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New Haven says it has asked a federal court to dismiss a Trump administration lawsuit targeting the city’s Welcoming City executive order and public-safety policies.
Demolition of New Haven’s former Sports Haven horse-racing and betting complex was expected to begin in July 2026, but city officials had not been told of a definitive plan for the property’s next use.
New Haven has urged a federal court to dismiss the Trump administration’s lawsuit challenging the city’s Welcoming City executive order and public-safety laws.
Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital unveiled a dedicated behavioral-health treatment space inside its Children’s Emergency Department, with patient care scheduled to begin in August 2026.
New Haven’s Board of Zoning Appeals is scheduled to meet Aug. 11, following a July 17 filing deadline for matters seeking an August hearing.
State and federal officials broke ground July 27 on a $1.6 billion phase of New Haven Line improvements aimed at replacing aging rail infrastructure and enabling faster train operations in some segments.
A federal grand jury returned a 19-count indictment charging 16 alleged members and associates of the New Haven-based Stand On Business gang in a case involving racketeering, alleged murders and attempted murders, drug trafficking and firearms offenses.
New Haven CT – CTDOT’s July 1 rail fare hike lifts New Haven Line monthly tickets to $518.50, adding recurring costs for Union Station commuters.
New Haven CT – Metro-North fares rise July 1, with Union and State Street in Zone 21 and a monthly ticket to Grand Central increasing to $518.50.
New Haven, CT — February 6, 2026 — City leaders outlined priorities for the year as hospitals push back on state funding plans and major grocery stores open nearby.
New Haven, CT — February 5, 2026 — A series of incidents have occurred in New Haven, including a shooting on Howard Avenue, a home invasion on Fitch Street, and a two-alarm fire…
New Haven, CT — February 3, 2026 — Mayor Justin Elicker and Police Union President Florencio Cotto have announced a tentative six-year contract covering 326 officers.
7:33 AM · Sunday, February 1, 2026 · New Haven, CT: 10°F (Light Snow) · Feels like -6°F · Humidity 66% · Wind 15 mph
New Haven, CT — January 31, 2026 — New Haven Public Schools has launched a new school bus safety program, implementing cameras to catch drivers illegally passing stopped buses, …
