COMMUNITY LIFE
New Haven immigration attorneys, activists prepare for a potential second Trump presidency

If reelected, former President Donald Trump promises to carry out mass deportations of undocumented immigrants. The News spoke with immigration attorneys and activists about how a second Trump administration would impact local immigration services.

Witch Bitch Thrift hosts a night of drag at annual Monster Bash

Party attendees dressed in their Halloween attire competed in a costume contest while entertained by local drag artists.

Giant Puppet Parade brings art to Westville

Two dozen participants brought handmade puppets to parade Whalley Avenue on Sunday morning.

New Haven organization combating child trafficking receives $800k federal award

Funding from the Department of Justice will bolster lifelong career and support services for formerly trafficked youth.

Environmentally friendly mural will cool down Goffe Street Armory

A new mural at the Goffe Street Armory uses cooling paint to bring attention to climate change’s effects in New Haven.

2nd STREET comes to Yale

The Japan-based second-hand clothing chain opened its first store in Connecticut at the Shops at Yale this weekend — the fourth resale fashion shop added to the University Properties portfolio in the past three years.

10th New Haven Night Market returns to Chapel Street

Artists and visitors reflect on the festival as a hub of unity and potential for face-to-face connection during the market’s fall iteration.

High Street conversion design takes shape

Yale and design firm SCAPE brainstormed ideas for the High Street pedestrianization with community members, renewing discussion on the inclusion of New Haveners in Yale-designed spaces.

Dixwell Q House celebrates centennial

At an evening gala with over 100 attendees dressed to the nines, New Haveners reflected on 100 years of the Dixwell Community House’s role in their lives and community.

Three tenants unions to bargain with mega-landlord in same week

Tenants unions from three Ocean Management properties have collective bargaining meetings this week with Ocean head Shmulik Aizenberg.

Coalition rallies for climate-friendly transport

The New Haven Climate Movement will send a “Transportation Transformation” resolution to the Board of Alders this week, calling for environmental sustainability in the city’s transportation systems.