youth engagement as part of our Summer Reset Program. Those funds are helping us expand summer camps, create a counselor-in-training programs, as well as expand the options of outdoor youth activities – such as kayaking, biking, and archery.
This past year has presented a number of challenges, particularly challenges shouldered by young people. Summer camps are a great way for children to exercise their mind and body, re-connect with old friends, and make some new friends along the way.
Summer camps begin June 28th with additional sessions starting in mid and late July. Camps are open to all kids and are available for kids 5 years of age or older.
You can find more information on how to sign up your child for summer camp online by visiting the Youth and Rec department’s page on Newhaven.gov or by calling (203) 946-7582
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 27th 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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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 27th 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 HAVEN BLACK LIVES MATTER STREET MURAL
The City of New Haven Department of Arts and Cultural Affairs welcomes the first of a series of Black Lives Matter street murals to the City
NEW HAVEN, Conn. – The City of New Haven Department of Arts and Cultural Affairs, in collaboration with Black Lives Matter New Haven, community organizers, and local artist Kwadwo Adae welcomed a series of mural projects being implemented in solidarity and support of the Black Lives Matter movement in the City of New Haven. The mural painting and the all-day event occurred Saturday, September 19, from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Bassett Street between Dixwell Avenue and Watson Street.
In response to the growing number of Black Lives Matter street murals across the country, New Haven became the latest community to do so. The project aims to support the ongoing efforts of Black Lives Matter New Haven, who is helping shape the larger meaning of the project in the community, as well as provide an opportunity for creative expression and professional development to local artists and community members. The first mural planned for Bassett Street will be a part of what hopes to become a city-wide effort to establish cultural districts throughout New Haven and provide opportunities for Arts & Culture related to economic development through an anti-racist lens.
“I was so grateful to be a part of this celebration of black and brown culture in New Haven,” said New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker. “I am looking forward to future art installations across the City, and want to thank Adriane Jefferson and the Arts and Cultural Affairs Department, Black Lives Matter New Haven, artist Kwadwo Adae, and all those that came out today to make this such a great success,” he concluded.
The frontline artist, Kwadwo Adae, directed the artistic rendering of the mural with the community-at-large, collectively helping to paint each letter in 1-hour intervals throughout the day. Black Lives Matter New Haven had a series of art vendors, open mic performers, and tables for community organizations, and voter registration throughout the day. All activities will take place across Bassett Street between Dixwell Avenue and Watson Street with the open mic performances happening on the Watson and Bassett Community Greenspace.
“I am overjoyed to see so many public art projects being installed in the City of New Haven during the difficult times we have all been collectively experiencing during the pandemic,” said artist Kwado Adae.
The mural and event were sponsored by contributions from The City of New Haven, Black Lives Matter New Haven, The Arts Council of Greater New Haven, Neighborhood Music School, International Festival of Arts & Ideas, Music Haven, and several private donors.
“We are excited about the Black Lives Matter murals that will be going up around the city and with our partnership with BLM New Haven,” said Adriane Jefferson, the City’s Director of Arts and Cultural Affairs. “This is the continuation of an emergence of art in our City that rethinks public art through an anti-racism lens and centers Black, Indigenous, people of color’s voices. Last month, we were able to install the work of Isaac Bloodworth right outside of City Hall in a beautiful commissioned piece that showcases the importance of Black Joy and amplifying marginalized voices. Today’s event embodied that same message and spirit,” she concluded.
For more information on how to donate, please contact Kim Futrell via email, KFutrell@newhavenct.gov.
About the Division of Arts and Cultural Affairs:
The mission of the Department of Arts, Culture, and Tourism is to improve the quality of life for New Haven residents. By celebrating arts, culture, and tourism, it becomes a catalyst for economic development, civic engagement, and spiritual uplift. We assist, promote, and encourage artists, arts and cultural organizations and events in New Haven. Our department serves as the steward for the municipal collection of globally inspired public art.
For more information on the Department of Arts and Cultural Affairs, click the link here and follow on Instagram @NewHavenCultural. For more information on Black Lives Matter New Haven, follow them on Instagram @BlackLivesMatter NewHaven. For more information on Kwadwo Adae follow him on Instagram @KwadwoAdae.
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In photography colors and composition are both essential factors. The use of colors is a very important element in photography. Colors and in particular strong colors are important factors as they draw attention. It can be pleasant for the eye looking at colors or combinations of colors even if the image does not have any particular main subject.
