Erica Pandey
Staff Reporter
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Stark supporters divided on backing Eidelson

On the heels of a forceful Ward 1 Democratic Primary win by Sarah Eidelson ’12, supporters of former challenger Fish Stark ’17 are split on whether or not they will support the incumbent in the general election.

Union-backed candidates sweep primaries

Six of the eight Democratic primaries across the city resulted in incumbent victories.

Eidelson victorious in Ward 1 Democratic Primary

Sarah Eidelson ’12 on Wednesday beat back a primary challenge from Fish Stark ’17, overcoming the most significant hurdle toward another term as Ward 1 alder.

Alleged murderer still incompetent to stand trial

For the second time this year, New Haven Superior Court Judge Thomas O’Keefe Jr. has ruled that alleged murderer Lishan Wang is incompetent to stand trial.

With Dem. primary days away, Eze sets sights on the general

With Democratic candidates Fish Stark ’17 and Sarah Eidelson ’12 locked in fierce competition just days before the Ward 1 primary, the campaign of Republican candidate Ugonna Eze ’16 is starting to ramp up.

Stark ’17 goes on offensive at Ward 1 debate

Just one week before the Democratic primary for Ward 1 alder, the campaign turned negative.

Stark far outpaces Eidelson in fundraising

One week before the Ward 1 Democratic primary, the finance reports filed by the campaigns of Fish Stark ’17 and Sarah Eidelson ’12 reveal a vast difference in fundraising power between the candidates.

LIVEBLOG: Ward 1 Democratic Primary Debate

Tonight, the Yale College Democrats host the Ward 1 Democratic Primary Debate between Sarah Eidelson'12 and Fish Stark '17. Follow along as the News covers the event live, beginning at 7 p.m.

Senior complex to house new police station

As New Haven considers adding an 11th police district, the Bella Vista apartments at Fair Haven Heights will get a new police station.

Eight weeks until election, Harp hosts cookout

While students lounged on Cross Campus were enjoying one of the last weekends of summer, supporters of Mayor Toni Harp gathered at the Elks on Dixwell Avenue for food, music and conversation.

Candidates react to Local 34 endorsements

While Sarah Eidelson ’12 and Fish Stark ’17 prepare to square off in the Ward 1 Democratic primary, candidates in seven other wards are campaigning for primaries across the city.