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 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

Comprehensive Plan Call for Interest

The New Haven City Plan Department is creating its comprehensive plan for the years 2025-2035 and putting out an open call for interested parties to get on board!

09/27/2022 11:22 AM

Comprehensive Plan Solicitud de Interés

¡El Departamento de Planificación de la Ciudad de New Haven está creando su plan integral para los años 2025-2035 y lanzando una convocatoria abierta para que las partes interesadas participen!

09/27/2022 11:22 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 Plan survey - related to Hazard Mitigation in New Haven.

This will take just a few minutes and will help the planning team better understand local concerns and focus on mitigation activities that will lessen the impacts of future disasters.

08/22/2022 9:44 AM

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

Now Available: Free At-home COVID-19 Tests for People Who Are Blind or Have Low Vision

A new initiative to expand the availability of at-home tests that are more accessible for people who are blind or have low vision.

06/28/2022 12:50 PM

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

Youth & Recreation 2022 Book Award

“How have you contributed to your school and/or local community”

06/15/2022 4:30 PM

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

STATEMENT BY MAYOR JUSTIN ELICKER ON THE PASSING OF CITY LIBRARIAN JOHN JESSEN

John Jessen, City Librarian and Director of the New Haven Free Public Library

05/27/2022 3:54 PM

DISTRICT ARTS & EDUCATION & NEW HAVEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS LAUNCH “NHPS SKILLS ACADEMY” FOR LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS & YOUNG ADULTS

05/27/2022 11:12 AM

STATEMENT BY MAYOR JUSTIN ELICKER ON THE SCHOOL SHOOTING IN UVALDE, TEXAS

05/26/2022 9:32 AM

STATEMENT BY MAYOR JUSTIN ELICKER ON THE NEW HAVEN BOARD OF ALDERS VOTE TO AMEND THE PROPOSED CITY BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23

05/24/2022 1:19 PM

MAYOR JUSTIN ELICKER NAMES KARL R. JACOBSON AS NOMINEE TO SERVE AS THE NEXT CHIEF OF POLICE OF THE NEW HAVEN POLICE DEPARTMENT

Jacobson currently serves as Assistant Police Chief and is a 15+ year veteran of the New Haven Police Department

05/23/2022 2:02 PM