COMMUNITY LIFE
MIA CORTÉS CASTRO
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.

December 2, 2022

MIA CORTÉS CASTRO
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.

December 1, 2022

SADIE BOGRAD
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.

November 30, 2022

MEGAN VAZ & MIRANDA WOLLEN
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.

November 30, 2022

NATASHA KHAZZAM
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.

November 18, 2022

HANNAH KOTLER
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.

November 17, 2022

HANNAH QU
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.

November 16, 2022

MAGGIE GRETHER
Red Cross aims to diversify blood donor pool

On Friday, the Red Cross hosted a blood drive at Yale New Haven Hospital’s St. Raphael Campus. Ahead of the drive, organizers put out a call for more donations from Black individuals to increase the blood matches for patients with sickle cell disease.

November 16, 2022

KINNIA CHEUK
New Haven Pride Center loses tax-exempt nonprofit status

The Center lost its 501(c)(3) status after failing to file three consecutive years of taxes and recently replaced its executive director.

November 15, 2022

HANNAH QU
Afghan Women’s Circle connects refugee women with community and mentorship

Elena’s Light celebrates the inaugural graduation class of Afghan Women’s Circle

November 15, 2022

AVA SAYLOR & HANNAH KOTLER
Developer chosen for new affordable housing project at former Strong School site

The long-vacated Horace H. Strong School in Fair Haven will be refurbished by Pennrose Management Company into a set of affordable housing units with community arts and cultural spaces.

November 11, 2022