The Greater New Haven Clergy Association, Unity in the Community and New Haven Rising presents:A MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY CELEBRATION!When: January 15, 2017Breakfast will be served atBethel African Methodist Episcopal ChurchPastor Kelcy G.L. Steele, Guest SpeakerPastor of Varick Memorial Church255 Goffe StreetNew Haven, CT 06511Time: 9:00 AM-12:00 PMEvening Service will be held atVarick African Methodist Episcopal Zion ChurchBishop W. Darin Moore, Guest SpeakerPresiding Prelate of the Mid-Atlantic Episcopal District of the A.M.E. Zion Church & Chair of the National Council of Churches242-244 Dixwell AvenueNew Haven, CT 06511Time: 6:30 PMCome, let the Greater New Haven Community celebrate the legacy and achievements of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

The Citywide Parking Ban has been lifted. All cars must be removed from the School Parking Lots. In an effort to address public safety emergency vehicle access, there will be targeted parking bans for some posted snow emergency routes and some residential areas. Please look for paper posted no parking signs, and listen for targeted phone and loud speaker messages. Please keep cars in plowed areas or off the streets to assist with snow plowing and clean-up operations. Thank you

https://www.newhavenct.gov/gov/depts/emergency_info/alerts.htm

MEETINGS SCHEDULED FOR THE WEEK OF
MONDAY, JANUARY 8TH, 2018 – MONDAY, JANUARY 15TH, 2018
All meetings with an (*) indicate a public meeting

Monday, January 8th, 2018
Emergency Preparedness, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium, Meeting Room 1, 9:30 a.m.
(203) 946-8224

Elm City Cycling, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium, Meeting Room 3, 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday, January 9th, 2018
*New Haven Development Commission, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium
Meeting Room 3, 8:00 a.m., (203) 946-5761

Labor Relations, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium, Meeting Room 1, 9:30 a.m.
(203) 946-7151

*Youth Commission, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium, Meeting Room 3, 6:00 p.m.
(203) 946-8583

Wednesday, January 10th, 2018
Labor Relations, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium, Meeting Room 2, 9:30 a.m.
(203) 946-7151

Labor Relations, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium, Meeting Room 2, 2:00 p.m.
(203) 946-7151

Project Youth Court, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium, Meeting Room 3, 3:00 p.m.
(203) 843-1713

Project Fresh Start, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium, Meeting Room 1, 3:30 p.m.
(203) 946-7821

*Board of Alder, Black & Hispanic Caucus, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium
Meeting Room 3, 6:00 p.m., (203) 946-8371

*GNH Toastmasters, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium, Meeting Room 1, 6:30 p.m.
(203) 848-7039

*NH Historic District Commission, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium, Meeting Room 2
6:30 p.m., (203) 946-8237

Thursday, January 11th, 2018
*Homeless Advisory Commission, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium, Meeting Room 3
6:00 p.m.

Friday, January 12h, 2018
No Meetings Scheduled

Monday, January 15th, 2018
City Hall Closed in Observance of Martin Luther King, Jr., No Meetings Scheduled

‘You gave us a deadline’ 
“We’re all working in an effort to develop an immigration reform plan that will serve the interests of the American workers,” President Donald J. Trump said yesterday.

The President’s remarks came after he and Vice President Mike Pence sat down with a Republican Senate working group on immigration in the Roosevelt Room of the White House.

Several quotes after the meeting reveal what 2018 could hold for one of the President’s signature issues:

• Vice President Pence: “We’re going to enforce the laws of this country for the citizens of this country. . . . We’re going to do it with a big heart.”
• Sen. James Lankford (R-OK) to the President: “Immigration issues are very hard, they’re very emotional. But there’s been no deadline . . . You gave us a deadline.”
• President Trump: “If we have support from the Democrats, I think DACA is going to be terrific. . . We need protection. We need the wall. We need all of those things.”

Read how the President thinks bipartisan immigration reform can happen in 2018.

