Sen. Richard Blumenthal is calling for the continued testing and wider adoption of car sensors that prevent people with a too-high BAC from driving.
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Tong: Don’t back down on ’democracy’ after Trump shooting
CT Attorney General William Tong promised to continue to speak out about the high stakes of the 2024 election after the weekend shooting.
Retreat Behavioral Health workers seek back pay
A proposed lawsuit seeks to recognize a class of Retreat employees that could include over 750 people across Florida, Pennsylvania and CT.
New Haven doesn’t expect ship traffic surge after Baltimore bridge collapse
Will this week’s bridge collapse in Baltimore result in a surge in ship traffic in New Haven? Probably not—but why?
Tweed New Haven Airport expansion approved by federal regulators
Federal regulators have ruled that Tweed New Haven Airport may move forward with plans to extend its runway and construct a larger terminal.
New Haven area will receive $10M grant to combat opioid epidemic
The money will be used to hire 10 case management ‘navigators’ in the New Haven area and to help fund regional sharing of overdose data.
New Haven tech hub ClimateHaven celebrates less carbon, more innovation at grand opening
The climate-tech ’incubator’ is already home to 17 startups, including Cool Amps, a battery recycling company.
New Haven will plant 5,000 trees over next 5 years
A new federal grant will allow New Haven to double the number of trees it plants through its canopy expansion program over the next five years.
New Haven area police form task force to stop illegal dirt bikes, ATVs
Several towns in the New Haven area are teaming up to form a ‘joint regional task force to combat illegal dirt bikes and ATVs.’
CT tenants, labor organizers unite against eviction notices in New Haven
Tenants are protesting Ocean Management, a megalandlord that delivered 16 notices to quit, the first form required in an eviction proceeding.
Hackers steal $6M meant for New Haven school bus contract
Over the course of six different cyberattacks, hackers stole ’just over $6 million,’ officials said. More than half has been recovered.
City seeks $16M in borrowing, surplus bucks to cover Cox settlement
The city of New Haven plans to borrow and transfer up to $16 million from the city’s latest budget surplus to cover the uninsured portion of a $45 million police-misconduct-and-paralysis settlement.
New Haven fires 2 officers involved in Randy Cox incident
New Haven officers Jocelyn Lavandier and Luis Rivera were fired for their roles in the incident that left Cox paralyzed from the shoulders down.
New Haven nets $357K from pot, ‘nip’ liquor bottle sales
New Haven picked up cash for cleaner streets and other public service programs through local sales of marijuana and mini liquor bottles.
New Haven tests giving $500 monthly to formerly incarcerated
Twenty New Haveners will receive $500 per month under a year-long pilot program designed to support people adjusting to life out of prison.



