Press Releases

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9/17/2013 - CITY OF NEW HAVEN LAUNCHES THE NEW HAVEN PRESCRIPTION DISCOUNT CARD: Card provides an average of 45% savings on prescriptions; can be used by any New Haven resident ... Click to read more.

9/16/2013 - NEW HAVEN BREAKS GROUND ON THE BOATHOUSE AT CANAL DOCK: (New Haven, CT) Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. and Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro were joined by officials ... Click to read more.

9/12/2013 - “PARKING TERRASSES” ARE UNVEILED AS LATEST ADDITION TO COMPLETE STREETS STRATEGIES: (New Haven, CT) As they sat at café tables set up on the street, New Haven Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. ... Click to read more.

9/9/2013 - FINDINGS FROM BUY LOCAL INITIATIVE ANNOUNCED: (New Haven, Connecticut) Today, Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. and Economic Development Administrator Kelly ... Click to read more.

8/29/2013 - CITY OF NEW HAVEN TAKES ADVANTAGE OF LOWER INTEREST RATES AND REFINANCES A PORTION OF ITS BOND DEBT: $16.12 million in bonds refinanced from 4.6% to 2.95% and will save $623,000 over the life of the ... Click to read more.

8/26/2013 - CITY ANNOUNCES ‘COMPLETE STREETS’ MAKEOVER FOR INTERSECTION OF WHITNEY AND AUDUBON: (New Haven, Connecticut) The Whitney Avenue and Audubon Street intersection—situated in the heart ... Click to read more.

8/20/2013 - MAYOR DESTEFANO KICKS OFF THE 13th YEAR OF MAYOR’S COMMUNITY ARTS GRANTS: MAYOR DESTEFANO KICKS OFF THE 13th YEAR OF MAYOR’S COMMUNITY ARTS GRANTSCommunity Arts Grants ... Click to read more.

8/1/2013 - TOMORROW'S On9: GAMES, FOOD, MUSIC AND FUN: (New Haven, CT) The Town Green District brings a sense of nostalgia to the Historic 9th Square with ... Click to read more.

7/31/2013 - ALEXION EXPANDS 100 COLLEGE STREET BUILDING : Less than two months after the groundbreaking of its new building, currently being constructed ... Click to read more.

7/26/2013 - ANNUAL BACK TO SCHOOL RALLY SET FOR AUGUST 3!: Community joining together to provide fun, resources, backpacks and school supplies for New Haven ... Click to read more.

7/25/2013 - SUPERINTENDENT GARTH HARRIES LAYS OUT STRATEGIC VISION, CHALLENGES SCHOOLS, PARENTS AND COMMUNITY TO DEEPEN AND EXTEND SCHOOL CHANGE: NEW HAVEN - Surrounded by students, educators, parents, local leaders and community partners, newly ... Click to read more.

7/24/2013 - HOLIDAY TREE SOUGHT FOR THE NEW HAVEN GREEN!: (New Haven, CT) Missing! 55 to 70 foot tall Norway Spruce or Douglas Fir tree-but not a blue spruce! ... Click to read more.

7/23/2013 - PARKMOBILE LAUNCHED FOR ALL METERED PARKING IN NEW HAVEN: (New Haven, CT) The City of New Haven today announced a new payment option available for on-street ... Click to read more.

7/18/2013 - NEW HAVEN BOE ANNOUNCES THREE SUPERINTENDENT FINALISTS TO APPEAR AT COMMUNITY FORUM SATURDAY : Community invited to attend and participate in open forum at Gateway Community College with three ... Click to read more.

7/17/2013 - CITY OF NEW HAVEN TO KEEP COOLING CENTERS OPEN THROUGH SATURDAY, JULY 20TH: City Health Department Warns Residents of the Health Risks of Extreme Temperatures.(NEW ... Click to read more.

7/15/2013 - CITY EXTENDS POOL AND COOLING CENTER HOURS FOR HEAT WAVE: City Health Department Warns Residents of Health Risks Associated with Extreme Temperatures.(New ... Click to read more.

7/14/2013 - CITY OF NEW HAVEN TO OPEN COOLING CENTERS TOMORROW, MONDAY JULY 15TH : Due to extreme temperatures continuing throughout the region for the coming days, the City of New Haven ... Click to read more.

7/12/2013 - FREE MUSIC, ART, POETRY AND FUN KICKS OFF THIRD SEASON OF THE ARTS ON THE AVENUE!: (New Haven, CT) –Today an empty lot on Winchester Avenue, between Starr and Division Streets, will ... Click to read more.

7/10/2013 - BOARD OF EDUCATION TO PRESENT SUPERINTENDENT FINALISTS AT OPEN COMMUNITY FORUM ON JULY 20: Chosen finalists for superintendent vacancy to be presented at open forum where public can ask questions ... Click to read more.

7/9/2013 - GRAND AVENUE BRIDGE IS REPAIRED AND OPEN : (New Haven, CT) – The Grand Avenue Bridge, which had been intermittently closed over the past two ... Click to read more.

7/8/2013 - GRAND AVENUE BRIDGE CLOSED DUE TO MECHANICAL PROBLEMS : (New Haven, CT) – The Grand Avenue Bridge is closed and will remain closed until 6 pm this evening ... Click to read more.

7/7/2013 - CITY OF NEW HAVEN TO EXPAND OPERATION OF COOLING CENTERS BEGINNING TOMORROW, MONDAY JULY 8TH.: City Health Department Warns Residents of the Health Risks of Extreme Temperatures.(NEW ... Click to read more.

7/2/2013 - RESIDENT INPUT SOUGHT FOR THE CITY OF NEW HAVEN’S UPDATE OF ITS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN : (New Haven, CT) – The City of New Haven is seeking resident input about housing, environmental, transportation ... Click to read more.

7/1/2013 - YOUTH@WORK KICKS OFF FOR SUMMER 2013; PROGRAM BOOSTED BY BANK OF AMERICA GRANT: (New Haven, CT) – The City of New Haven’s Youth@Work program kicked off it’s 2013 summer program today ... Click to read more.

6/25/2013 - JUST IN TIME FOR SUMMER: NEW HAVEN’S PUBLIC CANOEING AND KAYAKING PROGRAM FOR 2013: (New Haven, CT) - Summer is here with its longer day light and warmer weather, so why not get out and ... Click to read more.

6/19/2013 - MILL RIVER FINAL PLAN HIGHLIGHTS PRACTICAL STRATEGIES FOR JOB AND INDUSTRY GROWTH: New Haven, CT) - - Building on existing strengths of the Mill River District, the City of New Haven ... Click to read more.

6/18/2013 - FREE SHUTTLE BETWEEN UNION STATION AND DOWNTOWN NEW HAVEN FOR THE DURATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF ARTS AND IDEAS: (New Haven, CT) – The free shuttle service that provides a direct link between Union Station and Downtown ... Click to read more.

6/17/2013 - NEW HAVEN’S NEW PUBLIC SAFETY VESSEL IS DEDICATED AND COMMISSIONED FOR SERVICE : (New Haven, CT) – The City of New Haven was awarded a $1.3 million Port Security grant from the Department ... Click to read more.

6/12/2013 - SO MUCH TO DO! SUMMER ACTIVITIES FOR NEW HAVEN YOUTH : (New Haven, CT) There is so much to do in New Haven; it’s hard to know where to begin in planning for ... Click to read more.

6/9/2013 - Thirteenth Annual Community Event at Lighthouse Park Brings Together Local Families, Organizations to Raise Awareness of Childhood Lead Poisoning : (NEW HAVEN, CT)– The New Haven Health Department’s Bureau of Environmental Health is teaming up ... Click to read more.

6/7/2013 - LATEST PROJECT STOREFRONT ENTREPRENEUR TO PREMIER ON JUNE 15TH; FREE PREVIEW TONIGHT: (New Haven, CT) The latest Project Storefront entrepreneur will be artist Sara Scranton. Her Project ... Click to read more.

6/7/2013 - SUCCESSFUL BRANFORD BUSINESS IS EXPANDING—AND MOVING TO NEW HAVEN: (New Haven, CT) – Quality Hyudai, a successful car dealership long located in Branford is expanding—and ... Click to read more.

6/5/2013 - CITY OF NEW HAVEN PARTNERS WITH YALE AND NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING SERVICES TO BUILD HOUSE IN NEWHALLVILLE: (New Haven, CT) New Haven Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. was joined by Yale University President Richard ... Click to read more.

6/3/2013 - CITY OF NEW HAVEN MILL RATE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013/2014 IS LOWERED AS STATE AID TO MUNICIPALITIES IS RESTORED: New Haven, CT) Tonight, the New Haven Board of Aldermen unanimously voted to lower the mill rate for ... Click to read more.

5/30/2013 - CITY AIMS TO INCREASE RECYCLING IN ORDER TO SAVE HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS : (New Haven, CT) –Every ton that is recycled and not thrown out saves the City of New Haven $46. Realizing ... Click to read more.

5/30/2013 - CITY OF NEW HAVEN AIMS TO SAVE THOUSANDS IN COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH FALSE ALARMS; STEPS UP ENFORCEMENT OF ALARM ORDINANCE: (New Haven, CT) In 2012, there were over 5,800 false alarms triggered by home or business alarm ... Click to read more.

5/30/2013 - MAYOR JOHN DESTEFANO, JR. COMMENDS THE STATE SENATE PASSAGE OF A BILL THAT WOULD ALLOW IMMIGRANTS OF ANY STATUS TO OBTAIN A DRIVERS LICENSE: (New Haven, CT) – New Haven Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. issued the following statement regarding the ... Click to read more.

5/28/2013 - NEW HAVEN BOARD OF ALDERMEN UNANIMOUSLY APPROVE CITY BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013-2014: Tonight, the New Haven Board of Aldermen unanimously voted to approve a City budget for the 2013-2014 ... Click to read more.

5/23/2013 - MAYOR JOHN DESTEFANO, JR. APPLAUDS THE STATE HOUSE PASSAGE OF A BILL THAT WOULD ALLOW IMMIGRANTS OF ANY STATUS TO OBTAIN A DRIVERS LICENSE: (New Haven, CT) – New Haven Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. issued the following statement regarding the passing ... Click to read more.

5/10/2013 - NEW HAVEN LAUNCHES THE "DON'T SPREAD LEAD" AWARENESS CAMPAIGN & FUNDING FOR LEAD ABATEMENT: Lead poisoning is one of America’s leading preventable environmental health threats to children(New ... Click to read more.

5/10/2013 - TWEED TOWER, PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED TO CLOSE ON JUNE 15TH, WILL STAY OPEN THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30TH : (New Haven, CT) – The United States Department of Transportation has determined that the Tweed Regional ... Click to read more.

5/6/2013 - CITY OF NEW HAVEN ANNOUNCES THE 2013-2014 MAYOR’S COMMUNITY ARTS GRANT PROGRAM: (New Haven, CT) -- Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. and the Department of Arts, Culture and Tourism are pleased ... Click to read more.

5/1/2013 - NEW HAVEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION BEGINS MAY 1 AND RUNS ALL MONTH LONG: New Haven Public Schools kindergarten registration for new students entering neighborhood schools ... Click to read more.

4/30/2013 - EXIT 3 OF ROUTE 34 WESTBOUND TO PERMANENTLY CLOSE THIS THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2013 : (New Haven, CT) The exit 3 off-ramp on Route 34 westbound in New Haven, located between College Street ... Click to read more.

4/30/2013 - NEW HAVEN BOARD OF EDUCATION ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL PUBLIC FORUMS AND OUTREACH EFFORTS IN SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH PROCESS: As part of its commitment to engaging parents and the community in the search for a new superintendent ... Click to read more.

4/30/2013 - PUTNAM STREET REVITALIZATION PROJECT GROUNDBREAKING TO COMPLEMENT HISTORIC HOME REHABILITATION : Project will create a total of 14 new housing units over a two-block area NEW HAVEN- The ... Click to read more.

4/24/2013 - NEW HAVEN CELEBRATES ITS 375th BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK : Events planned throughout the week, culminating in a celebration on the Green this Saturday, April ... Click to read more.

4/22/2013 - BARNARD ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES MAGNET SCHOOL NAMED NATIONAL GREEN RIBBON SCHOOL ON EARTH DAY: Barnard Environmental Studies Magnet School has been named a national Green Ribbon School by the U.S. ... Click to read more.

4/17/2013 - Stakeholder Engagement Schedule for Superintendent Search Released: Today, the New Haven Board of Education released the schedule for stakeholder engagement for the superintendent ... Click to read more.

4/16/2013 - NEW HAVEN POLICE - VIGILANT AFTER BOSTON BOMBINGS: Yesterday’s bombings in Boston’s Back Bay sparked a nationwide alert and grim reminder that tragedy ... Click to read more.

4/3/2013 - NHPS ANNOUNCES NEW EFFORTS TO HELP 11th GRADERS & PARENTS JUMPSTART COLLEGE APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS: College fairs, Parent University among strategies aimed at engaging parents and students around college ... Click to read more.

4/2/2013 - THE CITY OF NEW HAVEN ACKNOWLEDGES THE OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP OF THE STATE LEGISLATURE ON GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION : (New Haven, CT)- On Tuesday, New Haven Mayor John DeStefano, Jr., Police Chief Dean Esserman and Superintendent ... Click to read more.

4/1/2013 - NEW HAVEN TO KICK-OFF THIS YEAR’S RENT REBATE PROGRAM ON APRIL 15th: (New Haven, CT)- The City of New Haven will begin accepting applications for the State of Connecticut’s ... Click to read more.

3/25/2013 - COMMUNITY POLICING IN NEW HAVEN IS BOLSTERED BY 40 NEW OFFICERS; PART OF AN OVERALL STRENGTHENING OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT: (New Haven, CT) – Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. and New Haven Police Chief Dean M. Esserman introduced ... Click to read more.

3/22/2013 - FAA Denies Appeal to Keep Tweed Open; Communicates Decision Through a Press Release: (New Haven, CT) – Today the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced, through a press release, ... Click to read more.

3/22/2013 - Historic Downtown Crossing Project Begins in New Haven!: Infrastructure Ground Breaking Launches New Haven’s Historic Downtown Crossing (NEW HAVEN, ... Click to read more.

3/21/2013 - NEW HAVEN LAUNCHES INITIATIVE TRANSFORMING SCHOOL CAFETERIAS INTO “LEARNING LABS”: NEW HAVEN LAUNCHES HEALTH FOR ACHIEVEMENT INITIATIVE TRANSFORMING SCHOOL CAFETERIAS INTO “LEARNING LABS”Nathan ... Click to read more.

3/14/2013 - MAYOR JOHN DESTEFANO JR. TO HOLD BUDGET PRESENTATIONS FOR NEW HAVEN RESIDENTS: (New Haven, CT) Over the next four weeks, New Haven Mayor John DeStefano Jr. will hold four meetings ... Click to read more.

3/11/2013 - NEW HAVEN SEEKING ARTISTS AND VOLUNTEERS FOR THE CITY’S 375TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION : (New Haven, CT) The City of New Haven’s Department of Art, Culture and Tourism is looking for artists ... Click to read more.

3/4/2013 - Federal, State, City and Community Leaders Announce New Mental Health Initiative for New Haven: On Monday, March 4th, partners from the city, state and federal level joined forces with New Haven Public ... Click to read more.

2/26/2013 - ARTISTS AND CREATIVE ENTREPRENEURS WANTED FOR PROJECT STOREFRONTS!: (New Haven, CT) –The City of New Haven’s Department of Art, Culture & Tourism is seeking new creative ... Click to read more.

2/21/2013 - CONSTRUCTION OF DOWNTOWN CROSSING SET TO BEGIN AT THE END OF THIS MONTH : Project will Reconnect the Hill Neighborhood with Downtown New Haven(NEW HAVEN, CT) Phase 1 construction ... Click to read more.

2/20/2013 - PARCXMART DECLINES TO RENEW CONTRACT WITH CITY OF NEW HAVEN; PARCXMART CARDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN NEW HAVEN AS OF SATURDAY, MARCH 1st : (New Haven, CT) Parcxmart, a vendor that has provided pre-paid smart card services for use at City of ... Click to read more.

2/18/2013 - Major Storm Clean-Up Operations Completed in New Haven : (New Haven, CT) After nine days of around the clock work, the City of New Haven’s major snow removal ... Click to read more.

2/15/2013 - Downtown Parking Restrictions for Tonight!: (New Haven, CT) Certain downtown New Haven streets and sidewalks will be plowed and cleared of snow ... Click to read more.

2/14/2013 - SCHOOL WILL RESUME NEXT TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19: New Haven Public Schools will remain closed Thursday and Friday of this week to allow continued snow ... Click to read more.

2/13/2013 - DOWNTOWN RE-OPENS; MAJOR TOWING AND PLOWING OPERATIONS UNDERWAY TO FULLY OPEN ROADS: (New Haven, CT) Downtown New Haven opened for business today for the first time since Friday’s blizzard. ... Click to read more.

2/13/2013 - EVEN SIDE PARKING RESTRICTIONS EXTENDED THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING : (New Haven, CT) Last night the City of New Haven imposed a parking restriction for the portion of the ... Click to read more.

2/13/2013 - URGENT TOWING AND PLOWING INFORMATION FOR NEW HAVEN RESIDENTS: URGENT TOWING AND PLOWING INFORMATION FOR NEW HAVEN RESIDENTSOver the next two days, the City of ... Click to read more.

2/12/2013 - SNOW EMERGENCY ROUTE TOWING AND PLOWING TO TAKE PLACE TONIGHT IN NEW HAVEN : SNOW EMERGENCY ROUTE TOWING AND PLOWING TO TAKE PLACE TONIGHT IN NEW HAVEN (New Haven, CT) Tonight, ... Click to read more.

2/12/2013 - STORM CLEAN-UP: SIGNIFICANT PROGRESS MADE; MAJOR TOWING AND PLOWING OPERATIONS UNDERWAY: (New Haven, CT) The city continued its aggressive snow-removal operations throughout the day Tuesday ... Click to read more.