Vice President Pence: ‘Trump will not be silent’ 
In an op-ed for The Washington Post, Vice President Pence drew a sharp distinction between how President Trump and former President Barack Obama handled mass Iranian protests against that country’s oppressive regime.

“Where his predecessor stayed silent in 2009,” the Vice President wrote, “Trump swiftly offered the Iranian people America’s unwavering support. He has also committed to provide assistance in the days ahead.”

The Vice President’s closing lines remind us that America is strongest on the world stage when it stands behind its values. “That is the essence of American leadership.”

Read the Vice President’s op-ed in full.

Dow breaks 25,000 for the first time ever 
CNBC and others reported yesterday that the Dow Jones Industrial Average has cleared the 25,000 mark for the first time—“tying the fastest 1,000-point move in its history,” writes Fred Imbert.

A quotable snippet from Imbert’s piece: “While it’s symbolically important, the real story is never just a number. It’s the underlying strength that is pushing markets this high,” said Steve Claussen, vice president of trader strategy at ETRADE.

Learn more about why the markets are soaring.

PHOTO OF THE DAY

Vice President Mike Pence and Mrs. Karen Pence host faith leaders for dinner at the Naval Observatory | January 4, 2018 (Official White House Joyce N. Boghosian)

POTUS TODAY

This afternoon, President Trump will depart the White House en route to Camp David, where he will host bi-cameral Congressional Leadership for a small-group discussion of 2018 legislative priorities and the successful passage of tax cuts and reform.

COMING UP

On Monday, President Trump will travel to Nashville, Tennessee, to address the American Farm Bureau Federation’s Annual Meeting—the first time since 1992 an American president has spoken at the event.

January 5, 2018 – DUI CHECKPOINT TONIGHT

The NHPD Traffic Division will conduct a DUI/ Safety Checkpoint beginning this evening, Friday, 5 January, at 7:00 PM and ending on Saturday, 6 January, at 3:00 AM. The checkpoint location will be on State Street at Wall Street

City wide parking ban ends Friday at 5pm
All cars in School lots must be removed by 5pm Friday.
Please Share. Help dig out a fire hydrant

January 3, 2018: Due to a Snow Emergency in the City of New Haven, a Citywide parking ban will go into effect beginning Thursday at 1:00 AM and remain in effect until further notice. There is NO parking in the downtown area, on posted snow routes, and 25 feet from any intersection, bus stop or fire hydrant. In residential areas, parking is only allowed on the even side of the street. Further information may be obtained by calling (203) 946-SNOW (7669).Car owners may leave their vehicles in the Granite Square Garage or the Temple Street Garage for a one-time, $3 fee.

MAYOR HARP, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT TEAM TO PROVIDE WINTER STORM PREPARATION BRIEFING IN CITY’S EOC TODAY AT 2:30 P.M.

New Haven – Mayor Toni N. Harp and the city’s emergency management response team will provide a winter storm preparation briefing to city officials and members of the press in the city’s emergency operations center – in the sub-basement of the Hall of Records at 200 Orange Street – today at 2:30 p.m.

City officials expect the region to be adversely impacted by winter weather beginning overnight tonight; they are taking necessary precautions and making necessary preparations

2 January, 2018 – HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION

At 10:44 PM, Officers were dispatched mid-block on Wadley Street to investigate a reported shooting. Two victims, both adult men, were found at the parked car they were occupying. The passenger, Corey Bland, of Hamden, CT, was shot in the arm. The driver, who has yet to be positively identified, was shot multiple times.

Both were taken by ambulance to Yale New Haven Hospital. The driver was pronounced deceased shortly after being admitted. Bland remains hospitalized in critical condition.

There is no information, as of yet, describing the perpetrator(s) or any possibly involved get-away car.

Officers and detectives remain on-scene, collecting evidence and speaking with folks in the neighborhood.

