In New Haven we too often find ourselves in a conversation about gun violence. The conversations about stemming the tide or ending it are centered in the violent act. The celebration of peace that takes place yearly is an opportunity to focus on peace not just as an alternative to recent acts of violence but […]
Gary Winfield
East Rock Festival – Gary Winfield & Jeffrey Kerekes
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Access to Jobs
It is in New Haven’s spirit that when some social issue arises some person or group of persons become active in an effort to find a solution. Whatever people think the solution is may differ but there is a near universal understanding that the number of accessible jobs that pay enough to live on are […]
37th Annual Faxon Law New Haven Road Race -by Gary
Yes the air was a little thick but that had no effect on the energy at the 37th annual New Haven Road Race. Big smiles were in abundance Monday morning as runners gathered to participate in a 5k or 20k race. Here are a few images from the event. Black Girls Run! were on the […]
A Busy Weekend – Gary
I’ve done posts like this before. They are responses to those who say that there isn’t anything to do in New Haven. Because of my role as a State Senator I am at a lot of events that are free and fun in and around the city and my camera goes with me to document […]
Promote New Haven Talent Fest
The Promote New Haven Talent Fest was an opportunity to showcase the many talents of New Haven’s Youth. At a time when many discussions center around the problems of our young people it was a great event to observe. Babs Alexander who organized the event speaks to the crowd One word – incredible. Contestants cheered […]
3rd Annual Promise Land Festival – by Gary
The 3rd annual Promise Land Festival was an opportunity for the community to come out ad enjoy beautiful weather and for the children of he community to run, play and smile. That smile is really what events like this are all about The grill is fired up and ready to go Free hotdogs and hamburgers […]