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New Haven police launches Autism Safety Alert Program for residents
Naugatuck mom Jenn Harding and her son Derek were in a terrifying car crash a few years ago. “The gentleman hit us so hard, he knocked my tires off my rims,” Harding said. She’s glad they were OK, but the scary part was thinking about what if she wasn’t, because Derek has autism. “Derek can’t speak. Derek couldn’t say...
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NHPD makes plans for mental health lieutenant position for the community and officers
When New Haven Police Chief Karl Jacobson took over the department, he said he wanted his officers to treat the community with respect and dignity. Now, he’s looking to evolve that concept. “When someone doesn’t treat the community with respect and dignity, what are the root causes of that? Kind of like how we look at the community,” Jacobson...
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NBCUniversal Local Impact Grant helps New Haven nonprofit fuel food dreams
Kismet Douglass moves around the kitchen with the confidence of a seasoned chef. “You can have cheese in there if you want, or like, I have the onion chutney or tomato chutney,” Douglass said as she prepared a dish on Thursday afternoon. The self-taught food entrepreneur feeds her curiosity through TV shows, books and through local programs, like getting connected…
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Experts weigh possible supply chain issues after Baltimore port closes
Retail experts say there’s still a lot of uncertainty about what the port closure in Baltimore means for the supply chain. “And how are the other ports such as New York and New Jersey, Norfolk, Savannah, how are those ports going to be impacted because of the diversions we’re going to see,” Jonathan Gold of the National Retail Federation...
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Early voting makes its Connecticut debut next week
This year’s presidential primary marks a milestone for Connecticut voters; it’s the first time early voting will be available as an option.
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Early voting in Connecticut begins Tuesday with the presidential primary
There really is no strong party contest on either the Republican or Democratic ballot for the April 2 Presidential Primary, but officials want voters to still show up Tuesday for an historic day in Connecticut: the first day of early voting. “It would be great to use early voting this first time we have it in Connecticut, so you…
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CARE Program awarded $3.4M to fight health inequities in New Haven
A $3.4 million CDC grant was awarded to the CARE program in New Haven. It’s a collaborative effort between Southern Connecticut State University and Yale School of Public Health. “CARE is making a tremendous difference in the lives of New Haven residents,” said SCSU interim president Dr. Dwayne Smith. “In particular, we are transforming the day-to-day experience of those who…
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VITA launches free tax preparation services statewide
If you made less than $63,000 last year, Connecticut residents can have their taxes filed for free at a VITA income tax site. Volunteers will help find the tax credits that fit right in your wallet. “VITA comes in handy to those who need it the most,” Takima Robinson, a VITA volunteer, said. “They get one lump sum of money…
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Blumenthal says USCG docs show debate over academy assaults, while leaders vow transparency
Sen. Richard Blumenthal Friday shared documents that he says shows the internal discussion at the Coast Guard about releasing details from operation “Foul Anchor.” “The decision was made to conceal the report of sexual assault, and the failure to investigate it in the Coast Guard,” Blumenthal said. He says the paperwork is from 2018 and shows reasons for and against…
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Pizzerias around New Haven come together to celebrate National Pizza Day
“We have to celebrate these pizza bakers, we have to celebrate our community,” New Haven pizza historian Colin Caplan said to a crowd at Ernie’s Pizzeria. On National Pizza Day, the hands that make the apizza at Modern, Sally’s, Zeneli’s, Pepe’s, Next Door, BAR and more, were all in the kitchen sharing laughs and making their most sacred dish....