New Haven Joins Legal Services Group To Defend Immigration Rule From Trump-Texas Effort: Mayor

Challenges consent judgment, removing the immigration process, threatening U Visas for crime victims, T Visas for trafficking victims: Mayor

Challengers’ Night: Bermudez Defeats Moore, Sabin Defeats Dillon In State Rep Primaries

It was a big night for the challengers in Tuesday’s Democratic primary election.

New Haven Mayor Urges Collaboration With Cities Before Adding Restrictions on Safety Cameras and ALPRs

After Gov. Ned Lamont urged all cities and towns to "immediately pause" the installation of any new cameras, New Haven's mayor weighs in.

'Yale, Don't Fold:' Blumenthal, Yale Students, Faculty Address Reported Yale-Trump Administration Settlement

Yale's reportedly in settlement negotiations with the Trump administration over DOJ's investigation into its admissions process.

4 New Haven Garden Projects Have Been Awarded Urban Green and Community Garden Grants

Southwest Conservation District, New Haven Ecology Project, Towers Foundation and City of New Haven garden projects awarded a total $475K.

New Haven Urges Court To Toss Trump Lawsuit Targeting City’s Welcoming City, Public Safety Policies

City defends Welcoming City executive order in federal lawsuit challenging local authority nationwide, as courts sie with local government.

Judge Dismisses Firehouse-To-Apartments Appeal

A state judge has cleared the way for 27 new apartments to be built at the site of a former firehouse after dismissing an appeal.

New Haven Mayor Weighs In On Supreme Court's Birthright Citizenship, Transgender Rights Decisions

"New Haven will continue to be a welcoming and inclusive city to all who want to be productive members of our community:" Mayor Elicker

With End of School Year, Summer's Official Arrival, City Shares Mayor’s 2026 Summer Youth Guide

Summer camps, Movies in the Park, Family Fun Days, sports clinics, open swims, arts programs, youth jobs, academic tutoring, and lots more.

Deported Mother Sues Over ‘Traumatic’ ICE Arrest

The plaintiffs also claim that the agents employed “scare tactics” with the intention of intimidating the woman and other migrants.

Neighbors Push Back On Tweed Expansion; City Stands By MOU

Residents warned of increased traffic and environmental pollution associated with a busier airport during an annual Tweed-focused meeting.

City Food Policy Director Fired, Admin Suspended Over Credit-Card ‘Misuse’

The New Haven Police Department has been “notified about this misuse of funds and a police investigation is ongoing,” an official wrote.

DeLauro Challenger Challenges Convention

A state Democratic Party panel is weighing a possible redo of U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro’s reelection endorsement.

Jury Awards Morant $38M

A man who spent 21 years in jail for a 1990 double murder that he has long claimed he did not commit was awarded $38 million by a jury.

Unilever To Open R&D Hub At Future Lab-Office Building

The multinational beauty-food-healthcare-products giant Unilever plans to invest $270 million in opening a new R&D center downtown.

Fair Haven Dad Seeks Refuge From ICE At School

The 47-year-old man had been stopped by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer while taking his daughter to school.

New Haven Joins Lawsuit To Block Trump Administration's $1.7B 'Slush Fund:' Mayor

Mayor, lawsuit opposes taxpayer money into an "unregulated $1.7B political slush fund" to pay off (Trump) political cronies and criminals."

Gov. Appoints New Haven Mayor to Blue-Ribbon Commission on K-12 Education Funding/Accountability

Justin Elicker released a statement where he at once expresses his gratitude and his refrain about updating 13-year-old ed funding formula.

Jury Awards Police Detainee $522K

A jury has awarded a 29-year-old man $522,000 after finding that two city police officers negligently inflicted “emotional distress” on him.

Judge Silences City Hall

A federal judge has issued a gag order to Mayor Justin Elicker and his administration regarding an ongoing wrongful-conviction trial.

City, State Officials 'Celebrate' Millions in Additional State Funding, 2026 State Legislative Victories

Over $23M in additional funding was secured: $14.4M municipal aid, $7.6M for education, and $1.2 for Elm City C.O.M.P.A.S.S., Foxon Shelter.

