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Quinnipiac Avenue tenant union continues its push for residential improvements
Residents of the Quinnipiac Avenue apartments in New Haven say they thought they were making progress with Ocean Management on important quality of life issues. “That was a big step that they’re at least agreeing to meet with us,” said Hope Vaughn, of the Quinnipiac Avenue Tenant Union. Vaughn says Ocean Management was on board to hear the concerns...
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Jahana Hayes embarks on historic fourth congressional term
Rep. Jahana Hayes says it took a little longer than she would have liked, but the decision was what she expected: the voters of the 5th congressional district are sending her back to Washington for another term. “I didn’t take anything for granted. I responded to everything. I presented the contrast. I showed people what I had done. I...
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New Haven housing activists speak out after court appearance
Seven homeless activists were in court Thursday following their arrest earlier this week at an encampment set up on the New Haven Green. Mark Colville said they were using tents that he says are not allowed, according to what he was told by police. His court hearing was continued until Dec. 4. The activists are calling on the city to…
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New Haven plans cellphone-free elementary and middle schools in 2025
New Haven school leaders say their goal is to eventually have a cellphone-free learning environment, and they’re taking the first step in January for kindergarten through 8th graders. In August, the State Board of Education issued policy guidance on forms of personal technology in Connecticut schools, and New Haven unveiled its plan to keep kids more personally connected in...
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Family of Madison man killed in wrong-way crash on I-95 devastated
“To say that Mark made an impact wherever he went or on whoever, it’s for real.” Michael Brotz spent some time Friday sharing how his brother-in-law, Mark Anthony Palumbo Jr., made that impact. One way was meeting people through his business, Madison Avenue Salon in Madison, where he was a part owner and a stylist. He was also a...
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New Haven announces $16.4M budget surplus, plans to fund NHPS school upgrades
New Haven public schools are getting a big budget boost: $8.5 million to help cover operating costs and make building upgrades. The funding comes after calls from parents, teachers and students about infrastructure concerns inside school buildings. “This has been the effort of people voicing concern, people that are committed to ensure that our children again get the public education…
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Soundside Music Festival set to go in Bridgeport with last-minute lineup change
The Soundside Music Festival is set for this weekend with two days of entertainment at Bridgeport’s Seaside Park. But there’s a last-minute change up to the schedule that caught some off guard. While organizers were setting the stage, they had to change the headliners who will be on it. Foo Fighters announced Thursday that they wouldn’t be performing on...
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Man, 2 teens arrested after torturing and assaulting person in Branford: police
Warning: Details in this story may be disturbing. Three people have been arrested in connection with a violent assault that happened in Branford earlier this month. Police said a man and two teens allegedly lured the victim to a remote, wooded area where they were held against their will for about three hours. They were subjected to a series of…
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Group living in tiny structures will go before the state to ask to have power restored
Joel Nieves and the residents of the Rosette Neighborhood Village made it through peak heat this summer without power. “It was horrific. You’re not going to be able to sleep. I slept on these chairs,” said Joel Nieves as he pointed to plastic lawn chairs in the courtyard of the village. The community sits in the backyard of Amistad...
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Thousands of riders, volunteers turn out for 14th Closer to Free Ride
“The opening ceremony, I think, is so important,” said Kelly Langevin. “Being with all the survivors is really emotional, seeing all the people that are riding for people.” As the sun came up on Saturday’s 14th Annual Closer to Free Ride, so did the emotions at the opening ceremony. That’s where Yale oncology nurse Hunter Bouchard was honored. Bouchard’s...
