COMMUNITY LIFE
Understanding Yale’s construction hiring goals for New Haven residents

Although Yale has long affirmed its commitment to hiring New Haveners, the number of residents who have been hired for current construction projects remains unclear.

Miss Arab USA 2022 joins refugee advocates at Elena’s Light fundraiser

Elena’s Light welcomed Miss Arab USA 2022, Marwa Lahlou and refugee advocate, Basma Alawee, as part of their “Lighting the Future: Refugee Conversations” speaker series highlighting empowering immigrant figures in the community.

“Guns to Gardens” buyback event transforms discarded firearms into gardening tools

The New Haven Police Department partnered with nonprofit organization Swords to Plowshares Northeast to host the biannual gun buyback event; after being vetted, guns collected will be wielded into gardening tools and distributed to community gardeners

New Haven-based homelessness nonprofit receives $2.5 million from the Jeff Bezos fund

New Reach, a New Haven nonprofit that provides housing support, was one of the 40 organizations receiving funding from the Day 1 Families Fund.

Controversial plan for 194-unit apartment building in the Hill moves forward

The construction of a new apartment building at 354 Davenport Ave. received approval from the City Plan Commission last month. Since then, community members have pushed for developers to listen to and accommodate their concerns.

Goffe Street Armory inspires discourse on New Haven’s civic infrastructure

Yale urbanism professor Elihu Rubin presented ideas for the repurposing of the deteriorating landmark in a webinar hosted by the New Haven Free Public Library.

Yale Law School clinic sues Department of Veterans Affairs over racial discrimination

The clinic is representing Conley Monk Jr., a Black marine and New Haven resident who was denied veterans’ benefits.

Grad students head to the polls today and tomorrow. What would a recognized union look like?

Yale’s graduate and professional student workers will vote in a federal unionization process this week, with results expected in January.

Turkey drive addresses food insecurity as holiday season approaches

In preparation for Thanksgiving, the City of New Haven distributed over 1,000 turkeys to families in need.

Statue depicting Italian American immigrant family to replace Columbus Monument

Alders endorsed a plan for a new Wooster Square Monument that will celebrate Italian American Heritage.

Unhoused advocates push city to expand resources for homeless people during winter

The Unhoused Activists Community Team is campaigning for permanent access to free public restrooms, showers and lockers, as well as greater protections during eviction processes and the legalization of tent cities.