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(New Haven, CT) – Mayor Toni N. Harp announced that the City of New Haven School Construction Program has exceeded hiring goals for women, minorities, and New Haven residents with completion of three schools in 2017.
What’s more, the initiative continues to provide meaningful construction-related work for minorities, women, and city residents. Since 2014, workers in these categories logged more than 250,000 hours on the construction of New Haven’s Engineering & Science University Magnet School (ESUMS), the Dr. Reginald Mayo Early Childhood School and the NEW HAVEN ACADEMY
“Construction of these schools resulted in $8.0 million in payroll wages to New Haven residents, a remarkable and noteworthy transfer of wealth into local neighborhoods,” Mayor Harp said. “In fact, New Haven Academy set a new record with 46 percent city resident workers over the entire history of the School Construction Program.”
Hiring goals for minority, women, and resident workers were increased under a new Mayor Harp Project Labor Agreement (PLA) that helped achieve better participation rates.
New Haven operates the largest school construction program in the state. Begun in 1995, the Citywide School Construction Program has evolved into a national model for its massive scope, innovative financing and high degree of community participation and involvement. The program encompassed 42 school construction projects, all approved by the State of Connecticut and City of New Haven, totaling approximately $1.7 billion in building investment.
In addition, the overall workforce hours’ average for New Haven residents increased from 20% to 24% and the women workforce hours overall increased from 6% to 7.7%. New Haven Academy had overall 55% minority workforce hours. New Haven Public Schools Operations and School Construction Divisions, Construction Managers: Gilbane, Fusco, A. Prete, Giordano, the City (CEO), and Architects: Ken Borsoson, Svigals and Partners and BL Companies did an exceptional job in increasing local, MBE and WBE participation on the most recent projects
“Economic Development continues at an impressive rate in New Haven and nowhere is that more evident – or more important – than in the city’s outstanding public schools,” stated Matthew Nemerson, the city’s Economic Development Administrator. “Not only does this provide an environment conducive to better educating our children, but it provides more jobs and economic opportunity for their parents, as well.”
“Perhaps our greatest responsibility is the education of our children and thanks to the New Haven Citywide School Construction and Sustainability Program, we are building better schools to create state of the art learning, energy efficient and safe learning environments which help us achieve that goal,” stated New Haven Public Schools Interim Superintendent Dr. Reginald Mayo. “I am proud that we are able to do so, while also helping provide needed jobs to City residents and minority owned businesses.”
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GUN RECOVERED AFTER PURSUIT
4 September, 2017
At 7:45 PM, Narcotics Enforcement Officers received word that a young man was armed with a handgun and was in a Mazda, parked at the pump at a Gas Station on Whalley Avenue. The undercover officers arrived within five minutes and spotted the Mazda in question. The man described to them was pumping gas.
The undercovers followed the car as it left the pumps – their subject was a passenger. The Mazda passed a marked cruiser near Elm and York Streets. The officer in it pulled out behind one of the unmarked cars. The nervous looking passenger was likely aware of the officers’ presence. The cops hit the lights & siren. The Mazda began to pull over. Compliance turned to defiance as the driver changed his mind and sped off. A pursuit began. The car fled on Elm Street, passed State Street and ended when the suspect jumped out, now fleeing on foot into the Farnam Court Housing Complex. Officers found him a minute later, speaking with his mother on his phone in front of 210 Hamilton Street. On the ground nearby, lay the described gun – a black KelTec 9mm handgun.
The suspect, seventeen, was charged with trespassing and interfering. The investigation remains open.
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3 September, 2017 – SHOOTING INVESTIGATION
Minutes past midnight, Officers were dispatched to Viva Zapata Restaurant at 161 Park Street after a fight was reported. Witnesses there directed the arriving officers to a nearby parking lot. They’d heard a gunshot.
Minutes later, staff at Yale New Haven Hospital reported the arrival of a gunshot victim. He’d been dropped off by private car.
The wounded man, twenty-seven year old Michael Urena, of New Haven, told police he'd witnessed a fight outside the Restaurant. He said he heard a single gunshot and soon realized he'd been struck. He could not describe the shooter. Urena had been grazed twice by bullet fragments; once to his forehead and again, to his abdomen.
