Press Releases

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3/3/2008 - MAYOR DESTEFANO ANNOUNCES CREATION OF TEEN PREGNANCY PREVENTION COUNCIL: NEW HAVEN- In a news conference at City Hall today, Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. announced the formation ...
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2/28/2008 - NEW HAVEN ARREST SUSPECT IN PIZZA RESTAURANT ROBBERY: NEW HAVEN- During the execution of a search warrant at 80 Chamberlin Street, the New Haven Task Force ...
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2/26/2008 - MAYOR CALLS FOR STATE AGENCIES TO COOPERATE IN FIGHT AGAINST VIOLENCE IN NEW HAVEN: NEW HAVEN- After three violent incidents took place in New Haven Monday evening, one of which resulted ...
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2/25/2008 - ROAD REPAIRS TAKING PLACE ON TEMPLE STREET: Residents advised to seek alternate routes during constructionNEW HAVEN- The Temple Street Bridge ...
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2/21/2008 - NEW HAVEN POLICE MAKE ARRESTS IN TWO SEPARATE BURGLARY AND ROBBERY INCIDENTS: NEW HAVEN- At 2:27 p.m. on Wednesday, New Haven police arrested David Meeks for a burglary executed ...
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2/14/2008 - NEW HAVEN UNVEILS “THE PLATE HUNTER,” A NEW AND IMPROVED PROGRAM TO GO AFTER $3 MILLION IN DELINQUENT MOTOR VEHICLE TAXES: NEW HAVEN- At a media event today, New Haven’s Tax Collector, C.J. Cuticello, unveiled the City’s new ...
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2/12/2008 - NEW HAVEN POLICE PROMOTES 20 NEW DETECTIVES: NEW HAVEN- In a ceremony at City Hall, Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. and the New Haven Police Department ...
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2/8/2008 - YOUTH @ WORK LAUNCHES 2008 APPLICATION SEASON: NEW HAVEN- Last August, Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. celebrated the accomplishments of 1250 New Haven teens ...
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2/6/2008 - CHIEF INITIATES AUDIT LEADING TO ARREST OF NEW HAVEN POLICE OFFICER: Strong Work in Internal Investigations Demonstrates Department’s Commitment to a more Transparent and ...
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2/6/2008 - MAYOR DESTEFANO CELEBRATES OBAMA’S PRIMARY WIN: NEW HAVEN- At a Democratic Town Committee event at Hula Hanks in Downtown New Haven Tuesday, Mayor John ...
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2/1/2008 - MAYOR DESTEFANO KICKS-OFF 2008 SENIOR TAX FREEZE APPLICATION PERIOD: NEW HAVEN- At an event at the East Shore Senior Center today, Mayor John DeStefano, Jr., announced that ...
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1/31/2008 - NEW HAVEN MAYOR JOHN DESTEFANO, JR. ANNOUNCES FORMATION OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND APPOINTS CEO: Industry Veteran Michele L. Whelley To Lead New OrganizationNew Haven, CT (January 31, 2008) -- ...
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1/29/2008 - MAYOR DESTEFANO SUPPORTS GROWING COALITION FOR STATEWIDE CARBON CAP TO COMBAT GLOBAL WARMING: POINTS TO CALIFORNIA, NEW JERSEY LEGISLATION AS EVIDENCE THATCT CAN ALSO BE A LEADER IN REDUCING GLOBAL ...
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1/28/2008 - MAYOR ANNOUNCES PRIORITIES FOR 2008 LEGISLATIVE AGENDA: NEW HAVEN- During a press conference today, along side four members of the Board of Alderman, Mayor ...
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1/24/2008 - NEW HAVEN POLICE & STATEWIDE TASKFORCE MAKE SIGNIFICANT NARCOTICS ARRESTS TAKING MORE NEARLY 85 GRAMS OF HEROIN AND 450 GRAMS OF CRACK COCAINE OFF OF THE STREETS: NEW HAVEN- On Tuesday, New Haven Police and the Statewide Narcotics Task Force made arrests in ongoing ...
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1/24/2008 - NEW HAVEN POLICE ARREST THREE SUSPECTS FOR NARCOTICS CHARGES: NEW HAVEN- On Wednesday, New Haven Police made three narcotics arrests in the area of Quinnipiac Avenue ...
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1/22/2008 - NEW HAVEN POLICE MAKE ARREST IN CHRISTMAS EVE SHOOTING: Officers Also Make Arrest in Church BurglaryNEW HAVEN- This morning, New Haven Police officers arrested ...
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1/18/2008 - TWO POLICE DISTRICTS RECEIVE NEW MANAGERS: NEW HAVEN- Following the recent promotion of new Captains and Lieutenants in the New Haven Police Department, ...
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1/16/2008 - PORT AUTHORITY & CITY TO PITCH STATE FOR FEEDER BARGE SERVICE TO NEW HAVEN: NEW HAVEN- The Port Authority and the City in partnership with a consortium of port businesses and the ...
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1/15/2008 - TAXES REMAIN DUE FOR THOUSANDS OF CITY RESIDENTS : CITY ENCOURAGES PAYMENTS BEFORE DELINQUENCY DATENEW HAVEN- Second installment payments for real ...
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1/8/2008 - NEW HAVEN POLICE PROMOTES A COMBINED 21 TO THE RANKS OF CAPTAIN AND LIEUTENANT: NEW HAVEN- In a ceremony at City Hall today, Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. and the New Haven Police Department ...
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1/8/2008 - PORTION OF CHAPEL STREET TO BE CLOSED FOR DEMOLITION WORK ON THURSDAY: NEW HAVEN- Chapel Street, between Orange Street and Church Street, will be closed to motor vehicle and ...
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1/4/2008 - NEW HAVEN POLICE & STATE TASK FORCE MAKE MULTIPLE NARCOTICS ARRESTS: NEW HAVEN- On Thursday evening, members of the Statewide Narcotics Task Force, comprised in part by ...
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1/1/2008 - MAYOR’S INAURGURATION MESSAGE CALLS FOR CONTINUED, VIGOROUS GOVERNANCE & INCREASED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Prison Re-entry, Solutions to Sub Prime Mortgage Crisis & Education on Forefront of 2008 AgendaNEW ...
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12/30/2007 - New Haven DUI Enforcement : The New Haven Police Department today announced that it will be continuing its enforcement crackdown ...
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12/28/2007 - CHIEF ORTIZ TO DELAY RETIREMENT THROUGHOUT SEARCH FOR REPLACEMENT: Assistant Chief Badger to Retire In JanuaryNEW HAVEN- Police Chief Francisco Ortiz, who announced ...
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12/28/2007 - NEW HAVEN POLICE ARREST SUSPECT IN CHAPEL STREET ROBBERY: NEW HAVEN- Shortly before 10 p.m. Thursday, New Haven Police arrested 52-year-old Henry Lee Scott in ...
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12/27/2007 - NEW HAVEN POLICE SEEK THE PUBLIC’S ASSISTANCE IN LOCATING SUSPECT: NEW HAVEN- New Haven Police need the public’s assistance in identifying the whereabouts of 18-year-old ...
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12/18/2007 - NEW HAVEN ARREST SUSPECT IN PIZZA RESTAURANT ROBBERY: NEW HAVEN- Shortly before 10 p.m. Monday, New Haven Police responded to a report of a robbery at A-1 ...
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12/17/2007 - ELM CITY RESIDENT CARD PROGRAM NAMED IN TEN BEST POLICIES OF 2007 : NEW HAVEN- The Drum Major Institute recently released its report on the “Ten Best Public Policies of ...
