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Connecticut senators condemn Bannon appointment

Sens. Richard Blumenthal ’LAW 73, D–Conn., and Chris Murphy, D–Conn., condemned President-elect Donald Trump on Monday for appointing former Breitbart News chairman Stephen Bannon as his senior counselor and chief West Wing strategist.

Community gathers to support sanctuary campus

As a part of the national “sanctuary campus” movement, more than 100 Yale students and New Haven residents gathered on Cross Campus on Wednesday to petition for Yale to protect undocumented immigrants.

Union meeting turns into demonstration

A closed-door membership meeting for two of Yale’s blue-collar unions evolved into a demonstration in front of Woodbridge Hall Wednesday night.

Elm City protests TD Bank over Dakota pipeline

On Wednesday evening, around 300 protestors gathered in the cold outside TD Bank on Chapel Street to protest the company’s funding of the Dakota Access Pipeline.

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City officials respond to threat of increased deportations

As community leaders across New Haven expressed concerns about deportations under a Trump Administration, Mayor Toni Harp has pledged her support to the undocumented immigrants of New Haven.

Malloy reopens legalizing pot

Last week residents in four states voted to legalize recreational weed — and Connecticut might be next. In recent statements, Gov. Dannel Malloy has said he will also consider re-evaluating marijuana legalization and sale.

Alders ask residents for input on city issues

Residents across New Haven have been responding to a Board of Alders survey seeking input on problems confronting the city.

Amazon Home Services reaches Elm City

What once was only an online bookstore is now selling home services to Elm City residents.

Petition defends New Haven’s sanctuary status

An online petition calling for city government to defend New Haven’s status as a sanctuary city has received nearly 1,200 signatures as of Monday night.

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Alexion, nonprofit collaborate to fight homelessness

With a $100,000 grant from Alexion Pharmaceuticals, City Hall and a nonprofit organization will collaborate on a program to help homeless people find permanent employment.

Quarter-sized gadget developed in Elm City

New Haven entrepreneur Thom O’Leary has developed a bat-shaped gadget with ten different tools — and it’s the size of a quarter.