Investigators are asking for the public’s help. Anyone who has information valuable to solving this case, is urged to phone detectives at203-946-6304. Calls may be made anonymously.

NEW YEAR’S DAY EVENT FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

New Haven – Mayor Toni N. Harp and nearly three dozen other elected officials will be sworn in Monday, January 1, 2018 at the city’s biennial inauguration ceremony. The traditional New Year’s Day event is scheduled to begin at noon – free and open to the public – with no ticket or invitation required.

The mayoral inauguration and other oaths of office will take place at New Haven’s Hill Regional Career High School, 140 Legion Avenue in New Haven (http://schools.nhps.net/career/directions.html).

Other elected officials and dignitaries from across the state are expected to attend and some will speak at the event; local radio personality Michelle Turner will serve as Mistress of Ceremonies.

• Who: Mayor Toni N. Harp, the City/Town Clerk, members of the New Haven Board of Alders, a new Judge of Probate, and one member of the New Haven Board of Education.

• What: Inauguration and swearing-in ceremony.

• When: Monday, January 1, 2018 at 12:00 noon.

• Where: Hill Regional Career High School, 140 Legion Avenue, New Haven.

• Why: To formally begin Mayor Harp’s third term in office and a new term for elected officials throughout New Haven city government. 

###

28 December, 2017 – PERSON SHOT

At 7:19 PM, Police and EMTs were dispatched to a reported person shot in the area of Poplar and Clay Streets.

The victim, nineteen year old Joshua Santiago, of Hamden, CT, was shot twice – possibly during a robbery attempt, on the three-hundred block of Poplar Street. Santiago was rushed to Yale New Haven Hospital, where he is in serious but stable condition.

No description of his assailant(s) is available, thus far. The perp(s) fled on foot. Detectives from the NHPD Major Crimes Division remain at the scene searching for witnesses and collecting evidence.

Detectives are asking for the public’s help. Anyone who witnessed this shooting or who may have information valuable to investigators, is urged to phone detectives at 203-946-6304.

Hip-hop superstars Busta Rhymes, MC Lyte, Black Thought, DMC, and DJ Z-Trip perform a medley of LL COOL J's greatest hits. Stream The 40th Annual Kennedy Center Honors on CBS All Access.

New Haven – Officials with the city’s Department of Parks, Recreation, and Trees have invited sports leaders citywide to an annual meeting at which scheduling is discussed and field permits issued. This year’s meeting will be held on Monday, January 8, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. at Edgewood Park’s Coogan Pavilion – 776 Whalley Avenue.

In the event of snow, the meeting will be postponed 24 hours.

Sports leaders are advised that permits will not be given out unless a representative from each organization attends this meeting. Officials said organizations that were not recipients of a 2017 sports grant must complete a fee waiver application before a permit can be issued. 

***

Coogan Pavillon is on the corner of Whalley Avenue and Fitch Street; its driveway is located across from Fitch Street leading into the park. The meeting will be in the building in front of the skate park.

###

(NEW HAVEN)--Due to the National Weather Service forecast for extremely low temperatures beginning Wednesday and continuing throughout the region for the next several days, the City of New Haven will activate “warming centers” startingtomorrow to provide relief from the cold. Other city shelters will have overnight availability, including activation of increased overflow protocol and extended hours. The City’s website (www.newhavenct.gov) has details about these facilities and any additional updates.

Those who attend a warming location are advised to bring lunch or snacks as no food will be served at these sites.

The City of New Haven Community Services Administration has further provided additional shelter occupancy during extremely cold weather. Shelter availability and information can be provided by calling the Emergency Operations Center at203-946-8221 or 211.

