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.
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Man Stabbed with Kitchen Knife at New Haven Green Bus Stop; Suspect Sought
A man was stabbed with a kitchen knife at a New Haven Green bus stop on March 10, 2026. Victim upgraded to stable condition; police have identified a person of interest.
New Haven Police Issue Glock 45s, Sell Old Guns to Vermont Dealer
New Haven Police issued 450 Glock 45 pistols with red dot sights in early 2026 at a net cost of ~$192K after selling retired Glock 19s to Parro's Gun Shop in Vermont.
DNA Evidence Links Waterbury Man to 2013 New Haven Sexual Assault Cold Case
Moses Watkis, 36, of Waterbury was arrested Jan. 30, 2026, charged in a 2013 New Haven sexual assault cold case after DNA from his 2022 Waterbury arrest matched the crime scene.
Cynthia Chamberlain, Missing Since February, Found Dead in New Haven Park
Cynthia Chamberlain, 59, who had been missing from New Haven since February 10, was found dead on March 9 in a park in the city's Hill neighborhood. An autopsy found no evident trauma. The investigation remains ongoing.
Avon Investment Advisor Pleads Not Guilty to $8.9M Federal Fraud
Andrew Komarow, 36, of Avon pleaded not guilty March 3 in New Haven federal court to 11 fraud counts over a $8.9M scheme that cost three financial firms $3.55M.
Connecticut Eyes Bell-to-Bell Cellphone Ban as New Haven Faces Budget Crunch
Connecticut lawmakers are considering a statewide bell-to-bell cellphone ban in public schools; New Haven's $18.9M deficit raises questions about implementation costs.
Blood Moon Eclipse Passed Over New Haven in Early March — Here's What Happened
New Haven had just 20 minutes to see the March 3, 2026 blood moon before moonset. The year's only total lunar eclipse totality ran 6:04–7:02 a.m., but CT's western horizon cut local views short.
Gas Prices Surge Nearly 50 Cents in a Week in Connecticut Amid Iran War
CT gas hit $3.31/gallon in the Hartford area as of March 9, up 47 cents in a week as the Iran War disrupted Strait of Hormuz oil flow. Gov. Lamont proposed a gas tax pause. More increases expected.
New Haven Snow Clearing Costs Top Budget by $1.2M After Blizzard Calvin
New Haven is $1.2M over its snow budget after Blizzard Calvin. Contractor failures and 780 of 900 bus stops uncleared exposed at a Board of Alders debrief.
New Haven: Richard Murray Charged in Elder Sweepstakes Fraud Scheme
Richard Murray, 31, arrested Jan. 2026 on a 2024 New Haven federal indictment for mailing fake Publishers Clearing House and IRS letters to elderly victims in a sweepstakes fraud scheme.
2026 Greater New Haven St. Patrick's Day Parade: March 15
New Haven's 183rd St. Patrick's Parade steps off March 15 at 1:30 p.m., with 325,000 spectators expected at Connecticut's biggest annual celebration.