At Long Last, Ex-Coliseum Apts Open

https://www.newhavenindependent.org/article/coliseum_5

**Source: New Haven Independent** - After years of anticipation, the apartments at the former Coliseum site in New Haven have finally been completed and opened to residents.

Big Changes Eyed For Green

https://www.newhavenindependent.org/article/green_public_meeting

**Source: New Haven Independent** - A public meeting is planned to discuss potential significant transformations and developments for a prominent urban area known as the Green in New Haven.

CT Construction Workers Need 54 Hours Weekly for a Median-Priced Home

https://www.easternprogress.com/connecticut-construction-workers-need-54-weekly-work-hours-for-a-median-priced-connecticut-home/article_1b3e68a5-7d39-5428-af60-8d38129182f6.html

**Source: Eastern Progress** - A study reveals that Connecticut construction workers must work an average of 54 hours per week to afford a median-priced home in the state, highlighting housing affordability challenges.

The Best-Paying US Cities for Electricians

https://www.easternprogress.com/news/national/the-best-paying-u-s-cities-for-electricians/collection_d6fe0324-5561-5c75-82ec-3f5c07ebe359.html

Source: Eastern Progress

Local Receives Approval for Training Center

https://www.journal-news.com/news/ibew-receives-approval-for-training-center-at-liberty-twp-facility/K3NSFJMMTZCT7J3QUYIEXANHDI/

Source: Journal-News

City Backs IBEW-NECA Apprenticeship

https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/2024/11/11/city-of-scranton-supports-apprenticeship-programs/

Source: Times-Tribune

Mortgage Regulators Shrug Off Climate Risk - At Taxpayer Expense

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/07/business/economy/mortgages-climate-risk-fannie-freddie.html

Source: New York Times

Temps Rise, Crisis Deepens

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/dec/09/climate-crisis-deepens-with-2024-certain-to-be-hottest-year-on-record

Source: The Guardian

Maps: Tracking Air Quality and Smoke From Wildfires

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2023/us/smoke-maps-canada-fires.html

Source: New York Times

Local Sponsors Massive Toy Drive (EW)

https://www.ibew.org/articles/24ElectricalWorker/EW2412/2024-12-holiday-charity.html

Coverage of a remarkable community initiative where local IBEW members organize a large-scale toy drive, demonstrating the union's commitment to supporting local families and spreading holiday cheer.