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Listen to Urban Talk Radio with Shafiq & Kingsley: The Life & Legacy Of Elm City's Own Cutmaster DJ Joey Dee by WNHH Community Radio on #SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/new-haven-independent/urban-talk-radio-with-shafiq-kingsley-the-life-legacy-of-elm-citys-own-cutmaster-dj-joey-dee?ref=clipboard&p=a&c=0&si=7c20da8ec9844fd5bbea6bc05582f349&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing
New Haven Grand Prix cycling race and street festival happening this Friday, September 16th in Downtown New Haven and some related parking restrictions and road closures for the event. Por favor espere para escuchar este mensaje en español.
The City of New Haven is excited to welcome back the New Haven Grand Prix on Friday evening from 4 to 10 p.m., providing residents with the opportunity to watch top professional cyclists compete and race around the New Haven Green and to enjoy the accompanying street and food festival, live entertainment, and other family-friendly activities. It should be a really fun night in the City.
To accommodate the race and festival, there will be several street closures and parking restrictions in the downtown area on Friday between 12 noon and 11 p.m., including on College Street, Chapel Street, High Street, Elm Street, and Temple Street. So, please provide extra time if you plan on coming to the event or traveling to this area in general. Residents living on or around the race route should pay close attention to posted “No Parking” street signs to avoid a ticket or being towed.
For more information about the event, go to newhavengp.com.
Dear New Haven Residents,
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for our area, forecasting high temperatures and humidity for the next several days. As such, the City of New Haven has issued an extreme heat alert and activated our extreme heat protocols -- effective beginning today, Tuesday, July 19th 8 a.m. and continuing through Sunday, July 24th 8 p.m.
Heatwaves can result in serious heat-related health issues and illnesses. This can happen quickly, especially among at-risk populations such as infants, young children, the elderly, people with underlying medical conditions, and pets too. Please check on your family, friends, and neighbors -- and call 9-1-1 for any heat-related emergency.
To help residents stay safe and cool, below are some helpful tips, a list of Cooling Centers locations (city senior centers and libraries), and a list of city parks with splash pads. Residents are also encouraged to check news outlets and the City’s website (www.newhavenct.gov) for additional updates.
Thanks everyone. Stay cool and be safe
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Watch live coverage of a hearing held by the House Jan. 6 Committee to investigate the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol.
The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 riot resumes its hearings Monday as committee members say they have uncovered enough evidence for the Justice Department to consider an unprecedented criminal indictment against the former president.
The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol resumes its series of hearings in an effort to show the American public how democracy came to the brink of disaster.
The House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol resumes Day 4 of hearings on Tuesday at 1 p.m. ET.
The House committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol holds Day 5 of hearings on Thursday at 3 p.m. ET.
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Lincoln, RI – The timing couldn’t be better for Queens’ Ashiek Ajim as he prepares for what might be the most important fight of his young mixed martial arts career.
The 27-year-old bantamweight was supposed to get his first crack at a world title back in March at CES 66, but, as luck would have it, a few roadblocks prevented him from stepping inside the cage that night.
Three months later, Ajim has a new opponent, another shot at the crown, and an even greater appreciation for what’s at stake in less than two weeks when he battles Mongolia’s Azjavkhlan Baatar for the vacant CES MMA World Bantamweight Championship at CES 69 Friday, June 17 at Ballys Twin River Lincoln Casino Resort live on UFC FIGHT PASS®. Bataar, fresh off a big win at CES 67 in his promotional debut, predicts a first-round finish on the 17th, courtesy of his "heavy" left hand.
The Ajim-Bataar five-round title bout highlights a stacked fight card that also features the long-awaited homecoming of UFC vet and Boston light heavyweight Mike Rodriguez, plus the return of fan-favorites Richie Santiago of Milford, MA, and UFC vet and Fall River, MA, flyweight Mitch Raposo. Tickets are available at CESFights.com.
As Ajim (5-1) puts the finishing touches on his training camp for the June 17 bout, he’s cognizant of the unpredictability of combat sports. He was scheduled to face former bantamweight champ Jay Perrin at CES 66, but Perrin got the call to compete for the UFC shortly before the event. Days later, Ajim suffered an injury while in the process of preparing for a new opponent, temporarily shelving his shot at a world title.
"It all happened pretty quickly," Ajim recalled, "but the way I looked at it was maybe this was the universe’s way of saying, ‘Don’t go into a fight like this. Take your time and wait for the right opponent.’"
Ajim remained confident he’d get his chance and watched from the sidelines as the next surprising series of events unfolded. With both he and Perrin out of the mix, Brazilian Diego Silva beat hometown favorite Andre Soukhamthath for the vacant crown at CES 66, only to get stripped of the belt for breaching his contract several weeks later. When Baatar (8-6) beat Johnny Lopez a month later at CES 67, the stage was set for the most logical matchup – Ajim vesus Bataar for bantamweight supremacy.
"I'm really excited," Bataar said. "This is a great opportunity to fight for a world championship. I'm here to be a world champion.
