The next Police & Community Walk will be held in the Dwight/ Chapel area on Friday November 17th, at 3pm. We will be starting off at 150 Edgewood Ave (police substation).
Daniel Hunt keep up the great work..

On September 7, a three-man team consisting of the Mammut athlete Stephan Siegrist along with Thomas Huber and Julian Zanker embarked on an adventure in the Kashmir Himalayas. On September 13, they reached the base camp. Ideal weather conditions allowed no opportunity for a break and by September 18, they had set up the Advanced Base Camp (ABC) at 5,050 meters. After several trips to transport equipment and completing their preparations, the team set out to climb the face on October 1. They had to revise their initial plan of completing the ascent in five days. For tactical reasons, they abandoned their first attempt and made their way back to the base camp. Buoyed up with renewed strength and resolve, they took up the adventure once again on October 8. The weather was stable, with clear skies in the mornings, clouds forming by midday and snow falling in the afternoons. The team had to battle with icy cracks, spindrift and extremely cold temperatures falling as low as -20 °C. Not forgetting difficult technical climbing at up to A3+. On the summit day, October 14, their efforts were rewarded with sunshine. When asked how the idea had come about, Steph Siegrist answered:

  “During our ascent in 2011, we planned an ice line on the north-west side of Cerro Kishtwar and climbed it in two days in alpine style. This climb also gave us a great view over the endless rocky expanse of the direct north-west face. It was an image that I couldn’t get out of my head over the following years.” He continued: “The face significantly exceeded my expectations in terms of difficulty. Falling snow in the afternoons and the cold made the seven days of climbing really tough. As expected, we had hardly any objective risks on the large and partly overhanging 1,000 meter face. A face at this altitude with such homogeneous difficulties really is quite exceptional. The summit day was the only time we enjoyed good weather. Our efforts were rewarded with sunshine and barely any wind. After so many days in cold conditions and with falling snow, this was a real gift and we made the most of it. Arriving on the summit with two good friends, after all those hard days, felt amazing and the experience touched us all deeply.”

 The three athletes named the newly opened route on the north-west face of Cerro Kishtwar “Har- Har Mahadev”, an expression from Hindu mythology meaning “Raise moral values to overcome fear and conquer dangerous situations”!

  In 1992, the British climbers Andy Perkins and Brendan Murphy attempted to scale this face. After 17 days, they were forced to abandon their attempt due to exhaustion at 100 meters below the summit. A year later, another team of British climbers, Mick Fowler and Steve Sustad, climbed the left section of the face over an ice ramp into a wind gap at around 5,600 meters, before switching to the rather flatter east side of the mountain to become the first people to reach the summit. After this, for years, access to Kashmir’s mountains was blocked to foreign climbers for military and political reasons. The ban was lifted at the start of 2010 and Stephan Siegrist, Denis Burdet and David Lama were the first expedition in this mountain region in 2011. Their aim was to scale Cerro Kishtwar in alpine style. They climbed their way over an ice track on the north-west side, right beside the imposing granite face, and became the second team to reach the summit. In 2015, Hayden Kennedy, Marco Prezelj, Manu Pellisier and Urban Novak climbed the east face of the granite tower in alpine style, receiving the Piolet d`Or for their efforts.
  

Interview with Stephan Siegrist

You have become something of a specialist in Kashmir! Why do you keep coming back to this mountain region?

From my very first visit to the Kashmir region in 2011, I was overwhelmed by the impressive mountain scenery, the many unscaled and aesthetically beautiful peaks and great unclimbed lines. But what fascinated me even more was the fact that you can still count on the purity of the culture there and you meet hardly any other western tourists or mountaineers.

You have already scaled Cerro Kishtwar once! Why climb it a second time?

During our ascent in 2011, we planned an ice line on the north-west side of Cerro Kishtwar and climbed it in two days in alpine style. This climb also gave us a great view over the endless rocky expanse of the direct north-west face. It was an image that I couldn’t get out of my head over the following years.

It was your idea and your plan. How and why did you team up with Julian Zanker and Thomas Huber?

I had known Thomas for many years from different expeditions. He is a good friend and an excellent climber. He is unbelievably positive and we always have fun together. Which is key factor in success! I was delighted when Thomas decided to come along. Julian is a young, strong all-round alpinist from Interlaken. He is one of the few young climbers who doesn't take himself too seriously. Someone with an unbelievably great character. He is helpful and understanding.... towards the older generation (-:
I had also met Julian before on a previous expedition. And our days of training together meant that I was sure he would be a good fit with us two alpha dogs.
  
