Neil Katsuyama
Neil Katsuyama
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Officials, experts consider effects of federal funding cuts on city
City officials gathered in City Hall last night to discuss the impact of President George W. Bush's '68 $2.57 trillion budget on New Haven programs. Experts and advocates from across the state gave presentations on how the cuts in federal funding will...
Streets' new book to explore religious roots of University
There was a time when people didn't watch Paris Hilton religiously. There was a time when religion was followed religiously. University Chaplain Frederick Streets, in a new book titled "Preaching in the New Millenium, Celebrating the Tercentennial of...
Bush budget angers some city officials
New Haven may face significant reductions in grants for law enforcement, housing and community development next year if the recommendations contained in President Bush's recent budget proposal are followed. New Haven city officials and community...
Aldermen may control parking fee
Proposed bill, which Yale claims unfairly singles out a select few, would add aldermanic oversight
More than 100 community members attended a public hearing yesterday to voice their opinions on proposed legislation that would give the Board of Aldermen the ability to regulate the parking rates of independent institutions. The legislation...
Church of Christ in Yale pastor wins prestigious award
Rev. Samuel Slie DIV '52 '63 was presented with the Gandhi, King, Ikeda Community Builders prize Friday at the Afro-American Cultural Center. Presented by Dean Lawrence Edward Carter Sr. of Morehouse College, the award was given to Slie, associate...
Divinity School appoints new historical theology professor
The Yale Divinity School and the Department of Religious Studies appointed Denys Turner, a University of Cambridge theologian, to a senior position in historical theology Friday, after a two-year international search. Turner will assume his new...
Old city buildings are tested for lead paint
As part of a renewed enforcement effort in New Haven, the Environmental Protection Agency has ordered $80,000 in repairs in 31 city apartments contaminated with lead paint. The Chelsea Company must replace 200 hazardous windows over three years in...
City looks for solutions to homelessness
With the highest number of shelters in the state, New Haven readies a new approach
Sal Forgione Jr. stops by the Dunkin' Donuts on Church and Center streets most nights. But unlike most other customers, Forgione spends his days sitting in front of the courthouse on Elm Street asking for change -- his home on the corner is nothing...
Church worries about effects of coming split
Following the recent announcement that the Church of Christ in Yale will become non-denominational next fall, members of the United Church of Christ have expressed disappointment and concern about the impending separation. The CCY -- begun in 1757...
Yale to reform campus religion
Battell may become non-denominational
Following the recommendations of a University committee, Yale officials are searching for ways to implement wide-ranging reforms to religious life on campus, including increased support for the Protestant and Muslim communities and additional space for...