New Haven Independent

Cutler’s Closing Doors

Wed, 16 May 2012 21:40 GMT

One last blow-out of sound is beginning on Broadway, as the famed Cutler’s Record Shop prepares to close its doors.

Friday? Must Be Time For A Scam

Wed, 16 May 2012 21:05 GMT

“Tyrell Jenkins” rolled into town in a car with New York plates. He strolled into Pete Persano’s AT&T Wireless Store on Chapel and asked for two 64 GB IPads worth over $300 each. He pulled out a First United credit card—and Persano smelled a scam.

Duck Pond Reborn

Wed, 16 May 2012 18:06 GMT

After a $300,000 overhaul, a revamped Edgewood Park duck pond is ready to welcome migrating terns, herons, egrets, alewives—and one lucky turtle.

Homicide Victim & Friends Drove To Shelton Ave. To Party

Wed, 16 May 2012 16:39 GMT

A carload of five young women met up on Shelton Avenue with a carload of men to “party” when gunshots rang out—and fatally struck a 20-year-old woman from Danbury in the head and neck.

How Long Have We Been Eating Nanoparticles?

Wed, 16 May 2012 16:30 GMT

(NHI Nanoblog) Consumer and health advocates have consistently raised questions about the potential addition of ultra-tiny materials to boost the flavor, texture or freshness of food. But what if nanoparticles are already in what we’re eating?

#71569 Speaks. Cross Listens

Wed, 16 May 2012 14:00 GMT

Jamilett Hernandez wanted proof that the Holocaust actually happened. She wanted to see a tattooed Jewish arm.

Number 71569 obliged.

Genocide Brought Home

Wed, 16 May 2012 12:25 GMT

After hearing a firsthand account of the Rwandan massacre, a city seventh-grader said that she wants to travel the world to fight genocide anywhere it happens. She and her classmates also learned that they can also stay here and fight hatred at home.

School Board Ponders How To Involve Public

Tue, 15 May 2012 21:07 GMT

Move meetings to a central location with better parking. Make the boardroom’s layout less intimidating. Jettison Robert’s Rules of Order. Schedule “public participation on matters of general concern” before the long superintendent’s report.

Foe Neighbor Takes Grocer’s Plan To The Edge

Tue, 15 May 2012 19:33 GMT

As grocer Peter Dodge gears up to expand his natural foods store, he’s run into an obstacle: The property owner with whom he shares a parking lot.

Man Shot Dead Outside Stop & Shop Plaza

Tue, 15 May 2012 17:22 GMT

A young man was killed Tuesday afternoon outside a “hot spot” laundromat.