$2M Boost Celebrated For West Rock Public-Housing Redevs

A decade-long overhaul of hundreds of units of west-side public housing recently took another step forward.

With Additional $22M In State Revenue For New Haven, Mayor Proposes More Ed Funding, Lower Property Tax Bump

Among proposals: lower property tax increase to 1.95%, close NHPS’ projected budget deficit with additional $13.9M, more Youth@Work funds.

Over $20M is New Haven's Share of Supplemental Schools, Municipal Aid For Cities, Towns: Gov. Lamont

New Haven will get $7,652,745 in supplemental education aid and $12,419,995 in supplemental city aid, for a total of $20,072,740.

Cannot Get Enough Nips: New Haven Again Leads State In Number Of Mini Booze Bottles Sold

New Haven is #1 in nip sales. From Oct. 31, 2025-March 31, 2026, 2.4M tiny liquor bottles were purchased, netting City $120K for clean-up.

Mattei, Koh To Defend New Haven Against Feds’ ‘Sanctuary’ Suit

A former federal prosecutor and a former Yale Law School dean have agreed to represent the city pro bono in defending against a lawsuit.

New Haven Joins 28 U.S. Cities, Counties In Brief In Support Of CA In Suit On Anonymous Policing

CA law in response to "Trump administration’s violent immigration enforcement surge," says law enforcement including ICE have visible ID.

Following State OK For Additional Education Funding, More Municipal Aid, Mayor Applauds Action

Mayor Justin Elicker praised the measure to add $170M in ed funding, $100M in municipal aid, noting, "Our voices have been heard."

UPDATE: DOJ Sues CT, Gov., New Haven, and Mayor Elicker Over Sanctuary Policies, TRUST Act

DOJ claims CT, New Haven policy violates the Constitution. Mayor Justin Elicker said the city will fight the suit "with all we've got."

Ex-Sports Haven Building To Be Demolished

Because the building is listed on the New Haven Historic Resources Inventory, city law requires a 90-day delay of demolition.

Fired Ex-Firefighter Sues New Haven For Racial Discrimination

The ex-firefighter accuses the city of racial discrimination in how it handled his arrest for sexual assault, & eventual acquittal by a jury

Gov: $150K Earmarked For CitySeed to Expand Locally-Grown Food Access Through Coordinated Citywide Network

Gov. allocates $1.55M in 12 state grants for purchase of CT Grown products from local farms for distribution to food-insecure populations.

Tentative Deal Struck Between Tweed New Haven Airport, East Haven and New Haven On Terminal Expansion

Governance provisions include updated Airport Authority board composition of 8 members appointed by New Haven and 7 by East Haven.

24-Year Department Veteran Daniel Coughlin Sworn-In As New Haven Fire Chief Tuesday

And as senior member of the city's public safety team, Coughlin will be responsible for leading the 300-plus member department.

Student Detained By Immigration Authorities, Southern CT State University Officials Say

"We understand that this situation may cause concern for students, faculty, staff, and families," university officials said.

City Taking Measures To Keep So-Called 'Juice Bars' Answerable Given Myriad Downtown Incidents Of Late

Juice Bars: Separate areas inside bars/clubs where nonalcoholic drinks are for underage patrons, in theory, to prevent underage drinking.

Pension Board Rejects Ex-Police Chief’s Disability Application

The board voted to reject former Police Chief Karl Jacobson’s application for a service-connected disability pension.

Unpermitted Demo Started, Stopped

Asked if he knew that demolition had begun at the site on Wednesday, the city building official replied, “Absolutely not.”

Anti-ICE Testimony Spotlights ‘Chilling Effect’ In Schools

“People shouldn’t be scared to live in their house,” one person said. “Right now, people in my community are feeling very scared.”

Budget Town Halls Begin Thursday, Alders Budget Public Hearings Start March 19

Mayor submitted his proposed $733.3M city budget to the Board of Alders for consideration and review. It's time for folks to weigh in.