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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
New Haven officials boosting awareness after 19 overdoses were reported in 4 days
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — In the city of New Haven, officials are activating a tier 2response after there were 19 overdoses in four days. Unfortunately, one person died but 18 others survived. Mobile overdose reduction clinic teaches Connecticut shoreline residents about prevention after recent overdose spike 'Tier 2 is 11 to 14 overdoses in 24 hours and then as you can imagine the higher number of overdoses would be a higher level of response,' Mayor Justin Elicker said. 'Above that, we would do robocall throughout the city to notify people. Tier 2 we use social media to engage our partners.' This comes just six months after police officers in New Haven started training and administering NARCAN. A big voice in the fight to get NARCAN into the hands of New Haven's police officers was Fiona Firine. Firine lost her 27-year-old son to a fentanyl overdose back in 2018 and since then, she's worked tirelessly to be an advocate for change. 'I'm so sad to hear that we have an uptick,' Firine said. 'I'm so grateful to hear those people were saved.' She said it took three years of fighting to get NARCAN into the police department, 'It had to go through a lot of different steps,' Firine said. 'It had to go through a lot of different barriers and ultimately it was decided the best way to get people to do it was to use these special tactical pouches that clip on.' Daniel Sullivan, supervisor of EMS for the New Haven Fire Department, said that generally, there are a large amount of overdoses in the city, but that 19 is high in a clustered time frame. Sullivan said administering NARCAN is imperative when it comes to saving someone's life during an overdose because it could prevent a cardiac arrest. 'With opioid overdoses, one of the biggest patient effects is it suppresses the respiratory system,' Sullivan said. Right now, DEA and intelligence units throughout New Haven have not been able to identify a common denominator or clear source, but one thing is clear: fentanyl is a common denominator. On Thursday city officials announced free CPR and AED training workshops that will be offered to residents at all five branches of the New Haven Free Public Library between June and November. Part of the workshops will also cover NARCAN administration. To register for a workshop, information can be found at Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
New Haven Board of Alders passes $703.7 million city budget
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — The New Haven Board of Alders passed a $703.7 million city budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year, according to a press release from Mayor Justin Elicker's office. New Haven cutting positions at 12 public schools for 2025-26 year Elicker said that included in the budget is another $5 million for New Haven Public Schools — $1.5 million will go toward after school and summer tutoring for struggling students. An additional $15 million in the Capital Budget will go towards school building and facility improvements. Elicker thanked the Board of Alders and the residents of New Haven who participated in the budget process. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
New Haven's Long Wharf Pier added to National Register of Historic Places
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — New Haven's waterfront landmark Long Wharf Pier has been added to the Nation Register of Historic Places. The waterfront pier has played a significant role in the city's history and was a key commercial center of seafaring trade. New Haven commemorates Memorial Day with two ceremonies With its inclusion on the register, Long Wharf Pier is deemed 'worthy of preservation.' 'The designation reflects the city's commitment to honoring the significant role the harbor has played in its history and economic growth as well as the city's ongoing commitment to its future and the revitalization of the area,' a statement from the city said. A ceremony with New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker and state preservationists took place on Tuesday at 3 p.m. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Mayor Elicker celebrates launch of New Haven United FC
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker joined New Haven United Football Club owner Jason Price, coaches, and players at a celebratory launch, the city's semi-pro soccer team, on Friday afternoon ahead of the team's inaugural season. New Haven United FC is part of the National Premier Soccer League, which features players from Division I colleges and players beginning their professional careers. New Haven United looks to expand access to soccer, inspire youth, and strengthen community pride. The team's first match will be on Tuesday, May 14, at 7:00 p.m. against the Hartford City Football Club at Yale University's Reese Stadium. For more information about the team, residents can visit and tickets can be purchased at Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Washington Post
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Washington Post
Columbus statue removed from a Connecticut city in 2020 finally finds a home at a new museum
NEW HAVEN, Conn. — A Christopher Columbus statue removed in 2020 amid a climate of racial reckoning after the police killing of George Floyd has finally found a home in a new museum dedicated to preserving the history of New Haven, Connecticut. Mayor Justin Elicker and other officials on Friday announced an 'art loan agreement' has been reached with the Lost in New Haven Museum, which plans to display the 1892 monument to the 15th century explorer as part of its wide-ranging collection.
