Tyson Odermann
Staff Reporter
Tyson Odermann is a first-year in Pauli Murray College from Parshall, North Dakota. He covers business, unions, and the economy in the city of New Haven.
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UNH facilities staff win contract after ten hours on strike

University of New Haven facilities workers picketed outside campus on Thursday morning. At 2 p.m., the union reached a new contract with the University, an organizer confirmed to the News.

Hundreds rally at the University of New Haven to support Local 217

After the university’s refusal to meet union members’ demands for job security, more than 100 people rallied to support facilities workers across Connecticut.

Hundreds rally at the University of New Haven to support Local 217

After the university’s refusal to meet union members’ demands for job security, more than 100 people rallied to support facilities workers across Connecticut.

University of New Haven workers authorize strike, hold protest

After weeks of contract negotiations, workers represented by Union UNITE Here Local 217 authorized a strike to secure stronger job security protections.

Six front desk agents unionize at the Omni

Front desk agents at the Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale voted to join their colleagues in the local hospitality union, Local 217 UNITE HERE.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

After receiving second city order to remove tiny homes, homelessness activist discusses next steps 

Mark Coleville, founder of the Rosette Village Neighborhood Collective, maintained that he would not comply with the city’s request.