Author Archives: Isaac Stanley-Becker

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Citing ‘prejudice,’ aldermanic candidate loses
By February 25, 2013 • 0
Alberto Bustos claims Santiago Berrios-Bones' Ward 14 victory is the result of an anti-immigrant message.
The petition calling for student representation on the New Haven Board of Education is supported by Ward 1 Alderman Sarah Eidelson ’12.
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Petition advocates student representation
By February 25, 2013 • 0
If a collection of city lawmakers, youth advocates, parents and students have their way, two New Haven Public Schools students may soon sit on the Board of Education.
New Haven Public Schools Superintendent Reginald Mayo announced on Wednesday that he will step down at the end of this school year.
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Mayo confirms June retirement
By and February 21, 2013 • 0
After leading New Haven Public Schools for 21 years, Superintendent Reginald Mayo announced Wednesday night that he will step down at the end of the school year.
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Students back early mayoral candidates
By February 18, 2013 • 0
Less than nine months before November’s mayoral election, Yale students are beginning to coalesce around two candidates vying for the mayor’s office.
Rep. Gary Holder-Winfield focused on reforming education and addressing violence during his candidacy speech.
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In kickoff, Holder-Winfield highlights state ties
By February 18, 2013 • 0
Nearly 70 people flocked to the back room of The Greek Olive to greet the candidate and hear about his vision for New Haven.
The weekend’s snowstorm brought the heaviest snowfall New Haven has seen since the blizzard of 1978.
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City, University reopen after storm
By February 13, 2013 • 0
After two days of closures, University and most city services resume today amid ongoing cleanup efforts.
Ward 1 Alderman Sarah Eidelson ’12 has yet to announce whether she will seek re-election this November.
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Ward 1 election chatter begins
By and February 7, 2013 • 0
Sarah Eidelson '12 has yet to indicate whether she will seek re-election this November.
Connecticut State Rep. Gary Holder-Winfield officially declared on Friday that he will be running to replace Mayor John DeStefano Jr.
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Holder-Winfield joins mayoral race
By February 4, 2013 • 0
Connecticut State Rep. Gary Holder-Winfield filed campaign papers Friday morning to formalize his bid.
After 20 years in office, New Haven Public Schools Superintendent Reginald Mayo will retire in June.
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Following mayor, superintendent to retire
By January 30, 2013 • 0
New Haven Public Schools Superintendent Reginald Mayo will retire as early as this June.
Ward 10 Alderman Justin Elicker FES ’10 SOM ’10 announced that he will challenge Mayor John DeStefano Jr.’s bid for re-election at Cafe Manjares on Thursday.
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Elicker seeks mayor’s office
By and January 25, 2013 • 0
Ward 10 Alderman Justin Elicker FES ’10 SOM ’10 officially declared his candidacy for mayor to a crowd of over 100 people Thursday night.
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State may get new charter schools
By January 23, 2013 • 0
Four groups sent plans for charter schools in New Haven to the Connecticut Board of Education.
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Post Newtown, state preserves mental health funds
By January 18, 2013 • 0
In the wake of the December Newtown shooting, state officials are looking for ways to preserve funding for what they said is much-needed mental health care.
Mayoral candidate Gary Holder-Winfield unveiled his “Clean Primary Pledge” Thursday and asked his opponents to adhere to the pledge as well.