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ETHAN WOLIN

City Plan Commission elects new chair

Leslie Radcliffe stepped down from leading the City Plan Commission, yielding the top position on the busy volunteer board to her vice chair, Ernest Pagan.

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“You are welcome here”: New Haven’s sanctuary church movement protects immigrants targeted by ICE

Led by Yale Divinity School graduates, the movement draws on faith to “welcome the stranger” in contrast to Christian nationalist rhetoric often used to tout immigration crackdown.

ARIELA LOPEZ & MAIA NEHME

At “Justice for Malik” corner, an anniversary and a fundraising kickoff

New Haveners gathered on Monday to commemorate Malik Jones’s death in a 1997 police shooting.

SABRINA THALER & ERIC SONG

“Bon voyage Avelo!”: New Haven residents, politicians condemn Avelo’s move to operate deportation flights

Connecticut officials and residents have threatened to pull support from Avelo. An online petition urging supporters to boycott the airline has gained over 32,000 signatures.

“You are welcome here”: New Haven’s sanctuary church movement protects immigrants targeted by ICE

Amid federal attacks on universities, New Haven takes back seat in McInnis’ inaugural speech

ELIJAH HUREWITZ-RAVITCH & ETHAN WOLIN

Food aid groups seek city money to plug Trump gaps

New Haven’s lawsuits against Trump echo Reagan-era fight over housing funds

ELIJAH HUREWITZ-RAVITCH

Elicker faces heated debate at budget town hall

New segment of Farmington Canal Trail to open in New Haven

Laid-off staff at city refugee resettlement agency rekindle volunteer program amid federal funding cuts

City launches local, low-cost rideshare app

‘Treacherous’ East Rock intersection analyzed, solutions floated

EDUCATION AND YOUTH

State response unclear as Trump cuts loom over schools

Trump cuts felt in New Haven schools

ELIJAH HUREWITZ-RAVITCH & SABRINA THALER

NHPS cafeteria workers secure pay raise in new contract

ARIELA LOPEZ & ZACHARY SURI

Wilbur Cross placed in lockdown as cops investigated weapon threat

COPS & COURTS

Yale Police officer charged with child pornography possession

ARIELA LOPEZ & ISOBEL MCCLURE

Individual arrested in Bass for carrying two fake weapons

BUSINESS

Connecticut launches new pizza-themed license plate

SABRINA THALER & ERIC SONG

Avelo to carry out deportation flights, citing poor performance at Tweed in internal email

Metro-North launches shorter rides for NYC commuters

ETHAN WOLIN, TYSON ODERMANN & ELIJAH HUREWITZ-RAVITCH

Per new law, nearly no more smoke shops fit in New Haven

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Education & Youth

L.L. Bean to leave Broadway in February

Blending research and advocacy, Yale’s Housing and Health Equity Lab tackles homelessness through a scientific lens

Education Secretary highlights $2.5 million grant during New Haven visit

New Haven Climate Movement holds rally in front of City Hall to protest New Haven Transportation

The Nourish Project promotes healthy aging at two local senior independent living facilities

Hundreds call for a ceasefire on the New Haven Green

Three Yalies petition for co-chair spots

Special Services Districts shape economic development in New Haven

At one year, New Haven’s cannabis industry is rolling along

Labor Secretary highlights $5 million grant during New Haven visit

State board rules to reinstate police officer involved in paralyzing Randy Cox

Board of Education making progress on climate emergency resolution, student activists push for greater investment

New group to challenge union-backed Democratic ward co-chairs

Jitter Bus to open first brick-and-mortar location

Board of Education discusses multi-year improvement plan

Yale to send non-Yale tenants packing from Broadway apartments

Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen to expand

Local art store Artist & Craftsman Supply to close

City hosts a reading of Ruby Bridges’ newest book for New Haven students

‘MOTW Coffee & Pastries’ opens on Crown Street