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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TYSON ODERMANN & CHRISTINA LEE
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.

April 10, 2024

TYSON ODERMANN
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.

April 10, 2024

TYSON ODERMANN
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.

April 3, 2024

TYSON ODERMANN
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.

March 7, 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

NATASHA KHAZZAM & TYSON ODERMANN
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.

November 10, 2023

TYSON ODERMANN
Thousands attend city’s 11th annual Halloween Trunk-and-Treat

On Tuesday, families celebrated Halloween in an event hosted at Southern Connecticut State.

November 2, 2023