Wake Forest Signs Nine to National Letters of Intent Nov 20, 2009
(Notre Dame High School of West Haven). Three-year letterwinner in high school. (Wakeforestsports.com)
Police Release Video Of Deadly Cruiser Crash Nov 18, 2009
Early on the morning of June 13, Anderson and Pisani were driving on Route 1 toward Milford after responding to a request for help at a West Haven disturbance, said the state police, who investigated the crash. Anderson's police car collided with a 2008 Mazda occupied by Ashlie M. Krakowski and David P. Servin, both of Orange. (FOX61, CT)
Remynse and Schnack Fall in Doubles Semifinals in Connecticut Nov 8, 2009
Loss concludes UCLA's involvement in the event. - and fell in the doubles semifinals at the ITA Intercollegiate Indoors on Saturday, concluding UCLA's involvement in the national event. (Uclabruins.com)
Genes And Environment May Interact To Influence Risk For Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Nov 4, 2009
and VA Connecticut Healthcare Center, West Haven, and colleagues studied 1,252 individuals who had experienced childhood adversity (including abuse or neglect), adult trauma (such as combat, sexual assault or a natural disaster) or both. Participants age 17 to 79 (average age 38. (Science Daily)
Female Veterans Have Fewer Pain Complaints Than Men Oct 29, 2009
Researchers led by Dr. Sally G. Haskell, of the VA Connecticut Healthcare System in West Haven, report the findings in the journal Pain Medicine. Exactly why these findings in veterans differ from what's been found among civilians is unclear, according to Haskell's team. (MEDLINEplus)
Injured Abare Remains a Leader on theSideline Oct 26, 2009
WEST HAVEN Larry Abare s injured right arm was hidden underneath a jacket at a mid-week practice. However, from Yale football coach Tom Williams referring to the passionate way Abare plays in a fiery address to his team, to Abare imparting his wisdom on the Bulldogs other defensive backs, there is no way of disguising the hard-hitting safety s role for the remainder of his senior season. (Goyalebulldogs.com)
Volleyball Nipped By New Haven, 3-2 Oct 25, 2009
West Haven, CT - The Adelphi University volleyball team traveled to West Haven, Connecticut to take on Northeast-10 and former East Coast Conference rival New Haven on October 23. The Panthers trailed 2-1, three games into the match, but knotted the action at two before falling 3-2. (Aupanthers.com)
Volleyball Blanks NYIT, 3-0 Oct 21, 2009
Adelphi returns to action on October 23 when they travel West Haven, Connecticut to take on Northeast-10 rival New Haven at 4:00 pm. . (Aupanthers.com)
Sex offender convicted of trying to pay boy for sex in Holliston Oct 9, 2009
Charles J. Dinardo of West Haven, Conn ... Charles DiNardo, 55, of West Haven, Conn. (Holliston Tab, MA)
Cocaine Vaccine May Help Some Reduce Drug Use Oct 7, 2009
Bridget A. Martell, M.D., M.A., of Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, and Veterans Affairs Connecticut Healthcare System, West Haven, and colleagues conducted a 24-week phase 2b trial of a vaccine designed to increase levels of cocaine antibodies in the blood. A total of 115 cocaine-dependent individuals enrolled and 58 were randomly assigned to receive five vaccinations of the active vaccine. (Science Daily)
2 Killed In Route 8 Crash Oct 6, 2009
(AP) - Connecticut state police are trying to figure out the cause of a car crash on Route 8 in Seymour that killed two West Haven men. Troopers say 23-year-old Anthony Crouse and 20-year-old Matthew Floberg died after both of them were ejected from the car early Sunday morning in the crash on the northbound side of the highway near exit 21. (FOX61, CT)
Swimming Tabbed Fifth in Preseason Poll Oct 2, 2009
All-NEC first team members Alyssa Carlucci (Danbury, CT/Danbury) and Megan McGorry (West Haven, CT/West Haven) are back for their junior campaigns after exceptional outings at the league championships last year. Carlucci finished first in the 100 breast with a time of 1:06. (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
Lafayette Comes to Bowl Saturday at Noon Sep 30, 2009
For the first time in 19 seasons, the Lafayette football team is coming to West Haven to take on Yale ... The Yale Bowl may be in West Haven, but the press box has a taste of New Haven with Yorkside Pizza & Restaurant serving slices and salad on home Saturdays. (Goyalebulldogs.com)
51 People Displaced By West Haven Fire Sep 22, 2009