"He is a good fighter and has a very dangerous right hand, but I will be better than him in any position no matter where the fight goes. My left hand will be too heavy for him."
While not one for predictions, Ajim is as prepared as one could be heading into such a high-profile fight. In addition to feeling "100 percent" physically, Ajim has done his homework, studying as much fight footage he can in anticipation of his showdown with Bataar, including Bataar’s aforementioned win over Campbell in April.
"Prior to that last fight, he hadn’t fought in two years, but guys get better over time," Ajim said of Bataar. "I like his style. He’s really well-rounded. Wrestling is definitely his background, and he can transition well to striking, but the wrestling is always in his back pocket.
"His last fight was surprising in that he put more pressure [on Campbell] than he has in previous fights. He usually fights off his back foot, and I expect that going into this fight. He might give me that space and I will use that to keep the pressure on him. He might not want to exchange too much with me. I’m ready for wherever the fight goes.
"I’m not the type to do much talking. I’ll let my fighting speak for me."
With six fights – and soon to be seven – under his belt, Ajim is reaching that point in his career where promotions like the UFC begin to take notice. His goal, as is the case with most fighters, is to get to that next level, but he’s also mindful of the development process, particularly with the way he has built a solid career under the guidance of CES. All six of his fights have occurred with CES and he’s used the platform to score eye-opening wins over Arslan Otchiyev, Andres Rodriguez, and Carlos Espinosa, to name a few. Having experienced the benefit of remaining patient, Ajim is in no rush to reach the finish line.
"CES has been very good to me and has built me the way I fighter should be built up," Ajim said. "I feel like after one or two more fights, I might be ready for the UFC, but if you asked me a fight or two ago I would’ve said no. I would’ve turned it down. I don’t want to be the guy that’s learning on the job. Once I’m there, I want to be the guy to beat."
Also at CES 69, Rodriguez (11-7) battles Vero Beach, FL, native Jeremy May (13-11); Santiago (8-4) faces Harris Bonfiglio (4-1) of Gilford, CT, in an all-New England bantamweight showdown; undefeated lightweight Eddy George (5-0) of West Haven, CT, faces New York’s Jacob Bohn (10-9); Raposo (6-1) battles Los Angeles’ Heinrich Wassmer (7-5); and Southampton, MA, lightweight Nate Ghareeb (5-1) faces Missouri’s Javon Wright (6-5). Full fight card details are available online.
Stay tuned for more updates or follow CES MMA on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter at @CESMMA.
Q-House Activities JUNE 6 - JULY 9 2022
More slots available for the 4th cycle of activities at the Q-House!
All classes are free of charge for the participants and last 5 weeks from June 6 to July 9.
Take a look at the flyer to find out about what we offer and click on the link below to register.
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If you have trouble registering please contact our front desk
at 203-773-0770 or email us at qhouse@leapforkids.org
CLICK LINK FOR TICKETS ANightWithMya.Eventbrite.com
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...
SUMMER FUN IN NEW HAVEN: MAYOR JUSTIN ELICKER, JOINED BY NEW HAVEN YOUTH AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT, NEW HAVEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS & POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE, TO ANNOUNCE SUMMER 2022 ACTIVITIES, EVENTS & PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH & FAMILIES
Mayor’s 2022 Summer Youth Guide, containing dozens of activities, will be available online and printed copies to be backpacked home to families beginning this Friday.
NEW HAVEN, CT – On Friday, June 3 at 10:30 a.m. at Lighthouse Point Park, Mayor Justin Elicker will be joined by city leaders from the New Haven Youth and Recreation Department, New Haven Public Schools, the Police Athletic League and others, to announce a host of Summer 2022 events and programs for New Haven’s children, youth and families. The City of New Haven, local non-profits and other organizations will be offering Summer Camps, Family Fun Days, Movies in the Park, organized sports, arts programs, youth employment opportunities, academic and enrichment programs and more.
The announcement is being coordinated with the delivery of the Mayor’s 2022 Summer Youth Guide, which will be available online and printed copies will be backpacked home to New Haven Public School families beginning this Friday.
DETAILS:
WHAT:
Press conference announcing Summer 2022 events, activities and programs for New Haven children, youth and families.
WHEN:
Friday, June 3rd at 10:30 a.m.
WHERE:
Lighthouse Point Park, 2 Lighthouse Road, New Haven, CT
Specific location: Beach Pavilion (covered area located between the lighthouse and the jetty)
Parking Instructions: Upon entering, inform the park staff at the gate that you are attending the press conference. Then proceed to the carousel and park on the service road adjacent it.
WHO:
Mayor Justin Elicker
Gwendolyn Williams, Director, New Haven Youth and Recreation Department
Keisha Hannans, Assistant Superintendent, New Haven Public Schools
Gemma Joseph Lumpkin, Director of Youth, Family and Community, New Haven Public Schools
Officer Esau Ramirez, representative of the Police Athletic League
Among others.
New Haven honors Juneteenth with four-day celebration
Ida B. Wells and Frederick Douglass at the Stetson Branch Library last Sunday… what a great event from our member organization The Greater New Haven African American Historical Society and Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library!
