Tenants Facing Eviction Now Get Lawyers

The first phase of Connecticut’s Right to Counsel program rolled out on Monday.

Mayor Reappoints Fire Chief Alston Among Other City Officials

Mayor Justin Elicker announced 7 appointments to lead city departments for the next 4 years including engineering, parks, and youth & rec.

Biden Nominates New Haven Native To Serve As CT U.S. Attorney

If confirmed by the Senate, New Haven Public Schools, Yale and Georgetown grad Vanessa R. Avery would be the first Black woman to serve.

New Haven’s Police Chief Search Moves Forward: Mayor

Alders rejected the nomination by Mayor Justin Elicker of current interim Chief Renee Domínguez to remain the city's top cop.

City-Yale Deal Ready For Review

New deal takes first formal step towards potential approval.

New Haven-Area Unemployment Rate Improves: Latest Update

The New Haven County unemployment rate improved recently, according to the newest figures.

New Haven Board Focuses On Re-Elections, Protocols, Students

Board of Education holds first meeting of the year.

Alder Prez Elected To 4th Full Term

​Walker-Myers earns another two years as the head of the Board of Alders.

Omicron Squeezes ​“Live” Inauguration

Masked and socially distanced, 33 locally elected officials get sworn in.

35-Year Union Station Lease Between State, City Inked

Designed by American architect Cass Gilbert, Union Station opened April 5, 1920, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Elicker, City Officials To Check Businesses For Mask Compliance

The city's indoor mask mandate has been in place since Aug. 8.

New Haven-Area Unemployment Rate Decreases: Latest Data

The New Haven County unemployment rate improved somewhat, according to the newest figures.

Alders Reject Dominguez As Top Cop, Mayor Resubmitting Nomination

Mayor Justin Elicker called the Board's rejection of Acting Police Chief Renee Dominguez as permanent chief "disappointing, disheartening."

Biden OKs New Haven County Hurricane Ida Disaster Declaration

FEMA help may include financial assistance for disaster-related repairs, recovery from remnants of Sept. 1 storm. Here's how to apply.

Livable Cities, Transportation Department Heads Tapped By Mayor

Called "key" city departments, Arlevia Samuel to lead Livable Cities Initiative​, Sandeep Aysola to lead Transportation, Traffic & Parking.

New Haven-Area Unemployment Rate Decreases In September: Feds

The New Haven County unemployment rate improved somewhat as fall approached.

Yale Increases Annual Payments To New Haven; $52M Over 6 Years

Yale will close High Street between Elm and Chapel to cars making it a "beautiful public space" and will create Center for Inclusive Growth.

New Haven Mayor Names Renee Dominguez As Permanent Police Chief

East Haven native Dominguez was sworn in as a New Haven patrol officer in 2000 and said at the time she always wanted to be a police officer

New Haven Election Results 2021: Vote Totals For Every Race

Democratic Mayor Justin M. Elicker was reelected to a second term. His GOP opponent was the first Republican to run for mayor in 14 years.

Update: New Haven Election Results 2021: Elicker Reelected Mayor

As of Wednesday morning, the Secretary of State said official results statewide have not yet been displayed due to a technical issue.

The Patch Voter's Guide For the New Haven 2021 Election

Here's what you need to know today about the 2021 New Haven election including the candidates, polling places, voting hours and more.

New Haven's Wellinks Named 'Innovator Of The Month'

"Wellinks is transforming how we think about respiratory care through their virtual COPD management solution," Sen. Chris Murphy said.

Special Election Set To Replace DiMassa In New Haven District

Former Democratic State Rep. Michael DiMassa is accused of defrauding West Haven out of more than $636,000 in COVID-19 relief funds.

New Haven 2021 Local Elections: Candidates, Polling Places, Hours

Here's what you need to know about the 2021 New Haven election including the candidates, polling places, voting hours and more.

New Haven-Area Unemployment Rate Improves In August: Feds

The New Haven County unemployment rate improved somewhat during the late summer.

Fitch Revises New Haven’s Bond Future From ‘Stable’ to ‘Positive'

Mayor Elicker called the upgrade "good news," accomplished by "capping new debt," increasing pension contributions and more PILOT funding.

City, CT Against Gun Violence Partner To Create New Department

The Office of Violence Prevention will identify evidence-based practices aimed at reducing gun violence and implement them in New Haven.

New Haven Election 2021: John Carlson Running For Mayor

Candidate Profile: Republican John Carlson shares with Patch his views and why he's running for mayor of New Haven.

New Haven Election 2021: Steve Orosco Running For Alder

Candidate Profile: Republican Steve Orosco shares with Patch his views and why he's running for Alder.

Back Rent On Rise In New Haven County: Analysis

More than 1 out of every 10 New Haven County rental households are behind on rents as of early August, according to a new analysis.

New Haven-Area Unemployment Rate Worsened In July: Feds

The New Haven County unemployment rate worsened slightly during the summer.

New Haven-Area Unemployment Rate Worsened In June: Feds

But national figures point to a rebound when local data for July becomes available next month.

DEEP Uses Lawsuit Funds To Remove Dangerous Barges From NH Waters

The barges posed a navigational threat to mariners around New Haven. They're now gone, thanks to funds from a Clean Water Act violation.

New Haven County Coronavirus Transmission 'Substantial': CDC

The CDC recommends indoor public mask use for vaccinated and unvaccinated New Haven residents.

NH Department Would Take Holistic Approach To Community Health

Proposed "Department of Community Resilience" would address violence prevention, mental health, homelessness, crisis response and re-entry.

'A Time Bomb Ticking': See Rental Arrears In New Haven County

Many in the New Haven area behind on rent. A national eviction moratorium is set to expire Saturday.

Newhallville Nuclear Site Fully Cleaned Up, Say Feds, State

The Shelton Avenue site was used in the 1950s to 1970s by the government to conduct research and make nuclear fuel components for the Navy.

Gov. Lamont Taps Yale Doctor To Lead CT Public Health Department

An infectious diseases physician at Yale School of Medicine, Dr. Manisha Juthani ​will begin as CT public health commissioner in September.

New Haven Area Unemployment Improves: Feds

The unemployment rate in New Haven County decreased recently.

New Haven County Ahead Of Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

Here is how the New Haven area is doing with coronavirus vaccinations.