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.

Yale Ups Annual City Payments By $5M; Cedar Block Might Be ‘Pedestrianized’

The voluntary-payment bump is at the center of a new town-gown deal announced by Mayor Justin Elicker and Yale President Maurie McInnis.

New Haven Public School Students, Educators Boarded School Buses Wednesday For State Capitol

'Day of Advocacy,' students, educators, and local and faith leaders urge lawmakers to increase state ed funding, unchanged since 2013.

Tweed Word Of The Day: Wetlands

Neighbors were skeptical as Tweed representatives described their plan to mitigate harm to wetlands as they prepare to expand the airport...

Mayor: 4.4% Bump In '26-'27 Fiscal Year $733.3M Budget Necessitated By Growth, Federal Cuts, Ed Funding Gap

Budget town hall meetings to learn more about the budget, ask questions, provide input/feedback will be held in the coming weeks: Mayor.

Tweed-New Haven Airport Hosts Public Info Session On Proposed Terminal Expansion Project

Session won't address "merits" of project, which has detractors, just info on the expansion plan and its environmental assessment: Avports.

In Testimony Before Appropriations Committee, Elicker Urged Lawmakers To Increase Education Funding

The City’s school district contribution has gone up $30 million, a 66% increase, from $45.7M to $75.7M, in the past six years: Mayor Elicker

Pride Flag Raised On Green 'In Solidarity With LGBTQ Community, Response to Trump Removal Of Stonewall Flag'

"New Haven is proudly a welcoming and inclusive city, and the Pride flag proudly flies high on the New Haven Green:" Mayor Justin Elicker.

Tenant, Face Of Affordable Housing Redev, Faces Eviction Lawsuit

Since December, the landlord has filed a total of 22 eviction lawsuits against tenants, including formerly homeless renters.

New Haven Mayor Delivers 2026 State of City Address On Topics From

"As residents and as a city, we’re in this together ...united as ever by common purpose and as anchored as ever in shared values:" Mayor.

City Joins 80+ Municipalities In Court Brief To Block Trump’s 'Unlawful Federal Law Enforcement' In MN: Mayor

Over 80 mayors, cities, counties warn about harm to public safety, communities, local law enforcement due to "unconstitutional deployment."

Storm Update: 412 Ticketed, 353 Towed; Downtown Parking Ban’s Coming Back

The city ticketed a total of 412 cars and towed 353 for snow emergency violations during this long weekend’s winter storm.

Four New City Department Heads To Lead Fire, Legal, Transportation, Finance Announced: Mayor

Holding key positions in city government, meet new fire chief, new corporate counsel, new finance and transportation department directors.

ICE Arrests Man Inside Court

At least one masked, armed federal immigration agent ran into the courthouse to arrest a man — potentially in violation of a state law.

Facing Accessibility Critique, State Closes Bus Ticket Sales Outlet’s Door

All customers — not just those in wheelchairs — now have to wait outside to be helped at a new bus ticket sales outlet in New Haven.

ICE Nabs 3 Immigrants, 2 From IRIS

Authorities recently arrested three people in New Haven, including two people affiliated with a local immigrant rights group.

$6.75M State Grant For Refurbishment Of Near Century Old Goffe Street Armory Celebrated

Armory has hosted emergency relief efforts, music legends Stevie Wonder and Frank Sinatra, was a venue for Black Panther trial proceedings.

Avelo To Exit Deportation Biz

Avelo Airlines plans to stop running deportation flights for the Trump administration later this month, officials confirmed.

Justin Elicker Sworn In To Fourth Term As Mayor Of New Haven

"We stand for our values: tolerance, respect for diversity, compassion for our most vulnerable. We stand for our community:" Mayor Elicker.

New Haven Signs On To 5th Lawsuit Against Trump Administration: Unlawful Changes To Immigration Rules: Mayor

City, 15 local governments oppose a Trump policy that makes it harder for immigrants to stay in the U.S. if they use social program benefits

Biz Owners Seek To End Pedestrian-Only Plaza

A group of business owners are calling for an end to the five-year tradition of turning their block into a pedestrian-friendly promenade.

New Haven Kicks Off Parks' New Five-Year Strategic Plan: Mayor, Parks Director

Dubbed 'All Hands for New Haven Parks,' the plan will guide the priorities for maintenance operations, programming, and fundraising: Mayor

After 135 Days In ICE Detention, A Mom Wins Asylum — & Comes Home

“This really does save her life,” the woman’s lawyer said. “She has been through an unspeakable amount of violence.”

Ribbon Cut On Monarch Apartments Homes, 64-Unit Affordable Development On Derby Ave. In West River

Rents for the 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom apartments are all affordable for those earning at/or below 50%-80% of the area's median income: Mayor.

Long Wharf Waterfront Redevelopment Includes Beach, Redesigned Food Truck Paradise, Playground: Mayor

With a $12.1M state grant helping to fund, construction is set to begin in 2026 and continue through 2027.

City Scored 100 On 2025 Municipal Equality Index By Human Rights Campaign: Mayor

The Municipal Equality Index is a "comprehensive assessment of LGBTQ+ equality in the areas of municipal law, policies, and services:" Mayor

Italian Importer: These Tariffs Are Im-pasta-ble!

“It’s crazy,” a local importer said of rising prices & the Trump administration’s proposal to impose a 107 percent tariff on Italian imports

Nearly $800K Of $12M In State Transportation Grants Earmarked For New Haven: Gov. Lamont, DOT Commisssioner

Now in 7th round of awards, DOT's Community Connectivity grants support local bicyclist, pedestrian infrastructure improvement initiatives.

2 Cox Case Cops Avoid Prison, Pay $15

New Haven government agreed to pay $45 million for its role in paralyzing Richard “Randy” Cox. Two cops charged in the case paid $15 apiece.

Ground Broken On 150-Unit Affordable Housing, Transit-Oriented Apartment Complex In The Hill: City

Near Union Station, project transforms long-vacant, contaminated industrial site into 5-story development of deed-restricted housing: Mayor.

Mayor Justin Elicker's Campaign: 'People Of New Haven Overwhelmingly Support Mayor’s Progress'

Elicker's "decisive win is a clear mandate from voters to reject Trump’s policies, continue leading New Haven forward with vision, heart."

Yale's Buckley Institute Invites Florida GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis To Deliver Keynote Address At New Haven Event

DeSantis will attend, speak at the conservative group's Fifteenth Annual Conference at the Omni New Haven Hotel on Nov. 14, it announced.

New Haven Election Results 2025: Elicker Wins, Vote Totals For Every Race

Here are the vote totals for every candidate that ran in the New Haven municipal election on Tuesday, Nov. 4.

New Haven Election Results 2025: Projected Winner Revealed In Mayoral Race

New Haven residents cast their ballots for several key local races on Election Day. Here are the latest results.

New Haven Election 2025 Voter Guide: Meet The Candidates

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