/news/new-haven-county New Haven County en-US Copyright Wed, 28 May 2025 16:47:02 GMT /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, �������� — 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 ��������. 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 /news/2025-04-24/new-haven-activist-arrested-following-protest-of-israeli-politician Mark Colville, a co-founder of the Amistad Catholic Worker House in New Haven, was charged with disorderly conduct and interfering with an officer. Thu, 24 Apr 2025 19:08:45 GMT /news/2025-04-24/new-haven-activist-arrested-following-protest-of-israeli-politician Matt Dwyer /news/2025-03-21/yale-center-for-british-art-prepares-to-reopen-after-two-year-closure The Yale Center for British Art is preparing to reopen to the public on March 29 after being closed for two years for a building conservation project. Fri, 21 Mar 2025 20:55:50 GMT /news/2025-03-21/yale-center-for-british-art-prepares-to-reopen-after-two-year-closure Kaily Martinez /news/2025-03-20/full-ride-for-first-responders-university-of-new-haven-and-west-haven-announce-new-partnership Beginning this fall, all West Haven police officers, firefighters and dispatchers can attend UNH with a full scholarship. Thu, 20 Mar 2025 21:05:49 GMT /news/2025-03-20/full-ride-for-first-responders-university-of-new-haven-and-west-haven-announce-new-partnership Samantha Russell /news/2025-03-20/new-haven-cracks-down-on-growing-number-of-smoke-shops New Haven officials are celebrating new restrictions on smoke shops in the city. They say smoke shops promote tobacco usage among youth and are linked to criminal activity. Thu, 20 Mar 2025 20:49:31 GMT /news/2025-03-20/new-haven-cracks-down-on-growing-number-of-smoke-shops Eddy Martinez