Tyson Odermann
Staff Reporter
tyson.odermann@yale.edu
Tyson Odermann is a sophomore 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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ETHAN WOLIN, TYSON ODERMANN & ELIJAH HUREWITZ-RAVITCH
Per new law, nearly no more smoke shops fit in New Haven

The Board of Alders passed and Mayor Justin Elicker signed new restrictions on tobacco and vape retailers, prohibiting almost any new shops for now.

March 24, 2025

NICOLAS CIMINIELLO & TYSON ODERMANN
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

TINA LI & TYSON ODERMANN
“We have a big year ahead”: UNITE HERE urge for city, Yale solidarity in Trump era

At the New Haven Rising Solidarity Summit, union leaders, residents and city officials celebrated recent victories and called for action in the face of political uncertainties.

February 5, 2025

TYSON ODERMANN
2nd STREET comes to Yale

The Japan-based second-hand clothing chain opened its first store in Connecticut at the Shops at Yale this weekend — the fourth resale fashion shop added to the University Properties portfolio in the past three years.

October 14, 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

TYSON ODERMANN, EMILY KHYM & NICOLAS CIMINIELLO
City grants Tweed’s request for extension of temporary buildings

After over three hours of discussion, the New Haven City Planning Commission unanimously approved a three-year extension of Tweed New Haven Airport’s flood damage variance.

September 27, 2024

TYSON ODERMANN & ARIELA LOPEZ
Omni workers start second day of strike

Ten months into contract negotiations, members of UNITE HERE Local 217 went on strike for a fair contract at the Omni hotel, joined by state and local leaders on the picket line.

September 13, 2024

TYSON ODERMANN
NOA hit with liquor permit suspension after shooting

The Thai restaurant and bar’s liquor permit was suspended indefinitely due to safety concerns following a recent shooting that transpired at the restaurant.

September 11, 2024

TYSON ODERMANN
Announcement of new airline at Tweed raises concern amongst residents

Breeze Airways — Tweed’s second and newest airline — promises to use quieter aircraft starting on its first take-off in December. Residents living near the airport, who have complained of noise pollution for months, aren’t impressed.

September 5, 2024

ARIELA LOPEZ & TYSON ODERMANN
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.

April 12, 2024