2/11/2013 - 95% of New Haven Roads to Be Passable by Mid-Day Tuesday: (New Haven, CT). By mid-day, 95% of the roads in New Haven will have been made passable. Passable means ... Click to read more.

2/11/2013 - New Haven Storm Clean-Up Today’s Top Priority: Neighborhoods: (New Haven, CT) Now that the areas around hospitals, main arterial roads and secondary roads have ... Click to read more.

2/10/2013 - New Haven Residents Urged to Stay Home, Stay Off the Roads: (New Haven, CT). The City of New Haven is letting residents know that in order to ensure public safety ... Click to read more.

2/10/2013 - Sunday Storm Clean-Up Update: (New Haven, CT) City of New Haven crews, with assistance from the National Guard, have made significant ... Click to read more.

2/9/2013 - Storm Clean-Up Update: New Haven Storm Clean-Up Update(New Haven, CT) City of New Haven crews, with assistance from the ... Click to read more.

2/9/2013 - URGENT STORM UPDATE : Last night at 2:30 am, the National Guard joined the City of New Haven’s storm clean up efforts due ... Click to read more.

2/8/2013 - 32 Priority Snow Clearing Streets: PRESS RELEASE--February 8, 2013The following streets have been designated priority routes during ... Click to read more.

2/8/2013 - Downtown Parking Ban & Free Lots: (New Haven) A downtown parking ban will go into effect Friday night at 10 pm and will end at 9 am on ... Click to read more.

1/24/2013 - City and Police Union Reach Tentative Contract Agreement: New Haven, CT – Today Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. announced that the City of New Haven and AFSCME Police ... Click to read more.

1/10/2013 - Flu Season Is Here Residents are Encouraged to Get Vaccinated : The 2012-2013 flu season is off to an early start. In the last 2-4 weeks there has been an early and ... Click to read more.

1/7/2013 - DESTEFANO APPOINTS MARIOTTI AS MAYORAL SPOKESPERSON : (New Haven, CT) - Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. has announced the appointment of Anna Mariotti as the City’s ... Click to read more.

12/25/2012 - HOLIDAY TREE PICK-UP: (New Haven, CT) – The New Haven Department of public Works will begin Holiday tree collection on Wednesday ... Click to read more.

12/21/2012 - KEEPING SAFE AT HOME THIS HOLIDAY SEASON : (New Haven, CT) — For most of us, the holiday season represents a time for family festivities and good ... Click to read more.

12/17/2012 - The Mayor's Remarks to the Graduating Class of the 2012 Police Academy: NEW HAVEN POLICE ACADEMY CLASS #16 GRADUATIONDECEMBER 17, 2012TO THE BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS, ... Click to read more.

12/13/2012 - NEW HAVEN FIRE DEPARTMENT & WTNH OPERATION SAVE-A-LIFE SMOKE DETECTOR GIVE AWAY : (New Haven, CT) – New Haven Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. and New Haven Fire Chief Michael Grant announced ... Click to read more.

12/12/2012 - CITY OF NEW HAVEN TO OFFER FREE HORSE DRAWN CARRIAGE RIDES : (New Haven) – New Haven City Departments are joining forces to bring holiday cheer for the whole family ... Click to read more.

11/20/2012 - BOARD OF ALDERMEN APPROVES DISPOSITION OF PROPERTIES ACQUIRED THROUGH ANTI-BLIGHT ORDINANCE: The Board of Aldermen Monday voted unanimously Monday evening to approve the disposition of 129 Clay ... Click to read more.

11/19/2012 - NEW HAVEN FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY UNVEILS DYNAMIC NEW WEBSITE: (New Haven, CT) - The New Haven Free Public Library (“NHFPL”) today has unveiled a new website for customers, ... Click to read more.

11/16/2012 - City and St. Andrew's Church Partner to Assist Families Impacted by Hazel Street Fire: The City of New Haven and St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church have partnered to assist the fourteen people ... Click to read more.

11/13/2012 - Althea Marshall Brooks Appointed Community Services Administrator: Mayor John DeStefano Jr. has appointed Althea Marshall Brooks to serve as Community Services Administrator, ... Click to read more.

11/6/2012 - Full Power Restoration Expected Wednesday, City Releases Preliminary Cost Estimates for Storm Sandy: As of 1 p.m. this afternoon, 65 New Haven residents remained without power. United Illuminating is estimating ... Click to read more.

10/30/2012 - City Reports Storm Damages; Restoration, Repair and Clean-up Work Begins: With the worst of Storm Sandy behind, City crews, contractors and public utility workers began work ... Click to read more.

10/28/2012 - Mayor DeStefano Announces State of Emergency, Orders Evacuation of Flood Prone Areas: Mayor John DeStefano Jr. has announced a state of emergency and ordered an evacuation of flood-prone ... Click to read more.

10/22/2012 - Mayor John DeStefano Appoints Early Childhood Advocate Dr. Myra Jones-Taylor to New Haven Board of Education: Mayor John DeStefano Jr. has appointed early childhood advocate Dr. Myra Jones-Taylor to the New Haven ... Click to read more.

10/11/2012 - First Annual New Haven Food Summit to Take Place October 12: The first annual “New Haven Food Summit” will take place on October 12th from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ... Click to read more.

10/11/2012 - New Haven Fire Department Marks 150th Anniversary, Welcomes Home 1909 Antique Pumper: Mayor John DeStefano Jr., Fire Chief Michael Grant and former Fire Commissioner William Celentano led ... Click to read more.

10/2/2012 - City and Yale Law Clinic Rank Banks in First-Ever New Haven Community Impact Report Card: The City of New Haven and the Community and Economic Development Clinic at Yale Law School today released ... Click to read more.

9/28/2012 - Survey Seeks Feedback on Elm City Resident Card: Mayor John DeStefano Jr. and community advocates today announced the release of a new survey aimed at ... Click to read more.

8/9/2012 - New Haven Legal Assistance, City of New Haven, Somos CT, Junta for Progressive Action, Apostle Immigrant Services, Connecticut Students for a Dream and the Yale Law Clinic Partner to Assist Undocument: On June 15, President Barack Obama announced that his Administration would grant temporary “deferred ... Click to read more.

8/6/2012 - Board of Aldermen Approves Development Agreement, New Zoning for Downtown Crossing: Setting the stage for the largest downtown development project in City history, the Board of Aldermen ... Click to read more.

8/1/2012 - City Saves $3.5 Million in Sensible and Fair Agreement with Clerical Workers: The Office of Labor Relations this week submitted to the Board of Aldermen a sensible and fair five-year ... Click to read more.

7/24/2012 - New Haven Marks Fifth Anniversary of Elm City Resident Card: Mayor John DeStefano Jr., elected officials, immigration advocates and New Haven residents gathered ... Click to read more.

7/23/2012 - Mayor DeStefano Announces 2012 Community Arts Grants Recipients, Funds to Support Arts Programming in Neighborhoods: Mayor John DeStefano Jr. and the City’s Department of Arts, Culture and Tourism announced Monday the ... Click to read more.

6/27/2012 - David Greenberg, oldest City Hall employee, dies at age 92: David Greenberg, the oldest municipal employee working in New Haven’s City Hall, died yesterday at the ... Click to read more.

6/11/2012 - City Acquires 129 Clay Street in First Anti-Blight Foreclosure: The City of New Haven has acquired 129 Clay Street in the first successful foreclosure action under ... Click to read more.

6/8/2012 - City Acts to Protect Residents Following Laptop Theft: Recently, a laptop used by an Elderly Services Specialist to input data for the Rent Rebate program ... Click to read more.

5/21/2012 - New Haven Kicks Off Rent Rebate Program: The City of New Haven has begun accepting applications for the State of Connecticut’s Rent Rebate Program. ... Click to read more.

5/11/2012 - PARKING METER HOURS EXTENDED TO 9 P.M., ENFORCEMENT TO BEGIN MAY 29: Transportation, Traffic & Parking Department workers have begun adjusting parking signs to reflect the ... Click to read more.

5/8/2012 - Project Storefronts Continues to Attract Cutting Edge Artists: Project Storefronts continues to attract pioneering arts to underutilized spaces, announcing a series ... Click to read more.

5/3/2012 - Hillhouse High School Valedictorian Receives Prestigious Scholarship to Study Teaching: Hillhouse High School valedictorian Shaylah McQueen has received a prestigious Gates Millenium Scholarship, ... Click to read more.

5/3/2012 - Mayor's Community Arts Grants Support Arts and Cultural Programs in New Haven Neighborhoods: Mayor John DeStefano Jr. and the Department of Arts, Culture and Tourism are pleased to announce that ... Click to read more.

4/25/2012 - Celebrating 100 Years of the Carousel at Lighthouse Point Park: Last year marked the 100th anniversary of the opening of the Carousel at Lighthouse Park, and the New ... Click to read more.

4/24/2012 - Donations Help Reduce New Haven Green Repair Costs: Due to generous donations of material and equipment, the cost to the City to repair the New Haven Green ... Click to read more.

4/16/2012 - Mayor DeStefano Appoints Judith Schiff City Historian: Mayor John DeStefano Jr. has appointed lifelong New Haven resident Judith Schiff to serve as City Historian. ... Click to read more.

4/2/2012 - Board of Aldermen Votes Unanimously to Approve First in the Nation Collateral Consequences Ordinance: The Board of Aldermen voted unanimously Monday night toapprove the Collateral Consequences Ordinance, ... Click to read more.

3/30/2012 - City Employees Retirement Fund Named Small Public Plan of the Year: The City Employees Retirement Fund (CERF) has been named Small Public Plan of the Year by Institutional ... Click to read more.

3/26/2012 - Police Department Announces Leadership Team, Strategic Plan to Strengthen Community Policing and Reduce Violence: NEW HAVEN- Police Chief Dean Esserman announced Monday the appointment of four assistant chiefs, completing ... Click to read more.

3/12/2012 - City Asks Occupy to Vacate Green: The City of New Haven Monday distributed a notice to members of Occupy New Haven. The notice states ... Click to read more.

3/12/2012 - Mayor DeStefano Issues Account of White House Meeting with President Obama: Mayor John DeStefano Jr. today met with President Barack Obama in the Roosevelt Room of the White House. ... Click to read more.

3/6/2012 - Howard Avenue House Fire Caused by Gas Leak: The house fire at 305 Howard Avenue on Saturday morning was caused by a gas leak, Fire Chief Michael ... Click to read more.

2/29/2012 - Mayor DeStefano Proposes Lower Mill Rate and Announces Homeowner Fairness Initiative: Mayor John DeStefano Jr. on Monday introduced a Homeowner Fairness Initiative to alleviate the impact ... Click to read more.

Mayor's Budget Presenation for 2012/13
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2/14/2012 - Mayor John DeStefano Issues Response to U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement Settlement : Mayor John DeStefano Jr. today issued this statement in response to the recent settlement between 11 ... Click to read more.

2/13/2012 - INTERCAMBIO Launches at Project Storefronts' 756 Chapel Street Featuring Nationally-Recognized Recording Artists Mates of State and the Stepkids: New Haven— The City of New Haven’s Project Storefronts announced Tuesday the launch of INTERCAMBIO, ... Click to read more.

2/9/2012 - Mayor DeStefano appoints Anthony Dawson to Board of Police Commissioners: Mayor John DeStefano Jr. has appointed former alderman Anthony Dawson to the Board of Police Commissioners. ... Click to read more.

2/6/2012 - Grand List grows 16.71 percent, net new growth up 2.7 percent, testament to strong economic development initiatives: The 2011 Grand List was certified January 31, representing a 16.71 percent increase or $860,854,588 ... Click to read more.

1/23/2012 - WINCHESTER REVITALIZATION ARTS PROJECT SEEKS ARTISTS FOR COFFEE HOUSE OPEN MIC NIGHT: NEW HAVEN- The Winchester Revitalization Art Project will host its third Coffee House and Open Mic Night ... Click to read more.

1/12/2012 - BUILDING ON THE SUCCESS OF BAN THE BOX, MAYOR DESTEFANO ANNOUNCES NEW REENTRY INITIATIVE PROPOSAL: NEW HAVEN— Building upon the success of New Haven’s Ban the Box policy, the City’s Reentry Initiative ... Click to read more.

1/12/2012 - FUEL CELL ARRIVES SUNDAY, PROJECTED TO SAVE $500,000-$1 MILLION OVER 10 YEARS: NEW HAVEN— The City’s latest financially smart renewable energy investment arrives via crane Sunday ... Click to read more.

1/4/2012 - CITY SAVES $4.5 MILLION IN RETAIL ELECTRIC PURCHASES SINCE 2007, ENTERS INTO NEW COST SAVING AGREEMENTS: NEW HAVEN-- The City of New Haven has signed a two-year agreement with retail electric supplier Noble ... Click to read more.

1/2/2012 - HEALTH DEPARTMENT OFFERS FREE RADON TEST KIDS DURING NATIONAL RADON ACTION MONTH: (New Haven) - The New Haven Health Department is working with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ... Click to read more.

1/2/2012 - YOUTH@WORK APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE, ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL SEASON ON THE HORIZON: NEW HAVEN- While summer may still be many months away, another successful season of Youth@Work is on ... Click to read more.

12/21/2011 - CITY ANNOUNCES COMPLETION OF $3.2 MILLION FEDERALLY-FUNDED UPGRADE OF TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEMS: NEW HAVEN- The Transportation, Traffic, and Parking Department this month completed a $3.2 million ... Click to read more.

12/20/2011 - City Announces Strong Retail Year, Continues to Grow Despite Difficult National Economy: NEW HAVEN- The city’s retail business market is thriving this holiday season, with 36 new retail businesses ... Click to read more.

12/7/2011 - MAYOR DESTEFANO AND CHIEF ESSERMAN TO PARTICIPATE IN MULTIMEDIA FORUM ON VIOLENCE REDUCTION: Mayor John DeStefano Jr. will blog live from a multimedia community conversation on violence reduction ... Click to read more.

11/18/2011 - DEAN ESSERMAN SWORN IN AS CHIEF OF POLICE : (New Haven) - At a ceremony in City Hall today, Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. sworn in Dean Esserman as ... Click to read more.

11/4/2011 - PRESIDENT OF BOARD OF ALDERMAN, VETERANS TO DELIVER REMARKS AT ANNUAL VETERANS DAY CEREMONY : The City of New Haven celebrates the contributions of our armed forces.(NEW HAVEN)- The City of ... Click to read more.

11/3/2011 - MAYOR DESTEFANO, YOUTH CONTINUUM, NEW HAVEN HOME RECOVERY TEAM UP TO RAISE FUNDS FOR HOMELESS YOUTH : (New Haven) - Mayor John DeStefano joined the executive directors from Youth Continuum and New Haven ... Click to read more.

11/2/2011 - MAYOR DESTEFANO, LOWE’S HOME IMPROVEMENT STORE CUT RIBBON ON NEW YOUTH BOXING GYM: New gym received Lowe's Hometown Hero award, Lowe's employees volunteered their time to rehab the space.(New ... Click to read more.

10/30/2011 - NEW HAVEN BEGINS STORM CLEANUP: Mayor John DeStefano, Jr., announced today, October 30, 2011, that cleanup operations have begun following ... Click to read more.

10/28/2011 - DPW ANNOUNCES 2011 FALL SWEEPING AND LEAF COLLECTION PROGRAM: (New Haven) – The Department of Public Work’s Fall Sweeping and Leaf Collection Program will begin on ... Click to read more.

10/28/2011 - NEW HAVEN’S RALPH WALKER SKATING RINK IS NOW OPEN: (New Haven) - The City of New Haven Department of Parks, Recreation and Trees is proud to announce ... Click to read more.

10/26/2011 - CITY, NHPD AND STATE AGENCIES ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP AIMED AT REDUCING RECIDIVISM AMONG RECENTLY RELEASED, HIGH RISK INDIVIDUALS: MULTI-DEPARTMENTAL EFFORT FOCUSES ON INTENSIVE SUPERVISION AND SHARE INTELLIGENCE AMONG STATE AND LOCAL ... Click to read more.

10/26/2011 - MAYOR DESTEFANO, HUD, DECD AND NEIGHBORWORKS CELEBRATE LATEST VICTORY IN FORECLOSURE FIGHT: CITY OF NEW HAVEN ANNOUNCES COMPLETION OF 194 DOVER STREET AND 212 DOVER STREET THROUGH THE NEIGHBORHOOD ... Click to read more.

10/26/2011 - MAYOR DESTEFANO, HUD, DECD AND NEIGHBORWORKS CELEBRATE LATEST VICTORY IN FORECLOSURE FIGHT: CITY OF NEW HAVEN ANNOUNCES COMPLETION OF 194 DOVER STREET AND 212 DOVER STREET THROUGH THE NEIGHBORHOOD ... Click to read more.

10/18/2011 - MAYOR DESTEFANO APPOINTS DEAN ESSERMAN CHIEF OF THE NEW HAVEN POLICE DEPARTMENT: (New Haven) - Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. announced today, the hiring of Dean Esserman as New Haven’s ... Click to read more.

10/13/2011 - NEW HAVEN FIRE DEPARTMENT CUTS RIBBON ON NEW FIRE TRAINING ACADEMY: (New Haven) - Michael Grant, Chief of the Fire Department, today joined Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman, Mayor ... Click to read more.

10/11/2011 - CITY OF NEW HAVEN TO HOST COMMUNITY MEETING ON 100 COLLEGE STREET DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT : NEW HAVEN, CT. – The City of New Haven will hold a community meeting, on the plans for the development ... Click to read more.

9/30/2011 - MAYOR DESTEFANO, AND THE OFFICE OF SUSTAINABILITY JOIN WERECYLE!, TO KICK OFF ELECTRONIC WASTE RECYCLING CONTEST : Statewide recycling contest to keep e-waste out of landfills(New Haven) - Mayor DeStefano joined ... Click to read more.

9/28/2011 - NEW HAVEN POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS LAUNCH HIGH SCHOOL PUBLIC SAFETY ACADEMY TO TRAIN STUDENTS FOR CAREERS IN PUBLIC SAFETY: (New Haven) – Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. today joined Hillhouse High school students and members of city’s ... Click to read more.