Were there any problems in the preparatory stage?

Other than the visa, there were hardly any issues. Thanks to contacts with Delhi, we managed to get the visas just a few hours before the flight...

Were there any health problems during the expedition?

Thomas was attacked by fleas during the approach. These cursed creatures just loved Thomas’ tender skin. The stings became inflamed and accompanied him for the first three weeks.
After our initial attempt, I suffered from painful tendonitis on the back of my hand. It was badly swollen for a long time. It still hasn't quite recovered.
We all had frozen fingers during the ascent. Julian and Thomas suffered pretty badly and it will no doubt bother them both for a while longer.

How was it on the face? Did it meet your expectations?

And some! The face significantly exceeded my expectations in terms of difficulty. Falling snow in the afternoons and the cold made the seven days of climbing really tough. As expected, we had hardly any objective risks on the large and partly overhanging 1,000 meter face.
A face at this altitude face with such homogeneous difficulties really is quite exceptional.

How did it feel when you stood on the summit?

The summit day was the only time we enjoyed good weather. Our efforts were rewarded with sunshine and barely any wind. After so many days in cold conditions and with falling snow, this was a real gift and we made the most of it.
Arriving on the summit with two good friends, after all those hard days, felt amazing and the experience touched us all deeply.

What will you take with you from this time?

It was a project that succeeded thanks only to good friends, lots of understanding and support, motivation, fun and great team spirit. The driving force was undoubtedly Thomas. I can't recall any other expedition where we worked so continuously over a period of five weeks, apart from two rest days, in committed pursuit of a goal. The frozen fingers, a particular problem for Julian and Thomas, will hopefully soon be forgotten. But we have lots of great memories. Another Kashmir adventure with locals who are already friends.

Brief facts

The team secured parts of the first section of the face and set up camp 1 on the “snowledge” at the foot of the granite wall at 5,450 meters. On their first attempt they reached the 7th pitch after three days. They embarked on their second attempt immediately after this, on October 8. Seven days later, they reached the summit. The team spent a total of ten days on the face. They set up four camps: camp 1 “Snowledge”, camp 2 “Happyledge”, camp 3 “Sunnyledge”, camp 4 “Kempinski”.

• First ascent of the central north-west face by Stephan Siegrist, Julian Zanker and Thomas Huber on October 14, 2017.
• Route name: “Har Har Mahadev” from Hindu mythology, meaning no less than: “Use moral values to overcome fear and conquer dangerous situations!”
• Difficulties: Grade VII, A3+,6b, M6, 80° First section: 400 meters ice and mixed
• Second section: 600 meters rock and mixed, 24 pitches.
• Some belay stations fitted with bolts
• Drill holes in the pitches: 8 bat hooks and
• 7 rivets
• Equipment: 15 bird beaks of different sizes, 4 baby angles, 6 lost arrows, 4 knifeblade pitons, stopper, double set of cams up to no. 4
• Portaledge required
• Descent: Rappelling over the route
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All meetings with an (*) indicate a public meeting

Monday, November 13th, 2017

*Commission on Disabilities, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium, Meeting Room 2, 5:15 p.m.

(203) 946-7651

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

*NH Bicycle Club, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium, Meeting Room 2, 7:30 p.m.

*Board of Alders, Finance Committee, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium,

Aldermanic Chamber, 6:00 p.m., (203) 946-6045

Tuesday, November 14th, 2017

New Haven Development Commission, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium, Meeting Room 3

8:00 a.m., (203) 946-5761

*Fair Rent, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium, Meeting Room 1, 5:45 p.m. (203) 946-8157

*Board of Alders, City Services & Environment Policy Committee, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street

2nd Floor Atrium, Aldermanic Chamber, 6:00 p.m., (203) 946-7288

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

(203) 946-8583

*Literacy Night, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium, Meeting Room 2, 6:30 p.m.

(203) 809-6108

Wednesday, November 15th, 2017

NH Food Policy Council, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium, Meeting Room 1, 8:00 a.m.

Clean City Initiative, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium, Meeting Room 3, 1:00 p.m.

