COPS & COURTS
HANNAH KOTLER
Oral arguments held for mayoral ballot lawsuit

Attorneys convened before Superior Court Judge Paul R. Doyle on Sunday morning for oral arguments in mayoral candidate Shafiq Abdussabur’s primary election lawsuit against Democratic […]

August 30, 2023

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LAURA OSPINA
Yale police union distributes flyers alleging a crime-ridden New Haven during contract negotiations

After handing out “Survival Guides” during first-year move-in, the Yale Police Benevolent Association drew criticisms of “fear-mongering” from community members and University and city officials. The union handed out similar leaflets during its four most recent collective bargaining periods.

August 25, 2023

NATI TESFAYE
Seven days of rallies highlight wrongful convictions in New Haven

Gaylord Salters led the “7 Days of Truth with Proof” series of rallies to raise awareness on wrongful convictions and mass incarceration in mid-June.

August 23, 2023

BROOKLYN BRAUNER
Yale Prison Education Initiative to extend curriculum to a second prison and hold first graduation ceremony

With a $1.5 million grant from the Mellon Foundation, YPEI now has the capacity to offer a wider range of courses, establish a fellows program and partner with the University of New Haven.

April 26, 2023

YASH ROY
City Hall employee arrested for alleged $11,400 overtime pay grift

The employee, who turned herself in to NHPD last Friday, now has a $5,000 court bond.

April 19, 2023

KHUAN-YU HALL
ULA urges boycott of Pizza House, citing worker abuse

Following a report from a former employee of verbal and physical abuse, ULA has launched a boycott of Pizza House.

April 13, 2023

MIA CORTÉS CASTRO
New Haven’s first violence prevention coordinator reflects on resignation

Four months after being appointed, Reuel Parks resigned from the violence prevention coordinator position.

April 11, 2023

MIA CORTÉS CASTRO
Board of Alders reappoints two Board of Police Commissioners members for second term

During the Aldermanic Affairs Committee meeting, New Haven lawyers and professors Michael Lawlor and Tracey Meares were reappointed to the Board of Police Commissioners.

April 3, 2023

NATHANIEL ROSENBERG & YASH ROY
Internal affairs investigation concludes officers involved in Cox case violated NHPD policy

Officers involved in the incident were cited in the IA report for not having their body cameras on during the incident, improperly using a phone while driving and lying to investigators.

March 27, 2023

YASH ROY
NHPD Chief recommends dismissal of officers involved in Randy Cox case

The Board of Police Commissioners will now hear the case and make a final decision on firing the officers involved.

March 21, 2023

NATHANIEL ROSENBERG
Four months in, New Haven leaders praise crisis team’s progress

The team has responded to almost 300 calls and is planning to expand its hours in July, but has also faced challenges connecting residents to services

March 3, 2023