Nicolas Ciminiello
Staff Reporter
Nicolas Ciminiello covers businesses, unions and the economy. From Easton, CT, he is a sophomore in Murray College majoring in ethics, politics and economics.
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Hanmi Oriental Food & Gift Shop brings Korea to New Haven

For decades, the East Rock staple has supplied locals with Korean food and snacks.

New Haven nonprofit championing Black emotional health welcomes new executive director

MacArthur Foundation grant awardee Community Healing Network strives to mend the emotional harms of anti-Black racism through nationwide group discussions.

Black business owners take advantage of Yale, New Haven resources

The News spoke to five Black-owned businesses about their relationships with Yale and New Haven.

Elephant in the Room Boxing Gym expands children’s, Parkinson’s patients programs

Former boxing champion Devonne Canady’s gym offers coaching as well as after-school and exercise programs.

Kaiyden’s serves up coffee named after regulars, community

Owner and founder Chidi Onukwugha has offered the Wooster Square neighborhood an ever-expanding menu with a personal touch for over three years.

Unique career skills education program enters its second year

Founded in 2023, MATCH provides manufacturing training to both adults and students in the New Haven Public Schools system.

Increased crime, police understaffing on Westville residents’ minds

The Westville Community Management Team meeting addressed increased concerns about crime and safety in the neighborhood.

Connecticut minimum wage set to increase in 2025

Late last month, Connecticut’s Gov. Ned Lamont announced that the minimum wage will increase 66 cents next year, sparking questions on the efficacy of an increase on the state’s cost of living crisis.

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.