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MAYOR JUSTIN ELICKER SUBMITS TESTIMONY TO STATE LEGISLATURE IN SUPPORT OF H.B. 5003, AN ACT CONCERNING EDUCATION FUNDING IN CONNECTICUT.
CALLS FOR EQUITABLE FUNDING FOR NEW HAVEN AND OTHER SCHOOL DISTRICTS SUPPORTING LARGER POPULATIONS OF HIGH-NEEDS STUDENTS
02/03/2023 2:59 PM
CITY OF NEW HAVEN, EDUCATION LEADERS, AND WE 101 COLLEGE STREET LLC ANNOUNCE TOGETHER WE GROW / 101 COLLEGE STREET SCHOLARSHIP FUND TO SUPPORT NEW HAVEN STUDENTS PURSUING BIOSCIENCE AND STEM DEGREES
Established as part of the 101 College Street Development and Land Disposition Agreement (DLDA)
02/01/2023 1:02 PM
JOINT STATEMENT BY MAYOR JUSTIN ELICKER AND POLICE CHIEF KARL JACOBSON ON THE FATAL BEATING AND MURDER OF TYRE NICHOLS
Mayor Justin Elicker and Police Chief Karl Jacobson released the following joint statement on the fatal beating and murder of Tyre Nichols by officers of the Memphis Police Department:
01/30/2023 9:06 AM
CITY OF NEW HAVEN AND NEW HAVEN HEALTH DEPARTMENT RECOGNIZE NATIONAL RADON AWARENESS WEEK (JANUARY 23 - 27) AND ANNOUNCE PUBLIC AWARENESS AND ENGAGEMENT CAMPAIGN
New Haven’s Healthy Homes Program to Distribute Free Radon Test Kits at Health Department this Tuesday and Thursday.
01/23/2023 4:08 PM
MAYOR JUSTIN ELICKER AND CITY DIRECTOR OF ARTS, CULTURE, AND TOURISM ADRIANE JEFFERSON ANNOUNCE 2022-23 NEIGHBORHOOD CULTURAL VITALITY GRANT AWARDS
Forty-two organizations –– representing a range of performing and visual arts organizations, community festivals, exhibitions, and projects –– receiving funding this year.
01/18/2023 9:24 AM
NEW HAVEN NURSES UNION REACHES CONTRACT DEAL WITH THE CITY OF NEW HAVEN
New Haven nurses, represented by AFSCME Local 1303-467, reached a new 6-year contract agreement
01/18/2023 9:14 AM
STATEMENT BY MAYOR JUSTIN ELICKER ON THE CITY OF NEW HAVEN BEING NAMED AS ONE OF THE “52 PLACES TO GO IN 2023” BY THE NEW YORK TIMES
“It’s wonderful to see New Haven recognized as a premier world destination to visit and experience the arts, culture, food, distinctive neighborhoods, and so much more."
01/13/2023 3:15 PM
STATEMENT BY MAYOR JUSTIN ELICKER ON THE TENTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SCHOOL SHOOTING AT SANDY HOOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND THE SCOURGE OF GUN VIOLENCE TODAY
Mayor Justin Elicker released the following statement on the tenth anniversary of the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School and on the continued scourge of gun violence today:
12/14/2022 5:34 PM
MAYOR JUSTIN ELICKER LAUNCHES NEW CITY OFFICE OF CLIMATE AND SUSTAINABILITY AND APPOINTS STEVEN B. WINTER AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Winter brings a unique combination of professional, governmental, and community expertise to the role.
12/12/2022 4:02 PM
STATEMENT BY MAYOR JUSTIN ELICKER ON THE JOINT AGREEMENT BY ALL PARTIES TO PURSUE SETTLEMENT NEGOTIATIONS IN THE CIVIL CASE RICHARD COX V. CITY OF NEW HAVEN, ET AL
Mayor Justin Elicker released the following statement regarding the civil case Richard Cox v. City of New Haven, et al, following the recent joint agreement by all parties to pursue early settlement discussions.
12/05/2022 1:17 PM
STATEMENT BY MAYOR JUSTIN ELICKER APPLAUDING THE EXTENTION OF FAIR-FREE BUS SERVICE IN CONNECTICUT
Mayor Justin Elicker released the following statement on House Bill 6001, which includes an extension of fare-free bus service on public transit buses statewide,
11/30/2022 10:05 AM
CITY OF NEW HAVEN UPDATES AND MODERNIZES LAWS TO INCLUDE APPROPRIATE AND RESPECTFUL TERMINOLOGY FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
“Person First Language” will now be used in city ordinances, mirroring language in both state and federal law.