Color
Different colors have a different impact on humans and are often related to different moods. Colors and composition is a very commonly used technique among photographers. Warm colors like red are one of the most used colors in photography. Red denotes energy and is also known to increase heart-beats and blood pressure. A red color, even the smallest spot in an image draws attention. This is worth thinking of when composing the image. When shooting a portrait, the use of a red prop with your subject, or even a red piece of clothing, can add an important impact to the image.
The opposite is blue which is one of the cold colors and has a relaxing effect. Blue can slow down the heart-beats and reduce blood pressure.
Complementary colors
Some colors work better together in an image than others. A good way to use colors and composition is to think of complementary colors (the color wheel). The opposite color in the color wheel is the complementary color.
Red is opposite to green, blue is opposite to orange and yellow is opposite to violet. Opposite colors often represent harmony. Think of a green field of grass with a colorful red house placed there, it is comfortable for the eye.
It is not a coincidence sunsets are so popular. The combination of the orange sun on a blue sky is relaxing for the eye, so we tend to like these images. Both two examples are using complementary colors. So when you are looking for new motives, do not forget how complementary colors can be used to create interesting images.
The natures own colors
In outdoor photography, don’t forget the different light during the day when thinking about colors and composition. A good time for photography is the sunrise and sunset as the colors are likely to be beautiful and interesting. Unfortunately, too many photographers can not stand the thought of getting out of the bed at 5-6 in the morning.
Until just a few years back I shot most of my images during midday. Since I learned about the value of the light, I have shot some of my best pictures ever. During sunrise and sunset, you can position yourself so the sun is from the side, With sidelight, you can create interesting textures and forms.
What about black and white?
Sometimes you might want a black and white image. The advantage of digital photography compared to film is you can easily remove colors from a digital image after it is shot. I recommend even if many digital cameras have black and white shooting options in the menu, it is to shoot in color and process the image in an image editor later. Image editors give you better control, and what if you, later on, want the image in color anyhow?
If the colors are discarded in the camera, they are lost forever. Images with strong contrast like black/white, light/dark denote some kind of disharmony and can have a great impact on images. This works a similar way as the use of complementary colors.
NEW HAVEN Conn. – Today, New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker announced his pick for the head of the Arts and Cultural Affairs Department for the City of New Haven: arts administrator and cultural equity leader, Adriane Jefferson.
Adriane Jefferson is an executive in arts administration and cultural equity with expertise in program design, event and media production, grantmaking, external affairs, community partnerships, and new program initiatives. She specializes in professional development programming for young creative professionals, people of color, and social change. Adriane is a thought leader, adviser, and educator about issues of diversity, equity, access, and inclusion. She has dedicated her career to creating programs that result in a more equitable, vibrant and sustainable arts landscape.
Ms. Jefferson released the following statement:
"I believe that to have a thriving landscape of arts and culture, it must be approached through a lens of cultural equity. The arts, when utilized to its fullest potential, is a tool that has the power to break down socioeconomic barriers, fight systemic oppression, and provide opportunities in education and employment. It provides platforms to curate meaningful conversations and action-oriented planning around issues of social justice, civic engagement, and cross-sector relationships. As the Director of Cultural Affairs for the City of New Haven, I will do as I have always done and lead with a people-first approach. I believe when you are a public servant, your role is to listen, to be accessible, mindful, and responsive to the needs of your constituency. I also believe as a public servant, your role is to inform, to provide resources so that no one gets left behind, and to ensure that everyone has the opportunity for growth. I am honored to join Mayor Elicker's administration and look forward to working with all of the constituents throughout this great city!"
"Ms. Jefferson brings a strong worth ethic, backed with real experience to elevate the arts here in the Elm City. Ms. Jefferson will join our talented, experienced, and diverse team tasked with serving all needs of Elm City residents. I look forward to leading our city with a high moral standard for open and transparent government," stated Mayor Elicker.
Full biography below:
Adriane Jefferson is an Arts Administrator and cultural equity leader who has worked professionally in the Arts & Culture sector for over 16 years. For the past three years she has served as an Arts Program Manager for the State of CT, Department of Economic and Community Development/Office of the Arts where she has developed groundbreaking programs for the State of CT such as The Arts Workforce Initiative paid Employment Program which has placed over 100 young people between the ages of 18-40 in arts jobs across the State.