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12/17/2007 - HOMICIDE VICTIM IDENTIFIED: NEW HAVEN- The victim found shot at East Rock Park early Saturday morning, has been identified as 32-year-old ...
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12/14/2007 - NEW HAVEN POLICE MAKE GUN, NARCOTICS ARREST: NEW HAVEN- Thursday evening, New Haven Police Officers arrested 27-year-old Luis Angel Rivera of 51 ...
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12/13/2007 - NEW HAVEN TO IMPLEMENT PARKING BAN BEGINNING AT 10PM TONIGHT: NEW HAVEN- Due to the weather, a parking ban will go into effect on New Haven streets at 10 p.m. this ...
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12/10/2007 - NEW HAVEN CELEBRATES SUCCESSFUL ACCOMPLISHMENTS MADE POSSIBLE BY $7 MILLION SPECIAL ACT ALLOCATION: NEW HAVEN- At a media event today, Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. discussed the impact of a $7 million Special ...
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12/8/2007 - New Haven Police Launch “Click It or Ticket” to Help Save Lives: (NEW HAVEN)--More than 15,000 passenger vehicle occupants died in traffic crashes between the nighttime ...
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12/7/2007 - NEW HAVEN POLICE PROMOTES 7 NEW SERGEANTS: NEW HAVEN- In a ceremony at City Hall, Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. and the New Haven Police Department ...
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12/3/2007 - FORMER COLLISEUM SITE OPENS FOR PARKING: Parkers from Shartenberg Site Move to New Parking Lot as Preparations Begin for GroundbreakingNEW ...
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11/26/2007 - MAYOR DEMONSTRATES MASS NOTIFICATION SYSTEM: NEW HAVEN- The City of New Haven has implemented a Mass Notification System to inform residents of emergencies, ...
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11/20/2007 - CITY RECEIVES $200K GRANT FOR RESTORATION OF SOLDIERS & SAILORS MONUMENT: NEW HAVEN- Last week, the City of New Haven received confirmation that it has been awarded $200,000 ...
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11/19/2007 - CHIEF ORTIZ TO ACCEPT POSITION AT YALE UNIVERSITY: CITY CELEBRATES CHIEF’S CAREER AND PREPARES FOR FUTURE OF DEPARTMENT(NEW HAVEN)—At a news conference ...
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11/9/2007 - NEW HAVEN POLICE AND LIVABLE CITY INITIATIVE SHUT DOWN ILLEGAL NIGHT CLUB: NEW HAVEN- Shortly after 10:30 Thursday evening, New Haven Police arrested Isaiah Mullings for operating ...
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11/8/2007 - MAYOR APPOINTS COPORATION COUNSEL: NEW HAVEN- Today, Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. announced that John Ward, the Acting Corporation Counsel ...
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11/8/2007 - NEW HAVEN POLICE MAKE MULTIPLE ARRESTS IN BURGLARY AND FALSE REPORTING INCIDENTS: NEW HAVEN- At 1:34 Thursday afternoon, New Haven Police responded to an Alston Street address on a report ...
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11/7/2007 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS SCHEDULE CHANGES IN OBSERVATION OF VETERANS DAY: NEW HAVEN- The New Haven Department of Public Works will be closed Monday, November 12 in observation ...
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11/7/2007 - NEW HAVEN POLICE MAKE AN ARREST IN TODAY’S SHOOTING INCIDENT: NEW HAVEN- This morning, New Haven Police officers responded to 94 Columbus Avenue on a report of a ...
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11/7/2007 - NEW HAVEN POLICE MAKE MULTIPLE ARRESTS ON NARCOTICS, FALSE REPORTING AND CARJACKING CHARGES: NEW HAVEN- On November 6, New Haven Police officers responded to the area of 125 Humphrey Street, ...
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11/5/2007 - NEW HAVEN POLICE BENEFIT FROM WEIGHT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM: NEW HAVEN- Twenty New Haven Police officers are participating in a rapid weight-loss program developed ...
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11/2/2007 - NEW HAVEN POLICE MAKE ARRESTS IN THREE INCIDENTS: NEW HAVEN- Thursday, members of the Statewide Narcotics Task Force, New Haven Initiative arrested two ...
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11/1/2007 - TWO BRIDGES TO BE CLOSED NEXT WEEKEND FOR MAINTENANCE WORK: NEW HAVEN- Two New Haven Bridges will be closed next weekend for standard maintenance work. The Chapel ...
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10/31/2007 - NEW HAVEN BECOMES A PACE CAR CITY: NEW HAVEN- Traffic presents a problem in any City. But, in New Haven, where a significant number of ...
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10/30/2007 - MAYOR CONGRATULATES DELEGATION AND GOVERNOR FOR MOVING FORWARD WITH BOND PACKAGE: NEW HAVEN- The City of New Haven has been anxiously awaiting passage of a State Bond Act that would ...
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10/26/2007 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS BEGINS BULK LEAF COLLECTION: HAVEN- Residents are encouraged to begin packing-up collected leaves in recyclable bags in preparation ...
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10/26/2007 - MYSPACE MEETING LEADS TO SEXUAL ASSAULTS: NEW HAVEN – Police have made arrests in connection with two sexual assaults which took place Sunday ...
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10/26/2007 - NEW HAVEN POLICE MAKE ARRESTS IN THREE INCIDENTS: NEW HAVEN- Late yesterday evening, 26-year-old Richard Massenburg turned himself into the custody of ...
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10/26/2007 - NEW HAVEN PUBLIC SCHOOL AND LOCAL COLLEGE STUDENTS PREPARE THE TOUGH QUESTIONS FOR UPCOMING MAYORAL DEBATE : NEW HAVEN- City high school and college Students have been invited to submit questions for the final ...
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10/25/2007 - 2 NEW HAVEN POLICE VETERANS SELECTED TO LEAD PATROL AND FAMILY SERVICES DIVISIONS: NEW HAVEN- Captain Bryan Kearney and Lieutenant Peter Reichard, experienced leaders within the New Haven ...
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10/24/2007 - NEW HAVEN POLICE ARREST WANTED SUBJECT: NEW HAVEN- Shortly before 3 p.m. today, New Haven Police arrested 25-year-old Antoine Morrison a wanted ...
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10/22/2007 - INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTABILITY PANEL ISSUES RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PERF REPORT: NEW HAVEN- The Independent Accountability Panel (IAP) responsible for guiding the work of the Police ...
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10/22/2007 - NEW HAVEN POLICE MAKE ARRESTS IN WEEKEND INCIDENTS: NEW HAVEN- New Haven Police arrested a suspect in connection with a stabbing incident Saturday morning ...
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10/22/2007 - New Haven Public Schools Take Proactive Measure to Protect Students from MRSA: WHO: Dr. Stephen Updegrove, M.D., M.P.H.Career High School Students WHERE: Hill Regional Career ...
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10/19/2007 - BOA FINANCE COMMITTEE APPROVES FORMATION OF NEW HAVEN DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH: NEW HAVEN- The Board of Aldermen’s Finance Committee met Thursday evening and approved an ordinance ...
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10/19/2007 - NEW HAVEN POLICE ARREST SUSPECT IN TUESDAY SLASHING: NEW HAVEN- Earlier this evening, New Haven Police detectives, with the assistance of the Milford Police ...
