BUSINESS
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Dislodging emissions from the hotel industry: New Haven’s Hotel Marcel aims to reach net-zero carbon

Just under a year after the hotel opened its doors, the Hotel Marcel’s owner and architect offers a look at the building’s history and carbon emission reduction efforts in the hotel industry.

February 1, 2023

SADIE BOGRAD & KHUAN-YU HALL
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.

January 19, 2023

KHUAN-YU HALL
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.

January 19, 2023

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Nurses, union and city ratify new six-year contract

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

January 18, 2023

KHUAN-YU HALL
Holiday Shopping Passport program returns to New Haven

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

December 7, 2022

NATASHA KHAZZAM
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.

December 6, 2022

KHUAN-YU HALL
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.

November 18, 2022

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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.

November 16, 2022

KHUAN-YU HALL
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.

November 16, 2022

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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.

November 14, 2022

BENJAMIN HERNANDEZ
“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.

November 11, 2022