Adriane is the creator and innovator of signature state programs such as The READI Music Conference and The READI Talk professional development Series, which has provided access and opportunity to hundreds of young creative professionals across the State who are seeking careers in arts and entertainment. In addition, Adriane has served as the CT State Coordinator for the National Endowment for the Arts Poetry Out Loud program, Make Music Day CT, and The Regional Initiative Grant program. She manages a combined program budget of slightly over $450,000 to foster, support, and provide opportunities to the creative community through funding and professional development initiatives.
Adriane has expertise in program design, event & media production, grantmaking, development, external affairs, community partnerships, and strategic planning, which includes the development and implementation of new program initiatives. She particularly specializes in the areas of developing programs for creative entrepreneurs, programs that support people from historically marginalized groups, social change initiatives, and building cross-sector relationships between the arts and other business industries. Prior to her current position at the State, Adriane served as the Executive Director and Senior Director of programs for the Writers Block Ink in New London, CT. She also has served as a member of their Board of directors.
Adriane's professional career began in 2004, where she worked behind the scenes in local television & production and special event planning in the city of Miami, Florida. Simultaneously she was also pursuing her B.A in Popular Music from Florida Memorial University in Opa Locka, Florida. She graduated Cum Laude in 2009. Developing much of her professional career in Miami, Florida from 2004- 2015, Adriane has worked in arts education as an educator in both music and theater arts. Between 2008 and 2010, she helped to develop the drama program for Alonzo Mourning Charities' Over Town Youth center and The Gibson Charter School. Adriane Jefferson is known as a thought leader, adviser, and educator about issues of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and Cultural Equity. Her unique approach to programming and her ability to think outside of the box has created many opportunities for creatives, arts organizations and creative businesses within the State of CT and beyond. She has dedicated her career to creating programs that result in a more equitable, vibrant, and sustainable arts landscape. Adriane has an M.A in Arts Administration from Savannah College of Art and Design. She is a mother of one and a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated.
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New Haven Police Make Gun and Stolen Car Arrests
NEW HAVEN, Conn. – Throughout the past year, New Haven has experienced a spike in motor vehicle thefts. As of November 8th, New Haven Police crime analysts have reported that 570 vehicles have been reported stolen in the city of New Haven, a 1.7% increase from 2019. This spike in motor vehicle thefts is not exclusive to New Haven as surrounding towns and cities have also experienced an increase. Many of these motor vehicle thefts are a crime of opportunity; with victims leaving their vehicles unsecure, often with the keys left inside of the vehicle and the engine running.
On Friday, November 20th, at approximately 9:30 am, the National Insurance Crime Bureau called into the New Haven Police Department and reported that there were several stolen vehicles in the area of Greenwood Street, located in the Hill North Section of the City.
Officer Christopher Lawrence canvassed the area and located one of these vehicles, a 2015 Black Ford Fusion parked in front of 25-27 Greenwood Street. Officer Lawrence confirmed that the Ford Fusion had been stolen out of Hamden on November 18th.
Officer Lawrence exited his patrol vehicle to address the stolen Ford Fusion and discovered that the vehicle was running, and there were three juveniles asleep in the car. (It was later discovered that the juveniles were thirteen, fourteen, and fifteen years of age).
Officer Lawrence, along with the responding Officers, exited their patrol vehicles and attempted to open the doors of the stolen Ford Fusion, only to find that the doors were locked. Officer Lawrence wanted to decrease any chance of the juveniles fleeing the area, so he made the decision to break the driver side window with a window punch that is attached to his pocketknife. Upon breaking the driver side window, chards of glass penetrated Officer Lawrence’s hand.
Officer Lawrence reached inside of the stolen Ford Fusion and unlocked the doors. The operator of the vehicle, a fifteen-year-old juvenile male, was taken out and detained.
While this was taking place, Officer Lozada observed the backseat passenger, a thirteen-year-old juvenile male, reach into his waistband and pull out a firearm. Officers drew their department-issued firearms and gave the backseat passenger numerous orders to drop the firearm. After a brief standoff, the backseat passenger placed the firearm down and was taken out of the vehicle and detained.
The front seat passenger of the stolen Ford Fusion, a fourteen-year-old juvenile male, was taken out of the vehicle and detained.