Urena' wounds were not life-threatening. He was released from the hospital an hour later.
Police are asking anyone with information about this crime to call detectives at 203-946-6304. Calls may be made anonymously.
3 September, 2017 – ROBBED TRYING TO SCORE HEROIN
At 9:25 PM, Officers Steven Travaglino and Jazmin Delgado were on the beat at Grand Avenue and Franklin Street, when they were approached by a man claiming to have been robbed inside the Farnam Court Housing Complex. The victim, fifty-seven year old Joseph Sumpter, a self-described “wanderer’ from Washington State, stopped in New Haven to buy syringes for heroin. He said he was trying to get to New Hampshire.
Sumpter said he’s travelled through these parts before and knew a guy named “Mark”. He said he found Mark and the two set off to buy beer and heroin. Sumpter told the cops he’d given Mark twenty bucks to get him the drugs. He said that was the last he saw of Mark. Sumpter then said he met a woman named “Trish”. He gave her another of his twenties and asked her to buy him drugs. True to her word, Trish returned with his purchase.
Sumpter said he didn’t have any syringes. Neither did Trish. The two went to a nearby apartment. Sumpter said he thought it was hers. It wasn’t. Sumpter said he thought he saw Mark inside. Three others were there as well. They beat him up and relieved him of his remaining eighty dollars.
Sumpter was unable to provide detectives with descriptions of his assailants. He told them he wasn’t happy with his New Haven visit and wanted to leave Connecticut.
3 September, 2017 – CELL PHONE ROBBERY
At 11:18 PM, Officers Justiano Nieves and Richard Miller were approached by a forty year old woman who said she was robbed of her cell phone, its charger and ten dollars.
She said she was at Chapel & Church Streets, when a man demanded her phone. She said he pushed her down and took the items. The victim described the crook as a white or Hispanic man in his twenties. He is heavy and wore tight fitting clothes. He has a scruffy beard.
The victim could neither describe her phone or remember her phone number. Detectives will follow-up with the victim.
Saturday, Aug. 26th, 2017: Jimmy Williams vs. Issouf Kinda. All photos by Will Paul
Houston Flood Relief Fund Organizer: J. J. Watt
Ripley's Believe It or Not! unveiling of the iconic “Happy Birthday, Mr. President” dress that Marilyn Monroe wore on May 19, 1962, when she famously sang to President John F. Kennedy for his 45th birthday at Madison Square Garden.
BMW Group deliveries higher than ever in July Sales increase 5.6% in July to total 173,195 Year-to-date deliveries total 1,272,953, up 7.5% BMW brand delivers over 1 million vehicles in first seven months Strong momentum in Europe: 9.7% growth in year-to-date “Despite the volatility we are seeing on some markets, the BMW Group continues to show steady sales growth around the world,” said Ian Robertson, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, Sales and Marketing BMW. “With our outstanding brands, we are seeing strong momentum in Europe and buoyant markets in the NAFTA region and much of Asia, so I remain confident that the positive sales development we have achieved so far this year will continue through the rest of 2015,” he continued. In July, BMW brand deliveries increased by 5.8% to total 147,513. Sales for the year-to-date climbed 5.2% to 1,079,563. Sales of the BMW 1 Series were up 5.6% compared with the same month last year – a total of 14,275 customers took delivery of the recently refreshed compact cars. The new BMW 2 Series continues to sell strongly with a total of 14,580 delivered worldwide in July. The BMW X family continues to drive sales growth with deliveries of the BMW X5 totaling 14,938, an increase of 32.7% compared with July last year. A year after it was launched, the BMW X4 was delivered to a total of 4,102 customers in July while 3,648 customers took delivery of a BMW X6, up 71.5% on the same month last year. A total of 2,221 BMW i vehicles were delivered to customers in July, an increase of 79.4% year-on-year. In the first seven months of the year, 14,784 units were sold around the world. A total of 25,416 MINIs were delivered to customers around the world in July, an increase of 4.8%. Year-todate sales climbed 22.5% to total 191,355. Sales of the 3 door MINI grew by 24.0% in the first seven months of the year (73,226) while the new 5 door MINI was delivered to 51,666 customers worldwide in the same period. In line with its strategy of balanced global sales, deliveries of BMW Group vehicles rose in all regions. In Asia, deliveries