WEST HAVEN - An apartment complex in was badly damaged by fire early Sunday ... The Red Cross and the town of West Haven are assisting the 51 people displaced by the fire ... They are being housed in hotels by the town of West Haven while the Red Cross is providing money for emergency food as well as "comfort kits" with personal care items. (FOX61, CT)
MILFORD: Search For Kayaker Suspended Monday Sep 8, 2009
The Coast Guard, state police and fire departments from Milford, Stratford and West Haven searched for him Sunday and Monday. David Owens and R;gine Labossi;re. (FOX61, CT)
Hartford-Area Post Offices To Remain Open, List Shows Sep 3, 2009
Three post offices in the state remain on the list: one each in West Haven, East Haven and Bridgeport. The news eliminates the Hartford offices at State House Square and the Blue Hills office on Woodland Street from the study. (FOX61, CT)
Mory's Hopes To Reopen In The Spring, But Will It Still Hold Any Prestige? Aug 31, 2009
A major renovation is underway: antique wood furniture and walls are under wraps for protection; floors, walls and ceilings have been stripped; artwork and memorabilia have been put in a West Haven storage facility. Almost all of the previous management was let go, and a new restaurant general manager was hired. (FOX61, CT)
Dermatologist Skin Examinations Detect More, Thinner Skin Cancers Than Patients Identify Themselves Aug 21, 2009
"In this issue of the Archives, Kantor and Kantor provide new data on the topic of melanoma screening," write Daniel G. Federman, M.D., of VA Connecticut Health Care, West Haven, and colleagues in an accompanying editorial. "Does this report, along with similar reports, provide convincing evidence that screening with full-body skin examination decreases melanoma-related mortality? The results, although provocative, are not definitive.". (Science Daily)
Tractor Trailer Crash Snarls Morning Commute On Interstate 95 Aug 19, 2009
WEST HAVEN - WEST HAVEN, Conn. (AP) - Connecticut state police have reopened all lanes of Interstate 95 southbound in West Haven after a tractor trailer crash forced the closure of the entire side of the highway. (FOX61, CT)
56% of Melanomas Not Found by Patients Aug 19, 2009
The current findings, while supportive of full-body screening for skin cancer, are not definitive, Dr. Daniel G. Federman, from VA Connecticut Health Care, West Haven, and colleagues note in a related editorial. "Although 'more research is needed' is an overused statement," they add, "the claim does apply to the current situation.". (Fox News)
Portsmouth 13s seek New England Babe Ruth title Aug 7, 2009
With wins over Mystic (16-0), Suffield (8-2), West Haven (5-4) and Fairfield (6-3), Newtown captured the program's first 13-year-old title in league history. In its championship win over Mystic, every player recorded at least one hit in the 12-hit attack, as Mike Davis and Mike Daubert combined to limit Mystic to just two hits. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
West Haven Man Receives 20-Month Sentence For Illegally Dumping Waste Aug 5, 2009
In the most recent cases, Assistant State's Attorney Tamberlyn E.C. Conopask said Chairamonte's dumping plagued a dozen communities throughout Connecticut, including , Westbrook, Bethany and West Haven ... And at Chairamonte's West Haven home, firefighters found what they believe were four homemade incinerators 275-gallon oil tanks covered with tarp burning in his backyard. (FOX61, CT)
Source: Pfizer, Nigeria settle antibiotic lawsuit Jul 30, 2009
Meanwhile, lawyer Richard Altshuler of West Haven, Conn. who said he represents 111 alleged victims jointly with another firm, has been trying to block the settlement, arguing the agreement would shortchange victims and send millions of dollars to Nigerian officials. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Man Charged With Rape, Murder Of Child Jul 25, 2009
(AP) - A Connecticut man has been charged with raping and killing a 7-year-old girl in her West Haven home. Thirty-two-year-old John Billingslea had previously been arrested on lesser charges in the death of the girl in April. (FOX61, CT)
Union Settles With 10 Connecticut Nursing Homes Jul 4, 2009
Those homes are in Waterbury, Torrington, Prospect, New Haven, West Haven and Norwalk. In May, the union threatened a three-day strike, but withdrew its notices at the request of legislative leaders. (FOX61, CT)
Let The Boom Times Begin Jul 4, 2009
Celebrate Independence Day with Schooner Inc. as you enjoy the best seats in the house for the West Haven and New Haven fireworks on board. Citizens Restoring Congamond (CRC) will run its third annual car show, "Cruise Congamond", this year on July the 4th at Babb's Roller Rink. (FOX61, CT)
