BUSINESS
Past and present of Mamoun’s Falafel in New Haven

Mamoun’s Falafel has been feeding Yalies and New Haveners for over 47 years.

From digital dreams to streetwear reality: the resilient rise of Mindless Thoughts Clothing

Mindless Thoughts, which originally started online in 2012, expanded in 2022 to a physical location and has continued to grow.

Six front desk agents unionize at the Omni

Front desk agents at the Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale voted to join their colleagues in the local hospitality union, Local 217 UNITE HERE.

City’s fifth tenants union forms in response to burst pipe

The Emerson Tenants Union registered with the city on Friday morning, becoming the city’s first to organize against a small landlord.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program ramps up service campaign

Mayor Justin Elicker joined VITA, which provides free filing services and financial advice to low to moderate-income New Haveners, to promote its work on Thursday morning.

New Haven labor and business leaders disagree on automatic minimum wage increases

The minimum wage in the state automatically rose to $15.69 per hour in January, the first such raise mandated by a 2019 law.

Alternate Universe keeps comic books super in New Haven

The store, which has two locations in Connecticut, is supported by a loyal customer base.

University of New Haven workers protest against ‘second-class treatment’

Workers represented by local hospitality union UNITE Here Local 217 demanded that university administrators sign a proposed union contract with the hopes of increasing wages and providing health care to union members.

Ricky D’s Rib Shack launches new game for patrons

Following a strong seven year run, Ricky D’s Rib Shack is using a new mobile game to increase customer engagement and rewards.

Governor declares New Haven ‘Pizza Capital of America’ 

State and local officials and pizza lovers gathered at Ernie’s Pizza on Feb. 9 to celebrate New Haven’s pizzerias on National Pizza Day.

Where to buy Valentine’s Day flowers in New Haven

New Haven florists and farmers from some of New Haven’s shops shared details about the flowers that people will be giving to their beloveds across the Elm City on Feb. 14.