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That Motown Band and Garfield Fleming former vocalist of The Delfonics are coming to The Infinity Music Hall in Norfolk CT on Friday October 13th. and The EGG in Albany on Saturday October 14th. Joining That Motown Band and Garfield on stage will be special guest CP Lacey Co-Star of it's Showtime at The Apollo.
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The Infinity Music Hall in Norfolk CT
https://www.infinityhall.com/Events/motown-memories-ft-that-motown-band-garfield-fleming-10-13-2023/
The Egg in Albany NY
http://www.theegg.org/event/motown-memories
Gmen Arrive early for a special National Anthem performance by Grammy and Emmy award-winning and Oscar-nominated musician, actress, and producer Queen Latifah!
NEW HAVEN MAYORAL DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE SHAFIQ ABDUSSABUR ENDS CAMPAIGN WITH HOPES FOR FUTURE REFORMS
The Former Alder and Retired NHPD Sergeant ends Mayoral Campaign
NEW HAVEN, Conn. – Friday, September 8, 2023 – Shafiq Abdussabur, a lifelong member of the Democratic Party and dedicated advocate for the people of New Haven, announced today the conclusion of his mayoral campaign. Mr. Abdussabur's decision comes after careful consideration and discussions with his campaign team, supporters, donors, and family.
From the outset, Shafiq Abdussabur's campaign was rooted in the core values of integrity, transparency, and the belief in the power of choice for the people of New Haven. These principles have guided his candidacy since its inception.
Since officially filing his candidacy on January 13, 2023, Abdussabur's campaign garnered tremendous support that transcended party lines, encompassing diverse communities, ethnicities, races, religions, genders, and socio-economic classes. The campaign's financial supporters contributed over $120,000, while their dedicated voter base exceeded 4,000 individuals. Furthermore, the signature team successfully collected 2,700 signatures, demonstrating strong grassroots support and a genuine desire for more choices in candidates.
Despite gaining significant momentum and widespread support, the campaign encountered a major obstacle when legitimate signatures from New Haven's democratic residents were inexplicably dismissed, stifling their voices in the September primary ballot. In the past week, Abdussabur carefully considered different paths for a November victory. Despite his bipartisan commitment, he chose integrity over running as anything other than a Democratic candidate. And after heartfelt discussions with his team and supporters, he has made the difficult decision to conclude his campaign.
In reflecting on this journey, Shafiq Abdussabur expressed his deep gratitude for the unwavering dedication of his campaign team, the generosity of every donor, and the countless volunteers and supporters who believed in the campaign's vision for a better New Haven and the importance of choice in candidates. He also extended his heartfelt appreciation to his family for their enduring support throughout this challenging process.
While the mayoral campaign has reached its conclusion, Shafiq Abdussabur's commitment to the needs and concerns that brought the community together desiring “A Better New Haven" remains resolute. A native of this great city, he pledges to continue working tirelessly to amplify the voices of those often overlooked and advocate for reform and increased transparency in New Haven's municipal democratic election process.
In the days ahead, Shafiq Abdussabur urges the community to remember that the strength of their democracy lies in collective efforts, shared values, and a dedication to improving the community for all. Together, they will continue to forge a brighter future and unite as a "Better New Haven."
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Shafiq Abdussabur For Mayor
https://www.voteshafiq.com
Registrar of Voters: • What are you doing to inform people where to vote on Primary Day and Election Day? Please respond in detail, including but not limited to the following topics: ? Are mailings being sent to every registered voter before each election and if so when were/will they be sent?
A mailing is going to every registered Democrat in the city alerting them to the Primary on September 12, 2023, to their polling location, and due to redistricting, it might be different than what it was in previous years.
Will maps/signs be posted around the city (e.g., post offices, NHFPL branches, Q House, senior centers, apartment buildings, etc.), so people can see what ward they are in/where they vote? We are not posting maps around the city.
If an elector wants a map, they can contact the City’s Engineering Office for a copy. (203-946- 6417) We also have requested that the guidebook be posted on our website. An elector can also call our office with any questions or concerns at 203-946-8035. ?
Do you have special messaging for individuals who were redistricted, telling them they are now in a new ward and how that does/does not affect where they vote? Is there any kind of special notation on the postcards being sent to voters that would help draw their attention to the fact they have been redistricted to a different ward?
Yes, the postcards that are being mailed to the elector has that Information on them. It also includes the office phone number for any elector who will have questions regarding their ward/polling location. ?
What kind of quality control mechanisms are in place to make sure that the information on the postcards is correct.
Although the information on the postcards is reviewed and reviewed again by our office errors can occur. All our information comes directly from CVRS and that is information which comes directly from the elector. We are only as good as the information provided to us by the electors. We do our best to keep our voter rolls as accurate as possible, but the law of human nature also exists.
Does the State polling place finder work for redistricted individuals? How do you promote this resource to voters?
The redistricting lines are entered into the State polling place finder and if an elector is using the state system, they will get the correct information.
If someone who is redistricted mistakenly goes to the wrong polling place on Primary or Election Day, will you have ballots they can use? Or will they need to go to their new polling location?
