New Haven Ends FY26 With $8.5M Deficit as Schools and Transportation Costs Mount
New Haven ended fiscal 2025-26 with an $8.5 million deficit, driven by $10.5 million in school bus transportation overages. The city will tap its rainy day fund.
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New Haven Traffic Cameras Begin Sept. 15, Fines Start Oct. 15
New Haven will activate seven initial red-light and speed-camera locations Sept. 15, with warnings mailed for 30 days before $50 fines begin.
New Haven Mayor's Budget Would Eliminate $345,439 in Food Aid Funding for CFAN
New Haven Mayor Elicker's $733.3M budget drops $345K in CFAN food aid. Alders can restore it before June 1 vote — advocates want $500K.
New Haven Mayor Cites 39% Crime Drop After Violent Weekend on Grand Avenue
Mayor Elicker cited a 39% violent crime drop and 51% fall in New Haven shootings in 2025 after a violent weekend that included a Grand Avenue shooting and two stabbings.