New Haven, CT

An Important message for New Haven Residents concerning the Major Snowstorm and Arctic Cold weather heading our way.  Por favor espere para escuchar este mensaje en español.

The National Weather Service has issued a Cold Weather Advisory for tonight with wind chills as low as -10 degrees. In addition, a Winter Storm Watch has been issued for our region beginning Sunday and continuing through Monday morning with projected snowfall totals in the double digits.

Mayor Elicker Announces the Departure of Police Chief Karl Jacobson and the Appointment of Assistant Police Chief David Zannelli as Acting Police Chief

"I wanted to inform you about some deeply disturbing news regarding the theft and misuse of public funds by our former Police Chief Karl Jacobson, the appointment of our new Acting Police Chief David Zannelli..."

Mayor Elicker Delivers 2026 Inaugural Address

"A recording of the event can be viewed via livestream; the speech begins at the 1 hour & 23-minute mark."

2026 Inauguration

Heroes Tunnel Project - Public Meeting

2025 Winter Newsletter

MAYOR ELICKER ANNOUNCES THE CITY OF NEW HAVEN JOINS 15 LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN OPPOSING THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION’S PROPOSED UNLAWFUL CHANGES TO IMMIGRATION RULES

"Mayor Justin Elicker announced the City of New Haven has joined with fifteen other local governments across the country in opposing the Trump Administration’s proposed rule change to rescind the Public Charge rule..."

NEW HAVEN FIRE DEPARTMENT MOURNS THE LOSS OF FIREFIGHTER CHRISTOPHER “CHRIS” BRAINARD

"The New Haven Fire Department regrets to announce the passing of Firefighter Christopher Brainard on Monday, December 3rd, 2025, following a battle with cancer."

MAYOR ELICKER ANNOUNCES KICKOFF TO THE “ALL HANDS FOR NEW HAVEN PARKS” FIVE YEAR STRATEGIC PLANNING PROCESS

"Plan will guide the priorities of New Haven Parks for maintenance operations, programming, and fundraising for the next 5 years and move the Parks Department closer to meeting accreditation standards from the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies"

MAYOR ELICKER ANNOUNCES NEW TRAFFIC SAFETY CHANGES AT MAJOR INTERSECTIONS AND EXPANDED USE OF LEADING PEDESTRIAN INTERVAL CROSSWALKS IN EFFORT TO IMPROVE PEDESTRIAN SAFETY AND BALANCE TRAFFIC FLOW

"As part of the City of New Haven’s ongoing efforts to improve pedestrian safety and traffic flow, today Mayor Justin Elicker announced traffic control and safety changes to thirteen of the Elm City’s busiest intersections with additional intersections to follow in the future."

STATEMENT BY MAYOR ELICKER ON THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION’S DECISION TO PARTIAL FUND SNAP BENEFITS FOR NOVEMBER

"The Trump Administration’s decision to provide partial SNAP benefits for the month of November is a positive step in the right direction — but insufficient and they must do more."

MAYOR ELICKER APPLAUDS FEDERAL COURT DECISION BLOCKING THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION’S ATTEMPT TO SUSPEND SNAP BENEFITS

"Mayor Justin Elicker applauded the federal court decision granting a temporary restraining order (TRO) blocking the Trump Administration’s unlawful effort to halt the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) during the ongoing government shutdown."