Mayor hopes to fund college for Elm City students
Mayor John DeStefano Jr. made a promise to New Haven’s public school students — one he says he will fulfill before the close of the year.
In his State of the City address Monday night, DeStefano said he plans to initiate a scholarship program for local high-achieving public school students to provide financial backing for college. In an interview with the News on Wednesday, DeStefano fleshed out this idea, saying that although the city remains unsure of where the funding will come from, he hopes to use scholarships to encourage local youths to finish their high school...