CAO, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium, Meeting Room 3, 2:00 p.m., (203) 946-7902

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 Alders, Education Committee, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium

Aldermanic Chamber, 6:00 p.m., (203) 946-7288

*City Plan, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium, Meeting Rooms 1 & 2, 6:00 p.m.

(203) 946-6377

*Economic Development, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium, Meeting Room 3, 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, November 16th, 2017

National Veterans Council, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium, Meeting Rooms 1 & 2  

6:00 p.m. (203) 988-3006

Friday, November 17th, 2017

Solar Youth Inc., New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium, Meeting Room 3, 3:00 p.m.

(203) 387-4189  

LCI, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium, Meeting Room 2, 3:30 p.m., (203) 946-6437

6:00 p.m. (203) 946-6437

Ecuadorian Cultural Inauguration, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium, Aldermanic Chamber

6:00 p.m., (860) 575-9625

Monday, November 20th, 2017

Federal Railroad Association, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium, Meeting Rooms 1 & 2 12:00 p.m. (203) 946-2867

*Board of Alders, Democratic Caucus, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium,

Meeting Room 3, 5:45 p.m.; Public Information, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium, Meeting Room 1, 6:30 p.m.; Full Board Meeting, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium, Aldermanic Chamber, 7:00 p.m. (203) 946-6483

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Calling all supporters, friends, democrats and New Haven residents! Please join Mayor Harp on November 7th at 8PM at Vanity on 144 Temple St, New Haven to find out tomorrow's Election Day results!

Entertainment and light refreshments will be served!

On Tuesday, November 7th polls are open from 6am - 8pm.

Do you need a ride to the polls? Call (203) 553-8083 for more information.

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All meetings with an (*) indicate a public meeting

Monday, November 6th, 2017

*NH Bicycle Club, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium, Meeting Room 3, 7:30 p.m.

EOC, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium, Meeting Room 3, 9:30 a.m. (203) 946-8229

Tuesday, November 7th, 2017

Election Day, No Meetings Scheduled

Wednesday, November 8th, 2017

CAO, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium, Meeting Room 1, 11:30 a.m., (203) 946-7902

Department of Arts, Culture, & Tourism, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium

Meeting Room 3, 2:00 p.m. (203) 946-7172

*Board of Alders, 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

*Historic District Commission, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium, Meeting Room 2

7:00 p.m., (203) 946-8237

Thursday, November 9th, 2017

CHRO, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium, Meeting Room 3, 9:00 a.m., (860) 541-3439

EOC, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium, Meeting Room 2, 9:30 a.m. (203) 946-8229

*Homeless Advisory Commission, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium, Meeting Room 2

6:00 p.m.

*Board of Alders, Democratic Caucus, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium,

Meeting Room 3, 5:45 p.m.; Public Information, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium, Meeting Room 1, 6:30 p.m.; Full Board Meeting, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium, Aldermanic Chamber, 7:00 p.m. (203) 946-6483

Friday, November 10th, 2017

City Hall Closed, No Meetings Scheduled

Monday, November 13th, 2017

*Commission on Disabilities, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium, Meeting Room 2, 5:15 p.m.

(203) 946-7651

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

*NH Bicycle Club, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium, Meeting Room 2, 7:30 p.m.

*Board of Alders, Finance Committee, New Haven City Hall, 165 Church Street, 2nd Floor Atrium,

Aldermanic Chamber, 6:00 p.m., (203) 946-6045

New Haven residents and supporters! Please join Mayor Toni Harp​ alongside Senator Chris Murphy on Saturday, November 4th from 2pm - 3pm. The rally will take place at Nica's Market on 604 Orange St, New Haven, CT. We hope to see you there!

NEW HAVEN— The Connecticut Hispanic Bar Association will honor Angel Fernández-Chavero, New Haven’s Acting Interim Director for the Commission on Equal Opportunities, with its 2017 Achievement Award.

The award will be formally presented at the association’s 24^th Annual Awards Celebration later this month.

Fernández-Chavero’s history of community advocacy includes working with St. Rose of Lima’s Church to lead the fight against racial profiling. For that work, he and his pastor were jointly awarded the Graciela Olivarez “La Raza Award” for “courage and vision in defense of human rights for the immigrant community of New Haven” as well as the Robert Eisner Award for Community Service.