9/8/2011 - MAYOR DESTEFANO, RESIDENTS CELEBRATE THE OPENING OF THE NEW WILLIAM T. ROWE RESIDENTIAL APARTMENT BUILDING: $2.5 million in transfer of wealth to New Haven residents, women and minority workers who worked directly ... Click to read more.

8/29/2011 - MAYOR DESTEFANO ORDERS TREE CREWS TO WORK THROUGH THE NIGHT AS MAJOR CLEANUP EFFORT BEGINS: MAYOR DESTEFANO ORDERS TREE CREWS TO WORK THROUGH THE NIGHT AS MAJOR CLEANUP EFFORT BEGINSMULTI-DEPARTMENTAL ... Click to read more.

8/28/2011 - EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, MORRIS COVE RESIDENTS ARE PERMITTED TO RETURN TO THEIR HOMES: CITY TO IMMEDIATELY BEGIN CLEAN-UP EFFORT (New Haven) – Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. has lifed an ... Click to read more.

8/27/2011 - Mayor DeStefano Orders Mandatory Evacuation of Morris Cove: King Robinson School to be used as Evacuation Center (NOT HILLHOUSE FIELD HOUSE)New Haven - Given ... Click to read more.

8/26/2011 - CITY OF NEW HAVEN TO OPEN SHELTERS, CLOSE ROADS AS HURRICANE IRENE APPROACHES; CITY PREPARING FOR SCATTERED FLOODING: (New Haven) – With Hurricane Irene expected to bring heavy rains and high winds to the city beginning ... Click to read more.

8/25/2011 - MAYOR DESTEFANO ORDERS CITY DEPARTMENTS TO PREPARE FOR HURRICANE IRENE: Preparedness Information Available of City Website(New Haven) – Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. and ... Click to read more.

7/21/2011 - New Haven Promise Congratulates Scholarship Recipients: (NEW HAVEN) — New Haven Promise awarded the first scholarships to students attending Connecticut ... Click to read more.

7/20/2011 - $55,000 in Grants Awarded to New Haven Community Organizations for Prison Reentry: Awards Continue City's Mission to Provide Assistance to Recently Released Individuals(New ... Click to read more.

7/19/2011 - NEW HAVEN OPENS COOLING CENTERS, CITY HEALTH DEPARTMENT WARNS RESIDENTS OF THE HEALTH RISKS OF EXTREME TEMPERATURES : (NEW HAVEN) - Due to extreme temperatures expected for the region on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and ... Click to read more.

7/19/2011 - New Pedestrian Signals Latest Infrastructure Improvement Aimed at Making City More Walkable, Livable: (New Haven) – Standing on the corner of Chapel Street and College Street, Mayor John DeStefano, Jr., ... Click to read more.

7/13/2011 - NH PUBLIC SCHOOLS SCORE CMT GAINS OVERALL AND IN ALL SUBJECTS, INDICATING SCHOOL CHANGE SUCCESS: In a strong indication that New Haven’s School Change reforms are succeeding, the city’s elementary ... Click to read more.

7/12/2011 - CITY HIGH SCHOOLS SCORE SIGNIFICANT GAINS ON CAPT TEST, CLEAR SIGN OF SCHOOL CHANGE SUCCESS: In a clear sign that New Haven’s School Change reforms are succeeding, New Haven public high school ... Click to read more.

7/7/2011 - Free Friday Flicks returns to the New Haven Green: New Haven, CT - The City of New Haven’s Livable Cities Initiative (LCI) and Department of Cultural Affairs ... Click to read more.

7/7/2011 - Project Storefronts kicks off its second year: New Haven: July 7, 2011 - After the resounding success of its pilot program last year, the New Haven ... Click to read more.

6/30/2011 - NEW HAVEN POLICE DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES INSTALLATION OF PUBLIC SAFETY CAMERAS - ANOTHER TOOL TO HELP SOLVE CRIMES : (New Haven) - Today, Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. Chief Frank Limon and Assistant Chief Tobin Hensgen, ... Click to read more.

6/29/2011 - MAYOR DESTEFANO ANNOUNCES 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS TO CONTINUE THANKS TO GENEROSITY OF IKEA AND WELLS FARGO: (New Haven)— Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. was joined by Jeffery Zeitlin, Sales Manager, IKEA New Haven ... Click to read more.

6/28/2011 - MAYOR DESTEFANO, NHPD, SENATOR LOONEY, NEW HAVEN DELEGATION, BAR AND CLUB OWNERS HAIL PASSAGE OF PILOT PROGRAM AIMED AT CRACKING DOWN ON PROBLEM BARS: (New Haven) - A two-year pilot program in the city of New Haven will change the way liquor permit ... Click to read more.

6/13/2011 - MAYOR DESTEFANO AND DECD COMMISSIONER SMITH VISIT NEW HAVEN-BASED SPACE-CRAFT MANUFACTURING TO ANNOUNCE THE LAUNCH OF NEW STUDY THAT SEEKS TO EXPAND THE CITY’S COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL BASE: (New Haven) – Today Mayor John DeStefano and Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development ... Click to read more.

6/10/2011 - MAYOR DESTEFANO PARTICIPATES IN HOME ENERGY ASSESSMENT PROGRAM, URGES NEW HAVEN HOMEOWNERS TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF FREE PROGRAM : (NEW HAVEN) — The following is Educational Information and Tips from the Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. and ... Click to read more.

6/9/2011 - MAYOR DESTEFANO AND THE NEW HAVEN HEALTH DEPARTMENT WARN RESIDENTS OF THE HEALTH RISKS OF EXTREME HEAT TEMPERATURES: (NEW HAVEN) — The following is Educational Information and Tips from the Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. and ... Click to read more.

6/9/2011 - NEW HAVEN POLICE STEP-UP MOTORCYCLE ENFORCEMENT AND IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE IN EAST SHORE COMMUNITY : NEW HAVEN - In response to citizens’ complaints about speeding cars and excessively loud motorcycles, ... Click to read more.

5/9/2011 - Mayor DeStefano Unveils New Haven's First Hybrid Garbage Truck: For Immediate Release:May 9, 2011New Haven - At a news conference today, Mayor John DeStefano, ... Click to read more.

1/21/2011 - FIve of Nine State Companies that Received Venture Capital Funding are based in New Haven, according to the quarterly "MoneyTree" report by Pricewaterhouse Coopers and the national Venture Capital Ass: In the January 21 Hartford Courant: Nine Connecticut companies received nearly $12.5 million in venture ... Click to read more.

1/14/2011 - New Haven Board of Assessment Appeals Announces Upcoming Workshops and Deadlines: For Immediate ReleaseJanuary 14, 2011New Haven Board of Assessment Appeals Announces Upcoming ... Click to read more.

1/10/2011 - New Haven Mayor Announces City’s Plan for Upcoming Snow Emergency: For Immediate ReleaseJanuary 11, 2011New Haven Mayor Announces City’s Plan for Upcoming Snow Emergency(New ... Click to read more.

ON THE FIRST BUSINESS DAY OF THE NEW YEAR MAYOR DESTEFANO ANNOUNCES NEW HAVEN’S 2011 FINANCIAL FORECAST AND OUTLINES STEPS AND SACRIFICES NECESSARY TO ACHIEVE A BALANCED BUDGET
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12/28/2010 - STATE BANKING DEPARTMENT UPHOLDS CITY TOWING PROGRAM: The State of Connecticut's Department of Banking has decided that Crown Auto Center, a New Haven-based ... Click to read more.

12/15/2010 - MAYOR & DPW DIRECTOR INSPECT CITY SNOW PLOW FLEET & DISCUSS PLANS TO KEEP STREETS CLEAN & SAFE DURING UPCOMING WINTER WEATHER: (NEW HAVEN)--At a news conference today, Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. and John Prokop, Director of Public ... Click to read more.

12/9/2010 - City of New Haven to Hold Public Information Meeting about Safe Routes to School Project Design: For Immediate ReleaseDecember 10, 2010City of New Haven to Hold Public Information Meeting about ... Click to read more.

12/8/2010 - CITY OF NEW HAVEN ANNOUNCES NEXT STEPS IN DOWNTOWN CROSSING PROJECT: NEW HAVEN- Following a favorable vote of 24-1 by the Board of Aldermen earlier this week to accept $16 ... Click to read more.

12/8/2010 - New Haven Fire Department Urges Families to Practice Fire Safety: Fire Marshal Joseph Cappucci announced that as the cold weather season approaches the New Haven Fire ... Click to read more.

12/2/2010 - LIVABLE CITY INITIATIVE BRINGS FORECLOSED PROPERTY BACK TO PRODUCTIVE USE AS PART OF NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM: NEW HAVEN- A ribbon cutting ceremony was held today in the Fair Haven section of the City unveiling ... Click to read more.

11/28/2010 - Mayor DeStefano Presents to the Board of Aldermen Finance Committee: On November 23, Mayor DeStefano presented to the Board of Aldermen Finance Committee, discussing the ... Click to read more.

11/28/2010 - New Haven Mayor’s Task Force on AIDS Announces World AIDS Day Observance Event: New Haven, CT. – As the 22nd anniversary of World AIDS Day approaches, the New Haven Mayor’s Task Force ... Click to read more.

11/23/2010 - MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT WITH THE CHIEF OF NEW HAVEN POLICE DEPARTMENT: (NEW HAVEN)--At approximately 5:34 p.m. Monday evening Assistant Chief Ariel Melendez of the New Haven ... Click to read more.

11/22/2010 - COMPLETED STREETSCAPE LATEST IN SUCCESSFUL COORDINATED EFFORTS TO IMPROVE WHALLEY AVE. COMMERCIAL CORRIDOR: NEW HAVEN—Whalley Avenue has just seen its latest revitalization effort come to fruition with the recent ... Click to read more.

11/22/2010 - Fair Rent Commission to Mark Forty Years of Service: (New Haven)-- On December 7, 2010, The Fair Rent Commission City of New Haven will commemorate 40 years ... Click to read more.

11/18/2010 - NEW HAVEN CELEBRATES THE SEASON WITH ANNUAL TREE LIGHTING : New Haven, Conn. - The City of New Haven will present its annual holiday tree lighting ceremony on the ... Click to read more.

11/18/2010 - NEW HAVEN MAYOR, STATE LEGISLATORS AND OTHER COMMUNITY LEADERS ANNOUNCE EFFORTS TO SUPPORT IN-STATE TUITION BILL FOR UNDOCUMENTED STUDENTS: NEW HAVEN— Following last week’s launch of the New Haven Promise program and Wednesday’s unveiling of ... Click to read more.

11/15/2010 - NEW HAVEN TO MEET STATEWIDE RECYCLING GOAL FOUR YEARS AHEAD OF SCHEDULE: NEW HAVEN— On America Recycles Day, the City of New Haven pledged to reduce waste and increase recycling. ... Click to read more.

11/9/2010 - NEW HAVEN PROMISE PROGRAM ANNOUNCED: CITY, BOARD OF EDUCATION, YALE AND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION PARTNER TO MAKE THE PROMISE OF COLLEGE A REALITY TO NEW HAVEN STUDENTS: NEW HAVEN— Today, in an assembly before 250 ninth grade students from every high school in the city, ... Click to read more.

11/9/2010 - NEW HAVEN PROMISE PROGRAM ANNOUNCED:CITY, BOARD OF EDUCATION, YALE AND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION PARTNER TO MAKE THE PROMISE OF COLLEGE A REALITY TO NEW HAVEN STUDENTS: NEW HAVEN— Today, in an assembly before 250 ninth grade students from every high school in the city, ... Click to read more.

10/28/2010 - NEW HAVEN POLICE AND THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN PARTNER TO PROVIDE JOINT TRAINING AND MANAGEMENT PROGRAM: NEW HAVEN— The New Haven Police Department (NHPD) and the Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and ... Click to read more.

10/15/2010 - DELAURO, DODD, LIEBERMAN, DESTEFANO ANNOUNCE $16 MILLION IN TRANSPORTATION FUNDING FOR NEW HAVEN Award for Route 34 Downtown Crossing project will create jobs, grow the local economy and improve livab: New Haven, CT— Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3), Senators Chris Dodd and Joe Lieberman, and New Haven ... Click to read more.

10/1/2010 - NEW HAVEN STANDS AGAINST RETURN OF PROBLEM BAR: NEW HAVEN- Today, Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. led a news conference to express opposition to the reopening ... Click to read more.

9/23/2010 - CITY CONTINUES OVERHAUL OF TAX ASSESMENT OPERATIONS: MAYOR APPOINTS ALL NEW MEMBERS : NEW HAVEN- Over the course of the last several weeks, and in the effort to address some resident concerns ... Click to read more.

9/17/2010 - NEW HAVEN FIRE DEPARTMENT APPOINTS NEW ASSISTANT CHIEF: NEW HAVEN- The New Haven Fire Department today announced the appointment of Patrick Eagan to the position ... Click to read more.

9/14/2010 - Mayor DeStefano to Lead Groundbreaking Ceremony for Congress Avenue Rehabilitation Project: (NEW HAVEN)—Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. lead a groundbreaking ceremony in front of John C. Daniels School ... Click to read more.

9/9/2010 - FOLLOWING RECENT COOKING FIRES IN NEW HAVEN, FIRE MARSHALL URGES FAMILIES TO FOLLOW SAFETY TIPS IN THE KITCHEN: NEW HAVEN- Mayor Due to a spike in the number of persons burned in cooking-related fires in the past ... Click to read more.

9/9/2010 - MAYOR APPOINTS NEW CITY LIBRARIAN: NEW HAVEN- Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. and the New Haven Public Library Board of Directors announce the ... Click to read more.

9/7/2010 - NEW HAVEN BOARD OF ALDERMEN VOTE PAVES THE WAY FOR SCIENCE PARK DEVELOPMENT: WHO: Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. Carter Winstanley, Winstanley EnterprisesAbe Naparstek, Director ... Click to read more.

9/7/2010 - NEW HAVEN POLICE PRAISED FOR EXEMPLARY PUBLIC SAFETY WORK: NEW HAVEN- This evening, the New Haven Board of Aldermen will recognize a group of officers, detectives ... Click to read more.

9/2/2010 - NEW HAVEN URGES RESIDENTS TO PREPARE FOR THE POTENTIAL IMPACT OF HURRICANE EARL: NEW HAVEN- On Friday evening, Hurricane Earl is forecasted to travel through the region approximately ... Click to read more.

8/27/2010 - NEW HAVEN MAKES CHANGES TO WASTE COLLECTION SCHEDULE AFFECTING 5 NEIGHBORHOODS: NEW HAVEN- In the City’s effort to make waste collection operations more efficient, the Department of ... Click to read more.

8/25/2010 - CITY OF NEW HAVEN SUBMITS 3 GRANTS TO CONTINUE TO EXPAND THE CITY’S ECONOMIC BASE: NEW HAVEN- This week, the City of New Haven partnered with various municipalities, State agencies and ... Click to read more.

8/25/2010 - City Reminds Business Owners: File Your Personal Property Declarations and Do it on Time: NEW HAVEN- The City of New Haven will be issuing letters to more than 4,500 businesses in the City, ... Click to read more.

8/24/2010 - CITY OF NEW HAVEN AND NEW HAVEN HOUSING AUTHORITY CELEBRATE THE GROUNDBREAKING OF NEW WILLIAM T. ROWE DEVELOPMENT: NEW HAVEN- At a news conference today, the City of New Haven, the Housing Authority of New Haven (HANH) ... Click to read more.

8/19/2010 - NEW HAVEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS ANNOUNCES PILOT BOOST! SCHOOLS: NEW HAVEN- New Haven Public Schools has announced the five schools that will pilot New Haven Public ... Click to read more.

8/16/2010 - CITY OF NEW HAVEN ANNOUNCES NEW HEALTH DIRECTOR: NEW HAVEN- Dr. Mario Garcia, a trained physician with over 20 years of experience in the practice of ... Click to read more.

8/12/2010 - -News Release- DRAFT: NEW HAVEN- At a news conference today, the City of New Haven and the Connecticut Development Authority ... Click to read more.

8/11/2010 - NEW HAVEN BEGINS ROLL OUT OF NEW RECYCLING PROGRAM: (NEW HAVEN)— New Haven will begin rolling out its new recycling program this weekend delivering 6,000 ... Click to read more.

8/11/2010 - State Releases Annual AYP Results New Haven Schools Make AYP Safe Harbor: NEW HAVEN –New Haven’s Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) results for the 2009-10 school year were released ... Click to read more.

8/6/2010 - Front Line Local School Districts Largely Left out of i3 Funding: (NEW HAVEN)— The list of awardees for the Investing in Innovation (i3) fund was announced Thursday by ... Click to read more.

8/4/2010 - NEW HAVEN POLICE DEPARTMENT SEEKS APPLICANTS FOR CITIZENS’ ACADEMY: (NEW HAVEN)— The New Haven Police Department is currently seeking applicants for its popular Citizens’ ... Click to read more.

8/2/2010 - New Haven Police Organize National Night Out Activities at Seven Sites Throughout the City: (NEW HAVEN)— New Haven Police announced its participation today in National Night Out 2010 (NNO) which ... Click to read more.

7/26/2010 - New Haven Addresses Concerns and Announces Changes in Assessor’s Office: HAVEN- At a news conference today, Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. discussed six areas of concern recently ... Click to read more.

7/22/2010 - GROWTH AND SUCCESS OF SCIENCE PARK CONTINUE AS NEW TENANT OPENS ITS DOORS: HAVEN- At a news conference today, The New Haven Regional Contractors Alliance is announced the opening ... Click to read more.

7/19/2010 - 360 STATE STREET LAUNCHES APPLICATION PROCESS FOR WORKFORCE HOUSING PROGRAM: (NEW HAVEN)- At a news conference in the leasing office of the 360 State Street Development, The City ... Click to read more.