The following locations will serve as “warming centers” for the general public:

• New Haven Free Public Library Main Building is located at 133 Elm Street

            Mon 10-8 | Tue 10-8 | Wed 10-8 | Thu 10-8 | Fri 10-5 | Sat 10-5 | Sun Closed

• Fair Haven Branch Library is located at 182 Grand Avenue

            Mon 10-6 | Tue 10-6 | Wed 12-6 | Thu 12-8 | Fri Closed | Sat 10-5 | Sun Closed

• Mitchell Branch Library is located at 37 Harrison Street

Mon 12-8 | Tue 12-6 | Wed 10-6 | Thu 10-6 | Fri Closed | Sat 10-5 | Sun Closed

• Stetson Branch Library is located at 200 Dixwell Avenue

            Mon 10-6 | Tue 10-6 | Wed 12-8 | Thu 12-6 | Fri Closed | Sat 10-5 | Sun Closed

• Courtland Seymour Wilson Branch Library is located at 303 Washington Avenue 

            Mon 12-6 | Tue 12-8 | Wed 10-6 | Thu 10-6 | Fri Closed | Sat 10-5 | Sun Closed

###

(NEW HAVEN) — The following is Educational Information and Tips from the New Haven Health Department Regarding the Health Risks of Extreme Cold

Being exposed to cold temperatures for a long period of time can lead to serious health problems. The most common cold weather illnesses are frostbite and hypothermia.

Frostbite

Frostbite is an injury to the body that is caused by freezing. Frostbite causes a loss of feeling and color in affected areas. It most often affects the nose, ears, cheeks, chin, fingers, or toes. Frostbite can permanently damage the body, and severe cases can lead to amputation. The risk of frostbite is increased in people with reduced blood circulation and among people who are not dressed properly for extremely cold temperatures.

Signs of frostbite:

• A white or grayish-yellow skin area
• Skin that unusually feels firm
• Numbness

What to do:

• Get into a warm room as soon as possible.
• Unless absolutely necessary, do not walk on frostbitten feet or toes—this increases the damage.
• Immerse the affected area in warm—not hot—water (the temperature should be comfortable to the touch for unaffected parts of the body).
• Or, warm the affected area using body heat. For example, the heat of an armpit can be used to warm frostbitten fingers.
• Do not rub the frostbitten area with snow or massage it at all. This can cause more damage.
• Don’t use a heating pad, heat lamp, or the heat of a stove, fireplace, or radiator for warming.
• Affected areas are numb and can be easily burned.
• Seek medical treatment.

Hypothermia

Hypothermia is more serious than frostbite. When exposed to cold temperatures, your body begins to lose heat faster than it can be produced. Prolonged exposure to cold will eventually use up your body’s stored energy. The result is hypothermia, or abnormally low body temperature. Body temperature that is too low affects the brain, making the victim unable to think clearly or move well. This makes hypothermia particularly dangerous because a person may not know it is happening and won’t be able to do anything about it.

Hypothermia is most likely at very cold temperatures, but it can occur even at cool temperatures (above 40°F) if a person becomes chilled from rain, sweat, or submersion in cold water. Victims of hypothermia are often (1) elderly people with inadequate food, clothing, or heating; (2) babies sleeping in cold bedrooms; (3) people who remain outdoors for long periods—the homeless, hikers, hunters, etc.; and (4) people who drink alcohol or use illicit drugs.

Signs of hypothermia in Adults:

• Shivering, exhaustion
• Confusion, fumbling hands
• Memory loss, slurred speech
• Drowsiness

Signs of Hypothermia in Infants:

• Bright red, cold skin
• Very low energy

What to do:

If you notice any of these signs, take the person’s temperature. If it is below 95°, the situation is an emergency—get medical attention immediately.

If medical care is not available, begin warming the person, as follows:

• Get the victim into a warm room or shelter.
• If the victim has on any wet clothing, remove it.
• Warm the center of the body first—chest, neck, head, and groin—using an electric blanket, if available. Or use skin-to-skin contact under loose, dry layers of blankets, clothing, towels, or sheets.
• Warm beverages can help increase the body temperature, but do not give alcoholic beverages. Do not try to give beverages to an unconscious person.
• After body temperature has increased, keep the person dry and wrapped in a warm blanket, including the head and neck.
• Get medical attention as soon as possible.

###