James Warrick-Alexander
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Toad’s croaks for summer, senior week
Liquor raid forces nightclub to close for summer; Class of ’07 makes other party plans
As graduating seniors prepare for Commencement festivities, their favorite New Haven nightclub is getting ready to close its doors for the summer.
City markets to new businesses
In an attempt to make the city more attractive to businesses and retailers, the Town Green Special Services District has launched a business development initiative to encourage cooperation between the city’s major property owners, including the University.
Morand to help lead business group
The Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce will have a university official at the helm of its board of directors for the first time in its history.
Tweed plans will proceed
Local airport intends to improve runway safety while minimizing effect on wetlands
After months of deliberation, the state approved Tweed-New Haven airport’s plans Tuesday to make infrastructure improvements to its runway that eventually will enable the airport to expand its operations.
Healy ’97 markets city to businesses
Alum heads organization that operates Web site, visitor centers downtown
Scott Healy’s first experience of New Haven was hardly encouraging. Following a campus tour as a prospective Yale student, Healy ’97 said his fellow prefrosh complained to the student recruiter that New Haven was the only drawback of Yale. And the student recruiter agreed. Since then, Healy, a Connecticut native, has strived to change people’s perception of the city and his home state.
Gateway delays will up costs
State officials expressed concern this week that the Gateway Project has “fallen badly behind schedule,” saying they may need to review their $140 million funding to cover increases in the cost of preparing the site for new construction.
Shartenberg tower shrinks in new design
A proposal for a 32-story tower to be erected in downtown New Haven will be downsized to 300 feet, the developer and city officials announced Thursday.
Broadway prepares for College Night
Broadway merchants hope the clear weather holds out today as they prepare to greet the city’s college students for the biannual College Night extravaganza.
‘Predatory’ lending is on the rise
High-interest loans target those with poor credit in New Haven and nationwide
Advertisements promising interest-free loans and free cash are posted throughout the city, but gullible borrowers are discovering that there is nothing free about them.
Behind tower plan, an Elm City devotee
Goal of tower is to revitalize the downtown area
As the city looks to increase its downtown population and attract new retail, Bruce Becker ARCH ’85 SOM ’85 wants to be the man to do the job.