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10/19/2007 - NEW HAVEN POLICE MAKE 3 NARCOTICS ARREST: NEW HAVEN- On Wednesday, members of the Statewide Narcotics Task Force, which is comprised in part by ...
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10/19/2007 - SBI’S MENTOR PROGRAM PROVES SUCCESSFUL: Interest in Program Increasing as Small Contractors Learn the Tricks of the TradeNEW HAVEN- In May ...
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10/18/2007 - NEW HAVEN POLICE ARREST SUSPECT RESPONSIBLE FOR PUTTING 10 GUNS ON THE STREET: NEW HAVEN- Last week, New Haven Police arrested 30-year-old Jason Toles of 9 Eldert Street in New Haven ...
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10/18/2007 - NEW HAVEN POLICE REQUEST PUBLIC’S HELP IN FINDING VEHICLES INVOLVED IN THIS WEEK’S 2 HIT AND RUN INCIDENTS: NEW HAVEN- On Tuesday evening, 18-year-old Jose Rodriguez was struck by a white Dodge Neon on Chapel ...
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10/16/2007 - EAST HAVEN PURSUIT RESULTS IN AUTOMOBILE COLLISION IN NEW HAVEN: NEW HAVEN- East Haven Police chased a vehicle into New Haven during a pursuit at 6:25 p.m. this evening. ...
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10/16/2007 - NEW HAVEN POLICE INVESTIGATE CHAPEL STREET ASSAULT : NEW HAVEN- Shortly before 2 p.m. today, 41-year-old Michael Forte, a resident of Newington, received ...
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10/13/2007 - MAYOR & POLICE CHIEF REACT TO SHOOTING AT PROBLEM BAR: NEW HAVEN- At 3:05 this morning 24-year-old William Holly was shot as he was exiting the Taurus Café ...
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10/11/2007 - DESTEFANO RESPONDS TO RELL’S CALL FOR EMERGENCY LEGISLATION IN THE ABSENCE OF A FINALIZED BOND PACKAGE: NEW HAVEN- Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. expressed gratitude for Governor Rell’s announcement today that ...
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10/11/2007 - MAYOR DESTEFANO KICKS-OFF THE NEW HAVEN MAKE A DIFFERENCE CAMPAIGN: Residents are Encouraged to Donate Materials to Benefit Shelters and to Participate in National Make ...
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10/11/2007 - NEW HAVEN POLICE ANNOUNCE $50,000 REWARD FOR INFORMATION LEADING ARREST AND CONVICTION IN CITY’S 1ST HOMICIDE OF 2007 : NEW HAVEN- The life of 23-year-old Terrance Driffin was cut short on the evening of May 9th when he ...
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10/11/2007 - NEW HAVEN POLICE TO INCREASE NEIGHBORHOOD PATROLS BY 16 OFFICERS : Strengthening Neighborhood Patrols is First Step in Violence Reduction InitiativeNEW HAVEN- The ...
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10/9/2007 - WEEKEND YIELDS THREE ROBBERY ARRESTS BY NEW HAVEN POLICE: Public Urged to Provide Information Related to Attempted Robbery that Resulted in the Shooting of a ...
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10/5/2007 - STATEMENT FROM MAYOR DESTEFANO ON PLEAS OF SILVA AND KASPERKYZ: NEW HAVEN- Today’s announcement of Justen Kasperzyk and Jose Silva pleading guilty to charges stemming ...
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10/4/2007 - CITY OF NEW HAVEN AND YALE NEW HAVEN HOSPITAL REACH AGREEMENT IN EXPANSION PROJECT NEGOTIATIONS: and Hospital Prepare to Move Forward in the Best Interest of Residents and PatientsNEW HAVEN- After ...
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10/2/2007 - Household Electronics Recycling Day: (New Haven) – This Saturday, October 6, is Household Electronics Recycling Day. Between the hours of ...
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9/28/2007 - ALDERMAN & COMMUNITY RISE TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR NEIGHBORHOOD YOUTH: Morehead Prepares to Take 15 Dixwell Teens to Six FlagsNEW HAVEN- Reducing crime and increasing ...
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9/26/2007 - NEW HAVEN LAUNCHES MOBILE UNIT TO EXPAND REACH OF ELM CITY RESIDENT CARD PROGRAM: After two successful months in operation, the resident card program hits the streetsNEW HAVEN- A ...
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9/26/2007 - NEW HAVEN POLICE RECRUITMENT PROVES TO BE A SUCCESS: Numbers of Applications Received Nearly Doubles from Previous Recruitment DrivesNEW HAVEN- After ...
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9/24/2007 - ROAD REPAIRS TO TAKE PLACE ON TEMPLE STREET: Residents advised to seek alternate routes on Tuesday during constructionNEW HAVEN- The section ...
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9/21/2007 - MAYOR TO HONOR CITY’S FIRST CARSON SCHOLARS: NEW HAVEN- Jacqueline D. West of Metropolitan Business High School and Giovanni Preciado of Columbus ...
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9/20/2007 - DEMOCRACY SCHOOL APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED: New Haven Residents Have Until Monday to Apply for the Program to Learn the Ins and Outs of City GovernmentNEW ...
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9/20/2007 - TOMORROW IS LAST DAY OF POLICE RECRUITMENT DRIVE: Candidates have until Friday to Turn in Completed ApplicationsNEW HAVEN- The New Haven Police Department ...
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9/19/2007 - NEW HAVEN POLICE OFFICERS IN COOPERATION WITH URBAN VIOLENCE TASKFORCE MAKE 3 ARRESTS & TAKE GUNS OFF OF THE STREET: NEW HAVEN- Tuesday evening, members of the Urban Violence Task Force patrolled the Franklin Street Housing ...
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9/19/2007 - TWO VICTIMS IN OVERNIGHT SHOOTINGS : NEW HAVEN- At approximately 8:40 p.m. Tuesday, New Haven Police officers responded to the area of Liberty ...
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9/17/2007 - Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. JOINS JUMPSTART’S READ FOR THE RECORD: Engaging New Haven to Help Make Early Education a National PrioritySeptember 17, 2007-- Mayor John ...
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9/12/2007 - CHATHAM SQUARE NEIGHBORHOOD FESTIVAL WRAPS UP SUMMER: (NEW HAVEN)—The New Haven Office of Cultural Affairs will begin a pilot initiative to sponsor neighborhood-based ...
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9/12/2007 - CITY HOSTS SECOND ANNUAL ADDICTION RECOVERY EVENT ON THE GREEN: September 15th Gathering Recognizes the Private Victories of Individuals in RecoveryNEW HAVEN- The ...
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9/12/2007 - CONSTRUCTION WORKFORCE INITIATIVE HOLDS FINAL REGISTRATION DRIVE OF THE YEAR FOR TRAINING & JOB PLACEMENT PROGRAM: APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED THROUGH FRIDAYNEW HAVEN- Twice a year, the Construction Workforce Initiative ...
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9/12/2007 - INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTABILITY PANEL HOLDS COMMUNITY FORUMS FOR PUBLIC FEEDBACK ON PERF REPORT: WHO: New Haven Police’s Independent Accountability Panel WHAT: The Police Executive Research ...
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9/7/2007 - NEW HAVEN POLICE AND SCSU STUDENTS COLLABORATE FOR DAY OF SERVICE: NEW HAVEN- Tomorrow, from 10:00am-2:00pm nearly 500 freshman students from Southern Connecticut State ...