7/19/2010 - New Haven Public Schools Releases School by School Learning Environment Survey Results: (NEW HAVEN)— Via a cyber-launch, New Haven Public Schools announced school-by-school results today of ... Click to read more.

7/12/2010 - Charge Your Electric Vehicle While You Work!: (NEW HAVEN)--The City of New Haven and The United Illuminating Company want to know where you would ... Click to read more.

7/8/2010 - First Ever Social Web Week CT Kicks off in New Haven: (NEW HAVEN)- Social Web Week CT kicks off this Saturday in New Haven. The first of its kind in Connecticut, ... Click to read more.

7/7/2010 - NEW HAVEN POOLS EXTEND HOURS TO HELP RESIDENTS COOL DOWN DURING EXTREME HEAT: (NEW HAVEN)--New Haven Parks and Recreation is extending open swim hours at four pool facilities throughout ... Click to read more.

7/6/2010 - NEW HAVEN KICKS OFF 2010 YOUTH @ WORK PROGRAM: NEW HAVEN-The City’s Youth @ Work summer program kicked-off this week with nearly 1200 New Haven teens, ... Click to read more.

7/5/2010 - New Haven Prepares to Open Cooling Centers Tuesday, City Health Department Warns Residents of the Health Risks of Extreme Temperatures: (NEW HAVEN)--Due to extreme temperatures expected for the region on Tuesday and Wednesday, the City ... Click to read more.

7/1/2010 - Reward Offered for Information Leading to Arrest in Shooting of 11-year-old: (NEW HAVEN)- A $2500 reward is being offered for information that leads to the arrest and prosecution ... Click to read more.

6/25/2010 - OFFICE OF NEW HAVEN RESIDENTS ADJUSTS HOURS OF OPERATION: (NEW HAVEN)- The Office of New Haven Residents will be changing its summer hours of operation. The ... Click to read more.

6/24/2010 - Unannounced Inspection Reveals Custodians Not Doing their Jobs in City Schools: (NEW HAVEN)— During a recent, unannounced inspection of selected school facilities during an evening ... Click to read more.

6/23/2010 - NEW HAVEN PRISON REENTRY INITIATIVE AWARDS SEVEN MINI-GRANTS TO COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS: NEW HAVEN- The City of New Haven’s Prison Reentry Initiative has awarded seven New Haven-based community ... Click to read more.

6/21/2010 - DOWNTOWN CROSSING COMMUNITY WORKSHOP SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 24: (NEW HAVEN)--On June 24th, the City of New Haven will hold a community workshop in the Main New Haven ... Click to read more.

6/18/2010 - NEW HAVEN ANNOUNCES COMMUNITY MEETINGS TO EDUCATE RESIDENTS ABOUT PROPERTY REVALUATION INSPECTIONS: NEW HAVEN- In compliance with Connecticut State statute, the City of New Haven is collecting data for ... Click to read more.

6/17/2010 - ASSISTANT CHIEF REDDING ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT: NEW HAVEN- New Haven Police Assistant Chief Stephanie Redding announced today that she will retire from ... Click to read more.

6/17/2010 - DEADLINE APPROACHING FOR NEW HAVEN SUMMER CAMPS: NEW HAVEN- The deadline to register children for New Haven Department of Parks, Recreation & Trees summer ... Click to read more.

6/16/2010 - Fourth of July Celebrations include Fireworks and Fundraisers: (NEW HAVEN)— The annual tradition of Fourth of July Fireworks will continue as the celebrations are ... Click to read more.

6/15/2010 - TAX BILLS IN THE MAIL, OFFICE HOURS EXTENDED FOR COLLECTION: NEW HAVEN- Earlier this week, approximately 71,000 tax bills hit the mail on their way to New Haven ... Click to read more.

6/14/2010 - New Haven Announces New Electronic Permitting System to Reduce Costs and Increase Efficiency: (NEW HAVEN)- Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. has signed an agreement today with the Capital Region Council ... Click to read more.

6/10/2010 - Neighborhood Stabilization Program Creates Housing Opportunities for Working Families in City Neighborhoods: (NEW HAVEN)- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Housing and Economic Recovery ... Click to read more.

6/10/2010 - New Haven Livable City Initiative to Provide Housing Assistance through Energy Efficiency Rehabilitation Program - Orientations Begin Next Week: (NEW HAVEN)- The City’s Livable City Initiative (LCI) encourages residents to apply for financial assistance ... Click to read more.

6/8/2010 - Board of Aldermen Extends Small Construction Business Development Program: (NEW HAVEN)--On Monday, June 7, 2010 the Board of Aldermen of the City of New Haven unanimously voted ... Click to read more.

6/4/2010 - Mayor and Chief Announce Appointment of Three New Assistant Chiefs of Police: (NEW HAVEN)— Ariel Melendez; Thomas Wheeler, Jr. and Tobin Hensgen were sworn in today as the three ... Click to read more.

6/4/2010 - New Haven Police Make Arrest in April Hit and Run that Severely Injured 14-year-old: NEW HAVEN)— New Haven Police arrested 24-year-old Marquis Morrison today for charges related to the ... Click to read more.

6/2/2010 - City of New Haven Announces Series of Free HIV Testing Opportunities Leading Up to National HIV Testing Day: (NEW HAVEN)— During the week of June 21-27, the City of New Haven will partner with community agencies ... Click to read more.

5/28/2010 - TWO NEW HAVEN PARKING AUTHORITY EMPLOYEES AWARDED CIVILIAN COMMENDATION: NEW HAVEN- William E. Kilpatrick, Executive Director of the New Haven Parking Authority, announced that ... Click to read more.

5/27/2010 - Board of Aldermen Approve City Budget for FY 2010-2011: (NEW HAVEN)— In a vote of 22 to 7 the New Haven Board of Aldermen approved the City’s Fiscal Year 2010-2011 ... Click to read more.

5/24/2010 - RESIDENTS REMINDED TO MAKE APPOINTMENTS AS CITY EXPERIENCES HIGH DEMAND FOR RENT REBATE PROGRAM: NEW HAVEN- The City of New Haven is reminding residents that applications for the Rent Rebate Program ... Click to read more.

5/17/2010 - AMMENDMENT SUBMITTED TO BOARD OF ALDERMEN FOR PROPOSED FY 10-11 BUDGET: NEW HAVEN- At a press event today, Mayor John DeStefano. Jr. announced an amendment that was submitted ... Click to read more.

5/13/2010 - NEW HAVEN KICKS-OFF RENT REBATE PROGRAM: NEW HAVEN- The City of New Haven will begin to accept applications to the State of Connecticut’s Rent ... Click to read more.

5/12/2010 - HOUSING AUTHORITY OF NEW HAVEN’S PARTNERSHIP WITH KaBOOM! AND THE HOME DEPOT FOUNDATION HIGHLIGHTED AS PART OF FIRST LADY OBAMA’S LET’S MOVE! CAMPAIGN: NEW HAVEN – On Thursday May 13, 2010 at 3:15 pm at the Community Room at Westville Manor, 61 Level St., ... Click to read more.

5/6/2010 - New Haven Police Announces Formation of the Street Interdiction Unit (SIU): NEW HAVEN— Today, New Haven police Chief Frank Limon announced efforts to create a Street Interdiction ... Click to read more.

5/3/2010 - Twelfth Annual Don’t Spread Lead Events on May 7 & 8 Educate Parents and Homeowners about Lead Poisoning and Lead Safe Renovations: New Haven, Conn. – May 2010 – The New Haven Health Department’s Bureau of Environmental Health will ... Click to read more.

4/30/2010 - MAYOR DESTEFANO TO LEAD ARBOR DAY TREE PLANTING CEREMONY ALONGSIDE PSEG AND URI - Event Promotes New Haven Tree Haven 10K campaign, An effort to Plant 10,000 throughout the City: NEW HAVEN- Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. will participate in an Arbor Day tree planting at 2:00 p.m. on ... Click to read more.

4/27/2010 - NEW HAVEN’S DEPARTMENT OF CULTUTAL AFFAIRS ANNOUNCES STOREFRONT FOR ARTISTS PILOT PROGRAM: New Haven (March, 2010) – The City of New Haven Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA), in partnership ... Click to read more.

4/26/2010 - NEW HAVEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS ANNOUNCES NEW TEACHER & PRINCIPAL EVALUATION SYSTEMS: NEW HAVEN- As part of the new teachers' contract adopted last fall in New Haven, New Haven Public Schools ... Click to read more.

4/22/2010 - NEW HAVEN ANNOUNCES START OF 2011 PROPERTY REVALUATION INSPECTIONS: NEW HAVEN- In compliance with Connecticut state statute, the City of New Haven will begin collecting ... Click to read more.

4/22/2010 - NEW HAVEN HOSTS INFORMATION SESSIONS FOR PROJECT STOREFRONTS - EMPTY STOREFRONTS THROUGHOUT THE CITY WILL BE OCCUPIED WITH THE WORK OF LOCAL ARTISTS: NEW HAVEN- The Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) will hold information sessions on April 30 at noon ... Click to read more.

4/20/2010 - MAYOR APPOINTS NEW LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT/POLICY ANALYST: NEW HAVEN- Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. has announced the appointment of Elizabeth Benton as the City’s ... Click to read more.

4/19/2010 - City of New Haven Announces 2010/2011 Mayor’s Community Arts Grant Program: New Haven, Conn. -- Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. and the Department of Cultural Affairs are pleased to ... Click to read more.

4/14/2010 - NEW HAVEN RECOGNIZES "NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATOR WEEK": NEW HAVEN- As part of National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week, the City of New Haven recognizes ... Click to read more.

4/8/2010 - NEW HAVEN URGES FAMILIES TO “TAKE 5” TO PREVENT CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT: NEW HAVEN- April is National Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month and the City of New Haven’s Department ... Click to read more.

4/6/2010 - NEW HAVEN CELEBRATES TWO WEEKS OF “THE LITTLE READ” - EFFORT AIMS TO INCREASE LITERACY AND ACCESS TO BOOKS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD: NEW HAVEN- The New Haven Early Childhood Council is currently celebrating the Citywide Little Read during ... Click to read more.

4/1/2010 - CITY ANNOUNCES 2010 STREET SWEEPING PLAN: NEW HAVEN- Spring has arrived and it is time for the Department of Public Works (DPW) to begin its annual ... Click to read more.

3/26/2010 - National Deconstruction Conference Coming to Connecticut Will focus on reuse and recycling of building materials: New Haven has been named the host city for DECON’11 – a national conference of the Building Materials ... Click to read more.

3/19/2010 - CITY ANNOUNCES INITIAL DETAILS ON STRUCTURE OF PARKING METER MONETIZATION: NEW HAVEN- The City of New Haven is finalizing a monetization agreement with Gates Group Capital Partners, ... Click to read more.

3/10/2010 - DPW KICKS-OFF PROGRAM TO FILL CITY POTHOLES: NEW HAVEN- As Spring approaches and temperatures rise, potholes appear on New Haven roads with greater ... Click to read more.

3/9/2010 - NEW HAVEN ANNOUNCES NEW POLICE CHIEF: NEW HAVEN- Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. announced today, the hiring of Frank Limon as the City’s new Chief ... Click to read more.

3/8/2010 - ETHNIC HISTORY EXHIBIT ON VIEW IN NEW HAVEN CITY HALL: Exhibition Reception Scheduled for March 23, 2010New Haven, CT - The City of New Haven is pleased ... Click to read more.

3/4/2010 - NEW HAVEN ANNOUNCES “BOOST” COMPONENT OF SCHOOL CHANGE INITIATIVE: NEW HAVEN- Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. and Superintendent Dr. Reginald Mayo announced “BOOST” today, an ... Click to read more.

3/2/2010 - DESTEFANO TESTIFIES BEFORE APPROPRIATIONS IN HARTFORD, ASKS STATE TO HOLD MUNICIPALITIES HARMLESS FROM CUTS: MAYOR DESTEFANO TESTIFIES BEFORE APPROPRIATIONS IN HARTFORD, ASKS STATE TO HOLD MUNICIPALITIES HARMLESS ... Click to read more.

2/19/2010 - NEW HAVEN FIRE CHIEF AND FIRE MARSHAL WARN RESIDNENTS ABOUT COOKING RELATED FIRES: Local Fire Chief Michael Grant and Fire Marshal Joseph Cappucci announced concern for New Haven citizens ... Click to read more.

2/9/2010 - MAYOR DESTEFANO IMPOSES ON-STREET PARKING BAN BEGINNING WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON: (NEW HAVEN)--BEGINNING AT 5:00 PM ON Wednesday, February 10, 2010, ANON-STREET PARKING BAN WILL BE ... Click to read more.

2/9/2010 - CITY OF NEW HAVEN LAUNCHES NEW OFFICE OF SUSTAINABILITY, NEW DIRECTOR TO ASSUME POST ON TUESDAY: NEW HAVEN- The City of New Haven hired its first Director for the new Office of Sustainability. Christine ... Click to read more.

2/4/2010 - CITY ACHIEVES MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR SAVINGS IN HISTORIC BOND SALE: NEW HAVEN- Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. and the Bond Sale Committee of the City of New Haven announced ... Click to read more.

2/3/2010 - CITY’S CREDIT RATING AFFIRMED BY ALL THREE AGENCIES: NEW HAVEN- Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. announced today that in advance of the City selling $50.4 million ... Click to read more.

2/2/2010 - DESPITE CHALLENGING ECONOMIC CLIMATE, NEW HAVEN’S GRAND LIST GROWS BY 2.8%: CITY’S GRAND LIST GROWTH AMONGST THE LARGEST IN THE STATENEW HAVEN- During his State of the City ... Click to read more.

1/26/2010 - CITY & HOUSING AUTHORITY PREPARE FOR GROUNDBREAKING OF WEST ROCK REDEVELOPMENT: NEW HAVEN— The Housing Authority of the City of New and the City of New Haven will hold a groundbreaking ... Click to read more.

1/26/2010 - NEW HAVEN POLICE AND YMCA PARTNER TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH: NEW HAVEN— New Haven Police announced a partnership today with the YMCA of New Haven to provide recreational ... Click to read more.

1/22/2010 - MAYOR DESTEFANO ENGAGES SECRETARY DUNCAN AND BIG CITY MAYORS AROUND NEW HAVEN’S SCHOOL CHANGE INITIATIVE AND EDUCATION REFORM: NEW HAVEN— Earlier today, Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. met in Washington, D.C. with Secretary of Education ... Click to read more.

1/12/2010 - NEW HAVEN POLICE ENGAGE IN FOOT PURSUIT OF SUSPECT, MAKE ARREST AND SEIZE FIREARM: On Monday at approximately 7:45 p.m., New Haven Police apprehended 17-year-old Davon Willoughby of New ... Click to read more.

1/8/2010 - DOWNTOWN NEW HAVEN RECEIVES AWARD FOR BEST HOLIDAY SHOPPING: On Friday, January 8, Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. will accept NBC Connecticut’s Golden Local Award for ... Click to read more.

1/5/2010 - NEW HAVEN ANNOUNCES NEW DIRECTOR FOR LIVABLE CITY INITIATIVE: NEW HAVEN— In a communication to the New Haven Board of Aldermen, Economic Development Administrator ... Click to read more.

1/4/2010 - NEW HAVEN HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO OFFER FREE H1N1 CLINICS : NEW HAVEN— The New Haven Health Department’s Office of Emergency Preparedness is offering free H1N1 ... Click to read more.

12/28/2009 - NEW HAVEN PUBLIC WORKS ANNOUNCES HOLIDAY TREE COLLECTION PLAN: For Immediate Release FOR MORE INFORMATION: December 28, 2009 Jessica Mayorga, Director ... Click to read more.

12/21/2009 - NEW HAVEN KICKS OFF 2010 APPLICATION SEASON FOR CONSTRUCTION WORKFORCE INITIATIVE: For Immediate Release FOR MORE INFORMATION:December 21, 2009 Jessica Mayorga, Director ... Click to read more.

12/14/2009 - LCI KICKS-OFF SECOND PHASE OF RESIDENTIAL RENTAL LICENSE PROGRAM: For Immediate Release FOR MORE INFORMATION:December 14, 2009 Jessica Mayorga, Director ... Click to read more.

12/11/2009 - CITY CELEBRATES TOPPING-OFF OF 360 STATE DEVELOPMENT: For Immediate Release FOR MORE INFORMATION:December 11, 2009 Jessica Mayorga, Director ... Click to read more.

12/1/2009 - NEW HAVEN COMMEMORATES 20TH WORLD AIDS DAY: NEW HAVEN- Tuesday, December 1, 2009 marks the twentieth recognition of World AIDS Day in New Haven. ... Click to read more.

12/1/2009 - STATEMENT BY MAYOR JOHN DESTEFANO, JR. IN RESPONSE TO APPOINTMENT TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNOR’S PROPOSED RESCISSIONS: STATEMENT BY MAYOR JOHN DESTEFANO, JR. IN RESPONSE TO APPOINTMENT TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNOR’S PROPOSED ... Click to read more.

11/19/2009 - GROUPS REACH DEAL ON NEW HAVEN POWER PLANT : New Haven – Connecticut Fund for the Environment, the City of New Haven, New Haven Environmental Justice ... Click to read more.

11/19/2009 - NEW HAVEN CELEBRATES THE SEASON WITH ANNUAL TREE LIGHTING : New Haven, Conn. - The City of New Haven will present its annual holiday tree lighting ceremony on the ... Click to read more.

11/16/2009 - NEW HAVEN’S HEALTHY SCHOOL FOOD INITIATIVE FEATURED IN NATIONAL MAYORS’ REPORT ON COMBATING CHILDHOOD HUNGER: NEW HAVEN- A report released today by The U.S. Conference of Mayors includes New Haven’s Healthy Food ... Click to read more.

11/13/2009 - CITY TAKES STEPS TO MOVE FORWARD WITH PROMOTIONS AFTER RICCI: NEW HAVEN- The City of New Haven took another step today in an effort to find closure to the Ricci litigation. ... Click to read more.

11/9/2009 - MAYOR DESTEFANO ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF NEW BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBER: NEW HAVEN- Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. announced today that he has appointed Ferdinand Risco, Jr. to the ... Click to read more.

