CITY POLITICS
SOPHIE SONNENFELD
Despite fierce Republican resistance, legislators extend Lamont’s emergency powers to February

In consecutive Connecticut General Assembly special sessions Monday and Tuesday, Connecticut legislators granted Governor Ned Lamont an extension on his emergency public health and civil […]

September 28, 2021

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont
SAI RAYALA
Yale and local Labor unions arrive at tentative contract agreement

After nearly 15 months of negotiations, Yale University and two local labor unions have reached a tentative agreement for a five-year labor contract.  University officials […]

September 28, 2021

Yale Respect New Haven rally
DEREEN SHIRNEKHI
Vaccine mandates take effect for city employees, CT K-12 staff

Over 74 percent of New Haven city employees who reported vaccination status were fully vaccinated on Monday — the deadline for them to either present […]

September 27, 2021

Person prepares a vaccine.
ANASTASIA HUFHAM
Students organize climate rally for American Rescue Plan funds

September 27, 2021

Mayor Elicker at the climate change rally
KHUAN-YU HALL
Mayor Justin Elicker Speaks at Yale Democrats Forum

On Friday, Mayor Justin Elicker spoke at a meeting of the Yale College Democrats about his term as mayor, his successes, regrets and plans for […]

September 27, 2021

A close-up of New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker
ISABEL MANEY
Expansion to Tweed Airport approved

On Thursday night, the New Haven Board of Alders approved a 43-year lease for the expansion and renovation of Tweed-New Haven Airport.  The lease agreement […]

September 26, 2021

Airplane
SYLVAN LEBRUN
Elicker prepares to face off against Carlson, first GOP mayoral candidate in over a decade

The first Republican candidate for mayor since 2007 has already received over $29,000 in funding from the city.

September 24, 2021

Picture of City Hall
HANNAH QU & TYUS SHERIFF
Bond, Brackeen exploring secretary of the state runs

The two New Haven officials have their eyes on the soon-to-be-vacated seat of Denise Merrill, who has held the position for three terms.

September 23, 2021

Supporters gather with city Director of Health Maritza Bond at her Wednesday afternoon committee launch.
MARIA KOROLIK
Elicker says more than 64 percent of eligible residents fully vaccinated

The city has partnered with several community outreach organizations to promote education about the vaccine and provide access to all residents of New Haven. The vaccination rates are increasing, but there are still many hesitant residents.

September 21, 2021

A view of the Elm City from above.
ANASTASIA HUFHAM
Transportation activists show support for the Transportation and Climate Initiative

Climate activists cycled to an anti-Transportation and Climate Initiative rally to draw attention to the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

September 16, 2021

OWEN TUCKER-SMITH
New report: State’s recovery from pandemic to drag on for years

As the city begins a new fiscal year optimistically, a statewide group reports a dire economic state in Connecticut.

September 16, 2021