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Teens Speak Out On The Criminal Justice System

by Ranea al-Tikriti | May 29, 2008 3:29 pm | Comments (2)

“People only commit crimes because they think it’s fun,” Lonnie Adams was saying. “Not that it is, but they would much rather commit crimes than do something good.”

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Male Youth Conference Saturday

by TOM FICKLIN | May 29, 2008 2:59 pm

Theta Epsilon Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. & Eta Alpha Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. is sponsoring a Male Youth Conference, free and open to all male teens, this Saturday, May 31, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Hillhouse High School. Workshops Include: Driving While a Young Male in the Community; Why Do You Treat Her That Way & Hip Hop Culture; Basic Health & Hygiene; Money Management; & Future After High School.

Includes FREE Continental Breakfast and Lunch

No Bees Need Apply

by Melinda Tuhus | May 29, 2008 2:53 pm | Comments (4)

A failed condo complex on Sherman Parkway will be transformed into 34 “supportive” homes for people with HIV. Former residents have all been relocated; next, it’s the bees.

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“Cupping” Launches Bare Beans Mission

by Leonard J. Honeyman | May 29, 2008 2:52 pm | Comments (19)

Mark Orintas (pictured with his coffee roaster) is ready to fulfill his life’s dream by the Q River and to change the world, one cup of coffee at a time.

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Now They’re Back In

by Paul Bass | May 29, 2008 12:16 pm | Comments (5)

A victory for foes of New Haven’s immigrant-friendly ID has proved short-lived, as two car dealers decided to offer discounts to cardholders after all.

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Mugger Climbs In Drive-Thru Window

by Paul Bass | May 29, 2008 11:15 am

He ordered a doughnut. Before it arrived, he climbed inside and made off with the cash register instead.

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25 Honored For Work Beyond Classroom

by Andrew Mangino | May 29, 2008 11:00 am | Comments (1)

If Jack Paulishen Jr. has his way, the next president of the United States will find a few surprise guests at his (or her) Inauguration: a classroom of New Haven Public School students, of course.

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Hope Renewed for a HOPE VI

by VJ Vitkowsky | May 29, 2008 7:39 am | Comments (2)

Former residents of the Rockview housing projects — once notorious for blight, now evacuated and fenced off — could move back in to new homes with their own front entrance and yard if the federal government comes through with a $20 million HOPE VI grant.

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Jones & Company: Actor Hosts Groove, Give and Get Benefit

by Staff | May 28, 2008 11:05 pm

By Tony Phillips
The “Groove, Give and Get” benefit for The Senator Chuck Allen III Scholarship Fund takes place on June 11 from 6pm-8pm at NHarlem, 114 West 116th Street. Allen, a New Haven political legend, passed away in March. Previous Independent stories can be found here and here.

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A Plea For Civility

by Staff | May 28, 2008 4:30 pm | Comments (18)

By Andy Ross

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