ANSONIA - Join us tomorrow Feb. 21 at 12 p.m. [at Ansonia Library] for a powerful presentation uncovering a remarkable New Haven family story with connections to Yale University.
Based on research conducted at the Beinecke Library and highlighted in David Blight’s "Yale and Slavery," this program explores the life of a formerly enslaved inventor who died wealthy and the legacy of his family before 1920.
Descendant and New Haven native Denise Manning Keyes Page, founder of Ubuntu Storytellers and performer on The Moth Main Stage, will share two moving true stories about resilience, family, and rediscovered history.
To register please click on the link below: https://forms.gle/68XUGKJwLEpzxv7w8
Shared from the Ansonia Library Facebook page.
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| Angelina Cordelion |
NEW HAVEN - Join BHcare and Mayor Justin Elicker Tuesday, Sept. 30 at 1:15 p.m. at Long Wharf Pier to observe Domestic Violence Awareness Month with a press conference followed by the Annual Sound of Hope.
This year’s theme, “Every Voice Matters, Every Action Counts,” reminds us that together, we have the power to create change.
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Speakers include Justin Elicker, Mayor of New Haven; Roberta J. Cook, President/CEO of BHcare; Meghan Scanlon, President and CEO of the CT Coalition Against Domestic Violence; Esperina Stubblefield, Director of Domestic Violence Services at BHcare, along with domestic violence survivors.
Every October, the nation observes Domestic Violence Awareness Month to bring to light an issue that affects all our communities. On average, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States.
Last year, BHcare helped more than 5,400 victims and children find hope, safety and healing.
Participants will honor the victims who lost their lives as a result of domestic violence in 2024. Each person will receive a flower to toss into the harbor. The flowers represent the hopes and struggles of the survivors as they strive to become free from violence. The flower also gently reminds us of the lives that have been taken from us due to domestic violence.
In addition, the event will honor local law enforcement who have played an integral part in BHcare’s domestic violence programs.
Their dedication and tireless efforts have not only ensured the safety and well-being of victims of domestic violence but have also fostered a sense of trust and collaboration that is invaluable to the pursuit of ending domestic violence once and for all.
Those to be honored include:
For more information about the event or about domestic violence services, visit www.BHcare.org.
If you need immediate assistance, please call the 24-hour Domestic Violence Hotline 1-888-774-2900.
The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services is a program of BHcare that provides services for victims and children of domestic violence free of charge.
Each year, more than 5,400 domestic violence victims, survivors and their children walk through the door of UCDVS looking for shelter, help and hope.
The Hope Family Justice Center, a program of BHcare, is a collaboration of multiple community providers under one roof, offering free, comprehensive wraparound services to domestic violence victims and their families.
Victims of domestic violence receive support, healing, and pathways to empowerment.
This is a press release from BHcare.
Together, we keep our community safe! 
This week's "Turnback Tuesday" looks at one of the early modes of transportation between Derby ("Birmingham”) and New Haven. This picture shows the stagecoach waiting for its next daily run to New Haven.
Many modes of transportation have been employed over the years – walking, horseback, carts and wagons, carriages, railroads, rivers and canals, horse cars and horse railways, bicycles, trolleys and automobiles.
[First posted on this date on 2018.]
Thanks goes to Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week.
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| Darryl Giles |
ANSONIA - On June 24, 2025, Darryl Giles, 35, of New Haven was taken into custody on two arrest warrants for domestic violence incidents that occurred in Ansonia on June 24, 2025 and June 16, 2025, Lt. Patrick Lynch said today.
Both of the incidents involved the same victim.
During the June 16 incident Giles is accused of forcing his way into the victim’s home in violation of a protective order.
Giles was charged with violation of protective order, burglary second degree and criminal trespass first degree. He was held on a court set bond of $75,000 and arraigned June 25 at Derby Superior Court.
During the June 24 incident Giles is accused of entering the victim’s home in violation of a protective order and assaulting the victim causing serious head and facial injuries.
Giles was charged with Assault Second Degree, Violation of Protective Order, Criminal Trespass First Degree, Disorderly Conduct and Operating Under Suspension, he was held on a court set $500,000 bond and arraigned June 25 at Derby Superior Court.
All arrestees are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
This is a press release from Lt. Patrick Lynch.
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| Mariliz Cruz |
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| Anastasia Santiago |
ANSONIA - The Ansonia Police Department is looking for the public's help in locating Mariliz Cruz, 26, and her 2-year-old daughter, Anastasia Santiago.
This week's "Turnback Tuesday" is an image of Rev. Richard Mansfield.
He was born in New Haven in 1724, his father a deacon for the Congregational Church.
However, during Mansfield's schooling at Yale he was converted to the Episcopal faith.
He became a Reverend and was assigned to the St. James Episcopal Church in Derby in 1748. He served there for 72 years - with only a brief interruption during the Revolutionary War, after he fled due to his loyalist views.
After the war, however, he was allowed to return and continued his duties at St. James until his death in 1820. He was buried in Elm Street Cemetery in Ansonia.
(Note: the bonus photo above of St. James is circa 1900.)
Thanks goes to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week.
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NEW HAVEN - Join BHcare and New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Long Wharf Pier to kick off Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
The press conference will address the ongoing need for life-saving domestic violence services and will recognize the 26 Connecticut residents who lost their lives due to domestic violence in the last year.
