Nicolas Ciminiello
Staff Reporter
nicolas.ciminiello@yale.edu
Nicolas Ciminiello covers businesses, unions and the economy. From Easton, CT, he is a junior in Murray College majoring in ethics, politics and economics.
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NICOLAS CIMINIELLO
Local tech entrepreneurs vie for prizes at innovation event

At a pitch night focused on innovation and hosted by the Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, the top prize went to a business that helps offer lifestyle guidance to patients.

September 11, 2025

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Detroit-style pizzeria coming to Broadway allowed to sell alcohol

The fast-casual restaurant next to Yale’s campus will be allowed to serve alcoholic beverages, the Board of Zoning Appeals decided unanimously on Tuesday evening.

September 10, 2025

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Local business owners compete for prizes of up to $7,500

Small business owners presented their businesses and expansion plans to a panel of judges at an event hosted by the Community Foundation for Greater New Haven.

August 29, 2025

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Hanmi Oriental Food & Gift Shop brings Korea to New Haven

For decades, the East Rock staple has supplied locals with Korean food and snacks.

April 11, 2025

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New Haven nonprofit championing Black emotional health welcomes new executive director

MacArthur Foundation grant awardee Community Healing Network strives to mend the emotional harms of anti-Black racism through nationwide group discussions.

March 4, 2025

NICOLAS CIMINIELLO & TYSON ODERMANN
Black business owners take advantage of Yale, New Haven resources

The News spoke to five Black-owned businesses about their relationships with Yale and New Haven.

February 26, 2025

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Elephant in the Room Boxing Gym expands children’s, Parkinson’s patients programs

Former boxing champion Devonne Canady’s gym offers coaching as well as after-school and exercise programs.

February 19, 2025

NICOLAS CIMINIELLO
Kaiyden’s serves up coffee named after regulars, community

Owner and founder Chidi Onukwugha has offered the Wooster Square neighborhood an ever-expanding menu with a personal touch for over three years.

February 6, 2025

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Unique career skills education program enters its second year

Founded in 2023, MATCH provides manufacturing training to both adults and students in the New Haven Public Schools system.

January 23, 2025

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Increased crime, police understaffing on Westville residents’ minds

The Westville Community Management Team meeting addressed increased concerns about crime and safety in the neighborhood.

November 15, 2024

TYSON ODERMANN & NICOLAS CIMINIELLO
Connecticut minimum wage set to increase in 2025

Late last month, Connecticut’s Gov. Ned Lamont announced that the minimum wage will increase 66 cents next year, sparking questions on the efficacy of an increase on the state’s cost of living crisis.

October 10, 2024