11/5/2009 - NEW HAVEN BOARD OF ALDERMEN UNANIMOUSLY APPROVE TEACHERS CONTRACT: NEW HAVEN- In a unanimous vote this evening, the New Haven Board of Aldermen demonstrated overwhelming ... Click to read more.

11/5/2009 - NEW HAVEN SCHOOL REFORM MOVING FORWARD: NEW HAVEN - New Haven’s school reform efforts took an important step today as City, Board of Education ... Click to read more.

10/30/2009 - CITY & TOWN DEVELOPMENT ACT TO APPEAR AS REFERENDUM QUESTION ON TUESDAY’S BALLOT: NEW HAVEN- On Tuesday, November 3, 2009, the City of New Haven’s ballot will contain one referendum ... Click to read more.

10/29/2009 - NEW HAVEN ANNOUNCES A NEW PROGRAM TO HELP FINANCE HOUSING ENERGY EFFICIENCY REHABILITATION IMPROVEMENTS: HAVEN- At a news conference today, Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. announced a new financial assistance program ... Click to read more.

10/27/2009 - NEW HAVEN BUSINESS EARNS THE ENERGY STAR FOR SUPERIOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY: NEW HAVEN- Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. will participate a ceremony on Tuesday that will celebrate the ... Click to read more.

10/27/2009 - NEW HAVEN HEALTH DEPARTMENT EXTENDS SEASONAL FLU CLINICS & URGES RESIDENTS TO GET VACCINATED: NEW HAVEN- Demand for the seasonal flu vaccine in New Haven has been so high that the City’s Health ... Click to read more.

10/19/2009 - NEW HAVEN ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF 2009 FALL LEAF COLLECTION PROGRAM: NEW HAVEN- Starting in the month of October, the New Haven Department of Public Works (DPW)will begin ... Click to read more.

10/15/2009 - STATEMENT OF THE CITY OF NEW HAVEN IN RESPONSE TO COMPLAINT BY FIREFIGHTER MICHAEL BRISCOE: NEW HAVEN- Today, New Haven firefighter Michael Briscoe filed a lawsuit in Federal Court against the ... Click to read more.

10/15/2009 - TWO EDUCATION LEADERS APPOINTED TO BOARD AS DISTRICT GEARS UP FOR HISTORIC SCHOOL REFORM: NEW HAVEN – On the heels of a successful teacher contract negotiation that positions the New Haven Public ... Click to read more.

10/14/2009 - CONNECTICUT GETS FIRST WHEELCHAIR-ACCESSIBLE TAXICAB: METRO TAXI’S “METROACCESS” OFFERS NEW FREEDOM FOR PEOPLE WHO USE WHEELCHAIRS FOR MOBILITY: (NEW HAVEN) – Today, The City of New Haven’s Department of Services for Persons with Disabilities along ... Click to read more.

10/13/2009 - New Haven Launches New Season of Tow Progam Delinquent Taxes and Tickets: The Office of the Tax Collector is announcing the start of its Motor Vehicle towing program on Tuesday, ... Click to read more.

10/13/2009 - RESULTS OF VOTE ANNOUNCED, NEW HAVEN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS AGREES TO NEW CONTRACT: NEW HAVEN- The membership of the New Haven Federation of Teachers voted today for a new contract with ... Click to read more.

10/7/2009 - NEW HAVEN POLICE QUICKLY RESPOND TO SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE WHERE THEY ARREST TWO MEN WITH FIREARMS AND A PIPE BOMB: NEW HAVEN- Shortly before 11 p.m. Tuesday, New Haven Police Officers responded to an anonymous call ... Click to read more.

10/6/2009 - King’s to host immigration forum featuring mayors Lou Barletta and John DeStefano Jr.;: Hazleton Mayor Louis Barletta and Mayor John DeStefano Jr. of New Haven, Conn., will discuss the different ... Click to read more.

10/6/2009 - NEW HAVEN HEALTH DEPARTMENT URGES RESIDENTS TO VACCINATE AGAINST THE SEASONAL FLU: NEW HAVEN- The New Haven Health Department is urging residents to get their flu shots soon in what’s ... Click to read more.

10/5/2009 - NEW HAVEN TEACHERS UNION AGREES TO TENTATIVE AGREEMENT: NEW HAVEN- Mayor John DeStefano, Jr., Superintendent Dr. Reginald Mayo and New Haven Federation of Teachers ... Click to read more.

9/30/2009 - RESULTS OF VOTE ANNOUNCED, NEW HAVEN POLICE UNION AGREES TO NEW CONTRACT: NEW HAVEN- After membership of Local 530 (New Haven Police) voted today, the union has agreed to a new ... Click to read more.

9/24/2009 - NEW HAVEN POLICE UNION AGREES TO TENTATIVE AGREEMENT: NEW HAVEN- Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. announced today that a tentative agreement has been entered into ... Click to read more.

9/21/2009 - CITY ANNOUNCES FY 08-09 CLOSEOUT, CREDIT RATINGS REAFFIRMATION & PROVIDES OUTLOOK FOR NEXT STEPS: CITY ANNOUNCES FY 08-09 CLOSEOUT, CREDIT RATINGS REAFFIRMATION & PROVIDES OUTLOOK FOR NEXT STEPSNEW ... Click to read more.

9/17/2009 - STATEMENT OF CHIEF LEWIS CONCERNING ARREST IN ANNIE LE HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION: STATEMENT OF CHIEF LEWIS CONCERNING ARREST IN ANNIE LE HOMICIDE INVESTIGATIONNEW HAVEN- The following ... Click to read more.

9/14/2009 - CITY OF NEW HAVEN CONTINUES T O MAKE INVESTMENTS IN PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE TO ATTRACT NEW BUSINESS INVESTMENT AND JOB CREATION IN THE RIVER STREET AREA IN FAIR HAVEN: CITY OF NEW HAVEN CONTINUES T O MAKE INVESTMENTS IN PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE TO ATTRACT NEW BUSINESS INVESTMENT ... Click to read more.

9/14/2009 - HUD AWARDS NEW HAVEN’S LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD CONTROL PROGRAM WITH A “GREEN” DESIGNATION: NEW HAVEN- The City of New Haven’s Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control Program recently received a “green” ... Click to read more.

9/10/2009 - NEW HAVEN UNION STATION SHUTTLE OFFERS EXPANDED HOURA AND FREE SERVICE TO THE GREEN: New Haven Union Station Shuttle Offers Expanded Hours and Free Service to the GreenThe Connecticut ... Click to read more.

9/9/2009 - CITY OF NEW HAVEN ANNOUNCES MAYOR’S COMMUNITY ARTS GRANT AWARD RECIPIENTS: The City of New Haven Department of Cultural Affairs is pleased to announce the 2009-2010 recipients ... Click to read more.

9/9/2009 - NEW HAVEN CELEBRATES TWENTY YEARS OF PUBLIC ART: New Haven – The City of New Haven is recognizing twenty years of commissioning public art through its ... Click to read more.

9/2/2009 - CITY HIRES NEW COORDINATOR FOR PRISON REENTRY INITIATIVE: NEW HAVEN- Amy Meek, a recent graduate of Yale Law School, began work this week as the City’s new coordinator ... Click to read more.

9/1/2009 - AS DEADLINE APPROACHES, SENIORS ENCOURAGED TO APPLY FOR RENT REBATE: NEW HAVEN- Tuesday, September 15, 2009 is the annual deadline for applying to the State Renters’ Tax ... Click to read more.

8/31/2009 - YALE UNIVERSITY AND ITS UNIONS TO DONATE $25,000 TO LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL: NEW HAVEN – The New Haven Public Schools announced today that it has received a donation in the amount ... Click to read more.

8/6/2009 - SEMINAR TO COVER HOUSING CODE ORDINANCES: NEW HAVEN- The Fair Rent Commission and the Livable City Initiative Bureau of the City of New Haven ... Click to read more.

7/29/2009 - AS CITY PREPARES TO CLOSE BOOKS FOR FY 08-09, RESIDENTS HAVE A LAST CHANCE TO PAY TAXES OR RISK CONSEQUENCES: NEW HAVEN- On August 3rd, the New Haven tax office will accept final payments for this year’s tax bills ... Click to read more.

7/29/2009 - NEW HAVEN PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS SHOW SIGNIFICANT IMPROVEMENTS, ACHIEVE RECORD GAINS IN CMT READING AT EVERY GRADE LEVEL: Increases Across The Board And Indicators On Where Improvement Is Needed Pave The Way For Implementation ... Click to read more.

7/28/2009 - ATTACK ON CORPORATION COUNSEL POLITICALLY MOTIVATED AND BASELESS: NEW HAVEN- New Haven Alderwomen Jacqueline James-Evans and Andrea Jackson-Brooks have asserted questionable ... Click to read more.

7/28/2009 - NEW HAVEN POLICE RECEIVE $4.7 MILLION IN RECOVERY ACT COPS FUNDING TO HIRE 22 NEW OFFICERS: FUNDING WILL ALLOW DEPARTMENT SWORN STAFF TO GROW TO LARGEST IN RECENT HISTORYNEW HAVEN- The City ... Click to read more.

7/24/2009 - NEW HAVEN POLICE GUN BUYBACK SUSPENDED DUE TO OVERWHELMING RESPONSE: POLICE CELEBRATE PROGRAM’S SUCCESSNEW HAVEN- In the first 12 hours of the New Haven Police Department’s ... Click to read more.

7/14/2009 - NEW HAVEN LAUNCHES FIRST-IN-THE-STATE PRISON REENTRY INITIATIVE WEBSITE: CITY IMPLEMENTS NEXT STEP IN CRIME REDUCTION STRATEGYNew Haven -As the first year of the City’s ... Click to read more.

7/9/2009 - NEW CITY DIRECTOR OF ELDERLY SERVICES PROMISES “RENEWED VISION” FOR DEPARTMENT AND RESIDENTS: New Haven, CT - Mayor John DeStefano Jr., has appointed Patricia Wallace as the new Director of the ... Click to read more.

7/2/2009 - 360 STATE STREET PROJECT “JUMPS” TO NEW PHASE OF CONSTRUCTION: Today marks another milestone in the construction of the 360 State Street Project, as the $180 million, ... Click to read more.

6/29/2009 - MAYOR JOHN DESTEFANO, JR. STATEMENT ON SUPREME COURT DECISION IN THE RICCI CASE: NEW HAVEN- The following is a statement issued by Mayor John DeStefano, Jr.:NEW HAVEN FIREFIGHTERS• AT ... Click to read more.

6/22/2009 - NEW HAVEN OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT LAUNCHES WEBSITE: NEW HAVEN- The City of New Haven Office of Economic Development has launched its new departmental website ... Click to read more.

6/17/2009 - NEWLY PASSED STATE GREEN TAX CREDITS TO FUEL NEW HAVEN JOB CREATION, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: NEW HAVEN, CT – Newly passed state tax credits for energy efficient buildings will create more construction ... Click to read more.

6/17/2009 - ORIENTATION BEGINS FOR CITY’S YOUTH @ WORK PROGRAM: NEW HAVEN-The City’s Youth @ Work summer program kicked-off this week with an orientation that will ... Click to read more.

6/12/2009 - NEW HAVEN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ADDRESSES H1N1: New Haven- As the New Haven Health Department continues to receive reports confirming community-wide ... Click to read more.

6/8/2009 - NEW HAVEN POLICE PROVIDE UPDATES AND URGE PUBLIC TO COME FORWARD WITH INFORMATION RELATED TO WEEKEND FATAL HIT AND RUN: At 10:50 p.m. on Saturday June 6, 2009, officers responded to the intersection of Division and Mansfield ... Click to read more.

6/4/2009 - DOWNTOWN CROSSING: GENERAL ASSEMBLY VOTE FACILITATES THE DEVELOPMENT ACROSS THE EXISTING ROUTE 34 EAST CONNECTOR: 1st Step Achieved in Preparing for the Future of an Expanded Downtown NEW HAVEN- Wednesday’s General ... Click to read more.

6/3/2009 - SECOND ANNUAL PILOT PEN TENNIS CASTING CALL GIVES CHILDREN CHANCE TO PERFORM “AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL” AT THE 2009 TOURNAMENT: Boys And Girls Age 12 And Under Invited To Audition At The Shubert Theater On June 10; American R&B ... Click to read more.

6/2/2009 - HEIGHTENED MOTOR VEHICLE ENFORCEMENT PROVES EFFECTIVE IN NEW HAVEN: NEW HAVEN- Throughout this past weekend, New Haven Police made numerous arrests, seized illegal motorcycles ... Click to read more.

6/2/2009 - NEW HAVEN POLICE MAKE TWO ARRESTS FOR FIREARM AND RECKLESS DRIVING CHARGES: NEW HAVEN- Monday evening, patrol officers in the Fair Haven section of the city conducted a motor vehicle ... Click to read more.

6/2/2009 - NEW HAVEN POLICE SEEK PUBLIC’S HELP IN IDENTIFYING SUSPECT FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT OF SEVEN-YEAR-OLD: NEW HAVEN- New Haven Police are investigating a reported sexual assault that occurred Monday evening ... Click to read more.

6/1/2009 - NEW HAVEN TO TAKE STEPS TOWARD PURCHASING Q-HOUSE: NEW HAVEN- The Board of Aldermen will receive communication this evening regarding the City’s request ... Click to read more.

5/29/2009 - NEW HAVEN POLICE QUICKLY MAKE ARREST IN SHERLAND AVENUE RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY: NEW HAVEN- Thursday afternoon, New Haven Police responded to a robbery complaint at 15 Sherland Avenue. ... Click to read more.

5/28/2009 - NEW HAVEN POLICE ARREST TWO FOR GUN INCIDENT NEAR SCHOOL: NEW HAVEN- New Haven Police arrested two individuals for a gun-related incident that occurred at 10 ... Click to read more.

5/28/2009 - NEW HAVEN POLICE MAKE TWO ARRESTS OF SEX OFFENDERS AS PART OF A SPECIAL OPERATION: NEW HAVEN- This morning, the Special Investigations Unit of the New Haven Police Department served several ... Click to read more.

5/26/2009 - BOARD OF ALDERMEN APPROVE CITY BUDGET FOR FY 2010: NEW HAVEN— Earlier this evening, the New Haven Board of Aldermen unanimously approved the City’s Fiscal ... Click to read more.

5/26/2009 - NEW HAVEN POLICE MAKE FOUR ARRESTS AND ISSUE NUMEROUS CITATIONS DURING MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND SOBRIETY CHECKPOINTS: NEW HAVEN- On Saturday, May 23rd, the New Haven Police conducted Memorial Day sobriety checkpoints at ... Click to read more.

5/22/2009 - NEW HAVEN POLICE RELEASE RESULTS OF FATAL ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION: NEW HAVEN-- At the request of the New Haven Police Department, the Connecticut State Police conducted ... Click to read more.

5/21/2009 - NEW HAVEN POLICE KICK-OFF "CLICK IT OR TICKET" ENFORCEMENT MOBILIZATION: Extended Hours to Focus on All Unbuckled Motorists — Day and NightNEW HAVEN--The New Haven Police ... Click to read more.

5/19/2009 - NEW HAVEN POLICE ISSUE MORE THAN 70 CITATIONS DURING MOTOR VEHICLE ENFORCEMENT INITIATIVE FOCUSED ON COMMERCIAL TRUCK VIOLATIONS: NEW HAVEN- This morning, the Traffic Enforcement Unit of the New Haven Police Department in collaboration ... Click to read more.

5/14/2009 - CITY APPOINTS ACTING TAX COLLECTOR: NEW HAVEN- Following the announcement of the retirement of C.J. Cuticello, who served in the position ... Click to read more.

5/13/2009 - NEW HAVEN POLICE CALL FOR PUBLIC'S ASSISTANCE IN LOCATING MISSING PERSONS: NEW HAVEN--The New Haven Police Department’s Special Investigations Unit is seeking the public’s help ... Click to read more.

5/12/2009 - NEW HAVEN SET TO FREEZE PHASE-IN AND KEEP TAX BILLS CONSTANT: NEW HAVEN- SB 997, An Act Concerning A Municipal Option to Delay Revaluations, passed the House today ... Click to read more.

5/8/2009 - ATTORNEY GENERAL, NEW HAVEN MAYOR, SECRETARY OF STATE CALL ON CITIZENS TO OPPOSE UI’S REQUEST FOR HIGHER PROFIT: NEW HAVEN- Attorney General Richard Blumenthal, New Haven Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. and Secretary of ... Click to read more.

5/7/2009 - NEW HAVEN POLICE TRACK DOWN CHILD PEDOPHILE SUSPECT IN ARIZONA: NEW HAVEN--On Wednesday, Detective Wendy Barrett and Detective William White of the Special Investigations ... Click to read more.

5/7/2009 - CITY OF NEW HAVEN PROMOTES BIKING TO WORK AND ROAD SAFETY: NEW HAVEN- May is National Bike to Work Month. Elm City Cycling, Yale University and the City of New ... Click to read more.

5/5/2009 - VICTOR BOLDEN SWORN-IN TODAY AS CORPORATION COUNSEL: NEW HAVEN-Victor Bolden was sworn in as the City of New Haven’s Corporation Counsel today. Bolden officially ... Click to read more.

5/4/2009 - GREATER NEW HAVEN ASTHMA INITIATIVE TO JOIN THE EPA TO PROMOTE ASTHMA AWARENESS MONTH: NEW HAVEN- Asthma is a chronic lung condition that affects 20 million people in the United States approximately ... Click to read more.

5/4/2009 - NEW HAVEN POLICE STEP-UP MOTORCYCLE ENFORCEMENT AND IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE IN EAST SHORE COMMUNITY: NEW HAVEN- During a targeted enforcement effort over the weekend in the City’s East Shore District, ... Click to read more.

4/27/2009 - CITY OF NEW HAVEN ENCOURAGES RESIDENTS TO BECOME EDUCATED ABOUT PREVENTING THE SPREAD OF THE SWINE INFLUENZA VIRUS: NEW HAVEN- As a proactive measure, key agencies within the City of New Haven met this afternoon to coordinate ... Click to read more.