Aldi holding hiring events Monday Jun 20, 2009
The events will be held Monday in four locations at two different times from 6 to 10 a.m. at Aldi stores at 535 Sawmill Road in West Haven and 801 Silver Lane in East Hartford, and from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Hotel at 100 Berlin Road in Crowmell, and the Courtyard Marriott Hotel, 225 Slater St. in Manchester. Job applications will be available at all four sites. (Republican-American)
Lawyer challenging reported Pfizer settlement May 27, 2009
Richard Altschuler, a West Haven, Conn. lawyer, is representing 58 alleged victims in a multibillion-dollar lawsuit against Pfizer in the U.S. He filed new legal documents this month asking a Connecticut judge to halt the portion of the settlement talks that deal with compensation for his clients. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
ALDI to Open 1,000th Store in West Haven, Bringing $115 a Month Savings to Shoppers Mar 21, 2009
Select assortment discount grocer, ALDI celebrates the opening of its 1,000th store in West Haven, Conn ... March 20 /PRNewswire/ -- At a time when other retailers are cutting back and the recession continues to deepen, select assortment discount grocer ALDI is celebrating its 1,000th U.S. store in West Haven, Conn ... The new ALDI store opens Monday, March 23, at 535 Sawmill Road in West Haven, the grocer's first location in the city. (PR Newswire)
Connecticut Man Sentenced for E-card Scam Mar 21, 2009
Thomas Taylor Jr., of West Haven, Connecticut, and his colleagues spammed thousands of AOL subscribers with e-mails that purported to include electronic greeting cards from sites including and ... The West Haven police, the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, the U.S. Secret Service and the Federal Bureau of Investigation pursued the case. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
The 2012 Draft Sarah Palin Committee Gets Early Start Mar 20, 2009
WEST HAVEN If you ask Paul Streitz, it s never too early to start planning for the future, especially if your hope for the future is to see Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin run for president and win in 2012 ... danny wrote on Mar 11, 2009 7:59 AM:" Why would a resident of Darien hold a Palin meeting in West Haven. Seems he would do much better in Fairfield County. That said, her grasp of domestic and world affairs can fit in a pea. " ... MonaLisa wrote on Mar 11, 2009 2:10 PM:" @Danny: I'd think West... (Newsmax)
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Bob of West Haven wrote on Mar 16, 2009 4:05 PM:" She has probably stolen form other groups and organizations that have yet to figure out that the funds are missing. She reminds me of this wonderful woman we had for a babysitter years ago. ". Eye for an Eye wrote on Mar 16, 2009 3:58 PM:" We are too liberal in this country China would have resolved this issue by now. ". (Westerly Sun, RI)
Anatomy of the peanut salmonella crisis Mar 15, 2009
Test results confirmed the presence of salmonella in a tub of King Nut peanut butter found on the shelves of City Line food distributors in West Haven. It was a genetic match to the outbreak strain. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Wireless retailer to open 35 stores, hire 100 Mar 7, 2009
markets earlier this year, said the new stores will be located in Waterbury and Southington, as well as East Haven, Hamden, Meriden, Milford, New Haven, North Haven, Orange, Wallingford and West Haven. Pocket Wireless provides wireless voice and data services that enables customers to place and receive unlimited calls within a local service area for a flat monthly fee. (Republican-American)
Hidden Phosphorus Food Additives Dangerous To Kidney Disease Patients Feb 21, 2009
(May 31, 2005) Researchers at Yale School of Medicine and the VA Connecticut Healthcare System in West Haven identified a novel human kidney protein called renalase that regulates both heart contraction and blood. (Apr. (Science Daily)
Boston-bound buses crash in Conn. Feb 16, 2009
Two buses en route from New York to Boston collided on Interstate 95 in West Haven, Conn. yesterday, sending 30 passengers to the hospital, according to the Connecticut State Police. (Boston Globe)
Salmonella-Tainted Peanut Butter Found in Connecticut Feb 8, 2009
The product, bearing one of the lot numbers identified in the recall, (lot # 8234 with a production date of 8/21/2008) was found at City Line distributors of West Haven. It was the only tub of that recalled lot. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration -- Alerts)
