City Wide Events

1. The Mayor speaks during a special ceremony on the New Haven Green to celebrate the International Day of Peace.

The Superintendent speaks during a special ceremony to mark the International Day of Peace on the NH Green, Wednesday.

2. Children from the New Haven Public Schools attend a special ceremony on the New Haven Green to celebrate the International Day of Peace.

Hundreds of pinwheels dot the NH Green to mark the International Day of Peace Wednesday.

Children crossing the NH Green notice the hundreds of pinwheels plotted to mark the International Day of Peace Wednesday.

Students from Betsy Ross perfrom during a special ceremony to mark the International Day of Peace Wednesday.

Guest speaker Ambassador Anwarul Chowdhury, former Under Secretary General and High Representative of the United Nations and Honorary President of the UN NGO Committee on the International Day of Peace poses with children from Microsociety during a special ceremony to mark the Internatioal Day of Peace on the NH Green Wednesday.

A child crossing the NH Green notices the pinwheels planted to mark the International Day of Peace Wednesday.

New Haven Mayor John DeStefano announces the launch of "Pathway to Promise," a new preK-8 college-focused curriculum. Watching the announcement, l-r, are College Summit’s J. B. Schramm, Teachers union President David Cicarella. NHPS Superintendent Reggie Mayo, Career HS Principal Michael Ceraso and New Haven Academy Facilitator Gregory Baldwin.

NHPS Superintendent Reggie Mayo speaks at the launch of "Pathway to Promise," a new preK-8 college-focused curriculum. Watching the announcement, l-r, are Career HS Principal Michael Ceraso, New Haven Academy Facilitator Gregory Baldwin and Mayor John DeStefano.

NHPS Superintendent Reggie Mayo speaks at the launch of "Pathway to Promise," a new preK-8 college-focused curriculum. Watching the announcement, l-r, are College Summit’s J. B. Schramm, Teachers union President David Cicarella, Career HS Principal Michael Ceraso, New Haven Academy Facilitator Gregory Baldwin and Mayor John DeStefano.

Teachers union President David Cicarella speaks at the launch of "Pathway to Promise," a new preK-8 college-focused curriculum.

College Summit’s J. B. Schramm speaks at the launch of "Pathway to Promise," a new preK-8 college-focused curriculum.

College Summit’s J. B. Schramm speaks at the launch of "Pathway to Promise," a new preK-8 college-focused curriculum. Watching the announcement, l-r, are Hyde Leadership Academy Principal John Russell, Career HS Principal Michael Ceraso, New Haven Academy Facilitator Gregory Baldwin and Mayor John DeStefano.

College Summit’s J. B. Schramm speaks at the launch of "Pathway to Promise," a new preK-8 college-focused curriculum. Watching the announcement, l-r, are Hyde Leadership Academy Principal John Russell, Career HS Principal Michael Ceraso and New Haven Academy Facilitator Gregory Baldwin.

College Summit’s J. B. Schramm speaks at the launch of "Pathway to Promise," a new preK-8 college-focused curriculum. Watching the announcement, l-r, are Teachers union President David Cicarella, NHPS Superintendent Reggie Mayo, Hyde Leadership Academy Principal John Russell, Career HS Principal Michael Ceraso, New Haven Academy Facilitator Gregory Baldwin and Mayor John DeStefano.

New Haven Mayor John DeStefano announces the launch of "Pathway to Promise," a new preK-8 college-focused curriculum. Watching the announcement, l-r, are College Summit’s J. B. Schramm, Teachers union President David Cicarella and Superintendent Reggie Mayo.

Wilbur Cross Seniors Elisha Brown, Adriana Roberts and Fontaine Chambers take part in a Flash Mob on the Green Thursday.

Volunteers from Lindley Food Services pack holiday food donations for needy families. L-R: Mary Cerrefa nad Patrick Rossomondo.

Volunteers from AFB pack holiday food donations for needy families. L-R: Angie Rodriguez, Elizabeth Delgado, Chris Barbarotta and her grandson Tate.

NHPS Chief of Staff Leida Pacini works with volunteer Heather Chasse to pack holiday food donations for needy families.

Volunteer Mary Jo Sagnella (far right) joins volunteers from AFB and its affiliates to pack holiday food donations for needy families.

"Eddie" Lugo Rodriguez of Lindley Food Services and NHPS COO William Clark help pack food donations for needy families.

Jack Healy of the United Way greets students at the MBA.

New Haven Mayor John DeStefano speaks with students at MBA.

New HavenMayorr John DeStefano announces a donation from First Niagra.

New Haven Public School Superintendent Dr. Reginald Mayo speaks during a press conference at MBA to announce a 3 million dollar donation from First Niagra.

Patricia Sweet of Achive First speaks during a press conference at MBA to announce a 3 million dollar donation from First Niagra.

Frank Polino of First Niagra speaks during a press conference at MBA to announce a 3 million dollar donation from First Niagra to New Haven.

Frank Polino of First Niagra speaks during a press conference at MBA to announce a 3 million dollar donation from First Niagra to New Haven.

Patricia Sweet of Achieve First, jack Healy of United Way, Frank Polino of First Niagra, ???, NH Mayor John DeStefano, David Ring of First Niagra and students from the MBA.