Author Archives: Monica Disare

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ABP’s closure leaves prime Broadway location empty
By Monica Disare May 29, 2013 • 0
For nearly a decade, Au Bon Pain’s yellow sign greeted students at the corner of York and Broadway. But on Monday, the store shut its doors for the last time.
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DeStefano, Levin honored with Elm-Ivy awards
By Monica Disare April 26, 2013 • 0
The Seton Elm-Ivy ceremonies honor members of the Yale and New Haven communities who have worked to improve the relationship between the University and the city.
New Haven Superintendent Reginald Mayo announced in February that he will step down at the end of the school year.
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Superintendent forum exposes parent concerns
By Monica Disare April 24, 2013 • 0
A small but energized group of parents voiced concerns with the superintendent search process at the first of three forums.
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Conn. legislature unveils budget proposal
By Monica Disare and Michelle Hackman April 22, 2013 • 0
After passing historic gun-control legislation just over two weeks ago, the Connecticut Legislature turned its attention to the state budget on Friday.
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Mayoral candidates consider ed reform
By Monica Disare April 19, 2013 • 0
Each election contestant brings with him a different plan for how education reform in New Haven should proceed.
The historic Shubert Theater may see a change from city ownership to a not-for-profit management body, pending a decision by the Board of Aldermen.
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Shubert to see new owner
By Monica Disare April 17, 2013 • 0
The Board of Aldermen received a proposal Monday to transfer the historic Shubert Theater from city ownership to a new, not-for-profit management body.
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Businesses prep for Bulldog Days
By Monica Disare April 16, 2013 • 0
As prospective students and their families flock to New Haven for Bulldog Days, businesses in New Haven are preparing for an influx of visitors.
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Tragedy mars Boston Marathon
By Monica Disare and Nicole Narea April 16, 2013 • 0
Authorities scrambled to respond to security threats after two bombs detonated Monday afternoon near the finish line of the Boston Marathon
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College Summit prepares for next admissions cycle
By Monica Disare April 12, 2013 • 0
With College Summit gearing up to begin this summer, the program will use Yale space, but not Yale students, to promote a college-going culture in New Haven.
Approximately 50 Yale students and hundreds of New Haven residents called for immigration reform in a citywide rally.
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City rallies behind immigration
By Monica Disare April 10, 2013 • 0
Cries for change echoed from Beinecke Plaza to the New Haven Green Tuesday as hundreds rallied across New Haven for comprehensive immigration reform.
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Deadlines pass for city youth programs
By Monica Disare April 2, 2013 • 0
With applications due last week, Elm City students are turning to two city youth programs, Youth@Work and New Haven Promise, that saw moderate growth over the last year.
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Amidst high unemployment, city rolls out jobs pipeline
By Monica Disare March 29, 2013 • 0
A new city initiative that will be fully operational this spring promises to help New Haven residents find jobs at businesses across the Elm City and inside Yale’s Ivy walls.
Approximately 50 Yale students and hundreds of New Haven residents called for immigration reform in a citywide rally.