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New Haven-Born IDF Soldier Dies In Lebanon
A 22-year-old Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soldier who was born in New Haven died this weekend during combat in southern Lebanon.

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A 22-year-old Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soldier who was born in New Haven died this weekend during combat in southern Lebanon.

The city recently announced plans to spend some of a $750,000 federal grant on buying up to 200 more automatic license plate readers.
The board voted to reject former Police Chief Karl Jacobson’s application for a service-connected disability pension.
Asked if he knew that demolition had begun at the site on Wednesday, the city building official replied, “Absolutely not.”
The state inspector general’s office has begun a preliminary investigation into a man’s death after a standoff situation in New Haven.
A spokesperson said the bathroom was closed immediately and an investigation was started to identify who might be responsible.
“People shouldn’t be scared to live in their house,” one person said. “Right now, people in my community are feeling very scared.”
A popular East Rock ice cream shop is looking to open up a new location in New Haven.
The voluntary-payment bump is at the center of a new town-gown deal announced by Mayor Justin Elicker and Yale President Maurie McInnis.
Neighbors were skeptical as Tweed representatives described their plan to mitigate harm to wetlands as they prepare to expand the airport...
A new daycare, mental health clinic, and workforce training center are slated to open soon at the site of the former Dixwell Plaza.
A woman’s body was left wrapped in a sheet in the back seat of a Cadillac for around 20 hours as those who were with her decided what to do.
The New Haven Pride Center announced this week that it will “cease normal operations” starting Thursday, Feb. 26.
Neighbors, Hamden town officials & project consultants met to discuss the decades-long struggle to address crumbling home foundations & more
New details are included in a redacted 10-page arrest warrant affidavit released by state police about former Chief Karl Jacobson’s arrest.
The arrest took place less than two hours before the man was due to appear in court on charges of intending to sexually assault a child.
An official said 177 of the violations were issued in just one day.
“Deciding to close was incredibly hard, but we’re leaving with hearts full of love,” the owners wrote.
Since December, the landlord has filed a total of 22 eviction lawsuits against tenants, including formerly homeless renters.
The brick-and-glass commercial building covers 250,000 square feet and sits on the waterfront.