
New Haven first responders recall building collapse rescue: 'Just our ...
nhregister.com > news > article...Firefighter Nate Peragallo works to rescue an injured worker at a partial building collapse in New Haven June 2, 2023.... ...NEW HAVEN -- Sheila Villegas has been working as an emergency dispatcher for a decade but had never received a call about a partial building collapse... ...Villegas began to dispatch first responders, building inspectors and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to the scene.... ...The remaining hospitalized victims were discharged earlier this week, according to Yale New Haven Hospital....

New Haven man sues police captain over 2021 car crash
nhregister.com > news > article...Rose Dell, the Police Department's public information officer, collided with his vehicle at the intersection of Kimberly Avenue and Lamberton Street... ...In a complaint filed May 22, Francisco Betancourt alleges Capt.... ...Justin Elicker said.... ...Weber III, a lawyer representing the plaintiff, said Tuesday the suit was filed now because there is a two-year time limit in which to file and that...

Elicker, families to speak at event memorializing gun violence victims Saturday
nhregister.com > news > article...Senator Richard Blumenthal shares the podium with Marlene Miller Pratt, a founding member of the Botanical Garden Nucleus Group, at the dedication... ...program at Southern Connecticut State University in New Haven on Nov. 15, 2021.... ...Elicker plans to speak along with U.S. Richard Blumenthal, U.S. Rosa DeLauro, State Sen. Martin Looney and Marlene Pratt, the garden's founder.... ...The other speakers at the memorial include Police Chief Karl Jacobson, Fire Chief John Alston and incoming Superintendent of Schools Madeline Negrón...

Experts worry wildfire smoke could impact Connecticut's wildlife
nhregister.com > news > article...A purple martin flies into a nest at the Connecticut Audubon Society Coastal Center at Milford Point Friday.... ...An osprey sits on a perch by a nest near the Connecticut Audubon Society Coastal Center at Milford Point Friday.... ..., director of the Connecticut Audubon Society"s Coastal Center at Milford Point, which is home to a purple martin colony.... ...Still, the concern has preoccupied Tom Andersen, communications director for the Connecticut Audubon Society....

Descendant of British West Haven hero visits ancestor's burial site
nhregister.com > news > article...George Campbell and his granddaughter, Miriam, of Scotland stand next to a monument of William Campbell on Monument Path in West Haven Thursday.... ...William Campbell was George Campbell's fifth-generation grandfather. A monument to William Campbell on Monument Path in West Haven Thursday.... ...On Thursday, George Campbell made his first trip to West Haven from Scotland with his teenage daughter Miriam, whom he had wanted to accompany him... ...In 1779 during a British invasion here, the Rev. Noah Williston, a local minister, broke his leg during an attempt to flee and was captured....

Hamden schools cut 17 positions amid budget shortfall
nhregister.com > news > article...Hamden Public Schools central offices at 60 Putnam Ave., Aug. 31, 2021 HAMDEN -- As it struggles to cope with budgetary constraints, the Hamden Public... ...Research Based Intervention (SRBI) coordinators, three teaching positions at the secondary level and a school psychologist, according to a memorandum... ...The Board of Education approved the cuts on Tuesday, board member Walter Livingston Morton IV said in a statement.... ...Hamden also will reduce the number of teachers in elementary school classrooms by six, Highsmith told the New Haven Register, a move that “will not...

New Haven police looking for green sedan in hit-and-run that killed motorcyclist Wednesday
nhregister.com > news > article...Jose Rodriguez, 41, of New Haven, died after being taken to the hospital in critical condition, Capt. Rose Dell said in a news release. ... ...The green sedan fled the scene heading east on Clay Street toward James Street, reports said. ... ...Police are also looking for any witnesses to the accident, Dell said. ...

New Haven professional management employees get a contract; some could see 30% pay bump
nhregister.com > news > article...Mayor Justin Elicker said in a press release that “these new contracts will provide our employees a well-deserved raise, secure savings for the City... ...reported Local 3144 President Gildemar Herrera said “the salary increases will assist in the betterment of many members who have been unable to...

New Haven police to detail arrest in 2020 Grace Street homicide
nhregister.com > news > article...On Wednesday, police announced they were extraditing Chamar Kelley, 21, from a North Carolina jail where he is in custody on unrelated charges.... ...New Haven Police Department Headquarters NEW HAVEN -- Police are expected to announce an arrest in a homicide case at 1 p.m.... ..., homicide of Allen Leeshaw Freeman on Bassett Street.... ...Also Wednesday, police announced a $25,000 reward for any information leading to an arrest in the stabbing death of Southern Connecticut State University...

New Haven Police Commission will vote tonight on terminating two officers involved in Randy Cox case
nhregister.com > news > article...Betsy Segui, Officer Luis Rivera, Officer Jocelyn Lavandier, Officer Oscar Diaz, Officer Ronald Pressley. ... ...Attorney Benjamin Crump, second from left, listens to LaToya Boomer, left, sister of Richard "Randy" Cox, speak at a news conference in front of... ...Betsy Segui, and officers Luiz Rivera, Oscar Diaz and Jocelyn Lavandier after an internal affairs report was released in March.... ...Police Chief Karl Jacobson called for the termination of Sgt....