New Haven Independent

Media | May 14, 2008

His Billboards Don't "Flash." They "Change"

by Melissa Bailey | May 14, 2008 4:06 PM | Permalink

"It's a new era for us," said billboard owner Frank Nataro (at left in photo), as the city zoning board gave him the OK to revamp his old-fashioned Ferry Street billboard with new, changing digital displays.

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Media | May 13, 2008

Newsrack Ordinance Slammed

by Thomas MacMillan | May 13, 2008 7:52 AM | Permalink

News kiosks won't be replacing boxes on downtown streets any time soon.

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Media | April 24, 2008

Kool Kiosks Advance

by Allan Appel | April 24, 2008 2:36 PM | Permalink

Neat enough for you? A new ordinance regulating newsracks in the public way as well as enabling the city to consolidate print media in kool kiosks moved through the City Plan Commission Wednesday night.

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Media | April 23, 2008

"Midland Kid" Takes Off

by Staff | April 23, 2008 12:04 PM | Permalink

Koffee? provided the baked goods and the East Rock Ramblers served up the bluegrass, as an Independent crowd celebrated the publication of a satirical novel about a lame-duck president turned Western novelist.

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Media | April 18, 2008

Read This Novel -- Before Bush Escapes!

by Allan Appel | April 18, 2008 2:49 PM | Permalink

An Independent reporter caught up with the local author of a new satirical novel about a lame duck president looking to preserve his legacy.

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Media | April 17, 2008

Live! With Lisa

by Paul Bass | April 17, 2008 11:07 AM | Permalink

Friday's guests on Live! with Lisa (1340 AM & WYBC.com; 10-11:30 a.m.): Dr. Richard Edelson and philanthropist Joel Smilow; Dr. Arnold Kriegstein; Yehezkel Landau, on Moderate Voices for Progress in the Middle East; NY Times Reporter Adam Liptak, on Border Fence Laws; live Coverage of Yale Governor's Conference.

Media | April 13, 2008

The Power of The New Media

by Staff | April 13, 2008 5:16 PM | Permalink

Tables are turned: Activist Gary Holder-Winfield sent in this video he filmed of Independent editor Paul Bass addressing the Ella Grasso Youth Conference at the State Capitol last Thursday.

Media | April 9, 2008

Watch Out, CNN

by Tom Ficklin | April 9, 2008 8:52 AM | Permalink

Whether you are a news junkie or a news abstainer, you should check out Al Jazeera if you want to know how world news is covered.

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Media | April 4, 2008

City Wants To Clean Up The News

by Paul Bass | April 4, 2008 7:55 AM | Permalink

News racks, to be specific.

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Media | March 11, 2008

Register Lays Off Hladky

by Paul Bass | March 11, 2008 5:47 PM | Permalink

Greg Hladky, the New Haven Register's last surviving full-time Capitol reporter, normally starts the day checking the list of press conferences and hearings to cover. Tuesday he got a message to call his editor first.

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Media | January 29, 2008

Registro Editor Jets

by Melissa Bailey | January 29, 2008 2:10 PM | Permalink

El Registro Editor Julio Urdaneta left about 10 days ago to pursue another job, according to his boss, Jack Kramer.

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Media | January 18, 2008

Duby-ous News

by Marcia Chambers | January 18, 2008 12:21 PM | Permalink

TV journalist turned hired-gun Duby McDowell "reports" about her client.

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Media | December 4, 2007

Downtown Gets Ugly

by Paul Bass | December 4, 2007 12:11 PM | Permalink

As in Joe Ugly. His grassroots hip-hop online radio station, UglyRadio.net, is moving up.

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Media | December 4, 2007

Downtown Gets Ugly

by Paul Bass | December 4, 2007 12:11 PM | Permalink

As in Joe Ugly. His grassroots hip-hop online radio station, UglyRadio.net, is moving up.

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Media | November 28, 2007

"Purple States" Adds Twist To Prez Quest

by Allan Appel | November 28, 2007 9:12 AM | Permalink

These folks aim to bring a touch of 5th century B.C. Athenian direct democracy to the coverage of the 21st century American presidential primaries and beyond.

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Media | November 20, 2007

Your Event Posted Here!

by Paul Bass | November 20, 2007 4:06 PM | Permalink

Or, more precisely, at the top of the column to the right. Thanks to Victor Wong's "flyerboard," the Next Big Thing in media innovation.

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Media | November 20, 2007

"Press Passes Do Not Exist"

by Paul Bass | November 20, 2007 4:06 PM | Permalink

Sort of like 33 RPM records. Brian McGrath broke the news.

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Media | October 30, 2007

"Pirate" Prevails, Opens Spanish Station

by Melinda Tuhus | October 30, 2007 8:01 AM | Permalink

Spanish-language radio has returned to the airwaves of New Haven after a seven-year absence, thanks to this crusader for community control of the airwaves.

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Media | October 17, 2007

New Haven Gets Sticky

by Paul Bass | October 17, 2007 7:40 AM | Permalink

A brand-new New Haven website, Sticky Map, bills itself as a "social-action website," a "free application that helps non-profits and other community interest groups demonstrate their impact in their neighborhood as well as their relationships with local businesses." Through maps. Click here to check it out.

Media | August 30, 2007

Harrison Who?

by Melissa Bailey | August 30, 2007 2:55 PM | Permalink

So long, Indiana... a new Hollywood heavyhitter is expected in town next week: Robert De Niro will be filming scenes of the thriller "Righteous Kill" in an East Rock home.

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