By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Jeffrey Moreno received the city’s Hispanic American of the Year award at the sixth annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration on Friday. During a midday ceremony on the steps of City Hall, Mayor … [Read more...] about Moreno is Hispanic of the Year
Dear Felicia
Well hon, in the blink of an eye, it seems, we’re in the middle o’ fall, and effen the leaves aren’t giving yew the autumnal vibe, the fack that we will be in Standard time in a mere two weeks ought to do it. Of course, for m’self the going back to … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Mullins heads to North Carolina
The city’s Fair Housing Commissioner is heading south to aid in the clean-up after the devastation of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Steven R. Mullins will be in Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina from October 17th through October 22nd … [Read more...] about Mullins heads to North Carolina
City offers energy assistance
The city is accepting applications for the federally funded Connecticut Energy Assistance Program. Appointments for all heating sources can be made by calling (203) 937-3572. Applications will be processed via phone by appointment … [Read more...] about City offers energy assistance
Dockworkers for stagnation
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist Dockworkers for economic stagnation It's the processing gate that roared. APM Terminals at the Port of Mobile in Alabama uses a semi-automated gate to process trucks without union labor, and … [Read more...] about Dockworkers for stagnation
Editorial
Electoral College attacked Gov. Tim Walz, the Democratic candidate for vice-president, sent the first volley of what we expect to be a barrage of criticism from members of his side of the aisle. The issue – again – the Electoral College. … [Read more...] about Editorial
Hispanic community has specific health concerns
By Dr. Rhonda Randall UnitedHealthcare Amid National Hispanic Heritage Month, it’s an opportune time to recognize the unique health challenges Hispanics/Latinos face and work to address them. Hispanics/Latinos represent one of the … [Read more...] about Hispanic community has specific health concerns
4th Expo highlights emergency workers and their vocations
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice For the fourth straight year, the city joined West Haven’s three fire departments to celebrate Fire Prevention Week at an exposition of all things fire, emergency management, public safety, police … [Read more...] about 4th Expo highlights emergency workers and their vocations
Ora Mason unveils new mural
Ora Mason’s Branch library unveiled a new mural by artist Miguel Estrada on August 30, at its 260 Benham Hill Road location. The mural was created to highlight the presence of the mid-century modern structure built in 1967, by promoting a renewed … [Read more...] about Ora Mason unveils new mural
Consorte is city’s primo Italiano
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Mark Consorte was feted as West Haven’s Italian American of the Year at the Greater New Haven Italian American Heritage Festival on the city’s historic Green on Saturday. Consorte, a longtime … [Read more...] about Consorte is city’s primo Italiano