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9/6/2007 - ATTORNEY GENERAL DELIVERS OPINION ON USE OF ELM CITY RESIDENT CARD FOR VOTING PURPOSES: NEW HAVEN- Attorney General Richard Blumenthal delivered an opinion Wednesday about the use of the Elm ...
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9/4/2007 - BOARD OF ALDERMEN APPROVES LAND DISPOSITION AGREEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR SHARTENBERG SITE: $160M project brings new market-rate and affordable housing and jobs to the CityNEW HAVEN- In a ...
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8/31/2007 - NEW HAVEN ACHIEVES HIGHEST TAX COLLECTION RATE IN MORE THAN 30 YEARS: NEW HAVEN- Today, the fiscal year 2006-2007 books close in New Haven. As of 12 noon, the City’s Tax ...
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8/29/2007 - MAYOR’S YOUTH INITIATIVE AWARDS $150,000 TO COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS: 14 New Haven Organizations Receive Grants for Youth ProgrammingNEW HAVEN- Mayor John DeStefano, ...
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8/28/2007 - IMPACT OF PILOT PEN TENNIS SIGNIFICANT FOR NEW HAVEN: New Haven Parks & Recreation Tennis Programs Surpasses 1000 ParticipantsNEW HAVEN- Throughout last ...
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8/27/2007 - NEW HAVEN POLICE AWARDED TWO CAPACITY BUILDING GRANTS TOTALING MORE THAN $400,000: New Funds to be Used to Increase Community Involvement, Anti-Gang Efforts and other Crime-Fighting Initiatives ...
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8/23/2007 - NEW HAVEN BOOTFINDER PROGRAM BRINGS IN MORE THAN $2.3 MILLION IN FIRST WEEK: 204 VEHICLE SEIZURES WITH MORE PLANNED THROUGHOUT THE NEXT FEW MONTHSNEW HAVEN- One week into this ...
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8/22/2007 - DOWNTOWN NEW HAVEN NAMED BEST REVITALIZED NEIGHBORHOOD IN NORTH AMERICA: College/Chapel Street Area Highlighted as a Heavily Frequented Mixed-Use AreaNEW HAVEN- In their ...
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8/21/2007 - NEW HAVEN TO RECEIVE $27K INCREASE FOR DUI PROGRAMS: INCREASE GRANTED IN TIME FOR STEPPED-UP LABOR DAY ENFORCEMENT(NEW HAVEN)—The City of New Haven ...
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8/17/2007 - BRIDGE REPAIR AHEAD OF SCHEDULE, PLANS TO IMPROVE ADDITIONAL STRUCTURES UNDERWAY: IN THE WAKE OF THE MINNESOTA BRIDGE TRAGEDY, NEW HAVEN ASSESES PROGRESS ON BRIDGE REPAIR PROGRAMNEW ...
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8/16/2007 - NEW HAVEN BOOTFINDER PROGRAM TO GO AFTER 22,000 RESIDENTS WITH $4.5 MILLION IN DELINQUENT MOTOR VEHICLE TAXES: THIRD YEAR OF PROGRAM EXPECTED TO RECOVER RECORD AMOUNTS IN PAST-DUE TAX BILLSNEW HAVEN- In its ...
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8/9/2007 - NEW HAVEN POLICE ARREST SUSPECT WANTED IN PONTIAC, MICH. HOME INVASION: NEW HAVEN- Shortly after 1p.m. today, New Haven Police arrested Tommy Torres, a suspect wanted by the ...
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8/8/2007 - NEW HAVEN POLICE MAKE TWO ARRESTS AND TAKE TWO GUNS OFF OF THE STREETS: NEW HAVEN- New Haven police made two arrests on Wednesday and in the process seized two .45 caliber ...
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8/6/2007 - NEW HAVEN CELEBRATES NATIONAL NIGHT OUT: NEW HAVEN- New Haven will celebrate National Night Out along with thousands of other cities and communities ...
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8/6/2007 - Tree Ceremony to Remember Youth and Encourage Parents to Become Involved: (NEW HAVEN)-- On Wednesday August 8, 2007, at 3:00 p.m., a dedication ceremony will be held to plant ...
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8/3/2007 - CITY AND YALE NEW HAVEN HOSPITAL ENTER INTO ARBITRATION: NEW HAVEN- Representatives from the City of New Haven and Yale New Haven Hospital met today in an effort ...
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8/3/2007 - GATEWAY’S DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT MOVING FORWARD: MACY’S DEMOLITION TO BE COMPLETED IN OCTOBER GIVING WAY TO GATEWAY CONSTRUCTIONNEW HAVEN- The City ...
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8/3/2007 - NEW HAVEN DEFENDS BEING HOME OF THE ORIGINAL HAMBURGER: NEW HAVEN- The hamburger, as we know it, was invented at Louis’ Lunch in New Haven in 1900. In spite ...
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8/3/2007 - NEW HAVEN NAMED FINALIST FOR MUNICIPAL EXCELLENCE AWARD: NEW HAVEN- The National League of Cities (NLC) and CH2M Hill announced today that New Haven is one ...
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8/2/2007 - CITY MEETS GOALS FOR ANNIVERSARY OF RESIDENTIAL LICENSING PROGRAM: NEW HAVEN- The City announced today that one year after the residential Rental Business License Program ...
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8/2/2007 - WANTED SUSPECT IN JULY 9 FAIR HAVEN INCIDENT ARRESTED: NEW HAVEN- New Haven Police arrested 28-year-old Shawn Barham Wednesday evening in connection with an ...
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8/1/2007 - CITY ANNOUNCES $1 MILLION SURPLUS FOR FY ’06-‘07: NEW HAVEN- The City’s Office of Management and Budget reported an operating general fund budget surplus ...
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7/31/2007 - NEW HAVEN POLICE ENGAGE YOUTH THROUGH SUMMER PROGRAMMING: NEW HAVEN- In an effort to engage youth throughout the City in positive activities, the New Haven Police ...
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7/30/2007 - NEW HAVEN SENIORS BENEFIT FROM INCREASE IN FARMER’S MARKET COUPONS: NEW HAVEN- A greater amount of New Haven’s seniors will receive assistance this year as the State of ...
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7/27/2007 - CITY ANNOUNCES NEW PLAN TO HANDLE SURGE OF RESIDENTS APPLYING FOR ELM CITY RESIDENT CARD: NEW HAVEN- As of the fourth day of the implementation of the Elm City Resident Card program, 150 cards ...
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7/27/2007 - CITY SAVES NEARLY $1 MILLION THROUGH PRE-PAID ENERGY PROCUREMENT: NEW HAVEN- In just six months, the period between January and June of 2007, New Haven has saved $950,000 ...
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7/26/2007 - NEW HAVEN POLICE OFFICER IN CRITICAL CONDITION AFTER WEDNESDAY NIGHT ACCIDENT ON CONGRESS AVE.: NEW HAVEN- The New Haven Police Department responded to an accident at 9:27 pm Wednesday to find 36 ...
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7/26/2007 - NEW HAVEN POLICE SEEK THE PUBLIC’S HELP IN IDENTIFYING MAN RESPONSIBLE FOR BANK ROBBERY: NEW HAVEN- The New Haven Police Department is asking for help from the public in identifying a suspect ...
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7/25/2007 - 175 MORE APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FOR ELM CITY RESIDENT CARD: NEW HAVEN- The new Office of New Haven Residents reported accepting 175 applications today for the Elm ...
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7/25/2007 - ARREST MADE AT TEE-OFF CAFE: NEW HAVEN- The New Haven Police Department’s (NHPD) Initiative Unit made an on-site arrest on Tuesday ...
