Ashna Gupta
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Jepsen to challenge FCC

Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen announced last week that Connecticut will join 20 other states in federal appeals court to challenge the Trump administration’s repeal […]

New Haveners seek to counter climate change

The United States may no longer belong to the Paris Climate Agreement, but Connecticut activists are still pushing for 100 percent clean energy in New […]

Haci sings a different tune

On the campaign trail, Catalbasoglu cast himself as an independent voice who would break the Democratic stranglehold of the Board of Alders. But now Catalbasoglu and his supporters are singing a different tune.

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Haci joins Democratic caucus

After a closed-door caucus meeting and a public vote, the Board of Alders voted to appoint Ward 8 Alder Aaron Greenberg GRD ’18 — rather […]

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Alders elect leadership

As Yalies recuperated over winter break, New Haven’s alders were busy electing leadership for this term’s Board of Alders. Ward 23 Alder Tyisha Walker-Myers was […]

Harp sworn in for third term

Mayor Toni Harp and other newly elected city officials had more than just the new year to celebrate on Monday — Jan. 1 was also […]

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Board of Alders to consider Harp raise

Mayor Toni Harp may have a raise coming her way, according to mayoral spokesman Laurence Grotheer.

Franken resigns amid calls from Senate, CT Dems

Top Connecticut politicians called for the resignation of U.S. Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., for sexual harassment allegations. Franken announced that he will step down "in the coming weeks."

Minority position uncertain

Plans by Ward 1 Alder-elect Hacibey Catalbasogul ’19 to serve as minority leader of the Board of Alders were thrown into doubt when independent candidate […]

Local alders reach out to Yalies

On Thursday night, Yalies connected with politicians who represent them on the Board of Alders — Ward 22 Alder Jeanette Morrison and Ward 7 Alder-elect […]

Environmental activists protest at tree lighting

The smell of hot chocolate, laughter from kids in Santa hats, the familiar sound of carols and bells — Christmas cheer was in the air […]