BUSINESS
New Haven concludes first week of recreational cannabis sales

Affinity Health and Wellness, a former medical marijuana dispensary, has expanded into the adult-use market.

New Mediterranean fusion restaurant opens on Broadway

Broadway’s newest restaurant, Broadway Kitchen, opened just over a month ago, bringing fresh American, Mediterranean and Moroccan cuisine to New Haveners.

Nurses, union and city ratify new six-year contract

The newly adopted labor agreement implements daily and yearly schedule changes, retroactive yearly pay raises.

Holiday Shopping Passport program returns to New Haven

The passport program is meant to incentivize shoppers in downtown New Haven.

Mediterranean fine dining restaurant opens on College Street

New York chef Vincent Chirico opened his first restaurant in Connecticut last month, which combines traditional flavors with a touch of the unexpected.

Last New Haven Blue State replaced by G Cafe as chain closes entirely

The popular chain’s remaining locations in New Haven, Hartford and Providence have now closed. G Cafe will take over the Orange Street storefront.

Yale and Local 33 agree on union election date and voter eligibility

The National Labor Relations Board process will be held on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1. Most graduate and professional school workers will vote in-person or through absentee ballots to decide whether to form a collective bargaining unit.

City employees fight for fair contract after two years of delay

City librarians hope that a new contract will help address concerns regarding pay, staffing and number of hours they are required to work.

City residents call for permanent free buses

After enjoying free public transport for the past seven months, New Haveners and alders spoke in support of permanently eliminating bus fares.

“Grateful for our community”: Mexican restaurant Tacos Los Gordos re-opens after fire

Edgar Marcial, restaurant owner, says it feels like the restaurant never stopped operation after having to close due to a kitchen-wall fire shortly after opening.

John Martin, founder of Bradley Street Bicycle Co-op, to leave leadership role

Hoping to strengthen the Co-op’s adaptability and work on his mental health, Martin will step away from the community nonprofit in December.