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A person was shot in New Haven on Saturday night, officials said. The shooting happened on Rowe and Chatham streets, according to crews. It is unknown if there are any injuries. No additional information was immediately available.

A man was arrested after being accused of refusing to wear a face mask at the New Haven Superior Courthouse on Friday. Officials said the incident happened at 121 Elm Street at approximately 3 p.m. Troopers said they responded to the courthouse for a complaint of a disturbance. Pedro Borrero, 36, was not wearing a face mask when he entered…

Editor’s Note: Yale University responded to NBC Connecticut’s request for a comment on our story after the story was published. In part, Yale said: “Yale spends over $700 million annually directly on New Haven. This includes compensation to New Haven residents who work at the university and many programs and initiatives that we support throughout the city. Yale University’s...

Get a stamp on your 2020 New Haven Holiday Passport at participating restaurants in town.

Mayor Justin Elicker said 60% of his city’s total real estate is tax-exempt, at a value of $8.5 billion. Almost half of that, he said, belongs to Yale University.

A coalition of groups is calling for a delay in next week’s planned reopening of some schools in New Haven. The city has kept theirs closed since the beginning of the pandemic, unlike almost every other district in the state which had resumed at least some in-person learning. “COVID rates are as high as they’ve ever been here,” said...

The city has kept theirs closed since the beginning of the pandemic, unlike almost every other district in the state which had resumed at least some in-person learning.

New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker provided an update on the city’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic on Wednesday, including details on the city’s vaccination plans. New Haven will begin the process of vaccinating people 75 and older on Monday. People will be able to register starting Thursday by calling 1-877-918-2224 or by visiting the registration website.

Police have released the names of a man and woman who were found inside of a New Haven home on Sunday in what authorities have ruled a double homicide. Police said the victims are New Haven residents Alfreda Youmans, 50, and Jeffery Dotson, 42. Emergency crews were called to an apartment on Winthrop Avenue shortly before 11:30 a.m. after a…

The New Haven Federation of Teachers president said there are many concerns about going back to school right now when coronavirus cases are higher than they were in the fall. One concern David Cicarella asks is what will happen when staff numbers start off lower than normal? While parents have the option to continue remote learning, teachers are finding their…

For the third time this school year, the New Haven Board of Education is debating plans to get students back into the classrooms.

A dog was killed and two others were injured during a drive-by shooting in New Haven on Sunday. The shooting happened at approximately 7 p.m. in the area of Orchard Street and George Street, officials said. Police responded to a ShotSpotter alert of gunfire. Arriving officers saw two teenage brothers with gunshot wounds. One boy was shot in the leg…

Police are investigating the deaths of a man and woman who were found inside of a New Haven home on Sunday as a double homicide. Emergency crews were called to an apartment on Winthrop Avenue shortly before 11:30 a.m. after a 911 caller reported finding two severely injured people inside of the home, according to police. When crews arrived, the…

An investigation is underway after a man and a woman were found dead inside of a home in New Haven on Sunday. Emergency crews were called to a home on Winthrop Avenue shortly before 11:30 a.m. after a 911 caller reported finding two severely injured people inside of the home, according to police. When crews arrived, the man and the…

Two weeks ago, the New Haven Health Department launched its COVID-19 vaccination clinic. Since then, 2,000 people have gotten a vaccine. “That may not be a great, significant number for others, but that definitely is an achievement,” said Health Director Maritza Bond. They’ve developed a system to vaccinate more than 300 people a day, but the shipment of doses changes…

Some cities say they hope COVID-19 vaccine deliveries can keep up with the demand to vaccinate people.

A new leader is in line for the New Haven Police Department. “What brings me the greatest joy is that I can pass the baton to a leader in the department that can continue the work that we are doing here in New Haven,” said Chief Otoniel Reyes. On Thursday, Mayor Justin Elicker announced Assistant Chief Renee Dominguez will be…

New Haven did see a drop in most violent crimes in 2020, but gun crimes did increase during the pandemic.

Renee Dominguez will become Acting Chief of Police in New Haven

New Haven Assistant Police Chief Renee Dominguez will become acting chief of the New Haven police department in June when current Police Chief Otoniel Reyes retired from his post. Dominguez, who has been responsible for the patrol division, thanked New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker Thursday afternoon for believing in her and her abilities and selecting her to lead the department.  ...

New Haven Police Chief Otoniel Reyes is retiring from his post this spring and the mayor announced that Assistant Chief Renee Dominguez will become the acting chief of the police department in June.