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Local activists call for climate change action, peace on Earth Day

New Haveners demand their elected officials to cut military spending and invest in climate change solutions at the rally.

April 25, 2021

Elicker speaks at a podium during the rally.

ÁNGELA PÉREZ & OWEN TUCKER-SMITH

Mayoral 2021 roundup: One candidate, two competitors

Both candidates are fundraising. Mayor Justin Elicker is canvassing. And Karen DuBois-Walton, in a move that might suggest a looming campaign, has just stepped away […]

April 22, 2021

ÁNGELA PÉREZ & OWEN TUCKER-SMITH

DuBois-Walton steps back from Elm City Communities

Karen DuBois-Walton ’89 has not formally confirmed her candidacy for mayor in New Haven’s upcoming fall election. However, DuBois-Walton’s recent decision to temporarily step away […]

April 22, 2021

OWEN TUCKER-SMITH

City relaunches fire safety program

The city of New Haven and the Red Cross will once again partner for the “Sound the Alarm Prepare-a-thon,” an initiative designed to educate New […]

April 22, 2021

OWEN TUCKER-SMITH & ISAAC YU

Mayor proposes $6.3 million in American Rescue Plan funding for summer programs

On Tuesday afternoon, Mayor Justin Elicker announced a citywide Summer Reset Program, a plan to divert $6.3 million of funds from the American Rescue Plan, […]

April 21, 2021

Elicker speaks at the press conference inside of City Hall.

ZAPORAH PRICE, RAZEL SUANSING & OWEN TUCKER-SMITH

Chauvin verdict reignites conversations about police reform in New Haven

As the news of Derek Chauvin’s guilty verdict captures the attention of the nation, public officials and organizers are reflecting on possible police reforms for […]

April 21, 2021

ÁNGELA PÉREZ

DuBois-Walton calls for city to invest in police accountability

Last Wednesday, potential mayoral candidate Karen DuBois-Walton’89 released a 10-minute video and press release calling for New Haven to invest $10 million toward police accountability […]

April 20, 2021

A screenshot of the video appears on a computer screen.

ISAAC YU

Safe Routes for All launches citywide walk and bike survey series

Over the next few weeks, advocates and officials will be hitting the streets to gain feedback from residents on how to make the Elm City […]

April 20, 2021

ÁNGELA PÉREZ

Alder Clyburn delivers annual Black and Hispanic Caucus State of the City address

During the annual Black and Hispanic Caucus State of the City address, Newhallville Ward 20 Alder Delphine Clyburn spoke about New Haven’s resilience in the […]

April 20, 2021

OWEN TUCKER-SMITH

Lamont to eliminate all pandemic business restrictions next month

By May 19, Connecticut will lift almost all COVID-19-related restrictions on businesses. In a press conference on Monday afternoon, Gov. Ned Lamont said he expects […]

April 20, 2021

ÁNGELA PÉREZ

At final budget workshop, Alders discuss NHPS budget

In their final budget workshop of the cycle, the Board of Alders’s Finance Committee heard requests to increase the Board of Education’s budget for the […]

April 18, 2021

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