Additionally, Fernández-Chavero is the President of the Board of the Cornell Scott-Hill Health Center, which has provided health care services to underserved New Haven communities for nearly 50 years. Before his current position, he served as Senior Philanthropic Officer for the Community Foundation for Greater New Haven. He oversaw the launch of Progress Latino, the Foundation’s most successful emerging market fund.

Mr. Fernández-Chavero has previously chaired the Community Foundation Leadership Projects for the National Funders’ Network for Smart Growth and Livable Communities. He also served on the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy’s Advisory Council and served on the Connecticut Advisory Council of the Corporation for Supportive Housing.

The Connecticut Hispanic Bar Association was founded in 1993 to promote the recognition of Hispanic lawyers throughout the state, provide mentors for up-and-coming attorneys, and encourage diversity in both public and private sector legal agencies. The CBHA has over 100 members and prioritizes community service and outreach to students from high school to law school.

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BSE Recording Artist, Omar Wilson delivers "Passion" to Awaiting Fans

The wait is over for the BSE Recording Artist, Omar Wilson's fans. Recently,  3-time Apollo winner, Omar Wilson released his latest single, "Passion." The single was produced by world-renowned producer Avenue Beatz and is buzzing on the worldwide web. Indescribably, "Passion" has a gritty, soul/hip-hop flavor that would fit any movie soundtrack. All in all, The song describes a Bonnie & Clyde relationship. Omar is no stranger to the music scene. He has opened for headliners like Boys II Men and The Neville Brothers. His music speaks to his own experiences - growing up in an urban environment - bridging the gap between Hip Hop and Soul.

Omar grew up in the church just 30 minutes from New York City. At the age of 7, the church members of Calvary Baptist Church noticed his ability to have a spiritual impact through his singing. Omar's New York performances were consistent, and his fans began gravitating towards his unique, gritty vocals. It was at that point that Omar realized what he was born to do, Soul Music. Omar was named Best R&B Male of the Year for two consecutive years at the Underground Music Awards held at BB Kings in NYC. Mr. Wilson has recorded with Multi-Platinum selling artist Angie Stone and DMX and featured them on the songs he has written. Angie Stone was quoted saying “Working with Omar Wilson came naturally and he is one to watch!” Omar and DMX released a single called ‘Faith, ’ and they connected on the track instantaneously - which is audibly tangible.

What's next for Omar Wilson?

Omar’s voice and personality are contagious. He leaves a long-standing impression wherever he goes or sings and with whoever he meets. "Passion" is already climbing up the U.S charts and is available for purchase on all digital platforms. To remain in tune with Omar Wilson's journey, connect with him on most social media platforms.  

Connect with Omar Wilson on Social Media:

TWITTER

FACEBOOK

INSTAGRAM

DOWNLOAD "PASSION" HERE

VISIT THE WEBSITE HERE

RIBBON-CUTTING SET FOR THURSDAY AFTERNOON AT 1:00

(New Haven, CT – November 1, 2017) – Mayor Toni N. Harp and the cofounders of Checkmate Digital, Tom Nassr and Matthew Cameron, will celebrate the opening of Checkmate Digital’s new location Thursday, November 2 at 1:00 p.m. at 142 Temple Street in New Haven.Checkmate Digital, a growing website and software design and development company, relocated to New Haven from Hamden.

CHECKMATE DIGITAL

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November - December 2017 Fall Sweeping Schedule

DPW collects brown paper leaf bags

New Haven |After much planning, researching and negotiations, the New Haven Police Department will begin training its officers on the functions and uses of its acquired body-camera system. Training begins this Wednesday.

Police worn body-cameras are meant to increase accountability, transparency and trust. We hope they very well will.

As a general rule of thumb, people tend to behave better when they know they’re being recorded. But that’s not to say this is just a check on police behavior. Citizens who know they are being filmed are less likely to act aggressively as well, as the video removes any opportunity for disputing their behavior.

Results from agencies using body cameras appear to be positive. There are benefits to investigations, evidence recordings and those of having an always present lens-witness to what the officer sees when arriving at the scene of a crime or complaint. Departments that already use such systems have found that the cameras led to a significant decrease in officer complaints as well as a similar reduction in use of force.  