11/29/2022 2:47 PM
STATEMENTS BY MAYOR JUSTIN ELICKER & CITY OFFICIALS ON THE NEW HAVEN STATE’S ATTORNEY’S DECISION TO BRING CRIMINAL CHARGES AGAINST THE OFFICERS IN THE INCIDENT INVOLVING MR. RICHARD “RANDY” COX
NEW HAVEN STATE’S ATTORNEY’S DECISION TO BRING CRIMINAL CHARGES AGAINST THE OFFICERS IN THE INCIDENT INVOLVING MR. RICHARD “RANDY” COX
11/28/2022 8:03 PM
CITY OF NEW HAVEN ANNOUNCES “VAXGIVING” SHARE THE HOLIDAY FAMILY PHOTO CAMPAIGN
New Haven families encouraged to have a healthy and happy holiday season by getting vaccinated.
11/25/2022 9:59 AM
MAYOR JUSTIN ELICKER AND LOCAL NON-PROFITS CELEBRATE OPENING OF THE CITY’S FIRST NEW YOUTH & COMMUNITY CENTER AT THE TROWBRIDGE ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER IN EAST ROCK PARK
Exploring Nature program and Monk Youth Jazz and STEAM Collective are first non-profits to be awarded free space at city facilities
11/05/2022
NEW HAVEN FIRE DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES THE PASSING OF FIRE FIGHTER THOMAS MIELES
It is with great sadness that the City of New Haven and the New Haven Fire Department announces the passing of Fire Fighter Thomas Mieles.
11/03/2022 12:14 AM
CITY OF NEW HAVEN SELECTS PENNROSE AS PREFERRED DEVELOPER FOR MULTI-USE REDEVELOPMENT & RENOVATION OF FAIR HAVEN’S HISTORIC STRONG SCHOOL
The redevelopment of the site of New Haven’s first public school will revitalize Grand Avenue with arts, culture, and affordable housing.
11/02/2022
MAYOR JUSTIN ELICKER, JOINED BY COMMUNITY, CITY, STATE & FEDERAL OFFICIALS, ANNOUNCE LAUNCH OF ELM CITY COMPASS INITIATIVE
Crisis response team will complement and support the work of police, fire, and emergency medical services personnel.
11/01/2022 3:39 PM
MAYOR ELICKER ANNOUNCES START OF PHASE 1 OF “SQUARE 10” AT FORMER NEW HAVEN COLISEUM SITE
Development consortium led by LWLP New Haven LLC to move forward with transformative mixed-use development.
10/28/2022 11:56 AM
MAYOR JUSTIN ELICKER AND PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICIALS ANNOUNCE PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT CAMPAIGN FOR NATIONAL LEAD POISONING PREVENTION WEEK
LEAD POISONING PREVENTION WEEK (OCTOBER 23 – 29) AND HIGHLIGHT ONGOING EFFORTS TO SUPPORT LEAD-SAFE HOMES FOR NEW HAVEN RESIDENTS
10/20/2022 8:37 PM
MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR: SOME GOOD NEWS ON THE CITY BUDGET
Budget surplus of approximately $16.9 million for Fiscal Year 2021-22 & Bond Rating news
10/07/2022
CITY OF NEW HAVEN LAUNCHES I’M HOME INITIATIVE: AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAMS AIMED AT PROVIDING RENTAL ASSISTANCE, PROMOTING HOME OWNERSHIP, AND STRENGTHENING NEIGHBORHOODS
The two-pronged program provides security deposit assistance for renters up to $5,000 as well as down payment and closing cost assistance for first-time homebuyers up to $27,500 for eligible low-to-middle income residents.
10/05/2022 9:53 AM
JOINT STATEMENT BY MAYOR JUSTIN ELICKER & POLICE CHIEF KARL JACOBSON
PROVIDING AN UPDATE ON ACTIONS AND REFORMS TAKEN BY THE NHPD IN RESPONSE TO THE INCIDENT INVOLVING MR. RICHARD “RANDY” COX
09/15/2022 5:11 PM
CITY OF NEW HAVEN ANNOUNCES LAWSUIT AGAINST EASTCOASTIN COMPANIES TO RECOUP TAXPAYER COSTS FROM ILLEGAL MOTORCYCLE RALLY
Civil Action seeks to recover over $90,000 in city funds.
