CITY POLITICS
ETHAN WOLIN
New Haven’s representatives mark Oct. 7, from Jerusalem to City Hall

On the anniversary of Hamas’ attack on Israel, local alders held a moment of silence to honor all victims of the Middle East war, hours after Connecticut Sen. Richard Blumenthal met with Israel’s prime minister.

October 8, 2024

ARIELA LOPEZ & LILY BELLE POLING
Local pro-Palestinian activists campaign against Harris as election nears

At a protest organized by Connecticut’s Palestine Solidarity Coalition, locals rallied against Israel’s war in Gaza and Lebanon, with some encouraging voters to cast their ballots for third-party candidates in November.

October 8, 2024

LILY BELLE POLING
Elicker proposes redirecting $8.5 million to New Haven Public Schools

New Haven ran a $16.4 million budget surplus in Fiscal Year 2023-2024. Mayor Justin Elicker has proposed assigning $3 million in freed funds to New Haven Public Schools in addition to $5.5 million of ARPA funds.

October 4, 2024

SABRINA THALER
New Haven expands Elm City COMPASS to address demand

Elm City COMPASS, New Haven’s community crisis response effort, is extending its service hours and will now accept direct calls from 911 dispatchers without police involvement.

October 4, 2024

MAIA NEHME & ARIELA LOPEZ
New Haven police union, City announce tentative contract agreement

Amid recruiting troubles, the proposed contract features a nearly $20,000 raise in starting salary and strengthened benefits.

October 2, 2024

ETHAN WOLIN
DeLauro courts youth support as “ranking rizzler on Appropriations”

Rep. Rosa DeLauro, ranking member of the House Committee on Appropriations and running for reelection, posted a video crammed with references to internet slang.

September 29, 2024

TYSON ODERMANN, EMILY KHYM & NICOLAS CIMINIELLO
City grants Tweed’s request for extension of temporary buildings

After over three hours of discussion, the New Haven City Planning Commission unanimously approved a three-year extension of Tweed New Haven Airport’s flood damage variance.

September 27, 2024

ETHAN WOLIN
At Murray tea, Elicker juggles big goals, ‘putting out fires’

At a Pauli Murray College tea on Thursday, Mayor Justin Elicker spoke about his job’s challenges and his vision for New Haven.

September 27, 2024

ETHAN WOLIN
Pelosi discusses career, 2024 elections at book event with DeLauro

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi emphasized her motivation to help children and to “save our democracy.”

September 23, 2024

ETHAN WOLIN
Pelosi book event moved from Omni amid labor dispute

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will discuss her new book with Rep. Rosa DeLauro at Southern Connecticut State University, due to unresolved contract negotiations at the initially publicized venue.

September 19, 2024

ETHAN WOLIN
Mayor-backed candidate edges out businessman for Hill alder seat

Angel Hubbard beat Miguel Pittman, 162 to 146, in the vote count announced after Monday’s special election for Ward 3 alder. The close margin triggers an automatic recount.

September 17, 2024