New Haven|News|
CT State Community College Gateway Names Its First Campus President
Shiang-Kwei Wang, Ph.D., Gateway's first campus president "brings a strong vision and a deep commitment for education."
Ellyn Santiago, Patch Staff
Ellyn Santiago, Patch Staff
- New Haven, CT
Longtime journalist covering New Haven, Branford, and East Haven part time.
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North Branford, CT|News|
Recent Obituaries From North Branford
Condolences to the family and friends of Judith A. "Judy" White, 81 and Mary Frances Dessert, 78.
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East Haven, CT|News|
Posing As Home Depot Employee, Woman Who Walked Out With Loaded Cart Charged By EHPD
When cops found the 35-year-old in a car "nearby," she still had the unmistakable bright orange Home Depot apron, police said.
Ellyn Santiago, Patch Staff
New Haven|News|
The Future Of Union Station Looks Like This: Almost Unrecognizable
$316.1M private project means new housing, stronger public transit, local economic growth, a win for New Haven, a model for the state: Gov.
Ellyn Santiago, Patch Staff
New Haven|News|
Bicycle Crash Ends With Boy, 16, Hospitalized, Then Found With 'Ghost Gun:' Police
Teen, who'd been charged with gun possession in May, was injured after hitting a parked car and while at YNHH, security found the gun: PD
Ellyn Santiago, Patch Staff
New Haven|News|
Two From New Haven Charged After Chase Ends In Front Of Police HQ: NHPD
During an attempted car stop, and after a "brief struggle with officers attempting to open the door," the driver took off, a pursuit ensued.
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East Haven, CT|News|
East Haven Police Blotter: June 18 to June 24, 2025
Police provide all information. Charges are allegations, not convictions. All are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
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New Haven|News|
City's First Solar Panel Parking Canopies At 2 NHPS Campuses Underway
The canopies use some 959 solar panels, and will generate an estimated 645,325 kilowatt-hours of power in the first year of operation.
Ellyn Santiago, Patch Staff
East Haven, CT|News|
What You Need To Know About Saturday's 24th Annual East Haven Fireworks, Beach Bash
If weather shutters East Haven's Independence Day celebration, it will be held Monday, albeit sans fireworks and with limited entertainment.
Ellyn Santiago, Patch Staff
North Branford, CT|News|
One Library Closed Tuesday Due To Near 100° Scorching Heat, Other Is Cooling Center
Edward Smith Library is closed today, but Atwater Memorial Library is open until 8 p.m. and is a designated cooling center through Thursday.
Ellyn Santiago, Patch Staff
Branford, CT|News|
Branford Police Blotter: June 17 to June 24, 2025
Police provide all information. Charges are allegations, not convictions. All are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
Ellyn Santiago, Patch Staff
New Haven|News|
A 'Public Health Emergency': Since January, New Haven County Has Seen 68 Fatal Opioid ODs
New Haven-based APT Foundation launches Let’s Break Barriers to Treatment campaign to expand urgent access to opioid use disorder care.
Ellyn Santiago, Patch Staff
East Haven, CT|News|
Two Weeks In, East Haven Farmers Market Is In Full Bloom
The East Haven Farmers Market runs every Sunday (save for Fall Festival weekend) from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. until Oct. 12 on the Town Green.
Ellyn Santiago, Patch Staff
Branford, CT|News|
The Heat Is On: Cooling-Off Locations At Branford Community Center, Libraries
Cooling centers hours: Community Center from 8 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. and Blackstone Library from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Wednesday.
Ellyn Santiago, Patch Staff
North Branford, CT|News|
North Branford Police Blotter: June 16 to June 23, 2025
Police provide all information. Charges are allegations. not convictions. All are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
Ellyn Santiago, Patch Staff
New Haven|News|
With Mother Disappeared By Masked Agents, Escalated Deportations Imminent, Mayor Weighs In
In an exclusive interview with Patch, New Haven's Mayor is candid about what actions the city is taking, and where its hands are tied.
Ellyn Santiago, Patch Staff
West Haven, CT|News|
Lengthy Prison Terms For Meth, Fentanyl Pill Traffickers From West Haven, New Haven: Feds
The men, 46 and 34, sold counterfeit pills containing meth, fentanyl, and fentanyl powder with zylazine aka "tranq," a veterinary sedative.
Ellyn Santiago, Patch Staff
New Haven|News|
New Haven Man, West Haven Man Get Lengthy Prison Terms For Meth Fentanyl, Trafficking: Feds
The men, 34 and 46, sold counterfeit pills containing meth, fentanyl, and fentanyl powder with zylazine aka "tranq," a veterinary sedative.
Ellyn Santiago, Patch Staff
Guilford, CT|News|
Guilford Police Blotter: June 12 to June 18, 2025
Police provide all information. Charges are allegations, not convictions. All are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
Ellyn Santiago, Patch Staff
New Haven|News|
DeLauro Blasts Labor Dept., Trump Admin For Shuttering Job Corps, Day After Court Ruling
And New Haven Mayor Elicker said Trump Admin move is "sudden and callous" leaving 149 students, 88 staff in limbo and 9 facing homelessness.
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