A secondary pat-down of all the occupants of the stolen Ford Fusion revealed that the operator of the vehicle was also in possession of a firearm. Both recovered firearms were loaded with a round in the chamber.
Officers later confirmed that the operator of the vehicle, the fifteen-year-old juvenile, had three outstanding warrants, two (2) from the city of New Haven for drug sales and violation of probation and one (1) from the town of Stratford for Burglary. The fifteen-year-old was additionally charged with Carrying a pistol without a permit, Weapon in a motor vehicle, Larceny in the Second Degree, and Conspiracy to Commit Larceny in the Second Degree
The rear passenger of the stolen Ford Fusion, the thirteen-year-old juvenile male, had two outstanding warrants, one (1) from the city of New Haven and one (1) from the town of West Haven, both for stolen automobiles. The thirteen-year-old was additionally with Carrying a pistol without a permit, Weapon in a motor vehicle, Larceny in the Second Degree and Conspiracy to Commit Larceny in the Second Degree.
The fourteen-year-old juvenile male who was seated on the front passenger side of the stolen Ford Fusion was placed under arrest and charged with Larceny in the Second Degree and Conspiracy to Commit Larceny in the Second Degree.
All Officers involved resorted to their training and handled a potentially deadly situation with poise and calm. Apart from Officer Lawrence suffering minor cuts to his hand, no one was harmed, and all three juveniles were taken into custody.
In addition to the juvenile arrests, Officers recovered three additional stolen vehicles in the immediate area, a Buick stolen from the town of Hamden, a Nissan stolen from the town of West Haven and a Mitsubishi stolen from the city of New Haven.
New Haven Mayor
Justin Elicker, Police Chief Otoniel Reyes and the New Haven Police
Department would like to invite you to a press event.
The event will be held outside at the New Haven Police Department Garage at
710 Sherman Parkway to announce ATV and dirt bike enforcement and recent
arrests.
Chief Reyes wants the community to know the Police Department shares the
public’s frustration with the illegal and reckless operation of ATVs and dirt
bikes on the streets of New Haven. Chief Reyes said, “We are aware the
reckless riding of quads and dirt bikes seems to plague our community every
spring and summer. On behalf the New Haven community, I want to thank
Assistant Chief Karl Jacobson, Sergeants Matt Merced, Derek Warner, Michael
Fumiatti, and their staff of detectives and patrol officers for taking on this
most recent ATV and dirt bike enforcement.”
Chief Reyes also expressed his appreciation to the West Haven Police
Department for assisting with these efforts. Chief Reyes added, “I also thank
the West Haven officers who assisted New Haven in this initiative to enforce
laws for all-terrain vehicles and dirt bikes. The community needs to know the
lawless riding of ATVs and dirt bikes on city streets will not be tolerated and
as challenging as effective enforcement may be, we will continue to address
this. Those who would endanger public safety and ruin our quality of life will
be held accountable.”
Attending today’s press event will be Mayor Elicker, Assistant Chief Karl
Jacobson, Assistant Chief Renee Dominguez, Sergeant Matt Merced, Sergeant
Derek Warner, Sergeant Michael V. Fumiatti, Command Staff, Law
Enforcement Agencies, Media, and Invited Guests.
Please let me know if you will be in attendance or if you have any questions.
New Haven| On Sunday, May 3, 2020, the New Haven Police Department collaborated with the West Haven Police Department in enforcement of laws for operation of all-terrain vehicles (also known as ATVs or quads) and dirt bikes. The enforcement was aimed at those operators who engage in reckless and illegal operation on city streets and on public property.
During the day-long and city-wide effort in New Haven, officers made seven arrests and seized a total of eight ATVs and dirt bikes. West Haven PD reported two arrest and a total of four ATV/dirt bike seizures in their town.
Due to consideration about limiting the spread of the coronavirus in lock-up facilities, officers made arrests by issuing misdemeanor summonses rather than by making custodial arrests. Those arrested in New Haven are as follow:
- 20 year old Josue Colon of Amherst Street, Wethersfield is charged with reckless endangerment and reckless driving.
- 22 year old Gordon Farrell the 3rd of Burwell Road, West Haven is charged with reckless endangerment, reckless driving, interfering with an officer, and an additional motor vehicle violation.
