Youth and Recreation Book Award FY 24 Summer 2023

Each applicant is required to provide a 500-word statement answering the following essay question: “How have you contributed to your school and/or local community”

06/13/2023 4:42 PM

JOINT SETTLEMENT REACHED IN THE CIVIL CASE RICHARD COX V. CITY OF NEW HAVEN, ET AL

When an individual enters police custody, there is an obligation to treat them with dignity and respect and in a manner that ensures their safety and well-being.

06/09/2023 5:00 PM

STATEMENT BY MAYOR JUSTIN ELICKER ON THE CONNECTICUT GENERAL ASSEMBLY’S PASSAGE OF HOUSE BILL 5917, ENABLING MUNICIPALITIES TO INSTALL RED LIGHT CAMERAS

The state’s support for the Vision Zero bill and red light cameras will save lives and allow our residents to live in safer communities.

06/07/2023 9:30 AM

STATEMENT BY MAYOR JUSTIN ELICKER ON THE NEW HAVEN BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS VOTE TO TERMINATE OFFICERS JOCELYN LAVANDIER AND LUIS RIVERA FOR VIOLATIONS OF NHPD GENERAL ORDERS

“What happened to Randy Cox was unacceptable and the Board of Police Commissioners’ vote to accept Chief Jacobson’s recommendations to terminate these officers was the right one.

06/07/2023 9:00 AM

STATEMENT BY MAYOR JUSTIN ELICKER ON THE CONNECTICUT GENERAL ASSEMBLY’S PASSAGE OF THE BIENNIAL STATE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEARS 2024-2025 AND THE INCREASE IN EDUCATION FUNDING FOR MUNCIPALITIES

New education funding and accelerates the phase-in of the Education Cost Sharing (ECS) grants

06/06/2023 9:00 AM

STATEMENT BY MAYOR JUSTIN ELICKER ON THE CONNECTICUT GENERAL ASSEMBLY’S PASSAGE OF H.B. 6667, AN ACT ADDRESSING GUN VIOLENCE

Connecticut State Senate passed House Bill 6667, An Act Addressing Gun Violence, which included proposals that Mayor Elicker and a coalition of mayors and advocates proposed.

06/05/2023 9:56 AM

CLERICAL AND PROFESSIONAL MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES UNIONS SECURE CONTRACT DEALS WITH THE CITY OF NEW HAVEN

Negotiated and agreed to by the unions and the Elicker Administration, the contracts were unanimously approved by the full Board of Alders at their evening meeting on June 5.

06/05/2023 9:00 AM

SUMMER FUN AND LEARNING IN NEW HAVEN: MAYOR ELICKER AND CITY OFFICIALS ANNOUNCE SUMMER 2023 ACTIVITIES, EVENTS & PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH & FAMILIES

Mayor’s 2023 Summer Youth Guide, containing dozens of free and low-cost activities, is now available online.

06/03/2023 9:00 AM

Mayor's 2023 Summer Youth Guide

Presented by the Youth and Recreation Department & Mayor Justin Elicker

06/01/2023

The New Haven Free Public Library (NHFPL) is proud to announce the appointment of Maria Bernhey as the 10th City Librarian and Director.

“It is an incredible honor to be named City Librarian of the New Haven Free Public Library. I take great pride in working alongside a library team that is immensely passionate about their work and dedicated to serving and strengthening our community”

05/24/2023 1:38 PM

HVN TWEED - Annual Community Meeting - Wednesday June 7th

Annual Community Meeting - Wednesday, June 7th - Open to the public

05/24/2023 1:03 PM

IMPORTANT NOTICE - THERE WILL BE A SPECIAL ELECTION FOR ALDER FOR ELECTORS IN WARD 26

Last day to REGISTER IN PERSON in our office - May 26, 2023 by 12 noon

05/23/2023 4:27 PM

STATEMENT BY MAYOR JUSTIN ELICKER ON THE NEW HAVEN BOARD OF ALDERS VOTE ON THE CITY BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24

"This budget builds on the steady and significant progress we’re making as a city and I look forward to signing it into law."

05/23/2023 8:09 AM

MindTide - A New App for Employees for Stress & Anxiety

05/01/2023 2:11 PM

RESILIENT NEW HAVEN: CONTINUOUSLY IMPROVING ITS PREPAREDNESS FOR FLOODING, SEVERE WEATHER, AND CLIMATE IMPACT

City of New Haven is continuously working to improve its preparedness for natural hazards and disasters — including floods, hurricanes, severe storms, and other major weather events

04/27/2023 5:33 PM

CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR REPLACEMENT OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS

The City of New Haven is seeking to engage the services of a Consulting Engineering firm to provide Construction Engineering & Inspection (CE&I) Services

04/24/2023 4:19 PM

Transportation, Traffic and Parking - Downtown One-Way to Two-Way Study Public Information Meeting Tuesday, May 16, 2023—6 P.M.

The City of New Haven and the South Central Regional Council of Governments (SCRCOG) are embarking on a study to consider converting one-way streets in Downtown to two-way streets.

