Isaac Stanley-Becker
Staff Reporter
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Candidates debate YCC’s role

The candidates in the running to lead Yale’s student government squared off for the sole debate of the campaign season.

Fire union files suit against mayor

The firefighters’ union has filed suit against Mayor Toni Harp in state Superior Court.

Fire union files suit against mayor

The firefighters' union has filed suit against Mayor Toni Harp over an appointment that the union claims contravenes the city charter and collective bargaining law.

UP CLOSE | Raising taxes, rising tempers

100 days into her tenure as mayor, Toni Harp has been left to defend a budget not entirely her own. Now New Haven is struggling to generate the revenue it needs to keep going without taxing all of its residents away.

Ward 27 alder resigns

The Board of Alders is short a member as of Monday as Ward 27 Alder Angela Russell has announced her resignation.

Alders trade accusations

Legislative codes of conduct were invoked on Monday to censure the conduct of an alder whose spirited disagreement some say has crossed a line.

Suggested cuts draw ire

Educations cuts and other spending reductions emerged as a flashpoint at Thursday’s public hearing on the budget, as residents came out to defend the funding they said underwrites the city’s well-being.

Parks, Public Works in crosshairs of budget

New Haven’s Public Works Department has lost nearly 30 percent of its personnel and 20 percent of its budget over the past 15 years.

Quarrel marks vote on staff additions

A marathon six-hour finance committee meeting ended in a shouting match early Tuesday morning.

City celebrates inaugural ball

Mayor Toni Harp entered the glimmering aviation hangar at Tweed-New Haven Airport on Saturday night to the sound of Alicia Keys’ “Girl on Fire.”

Stratton decries “illegal” funding

The city is spending in excess of $40 million on health care and other benefits for teachers and school administrators, according to New Haven alder Michael Stratton.