4/23/2009 - QUICK THINKING LEADS NEW HAVEN POLICE TO AN ARREST AND THE SEIZURE OF NARCOTICS AND A HANDGUN IN THE CITY’S FAIR HAVEN NEIGHBORHOOD: NEW HAVEN- After a brief foot pursuit in the Fair Haven neighborhood of the City Wednesday, New Haven ... Click to read more.

4/20/2009 - DOWNTOWN CROSSING: CITY ANNOUNCES NEXT STEPS IN MAKING THE VISION A REALITY : Reconnecting streets, creating jobs and developing a new tax base in the area of the current Route 34 ... Click to read more.

4/9/2009 - KICA MATOS PREPARES FOR NEW OPPORTUNITIES AS SHE ANNOUNCES HER DEPARTURE FROM CITY HALL: NEW HAVEN- Kica Matos, Community Services Administrator for the City of New Haven for the past two and ... Click to read more.

4/3/2009 - NEW HAVEN ANNOUNCES PLANS TO USE NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION FUNDS TO IMPROVE THE CITY’S RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITIES: NEW HAVEN- At a news conference today, Mayor John DeStefano. Jr. announced the City’s plans for use ... Click to read more.

3/30/2009 - MAYOR ASKS BANKS TO DO THEIR PART IN PREVENTING BLIGHT AND KEEPING FORECLOSED PROPERTIES SAFE: NEW HAVEN—Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. sent letters to 39 banks and mortgage holders last week asking them ... Click to read more.

3/30/2009 - MAYOR DESTEFANO URGES CITY EMPLOYEES TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL WALK TO WORK DAY, THIS FRIDAY, APRIL 3: NEW HAVEN-Mayor DeStefano, the Health Department and the Transportation, Traffic and Parking Department ... Click to read more.

3/30/2009 - NEW HAVEN POLICE WORK CLOSELY WITH COMMUNITY TO ACHIEVE SUCCESSFUL NARCOTICS STING OPERATION: NEW HAVEN- Today, members of the New Haven Police Department Tactical Narcotics Unit conducted an investigation ... Click to read more.

3/30/2009 - STREET SWEEPERS PREPARE TO HIT THE STREETS THIS WEEK AS NEW HAVEN LAUNCHES SPRING CLEAN & GREEN EFFORTS: NEW HAVEN—Spring has arrived and it is time for the Department of Public Works (DPW) to begin its annual ... Click to read more.

3/26/2009 - MADD'S YOUTH IN ACTION PROGRAM TEAMS UP WITH NEW HAVEN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: NEW HAVEN—Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Connecticut and New Haven’s Teens Breaking Barriers will ... Click to read more.

3/26/2009 - THE NATION’S MAYORS TO DISCUSS PRIORITIES IN PUBLIC EDUCATION WITH WITH U.S. SECRETARY OF EDUCATION ARNE DUNCAN, MEMBERS OF CONGRESS & PUBLIC SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENTS : Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. and Superintendent Dr. Reginald Mayo to Speak on National Forum On Education ... Click to read more.

3/23/2009 - NEW HAVEN POLICE & U.S. MARSHAL'S FUGITIVE TASK FORCE LOCATE WANTED SUSPECT: NEW HAVEN- Friday evening, New Haven Police Officer John Palmer and members of the U.S. Marshal's Fugitive ... Click to read more.

3/20/2009 - CITY OF NEW HAVEN RESIDENTS HAVE ACCESS TO EASY-TO-USE PRESCRIPTION DRUG DISCOUNT CARD: NEW HAVEN—In current economic climate, where people are watching their spending, discount cards can ... Click to read more.

3/19/2009 - NEW HAVEN POLICE ARREST SUSPECT RELATED TO SEPTEMBER SHOOTING IN CHURCH STREET SOUTH HOUSING COMPLEX: NEW HAVEN—While working an extra duty assignment Wednesday evening, in the Church Street South Housing ... Click to read more.

3/18/2009 - NEW HAVEN & EAST HAVEN MAYORS ISSUE STATEMENT IN APPRECIATION OF COMMUNITY MEDIATION’S ROLE IN ACHIEVING TWEED AGREEMENT: The following is a joint statement issued by New Haven Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. and East Haven Mayor ... Click to read more.

3/18/2009 - NEW HAVEN TAX COLLECTOR WARNS: WITH LIENS SCHEDULED TO BE APPLIED ON APRIL 6TH, RESIDENTS SHOULD MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO PAY DELINQUENCIES IMMEDIATELY: NEW HAVEN—The Tax Collector for the City of New Haven issued a warning today to the nearly 3,500 tax ... Click to read more.

3/17/2009 - CITY OF NEW HAVEN SEEKS TO CLARIFY DISCREPANCIES AND MISUNDERSTANDINGS AROUND SENIOR CENTER CLOSINGS: NEW HAVEN—The City of New Haven announced today that a number of media accounts and public discussions ... Click to read more.

3/16/2009 - CITIZENS’ ACADEMY APPLICANTS SOUGHT BY NEW HAVEN POLICE: NEW HAVEN—The New Haven Police Department (NHPD) is currently seeking applicants for its popular Citizens’ ... Click to read more.

3/14/2009 - NEW HAVEN POLICE URGE MOTORISTS TO DRIVE RESPONSIBLY THIS ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE: Designate a Sober Driver Before the Party BeginsNEW HAVEN—The New Haven Police Department is urging ... Click to read more.

3/12/2009 - NEW HAVEN POLICE ARREST CLUB OWNER IN FEBRUARY ASSAULT: NEW HAVEN—Earlier this week, New Haven Police arrested 49-year-old Rommerro Farrah, proprietor of the ... Click to read more.

3/12/2009 - WALKING AUDIT AND CITIZEN DRIVEN DESIGN WORKSHOP PLANNED FOR "COMPLETE STREETS" STUDY OF THE HILL NEIGHBORHOOD: NEW HAVEN—New Haven residents are invited to a Walking Tour and a Hands-on Workshop to discuss the future ... Click to read more.

3/2/2009 - MAYOR DESTEFANO EXTENDS ON-STREET PARKING BANS FOR CITY OF NEW HAVEN TO REMAIN IN EFFECT UNTIL 6:00 AM TUESDAY MARCH 3, 2009: NEW HAVEN—The City of New Haven has announced that the current parking ban that is in effect will be ... Click to read more.

2/27/2009 - NEW HAVEN POLICE ARREST 4 MINORS FOR ROBBERY AT GUNPOINT AND IDENTIFY SEXUAL ASSAULT SUSPECT IN WISCONSIN: NEW HAVEN- New Haven Police arrested four male minors for an incident where a food delivery driver was ... Click to read more.

2/27/2009 - SEVEN CITIES ARE FINALISTS IN 2009 ACCESSIBLE AMERICA COMPETITION: Contest Will Award Disability-Friendly City $25,000The National Organization on Disability (NOD) ... Click to read more.

2/27/2009 - SEVEN CITIES ARE FINALISTS IN 2009 ACCESSIBLE AMERICA COMPETITION : Contest Will Award Disability-Friendly City $25,000The National Organization on Disability (NOD) ... Click to read more.

2/26/2009 - CHABASO BAKERY FIRST NEW HAVEN BUSINESS TO SIGN ON TO CITY'S SMART STREET PROGRAM: NEW HAVEN – Chabaso Bakery is proud to be the first area business announcing its participation in the ... Click to read more.

2/20/2009 - CITY ANNOUNCES PLANS TO REHABILITATE EAST ROCK ROAD BRIDGE: NEW HAVEN- The City of New Haven announced that the East Rock Road Bridge over the Mill River will be ... Click to read more.

2/19/2009 - AS INTEREST IN SENIOR TAX FREEZE BOOMS, CENTERS ASK THAT SENIORS MAKE APPOINTMENTS TO OBTAIN AND COMPLETE APPLICATIONS: NEW HAVEN- Earlier this month, Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. launched year three of the City’s senior tax ... Click to read more.

2/19/2009 - SUSPECT IN LAST WEDNESDAY’S DOUBLE SHOOTING & HOMICIDE ARRESTED IN VIRGINIA TODAY: NEW HAVEN- Early this morning, Darryl Staton was taken into custody in Dumfries, Virginia. Staton was ... Click to read more.

2/10/2009 - NEW HAVEN SEEK THE PUBLIC’S HELP IN FINDING MISSING TEENAGER AND INFANT: NEW HAVEN- New Haven Police seek information leading to the whereabouts of 14-year-old Myah Moye and ... Click to read more.

2/3/2009 - MAYOR DESTEFANO KICKS-OFF 2009 SENIOR TAX FREEZE APPLICATION PERIOD: NEW HAVEN- During these difficult economic times, seniors are amongst the hardest hit. In light of the ... Click to read more.

2/3/2009 - NOT CONSIDERING PHASE-IN, 2008 NEW HAVEN GRAND LIST REVENUES DECREASE BY NEARLY $3M: NEW HAVEN- New Haven’s Grand List was certified Friday with final calculations announced today. The ... Click to read more.

1/30/2009 - NEW HAVEN POLICE CHIEF RESPONDS TO BEAVER HILLS PHOTOS CONCERN: (NEW HAVEN)—In response to allegations made by a group protesting outside of the Whalley Avenue Police ... Click to read more.

1/29/2009 - FANS DON'T LET FANS DRIVE DRUNK: (NEW HAVEN)-- The New Haven Police Department will be joining forces with the National Football League ... Click to read more.

1/29/2009 - ROOF PROJECT ANNOUNCES 2008 ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND 2009 ROADMAP: NEW HAVEN- Many families in New Haven have found themselves difficult situations in 2008 as they risked ... Click to read more.

1/28/2009 - MAYOR DESTEFANO IMPOSES ON-STREET PARKING BANS FOR CITY OF NEW HAVEN BEGINNING AT MIDNIGHT THROUGH 6AM THURSDAY FOR CLEAN-UP OPERATIONS: NEW HAVEN- Effective at 12:00 am on Thursday, January, 29, 2009, an on-street parking ban is imposed ... Click to read more.

1/28/2009 - NEW HAVEN POLICE ARREST THREE SUSPECTS INVOLVED IN A ROBBERY INCIDENT ON DIXWELL AVE: NEW HAVEN- New Haven Police arrested three men responsible for robbing a 32-year-old New Haven man Wednesday ... Click to read more.

1/26/2009 - CITY OF NEW HAVEN, WITH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM SOUTH CENTRAL REGION COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENT (SCRCOG), WORKS TOGETHER WITH THE COMMUNITY TO MAKE DOWNTOWN NEW HAVEN PEDESTRIAN AND CYCLING FRIENDLY: NEW HAVEN- Have you ever crossed the street in downtown New Haven and wished you had more time to safely ... Click to read more.

1/26/2009 - NEW HAVEN POLICE MAKING NEW HAVEN SAFER: Significant Arrests, Firearms Seizures Accomplished Over Three Day PeriodNEW HAVEN- During a three ... Click to read more.

1/13/2009 - COOPERATIVE ARTS AND HUMANITIES HIGH SCHOOL PREPARES TO OPEN THE DOORS OF ITS BRAND NEW, STATE-OF-THE-ART HIGH SCHOOL DOWNTOWN : NEW HAVEN- When the doors to the brand new Cooperative Arts and Humanities Magnet High School open Downtown ... Click to read more.

1/13/2009 - THREE NEW HAVEN HOMELESS SHELTERS TO EXTEND HOURS FOR DAYTIME SERVICE: NEW HAVEN- As the temperature outside dips into the single digits later this week, three homeless shelters ... Click to read more.

1/12/2009 - MAYOR TO SWEAR-IN NEW MEMBER OF NEW HAVEN BOARD OF EDUCATION: NEW HAVEN- At this evening’s regular meeting of the New Haven Board of Education, Mayor John DeStefano, ... Click to read more.

1/12/2009 - TWO OFFICERS INJURED AS NEW HAVEN POLICE ARREST SUSPECT IN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INCIDENT: NEW HAVEN- New Haven Police arrested 31-year-old Lawrence Jeannette on Sunday for his involvement in ... Click to read more.

1/9/2009 - CITY CONFIDENT IN ITS POSITION AS SUPREME COURT AGREES TO LISTEN TO RICCI CASE: NEW HAVEN- The United States Supreme Court issued cert today in the case of Ricci v. DeStefano, a lawsuit ... Click to read more.

1/9/2009 - MAYOR DESTEFANO IMPOSES ON-STREET PARKING BANS FOR CITY OF NEW HAVEN BEGINNING AT 4PM SATURDAY THROUGH 10 AM SUNDAY: NEW HAVEN- Effective at 4:00 pm on Saturday, January, 10, 2009, an on-street parking ban is imposed ... Click to read more.

1/7/2009 - NEW HAVEN POLICE CLOSE NOVEMBER DOUBLE SHOOTING CASE AND PARTICIPATE IN ARREST OF NY FUGITIVE WANTED FOR MURDER: NEW HAVEN- New Haven Police Officers along with other members of the U.S. Marshal Fugitive Task Force ... Click to read more.

1/6/2009 - CITY OF NEW HAVEN REMINDS PROPERTY OWNERS: IT’S YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO CLEAR SIDEWALKS AFTER A SNOW STORM: NEW HAVEN- With the possibility of more snow affecting New Haven in the near future, the City is reminding ... Click to read more.

1/2/2009 - PROTECTING OUR COMMUNITY’S HEALTH IN THEIR HOMES : January is National Radon Action MonthNEW HAVEN, CT—The New Haven Health Department is working with ... Click to read more.

12/31/2008 - CITY ANNOUNCES OPPORTUNITY FOR RESIDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM TRAINING: NEW HAVEN- The City of New Haven, Office of Emergency Management will be offering members of the community ... Click to read more.

12/29/2008 - NEW HAVEN’S HILLHOUSE AVENUE BRIDGE RE-OPENS AS ADDITIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS PROGRESS: NEW HAVEN- Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. led a ribbon-cutting ceremony as the Hillhouse Avenue bridge reopened ... Click to read more.

12/22/2008 - NEW HAVEN ENCOURAGES RESIDENTS TO OPT-IN TO NOTIFICATION SYSTEM TO RECEIVE CALLS CONCERNING PARKING BANS, SERVICE CHANGES & EMERGENCIES: NEW HAVEN- During this weekends snow storms, the City of New Haven reached 29,000 households by phone ... Click to read more.

12/19/2008 - ARRESTS MADE IN NEW HAVEN EXPECTED TO HAVE SIGNIFICANT POSITIVE IMPACT ON STEVENS STREET NEIGHBORHOOD: NEW HAVEN- A one-month-long investigation conducted by the State Narcotics Task Force-New Haven Initiative ... Click to read more.

12/19/2008 - MAYOR IMPOSES ON-STREET PARKING BANS: EFFECTIVE: AT 12:00 NOON ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2008, AN ON-STREET PARKING BAN IS IMPOSED IN NEW HAVEN ... Click to read more.

12/19/2008 - NEW HAVEN ANNOUNCES ALTERNATIVES FOR RESIDENTS DURING PARKING BAN: NEW HAVEN- In light of New Haven’s snow-related parking ban beginning at noon today, the City has released ... Click to read more.

12/18/2008 - NEW HAVEN ANNOUNCES DEVELOPER’S PURCHASE OF U.S. REPEATING ARMS CO.: NEW HAVEN- Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. announced today that Massachusetts developer, Winstanley Enterprises, ... Click to read more.

12/18/2008 - NEW HAVEN CAUTIONS RESIDENTS: CHECK THE CITY’S WEBSITE AND SNOWLINE TOMORROW TO LEARN ABOUT PARKING BANS AND SERVICE DISRUPTIONS: NEW HAVEN- The City of New Haven would like to remind residents that the pending snow storm expected ... Click to read more.

12/18/2008 - WORK OF THE NEW HAVEN POLICE ACCIDENT RECONSTRUCTION TEAM LEADS TO ARREST OF MAN FOR DEATH OF VICTIM IN MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH: NEW HAVEN- The New Haven police have arrested a New Haven man for his involvement in a motor vehicle ... Click to read more.

12/16/2008 - NEW HAVEN OBJECTS TO UI PROPOSED RATE INCREASE AS THE COMPANY PREPARES TO BUILD NEW HEADQUARTERS IN ORANGE: NEW HAVEN- The City of New Haven presented a letter to the Department of Public Utility Control (DPUC) ... Click to read more.

12/16/2008 - NEW HAVEN POLICE SEEK PUBLIC’S ASSISTANCE IN LOCATING SUSPECT WANTED FOR EMBEZZLING $237K: NEW HAVEN- New Haven Police seek the public’s assistance in locating the whereabouts of 49-year-old ... Click to read more.

12/11/2008 - NEW HAVEN FIRE MARSHALL AND LCI LAUNCH WINTER FIRE SAFETY CAMPAIGN: EDUCATION CAMPAIGN TO FOCUS ON PREVENTING FIRES FROM ALTERNATIVE SOURCES OF HEAT DURING WINTER MONTHSNEW ... Click to read more.

12/5/2008 - NEW HAVEN POLICE ARREST THREE IN PROSTITUITION STING: NEW HAVEN- The tenth in a series of stings by New Haven Police as part of a Prostitution Reduction Initiative ... Click to read more.

12/3/2008 - NEW HAVEN ANNOUNCES NEW AND IMPROVED CITY CARD AND CHANGES TO PARKING VOUCHER PROGRAM: NEW HAVEN- New Haven’s Department of Transportation, Traffic and Parking announced a series of changes ... Click to read more.

12/2/2008 - NEW HAVEN POLICE MAKE ARRESTS FOLLOWING ATTEMPTED ROBBERY ON DIXWELL AVENUE: NEW HAVEN- New Haven Police responded to Dexter’s Barbershop on Dixwell Avenue at approximately 11 p.m. ... Click to read more.

