Newhallville

My husband was attacked by a group of 6-10 men while biking along the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail yesterday. He had his bike and iPod stolen. I often see police on Segways on the stretch of the trail between Division and Hillhouse, but the part that seems to be really dangerous is the stretch from Division to the New Haven/Hamden line. If this isn't addressed, this trail will cease to be a resource that New Haven residents can enjoy.

I wonder how the Mayor and Police can justify constant gunfire coming from the Police Academy. I understand and am all for them refining thier skills, however they are between 2 schools, 1 being an elementry school and near close proximity to West Hazel, West Division, and Harding St. What is this saying to our kids, and the violence in this neighborhood?

Why arent there more cops walking this area? They walk in groups of 2 on State and Orange Streets!

Illiegal rooming house. No smoke detectors. Heating with gas stove!! Children on 2nd floor!!!! Vermin !!! Broken plumbing!!!

There is no place in Newhallville for kids to congregate and use computers. If someone wants to run a program or have a speaker there is nowhere to meet.

The business center on Shelton would be a great place for a community center.

Im from the Thompson Street Youth Coalition is interested in organizing and running the community center and along with providing office space for the non profit to run there programs, to find out how to help contact me at 203-285-0752 or email me at javaughn_harris@yahoo.com.

During the summer, teenagers and young men numbering 6-9 ride from or through here down Cherry Ann and into New Haven. There are young children in the area. It is becoming a dangerous matter. This is an ongoing issue during the summer, and primarily on the weekends. Seldom does a patrolmen visit the area unless dispatched on a service call.

There are no sidewalks on Sherman Avenue between West Division Street and Ford Street. This is especially dangerous when it's rainy and muddy and kids decide to walk in the street rather than traipse through the mud on their way home from school. This should be addressed ASAP.