This drop in complaints can also lead to a substantial decrease in the time and resources devoted to investigating complaints and resolving civil litigation. These cameras could also present an opportunity for police departments to highlight the everyday good officers do as well as give the public a better idea of what the day to day life of a police officer is really like. One thing is certain – the question as to how often will a body-camera recording misrepresent what actually occurs might be the easiest to answer; never. That is one of the primary benefits of this technology.

DATE: Wednesday, 1 November, 2017 at 10:30 AM

LOCATION: Police Headquarters, 1 Union Avenue, FL3

WHAT: NHPD kicks-off body-camera training

WHO: Mayor Toni Harp, members of the city’s Board of Alders, members of the city’s Board of Police Commissioners, Police Chief Anthony Campbell, Assistant Chiefs Otoniel Reyes & Racheal Cain, Program researchers and facilitators, Division Commanders and Officers.

New Haven – Mayor Toni N. Harp and the city’s department of Arts, Culture, and Tourism Director Andy Wolf will welcome to the mayor’s office this morning representatives of Wells Fargo Bank, the corporate sponsor of this year’s holiday tree-lighting extravaganza. City officials will receive a donation to help New Haven underwrite costs of the event, scheduled for November 30.

Tuesday ceremony is scheduled to begin at 9:30 a.m. on Floor 2 of City Hall – 165 Church Street – in New Haven. Members of the press are invited to help New Haven gear up for this year’s highly anticipated tree-lighting event.

Mayor Harp said the donation to be received today represents a productive collaboration among the public and private sectors to benefit all those who appreciate the city’s place as the regional center for time-honored holiday traditions.

28 October, 2017 – “WAVY” GAVE UP THE PHONE

At 12:43 AM, Officer Dave Totino headed to the four-hundred block of Valley Street to entertain a robbery complaint.

A twenty-one year old man had gone there to sell an iPhone 8+ to an acquaintance of the nineteen year old friend who had accompanied him. The victims told police they pulled up to the agreed meeting spot. The nineteen year old spotted the man he knew as “Wavy”. He approached Wavy as the twenty-one year old parked the car.

Instead of the agreed upon thousand dollars for the phone transaction, Wavy allegedly pointed a gun at the victim and demanded the phone without payment. The victim said he ran back to the car screaming he’d been robbed. Wavy took off running. The victims called the cops.

Veteran West Hills cop, John Lalli was asked if he knew someone from the neighborhood nick-named Wavy. He did. Wavy is Tyquan Hill (4-21-1999), of 21 Victory Drive in New Haven. That’s where the officers went and that’s where Hill had fled. As officers spoke with Hill’s mother, he descended the staircase. After a brief discussion, Hill told Officer Totino the phone was in his Timberland boots in his room. No gun was found.

After Tyquan Hill was ID’d by the victims, he was charged with first degree robbery and second degree larceny.

28 October, 2017 – NEW HAVEN MAN CHARGED AFTER HE DRIVES STOLEN CAR AT OFFICERS

At 6:06 PM, Officers Robert Stratton, Christopher Boyle and David Santiago were dispatched to the summit of East Rock after Orange, CT police pinged a stolen car from their town at that location.

The cops split up to search the several lots at the top of the park. Hamden police arrived as well. Officer Boyle spotted the car, a sliver Subaru, as the driver hopped a curb and made a run for it. He was heading directly for Officer Stratton’s cruiser which was now blocking the summit lot exit.

Despite gigantic boulders on either side of the police car, the driver kept speeding up. The man behind the wheel opted for a boulder instead of the cruiser. The impact sent it airborne, inverting it in midair. The Subaru landed some thirty feet away in a ditch by the forest tree line.

Officers Boyle and Santiago pulled Armando Rodriguez (7-10-1993), of Dover Street in New Haven, from the overturned car and handcuffed him. Officers from the Orange, CT police department arrived to conduct their part of the investigation.

Rodriguez complained he was in pain and was taken to the hospital.

Locally, Rodriguez was charged with criminal attempt to commit assault in the 2nd degree, criminal attempt to commit assault on a police officer, interfering with a police officer, engaging in a pursuit, reckless driving. reckless endangerment 1st degree and operating a motor vehicle without a license.

Rodriguez faces charges by OPD relating to the vehicle’s theft (the details of which, I’m not aware of).

29 October, 2017 – COPS NAB TWO ROBBING A BODEGA

At 7:30 AM, Officers responded to Kimbi’s Market at 35 Kimberly Avenue. The 911 call-taker was told there was a white man and a white woman holding up the clerk and the man may have a gun.

