Noah Daponte-Smith
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Economy dominates final mayoral debate

Disputes over New Haven’s finances and economy flared Saturday morning, as the three mayoral candidates clashed in their last debate of the campaign season.

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Imam discusses Islam in America

As Islamic extremism grabs national headlines and presidential candidates openly question the fitness of Muslims to hold high office in the United States, Imam Talib Shareef, the leader of the Washington D.C.’s oldest mosque, spoke on being Muslim in America at an open forum in New Haven Saturday.

Jordan’s Furniture to open in New Haven

Zip lines, a 45-foot fountain and the world’s largest indoor adventure rope course will all come to New Haven in time for Christmas, bundled inside a 200,000-square-foot furniture store.

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Eze, Eidelson clash in debate

On a night when many expected heated debate on policy issues, discussion between Ward 1 alder candidates Sarah Eidelson ’12 and Ugonna Eze ’16 at the aldermanic debate Wednesday evening instead centered on one simple question: What role should Yale students play in New Haven?

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LIVEBLOG: Ward 1 Debate

Tonight, the News hosts the Ward 1 Debate between Sarah Eidelson ’12 and Ugonna Eze ’16. Follow along as we cover the event live, beginning at 6:30 p.m.

SEEC considers complaint against Eidelson

Less than a week before voters are set to head to the polls, the State Elections Enforcement Commission has decided to proceed with a formal investigation into allegations that Ward 1 Alder Sarah Eidelson’s ’12 re-election campaign violated election law.

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Top YouthStat grads rewarded for excellence

Mayor Toni Harp does not give Apple Watches to teenagers very often. But on Monday, five New Haven youths were each awarded an Apple Watch for earning top marks in a summer program run by the city.

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Eze overtakes Eidelson in fundraising

With two weeks until the November election for Ward 1 alder, the most recent campaign finance filings reveal that Republican Ugonna Eze ’16 has eclipsed Democrat Sarah Eidelson ’12 in fundraising by a 12-to-one margin.

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Citing “crisis,” Eze unveils education plans

As Mayor Toni Harp makes education a primary focus of her campaign for re-election, Ugonna Eze ’16, the Republican candidate for Ward 1 alder, has brought that focus to campus.

Activists demand climate action

Environmental activists from across the city chanted for climate action in front of City Hall Wednesday afternoon, just weeks before diplomats will convene in Paris for potentially historic climate talks.

Elm City boasts budget surplus

New Haven ran a budget surplus for the second year in a row, Mayor Toni Harp announced at a press conference in City Hall Tuesday.