New Haven Alders to Consider Cannabis Licensing, Zoning at March 10 Meeting
New Haven alders meet March 10 on cannabis licensing rules and rezoning at Quinnipiac Ave. and Tower Lane. Meeting is at 6 p.m. at City Hall.
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Scam Calls from Fake 'Crestwood Loan Advisors' Hit Residents across South Central CT
New Haven County residents hit by 'Crestwood Loan Advisors' scam robocalls — up to 68 calls a day. Real Crestwood Advisors of Boston denies any connection.
Two Shot Inside New Haven Restaurant; Suspect Arrested on Gun Charges
A 17-year-old and 22-year-old were shot inside a New Haven restaurant on Grand Avenue. Naquea Bratton, 21, was arrested at the scene on weapons charges.
New Haven Government Roundup: Alders Approve Parking Zone, Tax Relief, and Parks Grant
New Haven's Board of Alders met March 4, 2026, approving tax relief for four residents and appointing Peace Commission members. The City Services Committee meets tonight, March 5, to consider a new parking zone on Minor Street, Tower Lane easement releases, and a parks grant for Beaver Ponds improvements.
New Haven Restarts CI Program After Ex-Chief Stole $85K for Sports Betting
New Haven restarts its CI program with new audits after ex-Chief Karl Jacobson stole $85K for sports betting. City hires PERF for $87K policy overhaul.
Fairfield Home Invasion: 3 Charged, 2 Linked to New Haven Homicide
3 men face $3M bail after Feb. 19 Fairfield home invasion; 2 are also New Haven homicide suspects. Schools were closed and a shelter-in-place was issued.
New Haven Schools Face $18.9M Deficit, Push for State Aid
New Haven Public Schools face an $18.9M FY2027 deficit. City officials are urging state lawmakers to pass Senate Bill 7 to boost per-student funding by $1,975.
Tweed New Haven Airport Expansion Draws Resident Concerns Over Noise, Wetlands at Public Sessions
Tweed New Haven Airport's proposed expansion has sparked concerns over noise, traffic, and wetlands impacts. Residents attended public sessions in February 2026, demanding transparency and accountability.
New Haven Exceeds $665K Snow Budget as Blizzard Calvin Costs Mount
New Haven exceeded its $665,000 annual snow removal budget by late February, spending $680,000 before Blizzard Calvin's final cleanup costs were tallied. Mayor Elicker says the total will be significantly higher.
Connecticut Lawmakers Condemn Trump's Military Strikes on Iran
Connecticut lawmakers DeLauro, Blumenthal, and Murphy condemned Trump's military strikes on Iran on Feb. 28, 2026, calling the attacks unauthorized and warning of prolonged Middle East conflict.
Route 15 Southbound Lane Closes Nightly in North Haven for Guiderail Upgrades
CTDOT began nightly right lane closures on Route 15 southbound in North Haven, Hamden, and New Haven on March 1 for guiderail and attenuator safety upgrades. Work runs 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. through April 17.
Court-Ordered Electroshock Petitions in New Haven Rose From 9 to 35 Over Decade
New Haven probate courts handled 35 involuntary ECT petitions in the first 9 months of 2025, up from 9 in 2015. Statewide, 174 petitions were filed through September 2025.