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7/25/2007 - NEW HAVEN POLICE MAKE ARRESTS IN SUNDAY’S ROBBERY: NEW HAVEN- New Haven Police arrested Timothy Epps Rich 20-years-old who resides on Fountain Street and ...
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7/24/2007 - CITY ACCEPTS 250 APPLICATIONS AT LAUNCH OF ELM CITY RESIDENT CARDS: HAVEN- The new Office of New Haven Residents reported accepting 250 applications today for the Elm City ...
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7/16/2007 - NEW HAVEN LAUNCHES STREET OUTREACH WORKERS PROGRAM: Partnership Aimed at Reaching At-Risk YouthNEW HAVEN- As part of the Mayor’s Youth Initiative, the ...
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7/13/2007 - NEW HAVEN POLICE INTRODUCE NEW BUMPER STICKER AND SLOGAN: NEW HAVEN- The New Haven Police Department unveiled a new bumper sticker that beginning today will be ...
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7/11/2007 - BEACH ACCESS FOR EVERYONE: New Haven installs beach wheelchairs at lighthouse pointNEW HAVEN- New Haven has installed three ...
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7/10/2007 - POLICE PREPARE TO CARRY TASERS: NEW HAVEN- A general order signed by Police Chief Francisco Ortiz last week allows trained officers ...
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7/9/2007 - CITY SUPPORTS INCREASED COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN NEIGHBORHOODS: NEW HAVEN- Members of the Whalley-Edgewood-Beaver Hills neighborhoods gathered for a media event this ...
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7/6/2007 - CITY PREPARES TO SERVE SENIORS DURING HEAT WAVE: Senior Center to be Opened as Cooling Centers for Next Week’s Excessive HeatNEW HAVEN- The Department ...
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7/5/2007 - FIRST DAY ON THE JOB FOR 1,200 NEW HAVEN YOUTH : NEW HAVEN- As part of the Mayor’s Youth Initiative, the City’s 2007 Youth at Work program kicked-off ...
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7/2/2007 - New Haven Housing Authority Receives $987,037 Allocation from Connecticut Housing Finance Authority for Phase One Revitalization of Eastview Terrace: New Haven- The Housing Authority of the City of New Haven (HANH) has been awarded an allocation of Low-Income ...
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7/2/2007 - THREE VICTIMS IN SUNDAY NIGHT SHOOTING: NEW HAVEN- Shortly after 10 p.m. yesterday, 2 adults and one child were shot on West Street in the City’s ...
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6/29/2007 - CITY ANNOUNCES YALE NEW HAVEN HOSPITAL’S REFUSAL TO COMPLY WITH DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT: HOSPITAL FAILING TO HOLD UP ITS PART OF THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTNEW HAVEN- After months of meetings, ...
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6/29/2007 - CITY REQUESTS DATE FOR NEGOTIATION ON YALE NEW HAVEN HOSPITAL PROJECT DISPUTE: MAYOR DESTEFANO REQUESTS PRESENCE OF MARNA BORGSTROM AT MEETINGNEW HAVEN- This morning the City ...
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6/28/2007 - IMPROVEMENTS BEGIN ON DEAN STREET: NEW HAVEN- Recent storms have created problematic flood conditions on Dean Street in the East Shore. ...
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6/27/2007 - NEW HAVEN TO OFFER SECOND ROUND OF CAPACITY BUILDING GRANTS TO SUPPORT YOUTH PROGRAMMING: NEW HAVEN- As part of the Mayor’s Youth Initiative, the City will provide funds to not-for-profit, community-based ...
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6/21/2007 - COMMISSION DECIDES NOT TO RENEW THE TAURUS CAFÉ’S LIQUOR LICENSE: Mayor DeStefano and Chief Ortiz Respond to Actions Against Site of Continuous Criminal ActivityNEW ...
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6/13/2007 - POLICE AND FIRE 911 CENTERS MERGE: NEW HAVEN- The emergency communication centers, effectively the 911 answering centers for the police ...
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6/12/2007 - NEW HAVEN NAMED “URBAN MARKET PATHFINDER” BY BROOKINGS INSTITUTE: CITY RECOGNIZED FOR EXCELLENCE IN CAPTURING MARKET POTENTIAL AND COMMUNITY INVESTMENTNEW HAVEN- ...
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6/11/2007 - MAYOR DESTEFANO REQUESTS INVESTIGATION INTO IMMIGRATION RAIDS IN NEW HAVEN: NEW HAVEN- In a press conference today, Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. announced his request to Michael Chertoff, ...
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6/8/2007 - NEW HAVEN POLICE MAKE AN ARREST IN EAST ROCK ROBBERIES: NEW HAVEN- New Haven Police arrested a man today allegedly responsible for a number of robberies in ...
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6/6/2007 - MAYOR DESTEFANO RESPONDS TO ARRESTS OF CITY RESIDENTS BY FEDERAL IMMIGRATION AGENTS: NEW HAVEN- Federal agents, apparently from the Department of Homeland Security, are conducting raids ...
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6/4/2007 - Board of Aldermen Approve Acceptance of Funds for Municipal Identification Program: (NEW HAVEN)— In a vote of 25 to one, the New Haven Board of Aldermen voted today to accept $250,359 ...
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5/31/2007 - MAYOR DESTEFANO RESPONDS TO QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS REGARDING MUNICPAL IDENTIFICATION PROGRAM: NEW HAVEN- During a press conference today, Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. discussed the importance of the ...
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5/29/2007 - Board of Aldermen Approve City Budget for FY 2007-2008: (NEW HAVEN)— The Board of Aldermen met this evening to vote on the City’s Fiscal Year 2007-2008 proposed ...
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5/28/2007 - MAYOR DESTEFANO AND NEW HAVEN POLICE DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCE NEXT RECRUITMENT TIMELINE: NEW APPLICATIONS TO BE ACCEPTED IN SEPTEMBERNEW HAVEN- In a press conference today, Mayor John ...
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5/25/2007 - MAYOR DESTEFANO AND LT. REDDING ANNOUNCE THURSDAY NIGHT POLICE RAIDS : Four Search Warrant Executions Yield Arrests, Narcotics, Cash and FirearmsNEW HAVEN- At a press ...
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5/21/2007 - New Haven Housing Authority to Approve Section 8 units in new Shartenberg Project: The Housing Authority of New Haven (HANH) Board is expected to approve a resolution today to partner ...
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5/20/2007 - MAYOR DESTEFANO ANNOUNCES PURCHASE OF BIO-DIESEL FOR CITY FLEET: ANOTHER STEP IN THE CITY’S PLAN TO REDUCE CARBON EMISSION BY TWENTY PERCENT BY THE YEAR 2010NEW ...
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5/20/2007 - The New Haven Police Department & Police Executive Research Forum Want Your Input!: You are invited to a Community Forum to discuss:• Your experiences with New Haven Police• Your ...
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5/17/2007 - POLICE CHIEF TESTIFIES AT HEARING ON TROUBLESOME ESTABLISHMENT’S LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWAL: NEW HAVEN- Police Chief Francisco Ortiz testified at a hearing in Hartford today on the renewal of the ...
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5/17/2007 - Statement of Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. to Board Of Aldermen Finance Committee on Municipal Identification Program: Good evening Mr. Chairman and members of the committee.My name is John DeStefano and I live at 150 ...