Arriving officers established a perimeter and spotted the two inside. Officers entered and arrested the would-be robbers. As it turned out, neither had a weapon. The clerk wasn’t harmed.

William Hauck (9-22-1981) and Jennifer Brocco (1-20-1997), who both reside on Spring Street in New Haven, were charged with criminal attempt to commit robbery, criminal attempt to commit larceny and conspiracy on both crimes.

(Note: As neither have been processed yet, photos aren’t yet available)

29 October, 2017 – SHOOTING INVESTIGATION

At 3:51 AM, Officers responded to the area of Arthur Street near Lamberton Street after gunfire was reported. Officers located the victim, fifty-two year old Randy Cooke, of Waverly Street in New Haven. He’d been shot in his shin while riding a bicycle. His assailant approached Cooke on foot, fired several times and fled in a white car. Nothing was taken from the victim.

Cooke was transported to Yale New Haven Hospital for treatment. His injuries are not life threatening.

The victim told police he believes his assailant was an Hispanic or white man but wasn’t able to further describe him.

Anyone with information about this crime is urged to phone detectives at 203-946-6304. Calls may be made anonymously.

The New Haven Police Department strongly endorses the following Halloween Safety Tips

Walk Safely

• Cross the street at corners, using traffic signals and crosswalks.

• Look left, right and left again when crossing and keep looking as you cross. 

• Put electronic devices down and keep heads up and walk, don’t run, across the street.

• Teach children to make eye contact with drivers before crossing in front of them.

• Always walk on sidewalks or paths. If there are no sidewalks, walk facing traffic as far to the left as possible.  Children should walk on direct routes with the fewest street crossings.

• Watch for cars that are turning or backing up. Teach children to never dart out into the street or cross between parked cars.

Trick or Treat With an Adult

• Children under the age of 16 should not be alone at night without adult supervision. If kids are mature enough to be out without supervision, they should stick to familiar areas that are well lit and trick-or-treat in groups.

Keep Costumes both Creative and Safe

• Decorate costumes and bags with reflective tape or stickers and, if possible, choose light colors.

• Choose face paint and makeup whenever possible instead of masks, which can obstruct a child’s vision.

• Have kids carry glow sticks or flashlights to help them see and be seen by drivers. 

• When selecting a costume, make sure it is the right size to prevent trips and falls.

• In light of recent social-media “CLOWN” concerns – we recommend an alternative costume.

Drive Extra Safely on Halloween

• Slow down and be especially alert in residential neighborhoods. Children are excited on Halloween and may move in unpredictable ways.

• Take extra time to look for kids at intersections, on medians and on curbs.

• Enter and exit driveways and alleys slowly and carefully.

• Eliminate any distractions inside your car so you can concentrate on the road and your surroundings.

• Drive slowly, anticipate heavy pedestrian traffic and turn your headlights on earlier in the day to spot children from greater distances.

• Popular trick-or-treating hours are 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. so be especially alert for kids during those hours.

Added information from the New Haven Police Department

Who’s at your door?!

• Although many adults dress in costumes and participate in Halloween, Trick or Treating IS A CHILDREN’S ACTIVITY.

• You may open your door for anyone you wish BUT if you are suspicious of people at your door (especially older teenagers, adults without children and those without costumes or just masks), don’t open it.

• Make sure you have a clear view of who is outside. Keep porch lights on.

• If you don’t want to entertain Trick or Treaters, post a note covering your door bell.

• Report any criminal, suspicious or unruly behavior to Police, your Block Watch and your neighbors. The New Haven Police Department phone number is 203-946-6316.

The New Haven Police Department will have additional patrols assigned in residential neighborhoods during the Trick or Treating hours. The patrols will consist of both Uniformed Officers and Plain-clothed Officers and Detectives.

Happy Halloween!

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New Haven – City officials will be joined by sponsors, representatives of community groups, and others at noon tomorrow when they welcome to the New Haven Green the just-harvested, soon-to-be-decorated huge holiday tree.

Tomorrow’s welcoming observance will be on the Lower Green, across Church Street from City Hall.

This year’s holiday tree will serve as the focal point for many of the city’s annual holiday traditions. Among them, an elaborate tree-lighting celebration – complete with music, entertainment, and celebrity appearances – is scheduled for Thursday evening, November 30.