By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Westies Care founder and President Phil Liscio, who has strong ties to the city’s Italian American community and is well known for feeding the less fortunate, received West Haven’s Italian American … [Read more...] about Liscio hailed for philanthropic work
Biden’s ‘sputnik’ moment
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist The Biden administration is hesitant to call our competition with China a new Cold War, even though Beijing has zero qualms about making the parallels with our decades-long struggle with the Soviet Union … [Read more...] about Biden’s ‘sputnik’ moment
Editorial
Gaming: been here before This month the State of Connecticut went searching at the end of another rainbow, and hopes it found another pot of gold. Whether legalized sports gambling will be that pot of gold remains to be seen, but state … [Read more...] about Editorial
Gripevine
Dear Eleanore Turkington: West Haven was once referred to as “Waste Haven.” Now as I drive the city streets, I realize that West Haven has become “Trash Haven.” It is heartbreaking to see street after street lined with trash and litter of all … [Read more...] about Gripevine
Dear Felicia
Here we are, sweetie pie, and by the time yew git this missive, it’ll be jest days before the voters go out to pick who will be the mayor and council for the next two years. Whilst some may think it’s a shoe-in for the incumbent, there is some angst … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Eucharistic Miracle exhibit at St. Louis, Nov. 13-14
St. Louis Church is hosting a Vatican International Exhibit of Eucharistic Miracles at the church, 89 Bull Hill Lane, on Saturday, Nov. 13, from 1-7 p.m., and Sunday, Nov.14, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. With an extensive assortment of photographs and historical … [Read more...] about Eucharistic Miracle exhibit at St. Louis, Nov. 13-14
DiMassa arrest saddens many as probe grows
The arrest last week of now-former City Hall employee and current State Rep. Michael DiMassa (D-116), has shocked and saddened many both in the city and around the state. Called an “up and comer” by colleagues at the State Capitol, the arrest for … [Read more...] about DiMassa arrest saddens many as probe grows
The week in photos – October 14, 2021
Plant restoration project begun
After consulting with the New Haven office of Save the Sound and the Land Trust of West Haven Inc., the city launched the first of a three-phase project Oct. 6 to restore the beachfront parcels along the boardwalk that were previously overrun by … [Read more...] about Plant restoration project begun
Historian’s Corner
By Dan Shine Voice Columnist Milton C. Cochran, USMCPart I See Part 2 | Part 3 Antoinette “Toni” Cochran awoke suddenly; she sat bolt upright in the darkness and shook her husband: “Bus, Bus, wake up! Something terrible has happened … [Read more...] about Historian’s Corner