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West Haven & New Haven Area News

• Mayoral Re-election: Incumbent Democratic Mayor Dorinda Borer was re-elected to a second term after running unopposed in the municipal election held earlier this month.
• Local Honors: Latino journalist Abelardo King was honored as the city's Hispanic American of the Year for 2025 at the annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration.
• Development News: The long-awaited demolition of the dilapidated former Debonair Beach Motel is underway, with plans for an upscale development at the site.
• Public Safety: A new deputy chief and several firefighters were recently sworn in to the West Haven Fire Department Allingtown by Mayor Borer.
• School Information: All West Haven Public Schools were closed on November 11, 2025, in observance of Veterans Day. 

Connecticut Statewide News

• Political News: An article discusses the legalities and implications if the President were to federalize Connecticut's National Guard.
• State Finances: Connecticut's state surplus is approaching $2 billion.
• Crime: A Stamford man has been indicted on federal charges of sexually exploiting a 16-year-old he met on a dating app. Additionally, three foreign nationals with criminal records were caught in Connecticut after illegally re-entering the U.S.
• Health: A new report highlights that Black mothers face double the severe pregnancy risks in Connecticut compared to others.
• Sports: The Harvard-Yale football game is taking place today, with live updates available online.