Coliseum Grave Rumbles Back To Life

A groundbreaking marked the beginning of construction of a bustling mini-city on the burial grounds of the old New Haven Coliseum.

New Haven Election Vote Totals 2022: No Surprises, Democrats Sweep

State Senate Democrats Looney, Winfield reelected, all 5 Democratic state reps win, member of Congress Democrat DeLauro gets 17th term.

New Haven 2022 Election Voter Guide: Meet The Candidates

Here's what you need to know concerning state and federal elections in New Haven, including the candidates, polling places, and more.

CT Patch Candidate Profile: Amy Chai For 3rd Congressional District

Independent Party candidate Dr. Amy Chai is running for the 3rd Congressional District.

Election 2022: Meet State Senate 11th Senate District Steve Orosco

Republican Steve Orosco, a New Haven resident, is running for State Senate 11th Senate District

CT Patch Candidate Profile: Justin Paglino 3rd Congressional District

Green Party candidate Justin Paglino shared with Patch why he thinks he should be elected to represent the 3rd Congressional District.

The Nickels Add Up: New Haven Gets $112K For 1.6M 'Nips' Sold

That number represents the sales of the teeny booze bottles sold in the city from April 1 to Sept. 30.

At Long Last, New Haven Coliseum Redo Set To Start

Redevelopment on the former Coliseum site can finally start now that the city has officially conveyed it to a developer, officials announced

State Awards $7.2M To New Haven Equitable Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

The grant to The Community Foundation supports growth for underserved businesses.

'Square 10' South Orange, Downtown Crossing 1st Phase Moving Forward

A development consortium is "moving forward with transformative mixed-use development at a significant site at Downtown Crossing:" Mayor.

Election 2022: New Haven Voter Guide

Everything you need to know about absentee ballots and Election Day voting in New Haven for the election Nov. 8.

Demolition Stirs Hopes, Fears On Davenport

A developer plans on knocking down a handful of industrial and residential buildings to build a new 194-unit mostly luxury apartment complex

Mayor: $17M Budget Surplus, Boosted Credit Rating 'Really Good News'

In March 2021, the city was facing a $60M+ deficit, the mayor said, adding the city has "come a long way," but has a "long way to go."

Shelter Inquiry Targets Pet Death

An anonymous complaint alleged that three cats died due to a lack of sufficient medical care at the shelter, which sparked an investigation.

Long Wharf Pause OK’d; Truck Lot Squeaks In

A new truck trailer parking facility proposed for the current Sports Haven off-track-betting site would be exempt from the one-year ban.

City Gets $25M FEMA Building Resilient Infrastructure/Community Grant

The infrastructure funding will cover a stormwater tunnel, living shoreline project to protect Union Station, neighborhoods from flooding.

Drug Rehab Nonprofit Buys CVS Site

The nonprofit purchased the recently shuttered ex-pharmacy property for $2.5 million.

Mayor Signs New Haven Ordinance Recognizing, Empowering Tenants' Union

The first in CT, the city law allows for tenant unions to engage/involve city government and seek redress from "bad-acting mega landlords."

House Demolished, Bill Paid

A fire destroyed a World War II-era single-family house, leaving it in such a dangerous state, an “immediate demolition” was required.

Dixwell Plaza Redevelopment Moves Ahead

The redevelopment is projected to generate roughly $1 billion in economic activity and create 740 jobs in the state over the next decade.

Russian Journalist, Nobel Peace Laureate Dmitry Muratov Speaks At SCSU

"Open dissenter" on Russian invasion of Ukraine, Muratov is editor of Novaya Gazeta. Seven of its journalists have been murdered since 2000.

New Haven Sues EastCoastin For 'Illegal' Sept. 2021 Biker Rally

Read the full Superior Court complaint against Gabe Canestri, Sal Fusco for costs to the city for the "illegal" rally that drew 5,000 bikers

City Workers, Some Directing Yale Freshmen, Dismantled Homeless Camps

An "unofficial" dept of public works ​FB post reads workers "cleaned and dismantled homeless camps." Yale program denounced the action.

Tweed New Haven Airport 43-Year Lease With Avports Approved By Board

A new terminal will be on the east side of the airport. East Haven's mayor said, "Our town has signed nothing. We have agreed to nothing."

Democrats Tap New Haven's Russell For Treasurer, Thomas For Secretary

Russell wins race over fellow New Havener DuBois-Walton and Bhargava of Greenwich.

Tuesday Primaries Test Strength, Not Issues

The stakes were high in Tuesday's primaries.

Labor Vote Puller Counters Heat, Apathy

Voter confronts challenges with local mentality.

$53M Pandemic-Relief Spending Plan OK'd

Alders vote in support of an amended version of the $53 million American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).

Experience Helps? Or Hurts? Candidates Differ

State legislator voices the importance of better public education, humane prisons and fairer policing.

Adult Ed Eyed For Vacant Bassett Building

New Haven’s adult education system secures $20M from state Covid Capital Projects fund.

Jill Biden, Cardona Fly Into Tweed Wednesday For New Haven Visit

First Lady Dr. Jill Biden and Education Secretary Miguel Cardona will visit Albertus Magnus College's Horizons summer learning program.

Jacobson Confirmed As Police Chief

Board of Alders votes unanimously confirming New Haven's next police chief.

Criminal Justice Commission Appoints State’s Attorney For New Haven

Attorney John P. Doyle was appointed to succeed Patrick J. Griffin, who was recently appointed Chief State’s Attorney.

Housing Q Reveals Upstairs-Downstairs Lenses

Who needs a home in New Haven? Who can afford a home in New Haven?

Maritza Bond Campaign for Secretary of the State Surpasses Goal

New Haven Democrat Exceeds $90,000 in Total Funds Raised, Will File Papers to Receive $400,000 Clean Election Grant from State

Seniors, Clergy Press Lamont On Safety

“What can I do as a governor to make life a little bit more affordable?”

Head Start-Housing Pilot Expands

State Representatives announces success, expansion of pilot program.

Shafiq Abdussabur Resigns As Alder

Abdussabur recently announced his resignation in letter addressed to Mayor Justin Elicker.

New Haven's LULAC Director Praises CT 'Head Start on Housing' Program

CT's first-in-the-nation Head Start on Housing pilot program would expedite access to permanent housing subsidies for Head Start families.

Proposed City Ordinance Would Recognize, Empower Tenants’ Unions

They'd work with the city to address "bad-acting mega-landlords on issues like excessive rent increases, substandard living conditions."