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First-ever early voting opportunities spice up uncompetitive presidential primary in CT

This week, New Haveners will have their first opportunity to participate in in-person early voting for Connecticut’s upcoming presidential primary elections. The opportunity comes after a 2022 constitutional amendment legalized early voting in the state.

March 25, 2024

ARIELA LOPEZ & LILY BELLE POLING

Environmental policy hearing urges new city priorities: pesticides, artificial turf, electrification

EAC Chair Laura Cahn urged the city to strengthen its policy regarding pesticides and artificial turf at the Board of Alders’ Community Services and Environmental Policy Committee meeting on Thursday. A representative from the New Haven Climate Movement and Steve Winter, director of the Office of Climate and Sustainability, also discussed the city’s progress towards electrification.

March 8, 2024

MIA CORTÉS CASTRO, NATASHA KHAZZAM & YURII STASIUK

Proposed budget rethinks city housing programs

If approved, the new proposed budget will restructure the Livable City Initiative, creating an Office of Housing and Community Development and expanding staff for both programs.

March 8, 2024

ARIELA LOPEZ & KENISHA MAHAJAN

New 24-hour crisis intervention center planned for New Haven

Continuum of Care’s REST Center, Connecticut’s first 24-hour short-term crisis stabilization hub for adults, is slated to open later this spring

March 8, 2024

ARIELA LOPEZ

Ceasefire resolution hearing set for May over Zoom

Alders will discuss and hear public testimony on a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza over Zoom on May 1, 155 days after the resolution was proposed.

March 8, 2024

ARIELA LOPEZ

Budget proposal for separate Parks Department follows a year of advocacy

Mayor Justin Elicker’s proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year would separate the Parks and Public Works Departments, which have been merged since 2020. For local advocates, it’s a step in the right direction.

March 8, 2024

MAIA NEHME & ZACHARY SURI

State Housing Committee advances just cause eviction legislation

The legislation, backed by tenant advocates, is part of a multiyear battle to improve renter protections.

March 7, 2024

MIA CORTÉS CASTRO & YURII STASIUK

City leaders react to Elicker’s budget proposal

New Haveners who spoke with the News generally approved of the proposed changes, including expanded housing funding, while top alders expressed hesitation about adding over 30 new jobs.

March 6, 2024