Waiting For A King

Perhaps the dedication should wait until the Route 34 West development plan is finalized. Depending on which plan is adopted, North Frontage Road may not exist in 10 years.
Part of this renaming should also involve changes to the street to make it safer and more beneficial to the communities flanking it. Right now, Route 34 is largely a commuter route and is the site of many deadly crashes. We wonder why asthma rates are so bad in New Haven, look no further than the future MLK Jr. Blvd. A purely symbolic renaming is meaningless without actual physical changes that improve the adjacent neighborhoods and make the street worthy of being named after MLK.

We can't find a less dangerous, ugly, desolate stretch of road to honor Dr. King? We should be embarassed to show a member of his family what we are putting his name on.

Such blatant hypocrisy displayed by ...Alderman Shah. Instead of renaming streets, it is most unfortunate, that there isn't more emphasis on creating an economic agenda for the very people who live on the targeted street. Interestingly,this is the same alderman that just recently disrespected his own constituents and others, who came to his committee meeting to protest a tax increase. Dr. King would've stood with them, not you. Clearly, such egregious behavior displayed by this alderman was the very antithesis of what D. King represented.
This introduction of such a bill by Alderman Shah, has vanity written all over it. Perhaps he should reassess the idea and change the name of the bill from Dr. King Blvd. to Benedict Arnold Blvd.

It is clear that you have no idea of the plans that the City of New Haven has for the now Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Corridor. Perhaps we should talk so that I can inform you or maybe you could speak to the President of the West River Community Services District. Traffic calming has been our Number one issue along with extensive plans for the new corridor.

The community sees no reason for another delay. There are also plans to rename Legion Ave. and South Frontage Road to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. East as well. Feel free to contact me. I can be reached at 203-507-7679 or [email protected]...

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It really not about how the stretch looks now or how dangerous it is now, it is about the vision of what the corridor will look like in the future. It's about a goal of re-connecting two communities that have been separated by a failed development plan for decades. We have nothing to be embarrassed about because we have goals and plans for our city.

Alderman Shah, your response to my views are received in the positive spirit in which you've conveyed. However, at the risk of sounding redundant, your focus should be revealed as to how exactly your working to improve the quality of life for your constituents. Moreover, the time expired long ago for you to begin to hold the DeStefano Administration accountable for it's silence in addressing the needs of the very people you represent. Do you run for re-election to improve the needs of your constituents, or to improve the needs of the mayor? When I left the Board of Alderman, I also left behind an economic manuscript for the Caucus to build upon. But instead of doing so, you allowed the mayor who has never shown an interest in the Black and Hispanic Community to dictate the agenda! Where's your true leadership?

Maybe they can get the niece of Dr. King who spoke at Glenn Beck's "Restoring Honor" self-promotional telethon. I understand she's for hire.

To the individual (s) who's in charge of this site. I accept rejection with absolutely no problem at all. However, I find it quite interesting that you allow "Threefifths" to post far more critical and egregious accusations of individuals on this forum than myself or anyone for that matter. You'll deny that it's personal, but I do realize that this paper is in bed with the mayor and everyone that supports him. Thank you for making that clearer for me.

Alderman Shah,

I imagine a world where silly politically correct gestures don't burden our elected and underpaid community representatives.

The fact that you are also on the finance committee frightens me.

I appreciate your sense of humor by posting my last comments. Unfortunately, because of your political bent towards DeStefano, your readers are only allowed to read what you want them to read. My language has never been profane, just critical in a way in which "YOU," find offensive towards politicians.
Your editor achieved his popularity for writing articles under the title of "Hit and Run." His goal then, was to expose the hypocrisy and the malfeasance in politics/politicians. What happened did the DeStefano finally buy him a sandwich?

posted by: Brian L. Jenkins on September 11, 2010 10:02pm

To the individual (s) who's in charge of this site. I accept rejection with absolutely no problem at all. However, I find it quite interesting that you allow "Threefifths" to post far more critical and egregious accusations of individuals on this forum than myself or anyone for that matter

Can you prove what I post is critical and egregious accusations of individuals on this forum is not true? How come you are the only one who says this. I will tell you like I tell them.Prove me wrong.


You'll deny that it's personal, but I do realize that this paper is in bed with the mayor and everyone that supports him. Thank you for making that clearer for me.

Sound to me that your statement about this paper is egregious accusations.If you fell this way.Why not start your own blog.Or better yet stick with the politics of ATL where you live at.

posted by: Threefifths on September 13, 2010 10:05am "Can you prove what I post is critical and egregious accusations of individuals on this forum is not true? How come you are the only one who says this. I will tell you like I tell them.Prove me wrong" posted by: Threefifths on August 6, 2010 10:10am

Again Black Politician are In the colon of the crooked Two party system.
posted by: THREEFIFTHS on January 10, 2010 4:52pm

This is noting new. This is happning across the country by black minster.Most Of these minster are noting more than Judas ... who lead the people to slaughter.

First and foremost, have you met most Black Ministers to call them Judas'? I find that statement both inaccurate and egregious. you feel extremely comfortable calling people names such as "Cons, Judases, and Blood Suckers." What is in your background that you are either ashamed of or intentionally forgetful of?
As far as no one else commenting on your posts, did you ever think for a minute that perhaps what you are saying is both shallow and insignificant? Finally, You seem to quote "the goings on in New York" quite often, perhaps you should consider returning! As I said to you before, I'll put my service and knowledge of New Haven against yours any day.
I ask you again, what are you doing to help the people in NH?

posted by: Brian L. Jenkins on September 13, 2010 1:16pm

First and foremost, have you met most Black Ministers to call them Judas'? I find that statement both inaccurate and egregious. you feel extremely comfortable calling people names such as "Cons, Judases, and Blood Suckers."

Most of the Black Ministers and Black politicians I have met in this state fit the title my Brother.When you say I find that statement both inaccurate and egregious this is you opinion whch you have a right to.I am speaking my opinion which I have the right to.Again can you dis prove my opininos work.

What is in your background that you are either ashamed of or intentionally forgetful of?

I am proud of my background and that is I call it as I see it.If you are a jack leg precher,Sell out leader.I will call you out.

As far as no one else commenting on your posts, did you ever think for a minute that perhaps what you are saying is both shallow and insignificant?

You must not find what I have to say shallow and insignificant,Because if you did you would not answer my post.


Finally, You seem to quote "the goings on in New York" quite often, perhaps you should consider returning!

I guote from other states also.Also as have told you.READ THIS I PAY TAXES HERE,I WILL SAY IT AGAIN.I PAY TAXES HERE. YOU DON"T!!!!!! SO BECAUSE I PAY TAXES HERE.I HAVE THE RIGHT TO VOICE MY OPINION on what is going on here.


As I said to you before, I'll put my service and knowledge of New Haven against yours any day.

What is there to know about the knowledge of new haven.Sell out leaders and politicians.Any one in new haven you ask will tell you the same thing.

I ask you again, what are you doing to help the people in NH?

I an keeping them inform about the sell out leaders and politicans and to get them to support a system were we can get term limits and proportional represention.What are you doing in you back yard of ATL to help the people may be you should work on this instead of worrying about what I write.

http://blogs.ajc.com/business-beat/2010/09/13/metro-atlanta-foreclosures-decline-in-september-but-still-at-high-level/

P.S.find it quite interesting that you allow "Threefifths" to post far more critical and egregious accusations of individuals on this forum than myself or anyone for that matter.

You got you stand now.