Brendan Kearney
Brendan Kearney
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Aldermen reject domestic partnership proposal
The New Haven Board of Aldermen narrowly rejected a controversial proposal Monday night that would have acknowledged the relationship status of domestic partnerships. Ward 1 Alderman Ben Healey '04, who sponsored the ordinance amendment, needed a...
Jenkins' speech surprises caucus
After passionately criticizing what he called the "Yale-DeStefano axis of power" in last year's Black and Hispanic Caucus State of the City address, Ward 28 Alderman Brian Jenkins agreed to submit a copy of this year's address to the caucus before he...
City plan would privatize parking
As part of an ongoing effort to boost New Haven's financial fortunes during tough economic times, the city's Economic Development Administrator outlined a plan Wednesday night that would privatize the city's parking business and result in a guaranteed...
NAACP backs effort to end use of 'nigger'
Early last month, Ward 23 Alderman Yusuf Shah put forth a resolution that called for people of all colors to come together, show mutual respect for each other and refrain from using the word "nigger" in all forms and contexts. At the meeting when...
Board discusses meeting attendance
Committee chairmen examine aldermanic truancy, budget, overflow shelter closure
In what was designed to be a quarterly check on the general activity of the New Haven Board of Aldermen, the committee chairmen of the board gathered last night to discuss a wide range of issues, including aldermanic truancy at committee and full board...
Sides regroup on domestic partnerships
When a Board of Aldermen committee voted down an ordinance amendment late Monday night that would legally recognize domestic partnerships in the city of New Haven, the majority of those still in the audience applauded their elected officials for...
Aldermen reject gay marriage recognition
After a marathon session of electrically charged public comment on the topics of homosexuality, marriage and religion, the New Haven Board of Aldermen last night rejected a proposal to "acknowledge the relationship status of domestic partnerships.
Board allocates $5.2m in federal grants
Under the cloud of war in Iraq and a faltering economy at home, the New Haven Board of Aldermen went about its business last Wednesday evening, passing a community funding package and a resolution calling for extra security at places of worship in...
Aldermanic committee will address strike
The New Haven Board of Aldermen appointed an ad-hoc committee Wednesday that will meet with University President Richard Levin and union leaders to discuss the two parties' historically contentious relationship. The board passed a resolution at...
Unions draw support from politicians
Local, state-level Democrats rally, write letters
While many Yale students have attempted to remain neutral during this week's strikes, few New Haven politicians have kept silent on the labor dispute. Many Democratic public officials have publicly expressed support for the unions -- and some even...