BUSINESS
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

MEGAN VAZ
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

MEGAN VAZ
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

LAURA OSPINA
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.

November 10, 2022

MOLLY REINMANN
At Fest Faves, customers can enjoy carnival eats and festival treats year-round

Inspired by a life-long passion for cooking and love of festivals, husband-wife duo Victoria Streeto and Eric Balcerzak opened this carnival-themed eatery in September.

November 8, 2022

LAURA OSPINA
Community Foundation for Greater New Haven awarded $7.2 million from state to uplift small businesses

With the state funding and an additional $1.5 million from the city, the Community Foundation for Greater New Haven hopes to award grants and provide consulting and technical services to small businesses, particularly BIPOC and women-owned businesses.

November 2, 2022

KHUAN-YU HALL
New Haven’s Town Green District fosters reemerging downtown

Since 1997, the Town Green District has worked with businesses and city officials to develop the area's economy, businesses and public spaces.

October 28, 2022

YASH ROY
Local 33 triggers unionization process

Members of Yale’s unofficial graduate workers union submitted union authorization cards to the National Labor Relations Board’s Hartford office on Monday. Yale has two weeks to respond and begin negotiations on a voting process.

October 25, 2022

JOSHUA ZHANG
Asian lifestyle store Üni-Home Life opens on Chapel Street

The gift shop was opened by two New Haven residents and offers stationery, stuffed animals and home decor.

October 25, 2022