- 20 year old Christopher Montefusco-Bicklell of Fairview Avenue, East Haven is charged with reckless endangerment, reckless driving, and larceny fifth degree.
- 25 year old Kennie Negron-Soler of Truman Street, New Haven is charged with reckless endangerment, reckless driving, suspended operator’s license, and additional motor vehicle violations.
- 42 year old Carmelo Piris of Kensington Street, New Haven is charged with reckless driving, interfering with an officer, and additional motor vehicle violations.
- 20 year old Jose Sanchez of Bonner Street, Hartford is charged with reckless endangerment, interfering with an officer, and engaging police in pursuit.
- A fifteen year old New Haven juvenile was released to a parent and charges have yet to be filed.
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
Willam Lanson....The first rich black man in New Haven. He built the long wharf dock, the New Haven portion of the Farmington canal and was a founding member of the Dixwell Congregational church....Including he was the owner of a hotel he built for slaves (former) in Wooster Square...
The event will be held on Saturday 9/26/2020, at 10am to 11:30am 55 lock street
For more Info RSVP click here William Lanson Dedication
Latest Guidance:
- Face Coverings: Following recommendation from the CDC for everyone to wear cloth face coverings in public settings to reduce the spread of COVID-19, the Governor signed an executive order directing face coverings to be worn by anyone in public wherever a six-foot distance is unavoidable, including by employees while in the workplace. A CDC video explains how to make a face covering. This does not apply to anyone for whom doing so would be contrary to his or her health or safety because of a medical condition. Guidance on face coverings has been issued to the state's businesses.
- Stay Safe, Stay Home: The Governor signed an executive order directing Connecticut residents to "Stay Safe, Stay Home." It directs all nonessential businesses statewide to prohibit in-person functions. Guidance has been issued to the state's businesses. This remains in effect until May 20, unless otherwise modified.
- Safe Workplace Rules for Essential Employers: All workplaces considered essential must follow Safe Workplace Rules for Essential Employers to reduce the spread of COVID-19. This remains in effect until May 20, unless otherwise modified.
- Gatherings: All social and recreational gatherings of more than 5 people are prohibited. This includes things such as sports, parades, concerts, festivals, live performances, and conventions. Religious, spiritual, and worship gatherings of more than 50 are prohibited. This remains in effect until May 20, unless otherwise modified.
- Food establishments: Restaurants and bars that serve food are required to provide take-out and delivery services for off-premise consumption only. These establishments must limit entrance of customers to the minimum extent necessary to pick up and/or pay for orders, and use touchless payment if available. This remains in effect until May 20, unless otherwise modified.
- Retail establishments: Stores that are permitted to stay open under the "Stay Safe, Stay Home" executive order must follow "Safe Store Rules" that several requirements, such as a cap on occupancy at 50% capacity, and floor markings measuring 6 feet must be at checkout lines, among other items. Guidance has been issued detailing all of the "Safe Store Rules." This remains in effect until May 20, unless otherwise modified.
- Gyms, movie theaters, hair and nail salons: All gyms, fitness centers, and similar sports venues; theaters and cinemas; and hair salons, barbershops, nail salons, spas, and tattoo parlors are closed. This remains in effect until May 20, unless otherwise modified.
- Schools: Classes at all public schools are canceled. This remains in effect until May 20, unless otherwise modified.
- Travelers: Any person coming into Connecticut by any mode of transportation for any reason is strongly urged to self-quarantine for 14 days.
Latest Guidance:
- Face Coverings: Following recommendation from the CDC for everyone to wear cloth face coverings in public settings to reduce the spread of COVID-19, the Governor signed an executive order directing face coverings to be worn by anyone in public wherever a six-foot distance is unavoidable, including by employees while in the workplace. A CDC video explains how to make a face covering. This does not apply to anyone for whom doing so would be contrary to his or her health or safety because of a medical condition. Guidance on face coverings has been issued to the state's businesses.
- Stay Safe, Stay Home: The Governor signed an executive order directing Connecticut residents to "Stay Safe, Stay Home." It directs all nonessential businesses statewide to prohibit in-person functions. Guidance has been issued to the state's businesses. This remains in effect until May 20, unless otherwise modified.
- Safe Workplace Rules for Essential Employers: All workplaces considered essential must follow Safe Workplace Rules for Essential Employers to reduce the spread of COVID-19. This remains in effect until May 20, unless otherwise modified.