As with any election redistricting or not an elector will need to go to his/her correct (new) polling location in order to vote.
Are you training poll workers on the confusion around redistricting/where people vote, since there may be lots of confused/frustrated folks?
Yes, as we do for every election or Primary. The poll workers are accustomed to electors coming into the wrong polling location. They are instructed to send the elector to the Moderator/ Assistant Registrar for assistance in finding their correct polling location.
Have you updated your website with a big alert about redistricting, and removed outdated notices?
Outdated notices are being removed and a notice regarding redistricting will be posted on our website.
What outreach are you doing to local colleges/universities about redistricting’s impact on voting? Has there been outreach to, or through, the school political party organizations?
We have been in conversation with some of Yale’s top people regarding this issue. We are sending a list of polling locations over to Yale to post on their website. Hopefully, this alleviates confusion as to where the students vote.
Is there a space for write-in candidates on the Primary ballot?
Write-in candidates do not appear on a Primary Ballot only on the Ballot for the November 7, 2023, election.
New Haven green September 7th
A Great debate Yale & Howard
Reggae sensation third world and legendary Wailers
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for our area, forecasting 90-degree temperatures and high humidity from Tuesday through Thursday.
To help residents stay safe and cool, the City of New Haven has activated our extreme heat protocols through Thursday 8 p.m.:
· City libraries and senior centers will be open as cooling centers during normal business hours.
· Splash pads at city parks will continue to be operational.
· City shelters will extend their hours and capacity, as needed.
A full list of all these locations can be found on the city’s website: newhavenct.gov
Please stay cool, stay hydrated, limit your time in direct sunlight, avoid strenuous activities, and check on your loved ones and neighbors – especially at-risk populations such as young children, the elderly, and people with underlying medical conditions. Please always call 9-1-1 for any heat-related emergency.
Thanks everyone – stay cool and stay safe!
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 – NEW HAVEN POLICE DEPARTMENT
RESPONDS TO MULTIPLE SHOOTINGS AND A HOMICIDE
OVERNIGHT
The New Haven Police Department (NHPD) responded to two shootings and a homicide,
which occurred in different parts of the city in the overnight hours. The NHPD is actively
investigating these incidents and urges anyone with information to come forward.
The first incident took place at approximately 9:29 pm on Woosley Street, where NHPD
officers were dispatched following reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers discovered a
crime scene at the side entrance of a residence. Moments later, a gunshot victim was
dropped off at Yale-New Haven Hospital on York Street. The victim, who had been shot by an
occupant of another vehicle, recounted a heated exchange that escalated into violence. The
victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
Detectives arrived at the scene to gather evidence, interview witnesses, and search for
surveillance footage. A fired cartridge casing was located across the street from the
residence. The Bureau of Identification processed the scene and collected the casing.
Later at around 10:45 pm, while NHPD officers were at Yale-New Haven Hospital for an
unrelated incident, a second gunshot victim walked into the facility. The victim stated that he
had been lured to the area of Chapel Street and Ella T. Grasso Boulevard by a person he had
met online. Once there, an unidentified male attempted to rob him, resulting in non-life-
threatening injuries.
No additional information or evidence could be found at the location, and there were no
witnesses or callers. The victim's vehicle was not located. Subsequently, a check with the
Bridgeport Police Department revealed another shooting in their city at approximately 9:45
pm. The connection between the two incidents remains unclear at this time.
In the early hours of September 5, at approximately 1:35 am, NHPD received a ShotSpotter
activation indicating five rounds fired on Winthrop Avenue. Soon after, multiple 911 calls
reported a person shot in the 400 block of Winthrop Avenue. Responding officers discovered
Leron Vaughn, 29, of New Haven, suffering from a gunshot wound behind a white Infinity.
Despite immediate medical attention, Vaughn succumbed to his injuries at Yale-New Haven
Hospital.
Witnesses reported observing two suspicious individuals fleeing the scene, running
northbound on Winthrop Avenue. A K9 search was conducted, but it yielded no significant
leads. Detectives are currently exploring footage from nearby businesses that may have
captured the incident.
Police are asking anyone who may have witnessed these incidents or who may have
information valuable to investigators to call detectives at 203-946-6304 or through the
department’s anonymous tip-line at 866-888-TIPS (8477).
EMMY AWARD-WINNING PRODUCER, ACTOR, AND AUTHOR KERRY WASHINGTON TO DISCUSS HER UPCOMING MEMOIR, AS PART OF [AT] THE INTERSECTION, THE APOLLO’S INAUGURAL FESTIVAL OF ARTS & IDEAS
OCTOBER 6 – 8, 2023
Additional participants include Sage Adams, Dr. Yaba Blay, Jelani Cobb, Ghetto Gastro Collective, Michael Harriot, Jemele Hill, Marlon James, Barry Jenkins, Bomani Jones, Nikole Hannah-Jones, Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, Chelsea Miller, Terence Nance, and Kamasi Washington.