12/2/2008 - NEW HAVEN POLICE MAKE ARRESTS FOLLOWING EXCHANGE OF GUNFIRE AT BLVD AND LEGION: NEW HAVEN- At approximately 3:38 p.m. on Saturday, New Haven Police responded to the intersection of ... Click to read more.

12/1/2008 - CITY & STATE OFFICIALS BREAK GROUND TODAY AT 360 STATE STREET: Redevelopment of the Former Shartenberg Department Store Site Marks the Beginning of One of the City’sLargest ... Click to read more.

11/26/2008 - BUZZED DRIVING IS DRUNK DRIVING THIS HOLIDAY SEASON: The holiday season between Thanksgiving and New Year’s is one of the deadliest and most dangerous times ... Click to read more.

11/26/2008 - NEW HAVEN POLICE MAKE FOUR ARRESTS & SEIZE NARCOTICS IN ROBBERY INVESTIGATION: NEW HAVEN- New Haven Police arrested four suspects on Tuesday for their involvement in a robbery incident ... Click to read more.

11/26/2008 - NEW HAVEN POLICE PROVIDE UPDATED INFORMATION & SEEK PUBLIC’S ASSISTANCE ON TODAY’S SHOOTING INCIDENT: NEW HAVEN- At 11:42 this morning, the New Haven Police Department received an emergency 911 call about ... Click to read more.

11/24/2008 - NEW HAVEN ANNOUNCES REVISED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION: NEW HAVEN- New Haven’s Citywide School Construction Program announced updates to its Comprehensive Facilities ... Click to read more.

11/21/2008 - NEW HAVEN POLICE MAKE ARRESTS & SEIZE GUNS AND NARCOTICS IN THURSDAY OPERATION: NEW HAVEN- During a narcotics and firearm operation Thursday evening, the New Haven Police’s Gun Unit ... Click to read more.

11/20/2008 - NEW HAVEN POLICE AWARDED $140K GRANT FOR INCREASED DUI ENFORCEMENT: NEW HAVEN- The New Haven Police Department has received a grant through the Connecticut Department of ... Click to read more.

11/18/2008 - NEW HAVEN POLICE MAKE ARREST IN SEXUAL ASSAULT INCIDENT: NEW HAVEN- New Haven Police arrested 49-year-old Robert Thompson for sexually assaulting a female victim ... Click to read more.

11/17/2008 - DPW ANNOUNCES UPDATES TO STREET SWEEPING SCHEDULE: NEW HAVEN- The New Haven Department of Public Works announces changes to the street sweeping schedule ... Click to read more.

11/6/2008 - NEW HAVEN: WORKING HARD TO LIMIT WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COSTS: HAVEN- Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. announced today that the City of New Haven has achieved a savings of ... Click to read more.

11/4/2008 - TAX COLLECTOR ANNOUNCES NEW BOOTING/TOWING SCHEDULE FOR REMAINDER OF THE YEAR: HAVEN- The New Haven Tax Collector announced a new Towing and Booting schedule for the remainder of ... Click to read more.

10/31/2008 - MAYOR WARNS, WITH DIFFICULT FINANCIAL TIMES AHEAD, CITY MAY REDUCE SPENDING ON PUBLIC FESTIVITIES: NEW HAVEN- After 1,200 New Haven Public School students took part in the Mayor’s Annual Halloween Parade ... Click to read more.

10/30/2008 - NEW HAVEN POLICE MAKE ARREST AND SEIZE THOUSANDS OF PIRATED CDS AND DVDS: NEW HAVEN- New Haven Police arrested 50-year-old Leonard Draines on Wednesday for the illegal sale of ... Click to read more.

10/30/2008 - SIGNIFICANT ROBBERY ARRESTS,: NEW HAVEN- Officers working an extra-duty shift at the Scott Ridge Housing complex Wednesday evening ... Click to read more.

10/29/2008 - FOLLOWING SIX PROSTITUTION ARRESTS AT A LOCAL HOTEL, POLICE CHIEF WARNS OF THE DANGERS OF INTERNET & NEWSPAPER ESCORT SERVICES: NEW HAVEN- The ninth in a series of stings by New Haven Police as part of a Prostitution Reduction Initiative ... Click to read more.

10/29/2008 - NEW HAVEN POLICE ASK MERCHANTS TO REFRAIN FROM SELLING ITEMS TO MINORS THAT COULD BE USED FOR MISCHIEF NIGHT OR HALLOWEEN PRANKS: NEW HAVEN- The New Haven Police are visiting local merchants this evening to warn them about “Mischief ... Click to read more.

10/27/2008 - NEW HAVEN PARKS AND RECREATION ANNOUNCE TWO FALL PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH AND A HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION FOR ALL: NEW HAVEN- The New Haven Department of Parks, Recreation and Trees has announced two recreational programs ... Click to read more.

10/27/2008 - NEW HAVEN POLICE MAKE SIGNIFICANT ARRESTS OF INDIVIDUALS RESPONSIBLE FOR EAST ROCK ROBBERIES: NEW HAVEN- New Haven Police arrested two individuals tied to robberies in the City’s East Rock neighborhood ... Click to read more.

10/26/2008 - FEDERAL COURT GIVES WAY FOR RUNWAY SAFETY AREA IMPROVEMENTS TO PROCEED AT TWEED NEW HAVEN AIRPORT: NEW HAVEN- At a news conference at Tweed New Haven Airport today, Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. announced ... Click to read more.

10/24/2008 - SUSPECT IN DOMESTIC DISPUTE LEADS POLICE IN PURSUIT DOWN I-95 BUT IS ARRESTED AND AWAITS PROCESSING IN NEW HAVEN: NEW HAVEN- Anthony DeFelice, a 41-year-old New Haven resident, was arrested by State Police this afternoon ... Click to read more.

10/2/2008 - BOOKS-N-PARKS PAINTS NEW HAVEN YELLOW: NEW HAVEN PARKS ABOUND WITH FREE BOOKS AND YELLOW BOXES!: NEW HAVEN- This week, Books-n-Parks will begin to distribute free books to parks across the city. The ... Click to read more.

8/22/2008 - NEW HAVEN POLICE CONTINUE PROSTITUTION-DETERRENCE INITIATIVE: NEW HAVEN- Thursday evening proved another successful sting operation by New Haven Police as part of ... Click to read more.

8/22/2008 - NEW HAVEN POLICE CONTINUE TO INVESTIGATE THURSDAY’S HOMICIDE: NEW HAVEN- At shortly before 6 p.m. Thursday, New Haven Police responded to 353 Poplar St in the Fair ... Click to read more.

8/22/2008 - NEW HAVEN POLICE NAME NEW ASSISTANT CHIEF: NEW HAVEN- At a news conference in City Hall today, Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. introduced Roy Brown as ... Click to read more.

8/21/2008 - DPW ANNOUNCES CHANGES TO LABOR DAY REFUSE SCHEDULE: NEW HAVEN- The New Haven Department of Public Works has announced that due to the Labor Day holiday, ... Click to read more.

8/21/2008 - DPW ANNOUNCES TEMPORARY CHANGES TO STREET SWEEPING SCHEDULE: NEW HAVEN- The New Haven Department of Public Works has announced changes to the street sweeping schedule ... Click to read more.

8/19/2008 - NEW HAVEN POLICE MAKE ARRESTS IN CONNECTION WITH SERIES OF EAST ROCK BIKE THEFTS: NEW HAVEN- New Haven Police made four arrests as part of their investigation into a series of bicycle ... Click to read more.

8/18/2008 - NEW HAVEN POLICE CONTINUE INVESTIGATION INTO WEEKEND DRAG RACING FATALITY: NEW HAVEN- At 1:19 a.m. Sunday, New Haven Police responded to a call stating that two individuals were ... Click to read more.

8/15/2008 - ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL SUMMER FOR YOUTH @ WORK COMES TO A CLOSE: AT END OF SUMMER CELEBRATION MAYOR HONORS TEENS FOR THEIR HARD WORK AND THANKS EMPLOYMENT PARTNERS FOR ... Click to read more.

8/15/2008 - DPW ANNOUNCES TEMPORARY CHANGES TO STREET SWEEPING SCHEDULE: NEW HAVEN- The New Haven Department of Public Works has announced changes to the street sweeping schedule ... Click to read more.

8/15/2008 - NEW HAVEN POLICE ARREST TWO ON NARCOTICS CHARGES ON THE GREEN: NEW HAVEN- On Wednesday evening, members of the State Narcotics Task Force (South Central) and the FBI ... Click to read more.

8/15/2008 - NEW HAVEN POLICE INTRODUCE PROSTITUTION DETERRENCE INITIATIVE: DEAR JOHN: YOU’RE ARRESTED!”FIRST STING OPERATION YIELDS 12 ARRESTSNEW HAVEN- New Haven Police ... Click to read more.

8/15/2008 - WOODWARD AVENUE TO BE CLOSED TEMPORARILY FOR WPCA REPAIRS: NEW HAVEN- The New Haven Department of Public Works has announced milling and paving work to take place ... Click to read more.

8/13/2008 - NEW HAVEN POLICE CONTINUE CRACKDOWN ON RECKLESS DRIVERS: NEW HAVEN- At 9:21 p.m. Tuesday, New Haven Police Officers Roy Davis and David Zaweski, while in their ... Click to read more.

8/12/2008 - NEW HAVEN POLICE MAKE TWO ARRESTS FOR TWO SEPARATE SHOOTING INCIDENTS: NEW HAVEN- Late Sunday evening, 31-year-old Jamel Morrison was arrested after turning himself in for ... Click to read more.

8/12/2008 - NEW HAVEN UNVEILS PROPOSALS FOR NINE SQUARES PUBLIC ART: New Haven, CT - August 12, 2008 The City of New Haven furthers its public art renaissance with the unveiling ... Click to read more.

8/11/2008 - DESPITE THE CHALLENGING ECONOMY, CITY TAX COLLECTION REMAINS ON TARGET: NEW HAVEN- The City of New Haven will close its Fiscal Year 2007-2008 books at the end of this month. ... Click to read more.

8/8/2008 - DPW ANNOUNCES TEMPORARY CHANGES TO STREET SWEEPING SCHEDULE: NEW HAVEN- The New Haven Department of Public Works has announced changes to the street sweeping schedule ... Click to read more.

8/8/2008 - NEW HAVEN DRILL AND DRUM SQUAD WINS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP IN DETROIT: (NEW HAVEN)-- Earlier this week, 43 drillers and 7 drummers from New Haven’s Nation Drill Squad and ... Click to read more.

7/31/2008 - NEW HAVEN FIRE DEPARTMENT WARNS AGAINST FRAUDULENT CALLS: NEW HAVEN- The New Haven Fire Department received information stating that calls were being received ... Click to read more.

7/31/2008 - NEWHALLVILLE POLICE DISTRICT PREPARES FOR BACK TO SCHOOL EVENT: Donations Sought To Supply 100 Kids with Backpacks and School SuppliesNEW HAVEN- For a second year ... Click to read more.

7/30/2008 - CITY PREPARES AS LAST DAY FOR RESIDENTS TO PAY TAX BILLS WITHOUT PENALTIES APPROACHES: NEW HAVEN- Friday, August 1 marks the last day on which residents of New Haven can pay their tax bills ... Click to read more.

7/24/2008 - CITY CELEBRATES LAUNCH OF SECOND YEAR OF ELM CITY RESIDENT CARD PROGRAM: NEW HAVEN- At a celebration in City Hall today, Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. announced plans for the second ... Click to read more.

7/24/2008 - NEW HAVEN POLICE OFFER NEW INFORMATION IN WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON TRAGIC ACCIDENT IN NEWHALLVILLE: NEW HAVEN- The New Haven Department of Police Services has released additional details regarding Wednesday’s ... Click to read more.

7/23/2008 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS ANNOUNCES MILLING AND PAVING WORK THROUGHOUT CITY: NEW HAVEN- The New Haven Department of Public Works has announced its upcoming road repairs schedule. ... Click to read more.

7/23/2008 - NUMBER OF CITY SENIORS TO BENEFIT FROM FARMERS MARKET VOUCHERS MORE THAN DOUBLES: NEW HAVEN- The State of Connecticut Department of Agriculture has issued an increase in the allotment ... Click to read more.

7/21/2008 - DEFY PROGRAM INSPIRES HILL TEEN TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE: Leadership Skills Learned in Program Prepare Youth for Participation in Local PageantNEW HAVEN- ... Click to read more.

7/21/2008 - SPORTS CAMP BRINGS HUNDREDS OF NEW HAVEN YOUTH TO THE GREEN: NEW HAVEN- The New Haven Green is full of activity this week, not just because of the All America City ... Click to read more.

7/17/2008 - CYCLING CELEBRATION PUTS FERRIS WHEEL ON TOP OF EAST ROCK PARK: `NEW HAVEN- On July 19th, the City of New Haven will premiere a new, free, fun-filled family celebration ... Click to read more.

7/15/2008 - NEW HAVEN’S SERVICES FOR SMALL BUSINESS REMAINS STRONG AND OPERATIONAL: NEW HAVEN- Supporting small businesses is a priority in New Haven. While the City of New Haven has ... Click to read more.

7/9/2008 - COMMISSION UPHOLDS CONFIDENTIALITY OF ELM CITY RESIDENT CARD APPLICANT INFORMATION: NEW HAVEN- In a full meeting of the State’s Freedom of Information Commission this afternoon, an earlier ... Click to read more.

6/30/2008 - $10.5 MILLION ISSUED IN SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY BONDS: NEW HAVEN- Earlier today, The New Haven Solid Waste and Recycling Authority (NHSWRA or "the Authority") ... Click to read more.

6/25/2008 - FOI COMMISSION UPHOLDS CONFIDENTIALITY OF ELM CITY RESIDENT CARD APPLICANT INFORMATION: NEW HAVEN- After months of hearings, the State’s Freedom of Information Commission issued a proposed ... Click to read more.

6/25/2008 - MAYOR AND ATTORNEY GENERAL URGE RESIDENTS TO PROTECT THEMSELVES FROM LOTTO AND FRAUDULENT “WINNING NOTIFICATION” SCAMS: NEW HAVEN- At a news conference today, Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. and Attorney General Richard Blumenthal ... Click to read more.

6/25/2008 - SQUANDERING THE STIMULUS: AVERAGE AMERICAN HOUSEHOLDS SPENT ECONOMIC STIMULUS ON GAS: But Congress considering near $2B help for public transportation in response to high gas costs Without ... Click to read more.

6/24/2008 - CONSTRUCTION BEGINS ON 2 HOWE STREET (LOT E) IN NEW HAVEN, CT: Development will support Yale- New Haven Hospital’s Smilow Cancer Hospital New Haven, Connecticut ... Click to read more.

6/23/2008 - ELMCITYCYCLING AND NEW HAVEN WIN $10,000 GRANT TO IMPROVE UNION STATION BIKE ACCESS: NEW HAVEN- The City of New Haven announced today that it has been awarded a grant in the amount of $10,000 ... Click to read more.

6/16/2008 - LEWIS TO SERVE AS NEW HAVEN’S NEXT POLICE CHIEF: NEW HAVEN- At a news conference in City Hall today, Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. introduced James R. Lewis ... Click to read more.

6/16/2008 - OFFICE OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS CELEBRATES INDEPENDENCE DAY 2008: FRIDAY JULY 4th at LONG WHARF PARKNEW HAVEN, CT. – New Haven continues its lineup of special summer ... Click to read more.

6/13/2008 - NEW HAVEN POLICE ARREST SUSPECT IN LILAC STREET HOMICIDE: NEW HAVEN- Earlier today, New Haven Police arrested 32-year-old Nakia Donnell Walker in connection with ... Click to read more.

6/12/2008 - DESTEFANO HONORS EARTH ELDERS PROGRAM IN NEW HAVEN SCHOOLS: PROGRAM CONNECTS SENIORS AS PART OF A HISTORY CURRICULUM TO TEACH CHILDREN USING THEIR 1ST HAND EXPERIENCESNEW ... Click to read more.

6/11/2008 - TAX BILLS IN THE MAIL, OFFICE HOURS EXTENDED FOR COLLECTION: NEW HAVEN- Earlier this week, nearly 80,000 tax bills hit the mail on their way to New Haven tax payers. ... Click to read more.

6/10/2008 - C-TOWN BECOMES NEWEST MEMBER OF ELM CITY RESIDENT CARD INCENTIVE PROGRAM: NEW HAVEN- C-Town Supermarkets with three locations in New Haven, is now accepting the Elm City Resident ... Click to read more.

6/10/2008 - MAYOR CALLS FOR LEGISLATURE TO SHIFT FOCUS FROM ELIMINTATING INCREASE IN GAS TAX TO REINSTATING FUNDING FOR EARLY READING SUCCESS DURING SPECIAL SESSION: NEW HAVEN- As the State Legislature prepares to meet in Special Session tomorrow, Mayor John DeStefano, ... Click to read more.

6/9/2008 - CITY PREPARES TO SERVE SENIORS DURING HEAT WAVE: Senior Centers to be Open to Provide Cool Shelter during this Week’s HeatNEW HAVEN- The Department ... Click to read more.

6/9/2008 - GRAND AVENUE BRIDGE CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE: NEW HAVEN- Due to technical difficulties and for reasons of public safety, the Grand Avenue Bridge is ... Click to read more.

6/9/2008 - NEW HAVEN POLICE ARREST SUSPECT LINKED TO DISCOVERY OF DOZENS OF DEAD CATS IN MARCH: NEW HAVEN- New Haven Police arrested 46-year-old Dino Cortina Sunday on four counts of animal cruelty. ... Click to read more.

6/6/2008 - NEW HAVEN EARNS 4TH ALL AMERICA CITY TITLE: CITY ACHIEVES WIN IN TAMPA(NEW HAVEN)-- At a competition in Tampa, Fla., New Haven became one of ... Click to read more.

6/3/2008 - BOARD OF ALDERMEN APPROVE CITY BUDGET FOR FY 2009: (NEW HAVEN)— Late Monday evening, the Board of Aldermen approved the City’s Fiscal Year 2008-2009 proposed ... Click to read more.

