Nati Tesfaye
Staff Reporter
nati.tesfaye@yale.edu
Nati Tesfaye is a sophomore in Branford College from East Haven, Connecticut. He covers business, workers and unions in the city of New Haven. Last year, he covered housing and homelessness for the News.
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NATI TESFAYE
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program ramps up service campaign

Mayor Justin Elicker joined VITA, which provides free filing services and financial advice to low to moderate-income New Haveners, to promote its work on Thursday morning.

February 23, 2024

NATI TESFAYE & TYSON ODERMANN
Ricky D’s Rib Shack launches new game for patrons

Following a strong seven year run, Ricky D’s Rib Shack is using a new mobile game to increase customer engagement and rewards.

February 14, 2024

NATI TESFAYE & TYSON ODERMANN
Governor declares New Haven ‘Pizza Capital of America’ 

State and local officials and pizza lovers gathered at Ernie’s Pizza on Feb. 9 to celebrate New Haven’s pizzerias on National Pizza Day.

February 12, 2024

NATI TESFAYE & TYSON ODERMANN
Anesthesia Smoke Shop facing lawsuit for allegedly selling cannabis products illegally

Connecticut Attorney General William Tong sued three cannabis wholesalers and four retailers, including Chapel Street's Anesthesia Smoke Shop, for selling cannabis products without a license. The News spoke to three patrons who identified themselves as underage buyers.

February 1, 2024

NATI TESFAYE & TYSON ODERMANN
L.L. Bean to leave Broadway in February

After five years on Broadway, L.L. Bean will be closing its doors in New Haven on Feb. 11, leaving a two-story 9,000 square foot unit vacant.

January 31, 2024

NATI TESFAYE & TYSON ODERMANN
At one year, New Haven’s cannabis industry is rolling along

After a year of legalized sales in Connecticut, the cannabis industry has steadily grown and is expecting a strong fiscal performance.

January 26, 2024

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Jitter Bus to open first brick-and-mortar location

Building from their successful business on wheels, the Jitter Bus will open a brick-and-mortar site on Grand Avenue in the coming weeks.

January 24, 2024

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New Haven bars celebrate Repeal Day

In celebration of the 90th anniversary of Prohibition's repeal, local bars and restaurants held festivities and events on Saturday night.

December 5, 2023

NATI TESFAYE & LAURA OSPINA
Yale acquires 51 and 57 Broadway for $7 million in move to expand University presence

In a recent transaction, the University cemented its dominance on Broadway through the purchase of the adjacent buildings, which currently hold Campus Customs, Blue Jay Cleaners, Broadway Kitchen and other retailers.

December 1, 2023

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Alexion leaders talk research, booming biotech industry in New Haven 

Several leaders at Alexion Pharmaceuticals spoke with the News about their research work and the developing biotech industry in New Haven.

November 29, 2023

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New Haven businesses expect a win on game day

In preparation for the game, the city’s businesses are optimistic about the weekend’s profits and traffic.

November 17, 2023

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