- Gatherings: All social and recreational gatherings of more than 5 people are prohibited. This includes things such as sports, parades, concerts, festivals, live performances, and conventions. Religious, spiritual, and worship gatherings of more than 50 are prohibited. This remains in effect until May 20, unless otherwise modified.
- Food establishments: Restaurants and bars that serve food are required to provide take-out and delivery services for off-premise consumption only. These establishments must limit entrance of customers to the minimum extent necessary to pick up and/or pay for orders, and use touchless payment if available. This remains in effect until May 20, unless otherwise modified.
- Retail establishments: Stores that are permitted to stay open under the "Stay Safe, Stay Home" executive order must follow "Safe Store Rules" that several requirements, such as a cap on occupancy at 50% capacity, and floor markings measuring 6 feet must be at checkout lines, among other items. Guidance has been issued detailing all of the "Safe Store Rules." This remains in effect until May 20, unless otherwise modified.
- Gyms, movie theaters, hair and nail salons: All gyms, fitness centers, and similar sports venues; theaters and cinemas; and hair salons, barbershops, nail salons, spas, and tattoo parlors are closed. This remains in effect until May 20, unless otherwise modified.
- Schools: Classes at all public schools are canceled. This remains in effect until May 20, unless otherwise modified.
- Travelers: Any person coming into Connecticut by any mode of transportation for any reason is strongly urged to self-quarantine for 14 days.
Mayor Elicker to join Local Partners to Launch Black Church Project to Address Alcohol and Other Drug Use
The Black Church Project will provide substance use treatment to residents struggling with alcohol and other drugs to determine best way to offer care
NEW HAVEN, Conn. – Tomorrow morning, New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker will join Dr. Ayana Jordan, leadership from addiction clinic MCCA, Community Services Administrator Dr. Mehul Dalal, Rev. Streets, and members of the Dixwell Avenue Congregational Church to launch The Black Church Project. The Black Church Project was recently awarded $3M from the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, within the National Institutes of Health.
The need for programs like The Black Church Project is necessary because of severe health problems associated with people of color who use alcohol and other drugs, but don’t feel comfortable or safe accessing traditional settings for addiction treatment. Even though the Black community uses alcohol and other drugs at lower or at equal rates to the White community, the Black community has more severe health problems related to their substance use like higher rates of HIV, Hepatitis C and other diseases and are more likely to be put in jail as a result of their use. By partnering with Dixwell Church and community members, The Black Church project could really help communities of color with alcohol and other drug problems get the help they need in a way that speaks to them and honors their humanity and culture. The goal in this project is to get our community to seek alcohol and other drug treatment and stay in treatment.
Black Church Project Launch
Mayor Elicker, Dr. Jordan, Dr. Dalal, Rev. Streets, and MCCA leadership
Dixwell United Congregational Church
217 Dixwell Avenue, New Haven, CT
Thursday, November 5, 2020
11:00 AM
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City of New Haven Announces Director of Youth and Recreation
NEW HAVEN, Conn. – Today New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker announced the appointment of Gwendolyn Busch Williams as the first Director of the Youth and Recreation Department. This inaugural role will ensure the fluidity of recreation activities from the Parks Department to the Youth Services Department, as entailed in the Approved Budget for FY 2020-2021. The New Haven FY 20-21 Budget takes the recreation activities from the Parks Department, and it places them under the newly formed Youth and Recreation Department.
“I am so excited for Gwen to lead this newly formed department and serve the youth of the Elm City,” said New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker. “Though our City faces many fiscal challenges, we have always maintained services for our youth and populations of need, such as our homeless populations and the elderly. I am looking forward to working with Gwen, serving, leading and inspiring the youth of New Haven,” he concluded.
Mrs. Busch Williams started her career at City Hall in 2007 when the Youth Employment Program was brought back to the City as Youth at Work. Her latest role in City Hall was Program Manager in the Youth Services Department. She will now lead the newly formed Youth and Recreation Department.
“Gwen is a strong advocate, a highly capable administrator, and an enthusiastic leader,” said Dr. Mehul Dalal, the City’s Community Services Administrator, who oversees the Youth and Recreation Department. “She is perfectly suited to lead the newly integrated Youth and Recreation Department,” he concluded.