04/24/2023 4:02 PM

Message from the Mayor | Exciting news: a new superintendent for New Haven Public Schools!

New Haven Board of Education unanimously voted to appoint Dr. Madeline Negrón as the next superintendent of New Haven Public Schools.

04/24/2023 9:29 AM

Chapel Street Between Church Street and Orange Street in Downtown New Haven to Be Closed to Eastbound Vehicular Traffic Beginning Sunday, April 16th

Chapel Street between Church Street and Orange Street will be closed to eastbound vehicular traffic beginning this Sunday, April 16th. The closure will extend approximately 16 months.

04/17/2023 9:17 AM

Ward 26 Special Election Calendar

Nomination and Election Calendar for Special Election to be held for Alder of the 26th Ward in New Haven on May 30, 2023, under Sec. 9-164(c) and other relevant sections of the General Statutes.

04/13/2023 8:36 AM

Annual Action Plan 2023-2024 Draft for Public Comment

Mayor Justin Elicker invites citizens to comment on the Draft FY 2023-24 Annual Action Plan.

04/12/2023 9:31 AM

YALE, NEW HAVEN UNVEIL INITIATIVES FOR THE NEW CENTER FOR INCLUSIVE GROWTH AND LAUNCH SEARCH FOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Yale and New Haven officials today launched the search for the inaugural director of the Center for Inclusive Growth, a historic partnership that will develop and implement strategies to grow the city economically in a way that benefits all city residents.

04/04/2023 6:27 PM

CITY OF NEW HAVEN, 4-CT, AND PROJECT M.O.R.E. LAUNCH GUARANTEED INCOME PILOT PROGRAM FOR INDIVIDUALS RETURNING FROM INCARCERATION, AMONG THE FIRST OF ITS KIND IN THE COUNTRY

City of New Haven, 4-CT, and Project M.O.R.E. announced a new guaranteed income pilot program for individuals transitioning from the criminal justice system back to the New Haven community.

03/28/2023 5:18 PM

Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters May 6-7, 2023

This year the New Haven Fire Department will participate in the “Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters”. The NFFF was a tremendous help to the Family of our own Ricardo Torres, Jr.. May 4th and 7th

03/28/2023

Greater New Haven St. Patrick’s Day Parade 1:30PM Sunday, March 12th!

Due to the parade, there will be several street closures and parking restrictions in the downtown area.

03/10/2023 3:09 PM

MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR: PROPOSED CITY BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 & UPCOMING BUDGET TOWN HALLS

Learn more and engage in the budget process between now and June 5th, when the budget must be finalized and adopted.

03/10/2023 9:33 AM

BUDGET TOWN HALLS – DATES & LOCATIONS

Learn more and engage in the budget process between now and June 5th, when the budget must be finalized and adopted.

03/10/2023 9:33 AM

MAYOR JUSTIN ELICKER, JOINED BY CIVIC, CITY, AND ELECTED LEADERS, ANNOUNCES FIRST ROUND OF GRANT RECIPIENTS FOR NEW HAVEN’S CAREER PATHWAYS INITIATIVE

$1 million to help connect over 1,000 New Haven students and young adults to meaningful career exploration opportunities, industry certifications, and good-paying jobs.

03/06/2023 2:29 PM

MAYOR JUSTIN ELICKER RELEASES PROPOSED CITY BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024

$662.7 million proposed budget tracks with inflation; lowers the property tax rate; increases investments in public safety, education, parks, and city workforce; builds on commitment to fiscal responsibility by increasing annual pension contribution and lowering annual debt.

03/01/2023 2:49 PM

New Haven Alerts | Winter Storm Warning

National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for our area from 6 pm tonight through 6 pm tomorrow.

02/28/2023 2:51 AM

MAYOR JUSTIN ELICKER AND NEW HAVEN CITY OFFICIALS PROVIDE TESTIMONY TO STATE LEGISLATURE IN SUPPORT OF H.B. 6391

TO ENABLE MUNICIPALITIES TO INCREASE FINES ON EGREGIOUS AND REPEAT OFFENDERS OF LOCAL HOUSING, HEALTH, BLIGHT, AND NOISE CODES

02/22/2023 10:32 AM

CONNECTICUT CONFERENCE OF MAYORS TASKFORCE ANNOUNCES PROPOSALS TO REDUCE GUN VIOLENCE BY REPEAT OFFENDERS

State Mayors and Officials gathered to present, endorse and seek passage of a series of legislative recommendations devised by a CCM taskforce on reducing gun violence.

02/14/2023 7:17 PM

CITY OF NEW HAVEN EXPERIENCING SPIKE IN FATAL OVERDOSES; RESIDENTS ENCOURAGED TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OVERDOSE PREVENTION

The City is seeking to raise community awareness about this spike and the unstable drug supply in order to help to prevent additional overdoses and fatalities.

02/07/2023 1:53 PM

2023 STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS - February 6th, 2023

This year, in 2023, I’m here to report the state of our city is bright and New Haven is on the move!

02/07/2023 12:35 PM

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