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5/15/2007 - NEW PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR APPOINTED: Former Head of SCSU Police Prepares to Lead Department NEW HAVEN- On June 4th, John Prokop will ...
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5/15/2007 - PUERTO RICAN PARADE DETAILS ANNOUNCED: Dinner Gala to Kick-off Weekend of Puerto Rican Heritage CelebrationsNEW HAVEN- Mayor John DeStefano, ...
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5/14/2007 - MAYOR’S YOUTH INITIATIVE AWARDS $100,000 TO COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS: 13 New Haven Organizations Receive Grants for Youth ProgrammingNEW HAVEN- Mayor John DeStefano, ...
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5/14/2007 - NEW HAVEN RECEIVES $400,000 IN GRANTS FROM THE EPA FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CLEAN-UP IN FAIR HAVEN: 2 Brownfields Grants Focused on Improvement on River StreetNEW HAVEN- At a press conference today, ...
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5/10/2007 - CITY ENFORCES NEW NOISE ORDINANCE: As Summer Approaches, City Unveils New Noise Monitoring TechnologyNEW HAVEN- As summer approaches, ...
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5/6/2007 - NEW HAVEN RECOGNIZED AS NATIONAL MODEL CONSTRUCTION HIRING CITY: City’s Equal Opportunity Enforcement Practices ApplaudedNEW HAVEN- Nichole Jefferson, Executive ...
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5/2/2007 - CITY AND COMMUNITY LEADERS UNITE FOR UNIVERSAL HEALTHCARE: Press Conference Held to Create Awareness in Preparation for Saturday’s Rally at the State CapitolNEW ...
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5/2/2007 - DEMOCRACY SCHOOL GRADUATION: New Haven Residents Complete Program on the Ins and Outs of City GovernmentNEW HAVEN- The Spring ...
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4/30/2007 - NEW HAVEN POLICE LAUNCH: “IN THE MIND OF A BURGLAR” : A Community Education Initiative to Protect Residents and Their Homes from BurglaryNEW HAVEN- ...
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4/25/2007 - SMALL BUSINESS INITIATIVE ANNOUNCES NEW MENTORING PROGRAM: Large Businesses to Partner with Small Contractors Teaching them Skills for SuccessNEW HAVEN- The ...
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4/24/2007 - MAYOR DESTEFANO & CAGV SPEAK OUT AGAINST GUN VIOLENCE: Mayor DeStefano and Police Chief Ortiz Express Support of Bill to Make it a Crime not to report Gun ...
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4/24/2007 - MAYOR SIGNS SENIOR TAX FREEZE ORDINANCE: 2715 Households in City Eligible for ProgramNEW HAVEN- Mayor John DeStefano, Jr., signed an ordinance ...
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4/24/2007 - PARKING ENFORCEMENT INCREASED: Free Short-Term Parking Remains on Weekends in DowntownNEW HAVEN- Traffic and Parking Officers throughout ...
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4/24/2007 - SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION OPEN: Parks and Recreation Encourages Families to Enroll Children and Creates Fundraiser to Offer Camp ScholarshipsNEW ...
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4/23/2007 - SHOOTING CAUSES HEIGHTENED CONCERNS ABOUT REPEATED VIOLENCE AT LOCAL BAR: Taurus Café, the Site of Continuous Criminal ActivityNEW HAVEN- A 26-year-old male was shot in the ...
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4/18/2007 - MAYOR’S GREEN AWARDS PRESENTED: Recipients Svigals + Partners and Elm City Cycling Recognized for Environmental ResponsibilityNEW ...
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4/18/2007 - VOLUNTEER TAX PROGRAM COMES TO A CLOSE: City residents save more than $372,000 in tax preparation costs and receive thousands back in refundsNEW ...
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4/12/2007 - CITY OUTRAGED BY PENSION BOARD DECISION: Board Decides to Make White’s Pension RetroactiveNEW HAVEN- In an early morning meeting, The Police ...
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4/12/2007 - PART OF BLAKE STREET CLOSED BEGINNING APRIL 23RD: Construction Project to Run for 3 MonthsNEW HAVEN- Improvements will be taking place on Blake Street ...
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4/12/2007 - TERMS FOR AN AGREEMENT REACHED IN REDEVELOPMENT OF SHARTENBERG SITE: Becker + Becker to develop transit-oriented sustainable project NEW HAVEN- The City of New Haven ...
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4/9/2007 - Street Sweeping in Effect Throughout City: 100 Vehicles Towed Today During East Rock SweepNEW HAVEN- Street sweeping began throughout the city ...
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4/2/2007 - MAYOR DESTEFANO & POLICE CHIEF ORTIZ ANNOUNCE NARCOTICS TASK FORCE PARTNERSHIP: NEW HAVEN POLICE OFFICERS TO WORK WITH STATE POLICE IN HANDLING OF NARCOTICS INVESTIGATIONSNew ...
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4/1/2007 - New Haven Public Safety Statistics Show Crime Down, But Challenges Remain: New Haven: The most recent 2007 public safety statistics for the City of New Haven, through the ...
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3/29/2007 - MAYOR DESTEFANO AND POLICE CHIEF ORTIZ ANNOUNCE NEW APPOINTMENT FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT’S INVESTIGATIVE SERVICE UNIT: New Haven: Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. and Police Chief Francisco Ortiz are announcing today that ...
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3/25/2007 - Mayor John DeStefano, Jr., Names New Public Information Officer And Deputy Chief Of Staff: JESSICA MAYORGA AND PAUL NUNEZ TO START IN THEIR RESPECTIVE POSITIONS OVER THE NEXT WEEKNEW HAVEN ...
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3/22/2007 - Mayor Announces Appointment Of Oversight Board & Review By Nationally Renowned Police Organization: NEW HAVEN- Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. and Chief of Police Francisco Ortiz today announced major steps ...
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3/22/2007 - Mayor, Yale And UI Monday To Honor Career Robotics Team As They Go On To Nationals: CAN THIS ROBOT STAND UP AGAINST 500 OTHERS?NEW HAVEN- The robotics team from Hill Regional Career ...
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3/3/2007 - Mayor Submits 2007-2008 Budget to Aldermen: John DeStefano, Jr. City Of New HavenMayor PUBLIC INFORMATION ...
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3/1/2007 - City To Offer Kosher Meals at Senior Centers: John DeStefano, Jr. City Of New HavenMayor PUBLIC INFORMATION ...
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3/1/2007 - Mayor to Decry Proposed Cuts in Needle Exchange Programs: John DeStefano, Jr. City Of New HavenMayor PUBLIC INFORMATION ...
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3/1/2007 - Mayor's Statement on Resignation of Alderman Drew King: John DeStefano, Jr. City Of New HavenMayor PUBLIC INFORMATION ...
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2/13/2007 - City selects developer for Shartenberg site: John DeStefano, Jr. City Of New HavenMayor PUBLIC INFORMATION ...
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2/5/2007 - State of the City Release: John DeStefano, Jr. City Of New HavenMayor PUBLIC INFORMATION ...
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2/1/2007 - Mayor DeStefano submits testimony for universal healthcare: Testimony of: John DeStefano, Jr., Mayor of New HavenRegarding: Proposed S.B. No. 1 An Act Increasing ...
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1/29/2007 - New Haven helps low income residents file taxes: FOR MORE INFORMATION:January 29, 2007 Derek Slap, Director of Public Information ...
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1/23/2007 - City opens 1st of its kind job training center: John DeStefano, Jr. City Of New HavenMayor PUBLIC INFORMATION ...
