Amy Cheng
Staff Reporter
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Yale to take over syringe exchange in New Haven

The Community Health Care Van — a local clinic initiated by the Yale AIDS program more than two decades ago — is poised to assume the responsibilities of the New Haven Health Department’s Syringe Exchange Program. At the end of 2016, the city relinquished authority over the program, which allows users of drugs and steroids to exchange used needles for clean ones. However, the CHCV’s contract with the Connecticut Department of Public Health has yet to be approved.

Local 34 and Local 35 reach tentative contracts

UNITE HERE Local 34 and Local 35 have reached new tentative contracts with the University, narrowly escaping their Jan. 20 deadline.

Local 34 and Local 35 reach tentative contracts

UNITE HERE Local 34 and Local 35, Yale’s unions for its clerical, technical and maintenance workers, reached new tentative contracts with the University, narrowly escaping their Jan. 20 deadline.

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Cross students shocked by swastikas

Since swastikas were spray-painted inside Wilbur Cross High School’s athletic complex two weeks ago, students at the school have expressed surprise and disappointment about the incident.

New Haven activists optimistic about Calhoun change

Corey Menafee said that having read the report, he believes the University will ultimately choose to remove Calhoun as the college’s namesake.

Labor unity rally draws hundreds

Labor union members, New Haven residents, clergy and students joined hands Wednesday night to show solidarity and commitment to job security movements.

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Obama commutes first cases in the CT federal court district

Two New Haven residents convicted on federal drug charges received shortened sentences from President Barack Obama in November, the first two federal court cases in the district of Connecticut to receive presidential commutations.

Shooting range relocated after complaints from neighbors

After more than two decades of community activism, the New Haven Police Department will relocate an outdoor firing range that has been a long-standing nuisance for residents of nearby Beaver Hill and Newhallville.

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Community gathers to support sanctuary campus

As a part of the national “sanctuary campus” movement, more than 100 Yale students and New Haven residents gathered on Cross Campus on Wednesday to petition for Yale to protect undocumented immigrants.

Union meeting turns into demonstration

A closed-door membership meeting for two of Yale’s blue-collar unions evolved into a demonstration in front of Woodbridge Hall Wednesday night.

Peabody2 finds footing on campus

In its fourth month of operation, Peabody2 is gaining a foothold on campus as an alternative venue for community events and as a platform for academic exchanges.

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