of BMW and MINI vehicles in the year-to-date total 389,015, an increase of 4.1%. Sales in Mainland China for the first seven months of the year are slightly up on last years’ already extremely high level, increasing a further 1.3% to total 265,215. Meanwhile de-liveries in Japan climbed 11.7% in the yearto-date (38,603) with sales in South Korea for the same period also seeing a double-digit increase, up 22.2% to total 31,453. Solid sales growth continues in the Americas, where a total of 281,432 BMW and MINI vehicles have been delivered to customers so far this year, an increase of 8.4%. In the USA, sales in the first seven months of 2015 rose 8.1% with a total of 231,044 vehicles sold. Sales in Canada over the same period rose 13.4% (23,785) while deliveries in Mexico climbed 19.8% (9,557). Sales in Europe increased 9.7% compared with the first seven months of last year, with 563,670 BMW and MINI vehicles delivered to customers. The region’s biggest growth driver continues to be Great Britain, where sales grew 15.3% in the year-to-date (124,935). France is another market showing sustained growth this year – sales so far in 2015 are up 20.2% to total 44,017. BMW and MINI sales in southern Europe are also showing significant growth with Spain achieving a 17.0% increase (27,152). BMW Motorrad’s global sales continued to grow in July with a total of 14,168 motorcycles and maxiscooters delivered to customers (+21.5%). Deliveries for the first seven months total 92,586, an increase of 12.0% compared with the same period last year. Both monthly and year-to-date figures set new sales records for BMW Motorrad. BMW Group sales in/up to July 2015 at a glance. In July 2015 compared with previous year up to/including July 2015 compared with previous year BMW Group Automobiles 173,195 +5.6% 1,272,953 +7.5% BMW 147,513 +5.8% 1,079,563 +5.2% MINI 25,416 +4.8% 191,355 +22.5% BMW Motorrad 14,168 +21.5% 92,586 +12.0% The BMW Group With its three brands BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce, the BMW Group is the world’s leading premium manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles and also provides premium financial and mobility services. As a global company, the BMW Group operates 30 production and assembly facilities in 14 countries and has a global sales network in more than 140 countries. In 2014, the BMW Group sold approximately 2,118 million cars and 123,000 motorcycles worldwide. The profit before tax for the financial year 2014 was approximately € 8.71 billion on revenues amounting to € 80.40 billion. As of 31 December 2014, the BMW Group had a workforce of 116,324 employees. The success of the BMW Group has always been based on long-term thinking and responsible action. The company has therefore established ecological and social sustainability throughout the value chain, comprehensive product responsibility and a clear commitment to conserving resources as an integral part of its strategy.
A recent national survey revealed that 90% of Americans do not know the amount of added sugar in a 20 fl. oz. serving of standard cola, with 83% of Americans underestimating the amount. To better support and inform guests, Panera Bread today announced it will be the first national restaurant company to place calories and added sugar information directly in the hands of guests. Beginning this week, the company will roll out a new “sweet facts” fountain beverage cup that lists the calories and added sugar in each of its six new craft beverages, as well as regular cola.
The announcement was made by 'Big Bang Theory' star Kaley Cuoco.
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DUI CHECKPOINT ANNOUNCEMENT
The New Haven Police Department Traffic Division will conduct a DUI Checkpoint beginning on Friday, September 1st at 7:00 PM and concluding on Saturday, September 2nd at 3:00 AM. The Checkpoint will be located on Elm Street at Temple Street.
SCHOOL-ZONE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT
WHEN: Friday, September 1 at 8:30 AM
WHERE: Mauro-Sheriden School, 191 Fountain Street
WHAT: NHPD Traffic Enforcement focusing on school-zone violators. Following the presser, officers from the NHPD Traffic Division will be out in force on Fountain Street issuing infractions to traffic law violators. City-wide school-zone enforcement began on Monday and will continue throughout the school-year.
WHO: NHPD Traffic Division officers & supervisors, City Alders, Board of Education officials, First Student Bus Company officials, Teachers & School Administrators, Transportation, Traffic & Parking Department officials.