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1/19/2007 - Everything you wanted to know about Saturday's implosion: John DeStefano, Jr. City Of New HavenMayor PUBLIC INFORMATION ...
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1/10/2007 - New details on upcoming Coliseum implosion: John DeStefano, Jr. City Of New HavenMayor PUBLIC INFORMATION ...
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1/10/2007 - New Haven mourns death of Officer Fumiatti: John DeStefano, Jr. Mayor PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICEFOR ...
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12/15/2006 - Police General Order - en espanol: John DeStefano, Jr. City Of New HavenMayor PUBLIC INFORMATION ...
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12/14/2006 - New Police General Order : John DeStefano, Jr. City Of New HavenMayor PUBLIC INFORMATION ...
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12/13/2006 - City named finalist for national disability award: John DeStefano, Jr. City Of New HavenMayor PUBLIC INFORMATION ...
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12/13/2006 - New youth program begins: John DeStefano, Jr. City Of New HavenMayor PUBLIC INFORMATION ...
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11/29/2006 - Mayor taps new Chief of Staff and Community Services Administrator: John DeStefano, Jr. City Of New HavenMayor PUBLIC INFORMATION ...
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11/29/2006 - Quinnipiac Terrace Phase 2 begins: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday Nov. 29, 2006 -NEWS RELEASE-NEW HAVEN ...
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11/22/2006 - Blake St. Bridge reopens: John DeStefano, Jr. City Of New HavenMayor PUBLIC INFORMATION ...
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11/16/2006 - Mayor announces new police initiative: John DeStefano, Jr. City Of New HavenMayor PUBLIC INFORMATION ...
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11/8/2006 - John C. Daniels and Barnard school dedications in November: The public is invited to tour two new schools this month – the new John C. Daniels School at 569 Congress ...
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11/1/2006 - Angel of Peace back on her perch: New Haven parks department returned the Angel of Peace, the 3,500-pound bronze statue which tops the ...
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10/26/2006 - Livable City warns faulty heating systems can have consequences: The Livable City Initiative is shutting a down a three-family rental property at 365 Howard Avenue today ...
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10/16/2006 - Mayor announces Veterans Memorial Hall at City Hall: Mayor John DeStefano Jr. and the Mayor's Veterans' Affairs Advisory Committee are creating a new Veterans ...
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10/16/2006 - The flu and you: New Haven’s Department of Health is beginning a campaign to protect the City from a possible outbreak ...
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10/12/2006 - City announces expansion of mediation in schools: The session started with tears and anger, but by the time the mediation team at James Hillhouse High ...
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10/12/2006 - Parks and Rec announces Fall Family Festival: The New Haven Department of Parks, Recreation and Trees invites the public to the Fall Family Festival, ...
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10/2/2006 - City announces recruitment effort for police & fire: The City of New Haven and the New Haven Police Department will seat the next police academy class in ...
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9/22/2006 - DOT worker finds and returns antique Carousel piece: Michael Bianchi, a maintainer for the State Department of Transportation, will be honored Monday, Sept. ...
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9/22/2006 - Surprise shoe inspires time capsule for Angel of Peace: When workers moved New Haven’s 119-year-old Angel of Peace statue from her perch on East Rock for restorations, ...
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9/19/2006 - Mayor encourages all families to observe Eat Dinner with Your Family Day: On Monday, September 25, 2006, millions of families in more than 500 US cities will celebrate Family ...
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9/19/2006 - New Haven police welcome newest "officer": The New Haven police department welcomed the newest member of its mounted unit to the force on Tuesday ...
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9/15/2006 - Mayor appoints new budget director: Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. has selected a new budget director for the City of New Haven who has experience ...
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9/15/2006 - More screens at the Criterion, and more choice: Cinema history will officially be made Friday morning, September 15. Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. and ...
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9/12/2006 - City gears up for opening of new library branch in Hill: It’s not often that a city builds a brand new state-of-the-art branch library. In fact, since the turn ...
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9/12/2006 - Community leaders kick off Ride to Work Day Oct. 12 : Area residents are invited to try public transit for their commute on October 12 by riding the bus to ...
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9/1/2006 - Angel of Peace comes to the Green: The Angel of Peace, the 5,000-pound bronze statue which tops the New Haven Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument ...
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8/29/2006 - Parish Hall a gem in Citywide School Construction: Members of the School-Based Building Advisory Committee will get their first peek at the newly restored ...
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8/29/2006 - Youth @ Work thanks community for an outstanding response: Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. said he is pleased that the City met his challenge to raise ...
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8/28/2006 - City leaders to participate in national Violence Crime Summit: Assistant Chief of Police Stephanie Redding and Chief Administrative Officer John Buturla will represent ...
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8/28/2006 - Walter "Pop" Smith League does well at World Series: The Walter “Pop” Smith Little League returns to New Haven today victorious after winning all three exhibition ...
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8/28/2006 - West Nile cases and prevention: NewsFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – New Haven Health DepartmentAugust 28, 2006 Contact: William P. Quinn(203) ...
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8/17/2006 - National League of Cities Honored for Supporting Early Childhood Initiatives : Washington, DC, March 21, 2006 – For its work in assisting local governments in supporting the parents ...
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8/16/2006 - New bus shelters coming up: A $1.5 million plan to replace six bus shelters with new modular units that will be heated and have ...
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8/16/2006 - Shartenberg site receives nine suitors : NEW HAVEN – Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. announced today that the City of New Haven received nine proposals ...
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8/10/2006 - Barnard school shaping up to host largest solar install of any school in CT: The largest school solar panel project in the State of Connecticut is beginning to take shape at Barnard ...
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8/10/2006 - City rolls out new tools to enhance Whalley Avenue corridor: The City of New Haven and the Whalley Avenue Special Services District are pleased to announce new marketing ...
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8/10/2006 - State DOT to install new traffic dividers on Ella Grasso Boulevard: Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. today said he is pleased that the Connecticut DOT will return to Ella Grasso ...
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7/24/2006 - Chief Ortiz recommends two for appointment as assistant chiefs: Pending approval by the Board of Police Commissioners, Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. will preside at the ...
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7/18/2006 - Beating the heat: With exceptionally high temperatures in store today, Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. is encouraging residents ...
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7/13/2006 - Construction workforce to benefit public housing residents : Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. created the Construction Workforce Initiative as a way to insure that substantial ...
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7/7/2006 - City celebrates completion of Quinnipiac Terrace, Phase 1: Friday, July 7, 2006 is an important day for the residents of Quinnipiac Terrace/Riverview – that’s ...
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7/7/2006 - Public invited to view raising of the Barnard School pedestrian bridge: It’s not often that the public has the chance to see something as gigantic as a 138-ton pedestrian bridge ...
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7/6/2006 - Mayor's Open Schools Programs gains fourth location at the Y: Starting on Monday, July 10, the New Haven YMCA Youth Center will be up and running as the fourth site ...
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6/29/2006 - Barnard School pedestrian bridge to be hoisted into place July 10: – It’s not often that the public has the chance to see something as gigantic as a 138-ton pedestrian ...
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6/29/2006 - Board of Aldermen's municipal services committee approves extending parking permits for hybrid car owners: New Haven was the first Northeast city to promote hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles by allowing free ...
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6/29/2006 - City of New Haven Announces 25th Anniversary Jazz Festival Lineup: Planning the anniversary party celebrating 25 years of live, free jazz is no small feat. But the City ...
