Save the Sound Launches 2026 Cleanup Season at New Haven's Long Wharf
Save the Sound kicks off its 2026 coastal cleanup season April 18 at Long Wharf in New Haven, co-hosted with UNH COASTS. In 2025: 2,414 volunteers, 11,541 lbs.
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Judge Dismisses New Haven Alders' Frank Ricci Pension Lawsuit
Judge Jon Blue dismissed the New Haven Board of Alders' six-year lawsuit against Mayor Elicker over Frank Ricci's pension, ruling the case cannot proceed without Ricci as a defendant.
New Haven Man Craig Whyte Dies in State Prison Custody; Investigation Underway
Craig Whyte, 45, of New Haven died in his cell at Osborn Correctional on March 22, 2026 — the 5th person to die in CT state custody since February.
Avelo Airlines Expands to Indianapolis, Cleveland from New Haven Airport
Avelo Airlines announces 2 nonstop routes from New Haven to Indianapolis and Cleveland in June 2026 from $39, as the airport pursues a $250M expansion.
New Haven Police Search for Suspect in Armed Robbery at A to Z Market
New Haven police seek a suspect who robbed the A to Z Market on Orchard Street at gunpoint at 12:40 p.m. on March 18. No injuries. A suspect image has been released.
New Haven Hit-and-Run Driver Caught in Louisiana; 37 Calls Placed Him at Scene
New Haven police arrested Tymel Barker, 29, in Louisiana 5 months after a Beaver Hills hit-and-run hurt two children. 37 cell calls near the crash sealed the case.
Shops at Yale Expands 2026 New Haven Food Crawl to 4 Dates, Targets $14K
Shops at Yale expands its New Haven food crawl to 4 dates in 2026, targeting $14K for United Way, CitySeed, and 2 other nonprofits. Tickets are $25; May 2 includes dog adoption and live jazz.
New Haven Teachers Dispute District's Rising Absence Narrative
New Haven teachers are disputing the district's framing of rising absences, blaming 70 vacancies and low pay. NHPS CFO proposes raising substitute budget from $1.13M to $2.13M.
New Haven Rep. Lemar Drives CT Cannabis Reform Bill
New Haven state Rep. Roland Lemar is co-chairing HB 5350, a CT cannabis reform bill heard March 4, that would raise THC limits and ease market rules for equity operators like Lit New Haven.
New Haven OKs 541-Apartment Union Square Phase 1 Near Union Station
New Haven City Plan Commission unanimously approved 541 apartments and 30,000 sq ft of commercial space at Union Square Phase 1, adjacent to Union Station, on March 19.
Hamden Man Charged with Home Invasion and Burglary After New Haven Arrest
Hamden man Jamel Anthony Jenkins, 38, was arrested by New Haven police March 17 on charges of home invasion, first-degree burglary, and risk of injury to a child.
Yale Withdraws Exemption Request for 282 Prospect St.; Assessor Corrects Records
Yale reversed a tax-exemption claim for 282 Prospect Street after Acting Assessor Alexzander Pullen learned the property hadn't been converted for university use.