/news/new-haven-county New Haven County en-US Copyright Wed, 25 Jun 2025 22:16:18 GMT /news/2025-06-25/its-full-steam-ahead-for-new-havens-300-million-transit-oriented-development-project The development will be built on unused land around Union Station — primarily, vacant parking lots. The development will have a mix of residential, retail and commercial space. There will be 470 housing units available, 118 of which will be considered affordable. Wed, 25 Jun 2025 22:16:18 GMT /news/2025-06-25/its-full-steam-ahead-for-new-havens-300-million-transit-oriented-development-project Conrad Lewis /news/2025-06-20/new-haven-celebrates-famed-pizzeria-frank-pepes-with-street-corner-dedication-marking-100-years State and local officials dedicated a corner to honor Frank and Filomena Pepe, the original owners of New Haven's beloved Frank Pepe's Pizzeria Napoletana. Fri, 20 Jun 2025 21:19:35 GMT /news/2025-06-20/new-haven-celebrates-famed-pizzeria-frank-pepes-with-street-corner-dedication-marking-100-years Conrad Lewis /news/2025-06-20/waterburys-afro-caribbean-cultural-center-vows-to-carry-out-mission-despite-federal-funding-threats The ACCC has served as a beacon for culture and community in Waterbury, but since the uptick in immigration raids across ���ǻ���, the ACCC has been facing a new challenge, said Alexa Encarnacion, the ACCC’s treasurer. Fri, 20 Jun 2025 15:06:42 GMT /news/2025-06-20/waterburys-afro-caribbean-cultural-center-vows-to-carry-out-mission-despite-federal-funding-threats Macy Hanzlik-Barend /news/2025-06-11/new-haven-rallies-in-support-of-immigrants-after-report-of-ct-mother-allegedly-picked-up-by-ice Local activist groups are protesting recent immigration detainments in Meriden, Southington and New Haven. Wed, 11 Jun 2025 17:43:29 GMT /news/2025-06-11/new-haven-rallies-in-support-of-immigrants-after-report-of-ct-mother-allegedly-picked-up-by-ice Rachel Iacovone /news/2025-05-28/new-haven-firefighters-death-prompts-new-federal-safety-guidance The report comes four years after New Haven firefighter, Ricardo Torres Jr., was killed battling a fire inside of a multi-family home in the city back in 2021. A new report by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) issued nine recommendations for the New Haven Fire Department. Wed, 28 May 2025 16:47:02 GMT /news/2025-05-28/new-haven-firefighters-death-prompts-new-federal-safety-guidance Eddy Martinez /news/2025-05-15/west-haven-regains-control-of-finances-after-years-of-state-oversight West Haven’s city government now has control over its finances, ending years of state oversight which deepened after a high-profile corruption scandal in 2021. Thu, 15 May 2025 19:58:40 GMT /news/2025-05-15/west-haven-regains-control-of-finances-after-years-of-state-oversight Eddy Martinez /news/2025-05-12/protesters-rally-at-tweed-new-haven-airport-as-avelo-airlines-begins-ice-deportation-flights Protesters joined with clergy members Monday in a growing escalation against the airline, which has so far not signaled it will cease the flights. Tue, 13 May 2025 02:57:23 GMT /news/2025-05-12/protesters-rally-at-tweed-new-haven-airport-as-avelo-airlines-begins-ice-deportation-flights Eddy Martinez /news/2025-05-08/new-havens-terrence-riggins-brings-powerful-solo-play-to-long-wharf-theatre “Unbecoming Tragedy” draws from Riggins’ life — from childhood in L.A. to incarceration in Cheshire, ���ǻ��� — in a story of loss, resilience, and healing. Thu, 08 May 2025 17:17:01 GMT /news/2025-05-08/new-havens-terrence-riggins-brings-powerful-solo-play-to-long-wharf-theatre Lori Mack /news/2025-04-29/ct-mayor-says-hamden-revaluation-crisis-will-spread-across-the-state Hamden’s new property assessments are pushing tax bills sharply higher despite a cut to the mill rate. Mayor Lauren Garrett says the damage could spread across ���ǻ���. Tue, 29 Apr 2025 16:35:09 GMT /news/2025-04-29/ct-mayor-says-hamden-revaluation-crisis-will-spread-across-the-state John Henry Smith /news/2025-04-25/wrongful-detentions-ct-activists-teach-immigrants-constitutional-rights-with-know-your-rights-training Immigration attorneys and activists get creative with Know Your Rights trainings, as they say residents need to know when their rights might be violated and how to prove it. Fri, 25 Apr 2025 17:06:42 GMT /news/2025-04-25/wrongful-detentions-ct-activists-teach-immigrants-constitutional-rights-with-know-your-rights-training Daniela Doncel