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6/29/2006 - City takes stand against Broadwater liquefied natural gas terminal: The Public Safety Committee of the Board of Aldermen held a public hearing on June 28 regarding Broadwater ...
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6/27/2006 - Fourth of July festivities: Hailed again as the “City of Summer,” New Haven continues its lineup of special events with its 4th ...
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6/23/2006 - Mayor announces Guns off the Streets initiative: Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. today announced the Guns off the Streets Initiative and is calling on the ...
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6/20/2006 - The New Haven Jazz Festival’s dynamic duo is back to support the 25th anniversary: The New Haven Jazz Festival gets ready to take front and center stage this summer on the City’s historic ...
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6/19/2006 - City to gain its first football field with night lights: The City will gain its first football field with nightlights this fall, thanks to a $714,000 reconstruction ...
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6/18/2006 - Tips from the Health Department on staying cool: The dog days of summer are now upon us. We’ve been hearing much about the sweltering conditions in ...
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6/18/2006 - Tips from the Health Department on staying cool: The dog days of summer are now upon us. We’ve been hearing much about the sweltering conditions in ...
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6/16/2006 - Mayor's Open Schools Program begins June 26: Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. announces three site coordinators have been hired to run the Open Schools ...
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6/16/2006 - Shartenberg site goes on block for development: Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. announced today that the City of New Haven is going shopping – seeking developers’ ...
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6/13/2006 - Mayor swore in two to fire department: Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. swore in a new assistant drillmaster and assistant chief of operations for ...
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6/13/2006 - Mayor swore in two to fire department: Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. swore in a new assistant drillmaster and assistant chief of operations for ...
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6/5/2006 - Parks & Rec announces registrations for camps: The City of New Haven Parks & Recreation Dept. announces the following:REGISTER FOR NEW HAVEN PARKS ...
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6/2/2006 - Courtland S. Wilson library branch in Hill nears completion: When the Courtland S. Wilson Branch Library opens in Fall 2006 at 303 Washington Avenue in the Hill ...
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5/26/2006 - City named National Employer of the Year by Multiple Sclerosis Society: awarded Employer of the Year by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.On Tuesday, May 30, 2006, ...
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5/26/2006 - Community gardening receives a boost; PBS special features program's success: The City of New Haven will commit nine parcels across the City to the Land Trust for community gardening ...
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5/11/2006 - City promotes Bike to Work Week: The City of New Haven is joining with Elm City Cycling and the GO-alition in celebrating Bike To Work ...
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5/11/2006 - Mayor's City Youth Initiative Takes Shape: Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. this week received Board of Aldermen approval to invest in the City’s underserved ...
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5/10/2006 - City boosts economy with almost $2 million in tax relief: Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. today said he is pleased that the 2006 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) ...
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5/10/2006 - City reaches accord on stand still agreement with U.S. Repeating Arms: Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. today announced that the City of New Haven and U.S. Repeating Arms Co. have ...
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5/10/2006 - Construction Workforce graduates success stories: Thanks to the Construction Workforce Initiative 2, Brenda Whitfield, a Housing Authority resident raising ...
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5/10/2006 - New Haven observes Memorial Day: Several events are scheduled in New Haven on Sunday, May 28, to commemorate the 138th anniversary of ...
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5/8/2006 - Rebates available for qualified elderly: The Department of Elderly Services is offering New Haven renters the opportunity to get a rent rebate. ...
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5/1/2006 - Parks announces Fun Day: The Department of Parks Recreation & Trees presents its annual:RECREATION FUN DAYMAY 6, 2006EAST ...
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5/1/2006 - Third session of Democracy School underway: Tuesday night, May 2, 2006, is the opening session of Democracy School, and along with Mayor John DeStefano, ...
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4/28/2006 - Mayor's new task force will build on city's success in reducing teen pregnancy: As National Teen Pregnancy Prevention Day is celebrated across the country on Wednesday, May 3, Mayor ...
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4/24/2006 - Mayor, Chief announce safety push for Ella Grasso Boulevard: With seven serious accidents resulting in seven fatalities occurring since January on Ella Grasso Boulevard ...
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4/17/2006 - New Haven tops West Hartford in Clean Energy Challenge: West Hartford, CT—The Super Bowl type challenge of Clean Energy between New Haven and West Hartford ...
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4/5/2006 - Parks sponsors a lifeguard training class: City of New HavenDepartment of Parks, Recreation & TreesJohn DeStefano, Jr., Mayor ...
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4/4/2006 - City announces workshop to help U.S. Repeating Arms workers: Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. today announced that the City of New Haven, in collaboration with the state ...
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3/28/2006 - New rental inspection and licensing designed to improve housing conditions: A new rental licensing and inspection program aimed at making multi-family apartment living safer for ...
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3/23/2006 - City, Yale New Haven Hospital and union reach accord on cancer center: Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. today announced that the City of New Haven, Yale-New Haven Hospital and the ...
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3/17/2006 - Mayor briefs alders on U.S. Repeating Arms: Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. briefed alderpersons representing the Newhallville area on the status of U.S. ...
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3/10/2006 - City of New Haven First in Line to Become Pilot Campaign Finance Reform City: The City of New Haven is taking the next step in becoming the first Connecticut city to publicly finance ...
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3/8/2006 - Citizens Energy, Venezuelan-owned CITGO, Mayor’s Office Team Up For Low-Cost Heating Oil Program in Connecticut: Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. announced today the availability of discount heating oil for 24,000 low-income ...
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3/7/2006 - SOLAR POWERED PARKING: If you've ever been frustrated digging around in your pockets for spare change to feed a parking meter, ...
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3/3/2006 - Mayor, Superintendent appealing for support of summer jobs for teens: Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. and Superintendent of Schools Dr. Reginald Mayo joined business and community ...
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2/28/2006 - Attorney General's Finding Clears way for Citgo Oil: NEW HAVEN – Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. thanked Attorney General Richard Blumenthal for his quick response ...
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2/23/2006 - Demolition of Hess Oil Tanks Underway: Mayor John DeStefano, Jr., joined by local businesses and neighbors, kicked off the demolition of 18 ...
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2/15/2006 - State DOT releases funding for Ferry Street bridge work: Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. announced today that the state Department of Transportation has advertised ...
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2/7/2006 - New Haven helps Hurricane Katrina families: -NEWS RELEASE-BEFORE STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS: MAYOR & SUPERINTENDENT TO PRESENT CHECKS TO TWO ...
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2/6/2006 - New Haven brokers statewide deal for discounted oil: -MEDIA ADVISORY-NEW HAVEN BROKERS STATEWIDE DEAL FOR DISCOUNTED CITGO OIL – 4.8 MILLION GALLONS ...
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1/31/2006 - City finalizes 2005 Grand List: - NEWS RELEASE -NEW HAVEN FINALIZES 2005 GRAND LISTNew Haven: The 2005 Grand List provides a ...
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1/30/2006 - Mayor and Superintendent lead 'Prep-Rally': -MEDIA ADVISORY-CONNECTICUT MASTERY TESTS MOVED TO MARCH - NEW HAVEN HOLDS PREP-RALLYHUNDREDS ...
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1/30/2006 - New Haven School holds 'prep' rally: NEWS RELEASEMonday, Jan. 30, 2006Contact: Catherine Sullivan-DeCarlo, (203) 946-8450 Mayor ...
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1/18/2006 - Special Needs Population Registry: -NEWS RELEASE-NEW HAVEN BEGINS HOMELAND SECURITY INITIATIVE – VOLUNTARY SPECIAL NEEDS POPULATION ...
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