Aldi was $2.39 I think yesterday.

The tunnel goes under the Federal Building and Federal Courthouse. If you commit a Federal felony, you might get a free trip through the tunnel, but you won't see much.

tl;dr: Federal Marshalls say no, you can't go through the tunnel.

Hah! I honestly have never set foot in the place but it gets recommended to me all the time. I do like a passionate restaurant critic! Except about stupid fucking New Haven pizza.

For the true New Haven experience, Pantry on State Street for breakfast. You could also do Chapps on Chapel if you want to walk. Otherwise, G Cafe and Pistacio for coffee/bakery. Neither opens super early.

She needs to go to a sober house. If she wants to have her own space that badly, she wants to use. There are plenty of opportunities for addicts to get help. They have to want it.

My advice to you is to lovingly disengage. Don't give her any money. Don't research for her. Don't do anything that relieves her of her own personal responsibility. Involving yourself is only going to lead you to pain.

As far as I know there are only offices in New Haven.

There are Habitat for Humanity ReStores in Wallingford, Stratford and Cromwell. They have had some very nice stuff over the years.

Union League, Olea are both fine dining.

Contact the parks & rec departments. They'll let you know what they have available.

Try some of the parks and rec departments for affordable and low commitment classes.

Libraries have or can direct you to book clubs or other clubs that might meet in their library.

Volunteer with an organization; meet people and do some good.

Join a church. There are ones that aren't totally crazy. Mainline protestant or Unitarian generally don't run cults but offer plenty of opportunities for socializing.

Join a community choir (or church choir) or orchestra if you play an instrument.

How would a ferret even go about getting in to veterinary school?

(I don't really drink hot cocoa but...) There are so many coffee shops downtown that you could make a fun hobby of visiting them and trying their cocoa and let us know.

Willoughby's is a block from Starbucks and I'm guessing their cocoa is delightful for instance.

G Cafe is two blocks

Pistachio is 4 blocks.

*Shake with mental illness.

I'm all for taking some measures to cut the red light-running and the obnoxious loud cars and bikes. Bring on the traffic cameras.

Try New Haven Parks & Rec. Some schools have pools and they have public swim times. You can also check with the YMCA. They have a pool on Howe.

Tai chi bubble tea is open until 1030. Lots of space, good wifi.

Mamouns should be open and most of the Chinese and Indian places are usually open.

Marjolaine's on State St.

You might contact Loaves & Fishes. I know they take clothing and food donations but I imagine they'd also be happy to take hygiene products as well.

But in summer the weird, unfamiliar homeless people come out.

You will be absolutely fine. There is plenty of foot traffic in that area at all times of day and night. You are just about across the street from the Yale Security offices. There are plenty of good restaurants within a block or two and the rest of downtown and Yale is just beyond that. Stop & Shop is only a short walk, though I might only do that in the daytime as the Elm St side can get a little squirrely at night.

Use common sense and take the same precautions you would in any city and you'll be fine.

In general though, New Haven is a great little city that punches way above it's weight in terms of culture, restaurants, bars, clubs, arts, music, etc.

Edit: I live a couple of blocks away from there and have never had any problems.

We want the Western Reserves back.

I don't think you'll have much luck seeing more than a bit of either entrance. The middle part of it under the federal courthouse and is closed to the public. I suppose could try and get some federal charges and the Marshall service would give you a guided tour.

I'd check the Habitat for Humanity ReStores in Stratford and Wallingford.