09/06/2022 3:32 PM
MAYOR JUSTIN ELICKER AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS DIRECTOR ADRIANE JEFFERSON ANNOUNCE AND PROMOTE NEW HAVEN’S FIRST BLACK WALL STREET FESTIVAL
Scheduled for this Saturday (27th) in Temple Plaza, the festival will feature 25+ Black-owned businesses and artists, as part of the City’s broader effort to support inclusive economic growth and equitable arts programming.
08/24/2022 4:11 PM
CITY OF NEW HAVEN RELEASES FULL INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION & REPORT ON NEW HAVEN HEALTH DEPARTMENT’S VACCINE TEMPERATURE EXCURSION INCIDENT
FULL INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION & REPORT ON NEW HAVEN HEALTH DEPARTMENT’S VACCINE TEMPERATURE EXCURSION INCIDENT, FIRST REPORTED IN FEBRUARY 2022
08/19/2022 9:22 AM
STATEMENT BY MAYOR JUSTIN ELICKER ON FIRST LADY DR. JILL BIDEN & U.S. SECRETARY OF EDUCATION MIGUEL CARDONA’S VISIT TO NEW HAVEN HIGHLIGHTING SUMMER LEARNING & ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS
Mayor Justin Elicker released the following statement upon First Lady Dr. Jill Biden and U.S Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona’s visit to the Horizons summer learning program at Albertus Magnus College, which serves elementary students from local New Haven Public Schools.
07/20/2022 4:39 PM
NEW HAVEN POLICE DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES SERIES OF NEW INITIATIVES AND REFORMS ON PRISONER TRANSPORT SAFETY, INDIVIDUALS IN NEED OF MEDICAL ATTENTION, DEPARTMENT-WIDE TRAININGS & PUBLIC SAFETY TOWN HALLS
Mayor Justin Elicker, New Haven Police Chief Karl Jacobson, and Chief Administrative Officer Regina Rush-Kittle announced a series of new initiatives reforms
07/07/2022 2:01 PM
STATEMENT BY MAYOR JUSTIN ELICKER ON THE NEW HAVEN BOARD OF ALDERS UNANIMOUS VOTE APPROVING KARL R. JACOBSON AS NEW HAVEN’S NEXT CHIEF OF POLICE
Statement by Mayor Justin Elicker on the New Haven Board of Alders unanimous vote approving Karl R. Jacobson as New Haven's next Chief of Police
07/06/2022
MAYOR ELICKER CELEBRATES THE OPENING OF NEW ORANGE STREET INTERSECTION
The new intersection reconnects severed streets and neighborhoods and is the second of three pedestrian and bicycle-friendly "Crossings"
06/28/2022 11:59 AM
STATEMENT BY MAYOR JUSTIN ELICKER ON SUPREME COURT DECISION OVERTURNING THE RIGHT TO AN ABORTION
SUPREME COURT DECISION OVERTURNING THE RIGHT TO AN ABORTION
06/24/2022 2:57 PM
MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR: INCIDENT INVOLVING THE NEW HAVEN POLICE DEPARTMENT & MR. RICHARD COX
MAYOR’S MESSAGE ON THE INCIDENT INVOLVING THE NEW HAVEN POLICE DEPARTMENT & MR. RICHARD COX
06/23/2022
MAYOR JUSTIN ELICKER ANNOUNCES LEGISLATION FOR TENANTS’ UNIONS TO ENGAGE CITY GOVERNMENT
First-of-its-kind legislation in Connecticut to provide access to more affordable, safe, high-quality housing for New Haven residents.
06/10/2022 12:10 PM
MAUREEN SULLIVAN NAMED AS INTERIM CITY LIBRARIAN
MAYOR ELICKER NAMES MAUREEN SULLIVAN AS INTERIM CITY LIBRARIAN
06/08/2022 3:58 PM
SUMMER FUN IN NEW HAVEN: MAYOR JUSTIN ELICKER AND CITY OFFICIALS ANNOUNCE SUMMER 2022 ACTIVITIES, EVENTS & PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH & FAMILIES
Mayor’s 2022 Summer Youth Guide, containing dozens of activities, is now available online and printed copies are being backpacked home to New Haven Public School families beginning today.
06/03/2022