CITY POLITICS
SAI RAYALA & SYLVAN LEBRUN
City and University officials announce six-year commitment, increases to Yale’s voluntary contribution

On Wednesday, Yale and City officials gathered at City Hall to announce a $52 million increase in the school’s voluntary contribution over six years and other new initiatives that would channel Yale resources to the city.

November 17, 2021

WILLIAM PORAYOUW
Board of Alders approves Fusco Plan for Long Wharf

Zoning change for Long Wharf passes unanimously in Monday’s meeting

November 17, 2021

RACHEL SHIN
“A positive partnership”: Alders unanimously approve amended Union Station lease

On Monday evening, the Board of Alders finalized and unanimously approved a 35-year agreement between the city of New Haven, the State of Connecticut and […]

November 17, 2021

Vaibhav Sharma
NATHANIEL ROSENBERG
Mariam Khan ’24 makes history in Hamden

Recently elected Board of Education member has long record of activism.

November 16, 2021

SYLVAN LEBRUN
Inclusionary zoning policy sparks heated debate at Alders meeting

A piece of housing legislation is under debate that would require developers in New Haven to make a specific portion of their units affordable — to some residents, this proposal is too radical, while others believe it is not going far enough.

November 10, 2021

SOPHIE SONNENFELD
Elicker hosts “Meet the Mayor” event in Westville

Westville residents brought concerns to city officials at an event held at Edgewood Park on Tuesday evening.

November 10, 2021

SADIE BOGRAD
Board of Education discusses rent hike in new Adult Education Center Lease

The New Haven Board of Education decided to renew a lease on the Adult Education Center at its Monday meeting.

November 10, 2021

MEGAN VAZ
$12 million NHPD proposal for 500 new surveillance cameras gets green light from finance committee

NHPD says stronger surveillance will reduce and help solve violent crime.

November 9, 2021

SOPHIE SONNENFELD
Ward 1 alder transition between Yalies begins

After New Haven’s elections Tuesday, the transition from Sabin to Guzhnay for the ward 1 alder spot begins.

November 8, 2021

SADIE BOGRAD
Attorney general concerned about illegal look-alike edibles

Connecticut Attorney General William Tong warned about the dangers of cannabis edibles that resemble well-known snack foods in a recent press conference.

November 5, 2021

NATHANIEL ROSENBERG
Democrats win in Hamden, but Republicans have stronger than expected showing

Democrats win 19 of 20 contested seats in heavily Democratic town, including the mayoral race.

November 4, 2021