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A Look at Racial Disparities in Connecticut's Criminal Justice System
At least 29 people in Connecticut have died in the past seven years after deadly encounters with cops: 18 shot to death; probably 11 more after being hit by police Tasers. Almost 59 percent of those fatal incidents involved blacks or Latinos,...
Tags: Shootings, American Civil Liberties Union, Criminals, Mental Illness, Easton (Easton, Pennsylvania)
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Best of New Haven 2013: Best Place for Indoor Fun
1) CT Sportsplex 216 Foxon Road North Branford (203) 484-4383 ctsportsplex.com 2) Sports Center of Connecticut 784 River Road Shelton (203) 929-6500 3) Prime Climb 340 Quinnipiac St., #28 Wallingford (203) 265-7880
Tags: Wallingford, North Branford, New Haven (New Haven, Connecticut)
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Tech Council's Nemerson Leaving To Run For Mayor In New Haven
After nearly 10 years as president and CEO of the Connecticut Technology Council, Matthew Nemerson is pursuing a new goal: The mayor's office in New Haven. Nemerson, 57, is a former head of the chamber of commerce in New Haven and also co-founded Science...Tags: John DeStefano, NCR Corporation, Connecticut Economic Development, New Haven (New Haven, Connecticut), Connecticut Technology Council
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New Haven Artists Go Mobile
When was the last time you went to an art exhibition where the curators said, "Leave the driving to us"? Well, that's the ticket for Ten Narratives, a fascinating and fun (yes, art can be fun) take on the storytelling element in the visual arts, co-...
Tags: Arts and Culture, Fine Arts, Manhattan (New York City), Chelsea (Manhattan, New York), Chelsea (Staten Island, New York)
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Our Picks: Showcasing a Few of New Haven's Local Films
Catch a film or two this week: How to Marry a Millionaire: Jan. 26, 2:30 p.m., New Haven Free Public Library, 133 Elm St., New Haven, (203) 946-8835, nhfpl.org. One Night Stand: Creating a Play in a Day: Jan. 30, 7:30 p.m., Branford 12, 325 E. Main...
Tags: Movies, Killingworth, Clinton (Middlesex, Connecticut), Entertainment, North Haven (New Haven, New York)
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...And a Veggie New Year: In This Time of Resolutions, Why Not Give Up Meat?
It is the mother of all New Year's resolutions: eat healthy, get fit and lose weight. Exercise is important, but time-wise, it is a lot easier to make different choices about what we eat than it is to shoehorn workouts into our schedules. People presently...
Tags: Animals, West Hartford, Restaurants, New Haven Green, Stamford
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A List of Connecticut Cafes That Roast Their Own Coffee Beans
Everybody loves coffee. Not only does it taste great, but it transforms us from walking zombies into energized work machines. Coffee-goers crave good quality coffee, and that's sometimes hard to come by. Well, there's hope. Many of Connecticut's cafes...
Tags: West Hartford, Guilford (New Haven, Connecticut), Politics, New London (New London, Connecticut), Lyme
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Autumntimes: Halloween and Other Fun Fall Events Around Connecticut
Costume Shops Characters & Costumes, 260 River St., Guilford, (203) 453-6036, readamusements.com. Costumes for adults and kids, for sale or rent. Fashionista Vintage & Variety, 93 Whitney Ave., New Haven, (203) 777-4434, fashionista-vintage-variety.com....
Tags: Palace Theater, Holidays, Mystic Seaport, New Britain, Wallingford
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Where to Get Pumpkin Ales Around New Haven
It's officially autumn. And with it comes falling leaves, hayrides, Halloween, Thanksgiving and the most important of all, more seasonal beers. Pumpkin ale is one of these seasonal beers that is not only enjoyed in today's society but was also highly...
Tags: Danbury, Bars and Clubs, The Washington Post, Alcoholic Beverages, Manufacturing and Engineering
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The Racial-Profiling Scandal In East Haven Is Unresolved, While Officials Try to Install Reforms
Suppose Connecticut had a centralized system where all cops who made traffic stops had to send electronic reports on who they pulled over, the race of the person, the reason for the action and the outcome. The reports could be checked against stuff like...
Tags: Central Connecticut State University, Politics, Justice and Rights, Lawyers, Prosecution
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Companies with Connecticut Operations Among Top Toxic Corporate Polluters, According to New Study
Five different companies with operations in Connecticut have achieved the dubious honor of being listed among the top toxic “Corporate Air Polluters” on a University of Massachusetts institute’s 100-worst list for 2012. According to the...Tags: Plainville, Textron Incorporated, Public Service Enterprise Group Incorporated, Environmental Politics, Alcoa Incorporated
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A Visit To Fair Haven And The Coastal Meadows Of The Quinnipiac River
The Hartford CourantA pair of osprey circled a nesting platform that held what resembled a pile of sticks as I walked along a trail of mud and crushed oyster shells. Off in the distance, traffic droned past along busy I-91. A path snaked its way through a meadow and along...Tags: Middletown, Quinnipiac River, Natural Resources, Forests, Long Island Sound
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