Mrs. Busch Williams has acquired an undergraduate degree in Interpersonal Communications from the University of Connecticut (UCONN), a Masters Degree in Urban Studies from Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU), and a Masters of Social Work from SCSU. She is currently completing her Doctorate Degree in Social Work at SCSU. Additionally, Mrs. Busch Williams is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with her State of Connecticut 071 certification for school social work.
“To whom much is given much is required. I am humbled to have been selected as the inaugural Director for the Youth and Recreation Department. Thank you to Mayor Elicker for this honor. I pledge to continue prodigious programming to serve the youth of this City and will not be afraid to give up the good to go for the great,” concluded Director Bush Williams.
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City of New Haven Announces Director of Youth and Recreation
NEW HAVEN, Conn. – Today New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker announced the appointment of Gwendolyn Busch Williams as the first Director of the Youth and Recreation Department. This inaugural role will ensure the fluidity of recreation activities from the Parks Department to the Youth Services Department, as entailed in the Approved Budget for FY 2020-2021. The New Haven FY 20-21 Budget takes the recreation activities from the Parks Department, and it places them under the newly formed Youth and Recreation Department.
“I am so excited for Gwen to lead this newly formed department and serve the youth of the Elm City,” said New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker. “Though our City faces many fiscal challenges, we have always maintained services for our youth and populations of need, such as our homeless populations and the elderly. I am looking forward to working with Gwen, serving, leading and inspiring the youth of New Haven,” he concluded.
Mrs. Busch Williams started her career at City Hall in 2007 when the Youth Employment Program was brought back to the City as Youth at Work. Her latest role in City Hall was Program Manager in the Youth Services Department. She will now lead the newly formed Youth and Recreation Department.
“Gwen is a strong advocate, a highly capable administrator, and an enthusiastic leader,” said Dr. Mehul Dalal, the City’s Community Services Administrator, who oversees the Youth and Recreation Department. “She is perfectly suited to lead the newly integrated Youth and Recreation Department,” he concluded.
Mrs. Busch Williams has acquired an undergraduate degree in Interpersonal Communications from the University of Connecticut (UCONN), a Masters Degree in Urban Studies from Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU), and a Masters of Social Work from SCSU. She is currently completing her Doctorate Degree in Social Work at SCSU. Additionally, Mrs. Busch Williams is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with her State of Connecticut 071 certification for school social work.
“To whom much is given much is required. I am humbled to have been selected as the inaugural Director for the Youth and Recreation Department. Thank you to Mayor Elicker for this honor. I pledge to continue prodigious programming to serve the youth of this City and will not be afraid to give up the good to go for the great,” concluded Director Bush Williams.
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Monday June 24 at 9:30AM at New Haven City Hall, Mayor Toni Harp of New Haven will be joined by Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro, Mayor Curtis Leng of Hamden, Superintendent Carol Birks of New Haven, Superintendent Jody Goeler of Hamden, and Board of Education Member Joe Rodriguez at a press conference to officially kick off the Summer Meals Program in New Haven and Hamden.
Providing children with access to nutritious food beyond the school year and into the summer months has clear health, education, and economic benefits. Children obtain 50% of their calories from food eaten at school through the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs and the benefits of these programs have been demonstrated. The Summer Meals Program aims to address that significant gap in nutrition. Lack of access to meals beyond the school year exacerbates summer learning loss (also known as “summer slide”), health issues like obesity, and further increases the opportunity gap. In fact, food insecurity is significantly predictive of poor physical and cognitive development in children. In 2018, nearly 195,000 meals were served during the 8-week period that Summer Meals Program operated in New Haven and Hamden. The vast majority of meal sites, nearly 70, and all of the most utilized locations, were in New Haven.
The New Haven Food Policy Council (NHFPC), a commission of the City of New Haven, has been partnering with the New Haven Public Schools Food Service Department, the Food System Policy Division of the City of New Haven, and End Hunger CT! to reach more New Haven kids through the Summer Meals Program since 2014. In that time, we saw significant increases in the program utilization, especially in neighborhood-based supper meals. The Summer Meals Program has always relied on outstanding local community partnerships to plan and promote the Summer Meals Program. These vital planning and outreach efforts are possible because of the United Way of Greater New Haven, Witnesses to Hunger, CT Food Bank, Community Action Agency of New Haven, Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center, and CitySeed.
Monday, June 24 at 9:30AM at City Hall for the Summer Meals Mayoral Press Conference.
