Elijah Hurewitz-Ravitch
Staff Reporter
Elijah Hurewitz-Ravitch covers City Hall and local politics. He is a first year in Ezra Stiles College majoring in Humanities and is from New York City.
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Yale alder will not run for reelection

Though still adjusting to serving on the Board of Alders, Ward 1 Alder Kiana Flores reflected on her term while looking ahead at a successor.

“Heartbroken” students demand climate staff at public schools

On Monday evening, student members of the New Haven Climate Movement — holding large red hearts with students’ climate anxieties — testified to urge action from the Board of Education.

DeLauro, public health experts urge continued funds for gun violence prevention

At a Yale-hosted roundtable, Rep. Rosa DeLauro and a coalition of experts, officials and advocates stressed the need for sustained government funding to combat gun violence.

Dozens rally on New Haven Green against Trump, “Capitalist Decay”

Activists gathered on the Green to protest President Donald Trump’s inauguration, uniting diverse causes under a shared call for radical and systemic change.

Scaramucci reflects on presidential election at YPU talk

Anthony Scaramucci, a former White House director of communications, discussed Trump and the Democratic party at the Yale Political Union event.

Alders, teachers union question $1 million dollar renovation at NHPS administrative building

NHPS continued $1.2 million renovation of administrative building as school maintenance crisis deepened.

Giant Puppet Parade brings art to Westville

Two dozen participants brought handmade puppets to parade Whalley Avenue on Sunday morning.

Board of Alders unimpressed by NHPS updates on facilities, security

At an Education Committee meeting, officials and alders discussed the state of school facilities and critical staffing shortages, as well as where to direct the recently proposed $5.5 million in funds announced by Mayor Justin Elicker.

FAFSA failures left students scrambling for support

The rollout of the new FAFSA last year was marred by technical issues and delays, leaving many students without timely access to critical financial aid.

NYT global health reporter Stephanie Nolen reflects on career, medical inequities

On Wednesday, Stephanie Nolen delivered a Dean’s Lecture at the Yale School of Public Health and spoke at a Davenport College Tea.

Animals and humans alike enjoy family fun at Sunday in the Park

Edgerton Park hosted a costumed dog parade, a bonsai exhibit, tarot readings and more at its annual celebration on Sunday.