Aaron Bray
Brief: NHPD to promote seven officers to rank of sergeant

The New Haven Police Department will promote seven members of the force to the rank of sergeant, according to a press statement released by City […]

Newly elected Yale Dems prep for 2008 presidential race

After ushering in a new president and executive board last night, the Yale College Democrats are refocusing their agenda to prepare for the looming 2008 […]

Campaign trail to draw fewer Yalies

The weeks leading up to the first presidential primaries of 2004 may have drawn many students to New Hampshire, but this primary season, Yalies may […]

Elm City recognized for creation of ID program

At its annual conference in New Orleans on Thursday, the National League of Cities honored New Haven for its ground-breaking immigration policies — in particular, […]

New alderman prepares to shake up board

Newly elected Ward 10 Alderman Allan Brison ran as a Green Party candidate. But he won as an independent. He also won as someone who […]

DeStefano criticized for pay-raise proposal

Even some of Mayor John DeStefano Jr.’s closest allies are calling his request for a $25,000 pay raise a political mistake. “It’s come as a […]

DeStefano wins with 71 percent

Mayor John DeStefano Jr. coasted to re-election Tuesday, winning a record-tying eighth term. With official tallies from seven of New Haven’s 30 wards still outstanding […]

Mayor-backed Dems. win in 2, 22

Friends, family and supporters of incumbent Democratic alderman Greg Morehead stood outside the Wexler/Grant Community School in Ward 22 yesterday, cheering incoming voters and encouraging […]

With eighth win, mayor ties Lee’s record

Yogi Berra once famously said that if you can’t imitate him, don’t copy him. With his victory Tuesday night, Mayor John DeStefano Jr. has proven […]

Plattus ’09 to assume Ward 1 seat

As 116 votes Tuesday officially secured her the seat of Ward 1 alderperson, uncontested candidate Rachel Plattus ’09 eschewed specific plans for her two-year term […]

Elser ’81 runs lonely mayoral campaign

If H. Richter Elser ’81, the Republican challenger in Tuesday’s mayoral race, thinks he has a chance of unseating incumbent Democrat John DeStefano Jr, he […]