5/28/2008 - BARBERINO’S NISSAN & BOB’S DODGE REAFFIRM PARTICIPATION IN ELM CITY RESIDENT CARD INCENTIVE PROGRAM: (NEW HAVEN)— Despite attempts by an area hate group to convince Barberino Brothers in Wallingford and ... Click to read more.

5/28/2008 - FOUR NEW HAVEN STUDENTS QUALIFY FOR HIGH SCHOOL STATE TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS: Students-Athletes Are Participants In New Haven Parks & Recreation Tennis ProgramNEW HAVEN, Conn., ... Click to read more.

5/22/2008 - 3RD SUSPECT IN LOOMIS PLACE HOME INVASION ARRESTED: NEW HAVEN- Wednesday evening, New Haven Police arrested the third and final suspect in the home invasion ... Click to read more.

5/22/2008 - MEMORIAL DAY DUI ENFORCEMENT: NEW HAVEN – Chief Stephanie Redding wants the City’s residents and visitors to have a safe and enjoyable ... Click to read more.

5/20/2008 - NEW BENEFITS ANNOUNCED FOR ELM CITY RESIDENT CARD HOLDERS: (NEW HAVEN)— As the City prepares to celebrate a successful first year of the Elm City Resident Card ... Click to read more.

5/16/2008 - CITY TO CELEBRATE COMPLETION OF SECOND PHASE AT QUINNIPIAC TERRACE DEVELOPMENT: (NEW HAVEN)— The City of New Haven, The Housing Authority of New Haven (HANH), Trinity Financial (funding ... Click to read more.

5/16/2008 - WANTED SUSPECT ARRESTED THROUGH COMBINED PUBLIC SAFETY EFFORTS: (NEW HAVEN)— This morning at 6:00 AM police apprehended 22-year-old Ricky Freeman of 42 Warner Street, ... Click to read more.

5/14/2008 - NEW HAVEN TO BE REPRESENTED AT PRESTIGIOUS CANNES FILM FESTIVAL: Mayor to honor film maker Thursday & screen film at Betsy Ross ArtsNEW HAVEN- Stephen Dest, a drama ... Click to read more.

5/8/2008 - NEW HAVEN RESPONDS TO IMPACT OF STATE BUDGET SHORTFALLS: NEW HAVEN- In a news conference at City Hall, Mayor John DeStefano, Jr., joined by members of the New ... Click to read more.

5/7/2008 - CITY WILL EXPAND AND MAKE IMPROVEMENTS TO SCANTLEBURY PARK IN THE DIXWELL NEIGHBORHOOD: NEW HAVEN- The City of New Haven has announced that Scantlebury Park, located at Bristol and Ashmun ... Click to read more.

5/6/2008 - CITY OF NEW HAVEN ANNOUNCES 2008/2009 MAYOR'S COMMUNITY ARTS GRANT PROGRAM: New Haven, Conn.-- Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. and the Office of Cultural Affairs are pleased to announce ... Click to read more.

5/1/2008 - CITY FORMS COMMITTEE TO REVIEW COLISEUM SITE REDEVELOPMENT SUBMISSIONS: NEW HAVEN- The City of New Haven has formed a Review Committee to evaluate six responses to a Request ... Click to read more.

5/1/2008 - WORK GROUP ANNOUNCES COORDINATED RESPONSE TO GROWING FORECLOSURE CRISIS: NEW HAVEN- During a news conference today, a work group led by Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. and representatives ... Click to read more.

4/25/2008 - CITY STRIKES ENERGY DEAL EXPECTED TO SAVE MILLIONS: NEW HAVEN- Mayor John DeStefano Jr. has announced that the City of New Haven and Constellation New Energy ... Click to read more.

4/23/2008 - SIX RESPONSES RECEIVED IN COLISEUM SITE RFQ: NEW HAVEN- The City of New Haven is pleased to announce that receipt of six responses from developer-driven ... Click to read more.

4/21/2008 - LCI’S RESIDENTIAL LICENSING PROGRAM SAVES FAMILY FROM CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING: HAVEN- At a news conference today, Andrew Rizzo, Executive Director of the City’s Livable City Initiative ... Click to read more.

4/11/2008 - CITY TO SUSPEND TOWING PROGRAM WHILE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ARE THOROUGHLY REVIEWED: NEW HAVEN- After several incidents occurred in which vehicles were improperly released before parking ... Click to read more.

4/11/2008 - LCI AND NEW HAVEN POLICE SAVE THIRTY CATS ON BASSETT STREET: Police Continue Investigation and Plan to Pursue Criminal ChargesNEW HAVEN- After 50 cats were found ... Click to read more.

4/9/2008 - URBAN MAYORS GATHER IN HARTFORD IN SUPPORT OF LEGISLATION THAT WOULD INCREASE PILOT REIMBURSEMENTS: HARTFORD- Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. of New Haven, Bill Finch of Bridgeport, Eddie Perez of Hartford ... Click to read more.

4/8/2008 - TAX COLLECTOR’S OFFICE INTRODUCES SELF-SERVICE KIOSK: NEW HAVEN- In an effort to make it more convenient for residents to access information regarding their ... Click to read more.

4/3/2008 - MAJOR CATCH BASIN CLEANING TO BEGIN CITYWIDE NEXT WEEK: NEW HAVEN- A major catch basin cleaning exercise is about to begin throughout New Haven. For this effort ... Click to read more.

4/2/2008 - THE CITY OF NEW HAVEN RELEASES GUIDE TO FILMING: New Haven – The City of New Haven Office of Cultural Affairs has released “A Guide to Filming in New ... Click to read more.

3/27/2008 - MAYOR DESTEFANO ANNOUNCES START OF STREET SWEEPING OPERATIONS: NEW HAVEN- Spring has arrived and it is time for the Department of Public Works to begin its annual ... Click to read more.

3/25/2008 - MAYOR ACCEPTS CHIEF’S RESIGNATION: REDDING TO SERVE AS INTERIM CHIEF WHILE NATIONAL SEARCH CONTINUES: (NEW HAVEN)— In a letter to Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. yesterday afternoon, Police Chief Francisco Ortiz ... Click to read more.

3/20/2008 - NEW HAVEN SEEKS RECOGNITION AS A BICYCLE-FRIENDLY COMMUNITY: NEW HAVEN- The City of New Haven submitted, today, an application for the League of American Bicyclists’ ... Click to read more.

3/18/2008 - CITY’S CREDIT RATING REMAINS HIGH WHILE SUCCESSFULLY MARKETING $45 MILLION IN BONDS: NEW HAVEN- Despite a troubled world financial market and difficult fiscal situations for most cities, ... Click to read more.

3/18/2008 - SENIOR TAX FREEZE RENEWABLE EVERY TWO YEARS: NEW HAVEN- Last month, Mayor John DeStefano, Jr., announced that the City would be offering a freeze ... Click to read more.

3/14/2008 - CITIZENS’ ACADEMY PARTICIPANTS SOUGHT BY NEW HAVEN POLICE: (New Haven, CT)—The New Haven Police Department (NHPD) is currently accepting applications for its popular ... Click to read more.

3/14/2008 - FINALISTS NAMED FOR 2008 ALL-AMERICA CITY AWARD: The National Civic League announced the finalists in the annual all-America City Award today. The ... Click to read more.

3/11/2008 - STATEMENT BY POLICE CHIEF FRANCISCO ORTIZ IN RESPONSE TO 3 OFFICERS FACING DEPARTMENTAL VIOLATIONS FOR STRIP SEARCH: NEW HAVEN- “The nature of the allegations made against these officers requires us to take this matter ... Click to read more.

3/10/2008 - NEW HAVEN NAMED TOP WALKING CITY IN STATE, 19TH IN THE NATION: NEW HAVEN- In the 2008 Best Walking Cities report, Prevention Magazine and the American Podiatric Medical ... Click to read more.

3/6/2008 - NEW HAVEN COMMISSION ON DISABILITIES RAISES BILL TO GENERAL ASSEMBLY: The Transportation Committee of the New Haven Commission on Disabilities, led by David Hicks recently ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

2/25/2008 - ROAD REPAIRS TAKING PLACE ON TEMPLE STREET: Residents advised to seek alternate routes during constructionNEW HAVEN- The Temple Street Bridge ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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) -- ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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, ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

1/15/2008 - TAXES REMAIN DUE FOR THOUSANDS OF CITY RESIDENTS : CITY ENCOURAGES PAYMENTS BEFORE DELINQUENCY DATENEW HAVEN- Second installment payments for real ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

12/30/2007 - New Haven DUI Enforcement : The New Haven Police Department today announced that it will be continuing its enforcement crackdown ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

12/3/2007 - FORMER COLLISEUM SITE OPENS FOR PARKING: Parkers from Shartenberg Site Move to New Parking Lot as Preparations Begin for GroundbreakingNEW ... Click to read more.

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, ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

11/8/2007 - MAYOR APPOINTS COPORATION COUNSEL: NEW HAVEN- Today, Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. announced that John Ward, the Acting Corporation Counsel ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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, ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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. ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

10/2/2007 - Household Electronics Recycling Day: (New Haven) – This Saturday, October 6, is Household Electronics Recycling Day. Between the hours of ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

9/26/2007 - NEW HAVEN POLICE RECRUITMENT PROVES TO BE A SUCCESS: Numbers of Applications Received Nearly Doubles from Previous Recruitment DrivesNEW HAVEN- After ... Click to read more.

9/24/2007 - ROAD REPAIRS TO TAKE PLACE ON TEMPLE STREET: Residents advised to seek alternate routes on Tuesday during constructionNEW HAVEN- The section ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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, ... Click to read more.

8/28/2007 - IMPACT OF PILOT PEN TENNIS SIGNIFICANT FOR NEW HAVEN: New Haven Parks & Recreation Tennis Programs Surpasses 1000 ParticipantsNEW HAVEN- Throughout last ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

7/11/2007 - BEACH ACCESS FOR EVERYONE: New Haven installs beach wheelchairs at lighthouse pointNEW HAVEN- New Haven has installed three ... Click to read more.

7/10/2007 - POLICE PREPARE TO CARRY TASERS: NEW HAVEN- A general order signed by Police Chief Francisco Ortiz last week allows trained officers ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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, ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

6/28/2007 - IMPROVEMENTS BEGIN ON DEAN STREET: NEW HAVEN- Recent storms have created problematic flood conditions on Dean Street in the East Shore. ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

6/13/2007 - POLICE AND FIRE 911 CENTERS MERGE: NEW HAVEN- The emergency communication centers, effectively the 911 answering centers for the police ... Click to read more.

6/12/2007 - NEW HAVEN NAMED “URBAN MARKET PATHFINDER” BY BROOKINGS INSTITUTE: CITY RECOGNIZED FOR EXCELLENCE IN CAPTURING MARKET POTENTIAL AND COMMUNITY INVESTMENTNEW HAVEN- ... Click to read more.

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, ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

5/15/2007 - PUERTO RICAN PARADE DETAILS ANNOUNCED: Dinner Gala to Kick-off Weekend of Puerto Rican Heritage CelebrationsNEW HAVEN- Mayor John DeStefano, ... Click to read more.

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, ... Click to read more.

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, ... Click to read more.

5/10/2007 - CITY ENFORCES NEW NOISE ORDINANCE: As Summer Approaches, City Unveils New Noise Monitoring TechnologyNEW HAVEN- As summer approaches, ... Click to read more.

5/6/2007 - NEW HAVEN RECOGNIZED AS NATIONAL MODEL CONSTRUCTION HIRING CITY: City’s Equal Opportunity Enforcement Practices ApplaudedNEW HAVEN- Nichole Jefferson, Executive ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

5/2/2007 - DEMOCRACY SCHOOL GRADUATION: New Haven Residents Complete Program on the Ins and Outs of City GovernmentNEW HAVEN- The Spring ... Click to read more.

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- ... Click to read more.

4/25/2007 - SMALL BUSINESS INITIATIVE ANNOUNCES NEW MENTORING PROGRAM: Large Businesses to Partner with Small Contractors Teaching them Skills for SuccessNEW HAVEN- The ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

4/24/2007 - MAYOR SIGNS SENIOR TAX FREEZE ORDINANCE: 2715 Households in City Eligible for ProgramNEW HAVEN- Mayor John DeStefano, Jr., signed an ordinance ... Click to read more.

4/24/2007 - PARKING ENFORCEMENT INCREASED: Free Short-Term Parking Remains on Weekends in DowntownNEW HAVEN- Traffic and Parking Officers throughout ... Click to read more.

4/24/2007 - SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION OPEN: Parks and Recreation Encourages Families to Enroll Children and Creates Fundraiser to Offer Camp ScholarshipsNEW ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

4/18/2007 - MAYOR’S GREEN AWARDS PRESENTED: Recipients Svigals + Partners and Elm City Cycling Recognized for Environmental ResponsibilityNEW ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

4/9/2007 - Street Sweeping in Effect Throughout City: 100 Vehicles Towed Today During East Rock SweepNEW HAVEN- Street sweeping began throughout the city ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

3/3/2007 - Mayor Submits 2007-2008 Budget to Aldermen: John DeStefano, Jr. City Of New HavenMayor PUBLIC INFORMATION ... Click to read more.

3/1/2007 - City To Offer Kosher Meals at Senior Centers: John DeStefano, Jr. City Of New HavenMayor PUBLIC INFORMATION ... Click to read more.

3/1/2007 - Mayor to Decry Proposed Cuts in Needle Exchange Programs: John DeStefano, Jr. City Of New HavenMayor PUBLIC INFORMATION ... Click to read more.

3/1/2007 - Mayor's Statement on Resignation of Alderman Drew King: John DeStefano, Jr. City Of New HavenMayor PUBLIC INFORMATION ... Click to read more.

2/13/2007 - City selects developer for Shartenberg site: John DeStefano, Jr. City Of New HavenMayor PUBLIC INFORMATION ... Click to read more.

2/5/2007 - State of the City Release: John DeStefano, Jr. City Of New HavenMayor PUBLIC INFORMATION ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

1/29/2007 - New Haven helps low income residents file taxes: FOR MORE INFORMATION:January 29, 2007 Derek Slap, Director of Public Information ... Click to read more.

1/23/2007 - City opens 1st of its kind job training center: John DeStefano, Jr. City Of New HavenMayor PUBLIC INFORMATION ... Click to read more.

1/19/2007 - Everything you wanted to know about Saturday's implosion: John DeStefano, Jr. City Of New HavenMayor PUBLIC INFORMATION ... Click to read more.

1/10/2007 - New details on upcoming Coliseum implosion: John DeStefano, Jr. City Of New HavenMayor PUBLIC INFORMATION ... Click to read more.

1/10/2007 - New Haven mourns death of Officer Fumiatti: John DeStefano, Jr. Mayor PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICEFOR ... Click to read more.

12/15/2006 - Police General Order - en espanol: John DeStefano, Jr. City Of New HavenMayor PUBLIC INFORMATION ... Click to read more.

12/14/2006 - New Police General Order : John DeStefano, Jr. City Of New HavenMayor PUBLIC INFORMATION ... Click to read more.

12/13/2006 - City named finalist for national disability award: John DeStefano, Jr. City Of New HavenMayor PUBLIC INFORMATION ... Click to read more.

12/13/2006 - New youth program begins: John DeStefano, Jr. City Of New HavenMayor PUBLIC INFORMATION ... Click to read more.

11/29/2006 - Mayor taps new Chief of Staff and Community Services Administrator: John DeStefano, Jr. City Of New HavenMayor PUBLIC INFORMATION ... Click to read more.

11/29/2006 - Quinnipiac Terrace Phase 2 begins: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday Nov. 29, 2006 -NEWS RELEASE-NEW HAVEN ... Click to read more.

11/22/2006 - Blake St. Bridge reopens: John DeStefano, Jr. City Of New HavenMayor PUBLIC INFORMATION ... Click to read more.

11/16/2006 - Mayor announces new police initiative: John DeStefano, Jr. City Of New HavenMayor PUBLIC INFORMATION ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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, ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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. ... Click to read more.

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, ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

8/28/2006 - West Nile cases and prevention: NewsFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – New Haven Health DepartmentAugust 28, 2006 Contact: William P. Quinn(203) ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

7/18/2006 - Beating the heat: With exceptionally high temperatures in store today, Mayor John DeStefano, Jr. is encouraging residents ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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’ ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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, ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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) ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

5/10/2006 - Construction Workforce graduates success stories: Thanks to the Construction Workforce Initiative 2, Brenda Whitfield, a Housing Authority resident raising ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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. ... Click to read more.

5/1/2006 - Parks announces Fun Day: The Department of Parks Recreation & Trees presents its annual:RECREATION FUN DAYMAY 6, 2006EAST ... Click to read more.

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, ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

4/5/2006 - Parks sponsors a lifeguard training class: City of New HavenDepartment of Parks, Recreation & TreesJohn DeStefano, Jr., Mayor ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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. ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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, ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

2/7/2006 - New Haven helps Hurricane Katrina families: -NEWS RELEASE-BEFORE STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS: MAYOR & SUPERINTENDENT TO PRESENT CHECKS TO TWO ... Click to read more.

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 ... Click to read more.

1/31/2006 - City finalizes 2005 Grand List: - NEWS RELEASE -NEW HAVEN FINALIZES 2005 GRAND LISTNew Haven: The 2005 Grand List provides a ... Click to read more.

1/30/2006 - Mayor and Superintendent lead 'Prep-Rally': -MEDIA ADVISORY-CONNECTICUT MASTERY TESTS MOVED TO MARCH - NEW HAVEN HOLDS PREP-RALLYHUNDREDS ... Click to read more.

1/30/2006 - New Haven School holds 'prep' rally: NEWS RELEASEMonday, Jan. 30, 2006Contact: Catherine Sullivan-DeCarlo, (203) 946-8450 Mayor ... Click to read more.

1/18/2006 - Special Needs Population Registry: -NEWS RELEASE-NEW HAVEN BEGINS HOMELAND SECURITY INITIATIVE – VOLUNTARY SPECIAL NEEDS POPULATION ... Click to read more.