Harlem, NY – (August 3, 2023) – The Apollo and Ta-Nehisi Coates, Apollo’s Master Artist in Residence announced today that Sage Adams, Dr. Yaba Blay, Jelani Cobb, Ghetto Gastro Collective, Michael Harriot, Jemele Hill, Marlon James, Barry Jenkins, Bomani Jones, Nikole Hannah-Jones, Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, Chelsea Miller, Terence Nance, Kamasi Washington, and Kerry Washington have been added to the lineup of [at] The Intersection, The Apollo’s Festival of Arts & Ideas, Friday, October 6- Sunday, October 8, 2023.
Curated by critically-acclaimed thinker and writer Ta-Nehisi Coates, [at] The Intersection will bring together Black artists, intellectuals, creators and cultural movers. The new creators will join previously announced participants, including Ted Bunch, Bisa Butler, Jordan E. Cooper, Stefon Harris, Michael R. Jackson, Diallo Riddle, Bashir Salahuddin, Dominique Morisseau, Stephen Satterfield, Salamishah Tillet, Scheherazade Tillet, and Liesl Tommy.
The three-day event will be held at The Apollo’s Historic Theater. Festival passes are available for purchase at https://www.apollotheater.org/event/at-the-intersection-festival,
Sessions will include:
- Emmy award-winning producer, actor, and author Kerry Washington in conversation with Ta-Nehisi Coates about her upcoming memoir, Thicker Than Water. For more information on Kerry and Thicker Than Water, visit www.KerryWashingtonBook.com.
- Sports journalists’ Jemele Hill and Bomani Jones as they discuss the prominence of Black athletes in 21st Century sports entertainment.
- A panel discussion about the historical context of erasure in the age of woke culture with Dr. Yaba Blay, Michael Harriot, Nikole Hannah-Jones, Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, and more panelists to be announced.
- Theater creatives’ Jordan E. Cooper, Michael R. Jackson, Dominique Morisseau, and Lisel Tommy panel discussion about telling new stories on Broadway.
- Breaking Bread, a panel exploring Black food as culinary delight, cultural memory and communal empowerment with food writer and producer, Stephen Satterfield and Bronx-based collective, Ghetto Gastro.
The festival will also include:
- Music Performances: Curated performances from emerging and legendary music artists.
- Between the Talks: Unique opportunities for festival attendees to network and engage with each other.
TICKETS
[at] The Intersection tickets and festival passes are available for purchase at https://www.apollotheater.org/event/at-the-intersection-festival/.
VIP Festival Passes begin at $250 offering premium entrance, preferred seating, discounts on food and beverages, and admission to all daytime panel discussions, lectures, performances, and workshops on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. General Admission Full Festival Passes begin at $180. Single day tickets and discounts to Harlem residents, students, business owners and employees are also available.
ABOUT TA-NEHISI COATES
Ta-Nehisi Coates is a writer, currently holding the Sterling Brown Chair in the Department of English at Howard University. He is the author of the bestselling books The Beautiful Struggle, We Were Eight Years in Power, The Water Dancer, and Between the World and Me. He is a recipient of a National Magazine Award, a National Book Award and a MacArthur Fellowship.
ABOUT THE APOLLO’S MASTER-ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM
Apollo’s Master-Artist-in-Residence program is a three-year initiative that deepens the Apollo’s relationship with a prominent, influential artist whose work aligns with the Apollo’s mission as a beacon of Black culture and catalyst for artistic production for the Harlem community and around the world.
ABOUT THE APOLLO
The legendary Apollo—the soul of American culture—plays a vital role in cultivating emerging artists and launching legends. Since its founding, The Apollo has served as a center of innovation and a creative catalyst for Harlem, the city of New York, and the world. In 2023, The Apollo will open The Apollo’s Victoria Theaters, which will include two new theater spaces, and begin the renovation of its Historic Theater, marking the first ever expansion and renovation of The Apollo in its nearly 90-year history. Read more about the project here: www.apollotheater.org/renovation-restoration-and-transformation/
With music at its core, The Apollo’s programming extends to dance, theater, spoken word, and more. This includes the world premieres of The Blues and Its People and the theatrical adaptation of Ta-Nehisi Coates’s Between the World and Me, and the New York premiere of the opera We Shall Not Be Moved; special programs such as the blockbuster concert Bruno Mars Live at the Apollo; 100: The Apollo Celebrates Ella; and the annual Africa Now! Festival. The non-profit Apollo is a performing arts presenter, commissioner, and collaborator that also produces festivals, large-scale dance and musical works organized around a set of core initiatives that celebrate and extend The Apollo’s legacy through a contemporary lens, including the Women of the World (WOW) Festival as well as other multidisciplinary collaborations with partner organizations.
Since introducing the first Amateur Night contests in 1934, The Apollo has served as a testing ground for new artists working across a variety of art forms and has ushered in the emergence of many new musical genres—including jazz, swing, bebop, R&B, gospel, blues, soul, and hip-hop. Among the countless legendary performers who launched their careers at The Apollo are Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Jo Vaughan, Billie Holiday, James Brown, Stevie Wonder, Gladys Knight, Luther Vandross, H.E.R., D’Angelo, Lauryn Hill, Machine Gun Kelly, and Miri Ben Ari; and The Apollo’s forward-looking artistic vision continues to build on this legacy. For more information about The Apollo, visit www.ApolloTheater.org.
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