Speakers include Mayor Justin Elicker, City of New Haven, Roberta J. Cook, President/CEO, BHcare, Meghan Scanlon, President and CEO of CT Coalition Against Domestic Violence, Senator Richard Blumenthal, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro, David Zannelli, Assistant Chief of Police, City of New Haven, Esperina Stubblefield, Director of Domestic Violence Services, BHcare along with a domestic violence survivor.
Every October, the nation observes Domestic Violence Awareness Month to bring to light an issue that affects all our communities. On average, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States.
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Last year, BHcare helped more than 6,000 victims and children find hope, safety and justice. Approximately half of its funding for domestic violence services is in jeopardy. VOCA funds support on-site court advocates in New Haven, Derby, and Milford, its in-home Assistance, Support, and Counseling program for high-risk victims of domestic violence, its Hope Family Justice Center in downtown New Haven, and 24/7 crisis services for victims throughout Greater New Haven and beyond.
Participants will honor the 26 women, men and children who lost their lives as a result of domestic violence in 2023. Each person will receive a flower to toss into the harbor. The flowers represent the hopes and struggles of the survivors as they strive to become free from violence. The flower also gently reminds us of the lives that have been taken from us due to domestic violence.
In addition, the event will honor local law enforcement who have been an integral part of BHcare’s domestic violence programs.
Their dedication and tireless efforts have not only ensured the safety and well-being of victims of domestic violence, but have also fostered a sense of trust and collaboration that is invaluable to the pursuit of ending domestic violence once and for all.
Those honored are Officer Daniel Evans, New Haven Police Department, Officer Evan Kelly, New Haven Police Department, Officer Heriberto Rodriguez, New Haven Police Department, Officer Igor Gloss, New Haven Police Department, Officer Mark O’Connor and Guilford Police Department, Officer Michael Stephens, North Haven Police Department.
For more information about the event or about domestic violence services visit www.BHcare.org.
If you need immediate assistance, please call the 24-hour Domestic Violence Hotline 1-888-774-2900.
The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services is a program of BHcare that provides services for victims and children of domestic violence free of charge. Each year, nearly 6,000 domestic violence victims, survivors and their children walk through the door of UCDVS looking for shelter, help and hope.
The Hope Family Justice Center, a program of BHcare, is a collaboration of multiple community providers under one roof providing free wraparound services for domestic violence victims and their families. Victims of domestic violence receive support, healing and pathways to empowerment.
This is a press release from BHcare.
ANSONIA - Police responded to a shots fired complaint at 6:07 p.m. Saturday on Fourth Street near North Main Street.
Officers located a shell casing and an unspent round in the area, but there were no victims and no reports of damage to any property, Lt. Patrick Lynch said in a written release.
During the investigation a suspect gray Dodge Caliber was identified and a statewide message was sent to all law enforcement agencies regarding the vehicle.
A short time later the Bridgeport Police Department located the car with three occupants inside.
A handgun was found inside the car and all the occupants were arrested by Bridgeport PD.
The individuals arrested were identified as Claude Perry, 30, of Ansonia, Edward Rumley, 32, of Waterbury, and Chantel Carter, 38, of New Haven.
The investigation into the shots fired is ongoing and arrests are anticipated in the near future.
Lynch said Chief Williams would like to thank the Bridgeport Police Department, in particular Officer Jancy Rodriguez and Sgt. Julio Diez, for their assistance in identifying the suspects and recovering evidence for the investigation.
Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact the police department at 203-735-1885 or anonymous tips can be left at Tip411 at the link below.
https://www.tip411.com/tips/
This is a press release from Lt. Patrick Lynch.
This electric road was the first one built in New England with construction starting in 1887.
Mr. Thomas Wallace of Ansonia persuaded Mr. James Kennedy to come to Derby and build. Mr. Kennedy built the first electric railroad in America. Derby Junction had access to New Haven, Bridgeport (by way of Shelton) and Waterbury (by way of Ansonia).
Thanks goes to Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week.
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NEW HAVEN - To raise awareness about domestic violence, BHcare’s The Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services and Hope Family Justice Center will hold a vigil Tuesday to honor survivors and remember the victims of domestic violence.
The Annual Sound of Hope will be held at 1 p.m. at Long Wharf Pier.
The vigil will include the reading of names of those who have lost their life as a result of domestic violence.
Each person will receive a flower to toss into the harbor. The flowers represent the hopes and struggles of the survivors as they strive to become free from violence. The flower also gently reminds us of the lives that have been taken from us due to domestic violence.
Every October, the nation observes Domestic Violence Awareness Month to bring to light an issue that affects all of our communities. On average, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States. During one year, this equates to more than 10 million women and men. ncadv.org
Roberta J. Cook, President / CEO BHcare will open the ceremony followed by keynote speaker Jill Davies, Deputy Director, Attorney, Greater Hartford Legal Aid.
The following police officers will be recognized for their role in the fight against domestic violence: Officer Anthony Santagata of the North Haven Police Department and Officer Doug Bauman of the West Haven Police Department.
For more information about the vigil, or about domestic violence services visit www.BHcare.org.
If you need immediate assistance, please call our 24-hour Domestic Violence Hotline 1-888-774-2900.
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UCDVS is a program of BHcare that provides services for victims and children of domestic violence free of charge.
Each year, nearly 6,000 domestic violence victims, survivors and their children walk through the door of UCDVS looking for shelter, help and hope.
HFJC, a program of BHcare, is a collaboration of multiple community providers under one roof providing free wraparound services for domestic violence survivors and their families. Victims of domestic violence receive support, healing and pathways to empowerment.
This is a press release from BHcare.
