Ethan Wolin
Staff Reporter
ethan.wolin@yale.edu
Ethan Wolin covers City Hall and local politics. He is a sophomore in Silliman College from Washington, D.C.
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ETHAN WOLIN
In election year, mayor’s to-do list may be bigger test than the ballot

With no challengers so far and “a steady hand” in City Hall, Elicker seems on course to win a fourth term, although residents’ concerns about crime and public schools are demanding his attention.

January 15, 2025

ETHAN WOLIN
Fire department veteran tapped for senior city post

Mayor Justin Elicker appointed Justin McCarthy — a former assistant fire chief — to be New Haven’s next chief administrative officer, responsible for public safety and other city functions.

January 13, 2025

ETHAN WOLIN
Democratic-endorsed Gary Hogan wins Beaver Hills alder race

The retired housing official defeated former Alder Claudette Robinson-Thorpe in a low-turnout special alder election in Ward 28.

November 19, 2024

ETHAN WOLIN
Alder candidates hard on crime, soft on past union tensions

Gary Hogan, the Democratic-endorsed candidate, and Claudette Robinson-Thorpe, a former Ward 28 alder, are competing in Tuesday’s special election in Beaver Hills.

November 18, 2024

ETHAN WOLIN
Alders face second Trump term as welcoming front

New Haven alders voiced worries about Donald Trump’s return to power and determination to protect immigrants and others in the city.

November 8, 2024

ETHAN WOLIN
Democrats sweep Connecticut

Vice President Kamala Harris won big in New Haven and carried Connecticut, despite losing nationally. All Congressional Democrats were reelected to their seats in the House and Senate.

November 6, 2024

ETHAN WOLIN
DeLauro flexes incumbency against longshot challengers

Rep. Rosa DeLauro has touted her sway over federal investments, running for an 18th term against a Republican candidate and a pro-Palestine write-in bid.

November 3, 2024

ETHAN WOLIN
Sen. Murphy, challenger Corey clash on economy, border policy

Major national policy questions took center stage in the only Connecticut senatorial debate of the election season.

October 31, 2024

ETHAN WOLIN
Top Connecticut Democrats rally in Dixwell against threat of Trump

In a show of force, elected Democrats gathered in New Haven to energize volunteers. Sen. Chris Murphy called the election a chance to “save the country that you love.”

October 28, 2024

ETHAN WOLIN & LILY BELLE POLING
Alders beef up housing code enforcement, raise fines

On Monday, the Board of Alders passed an ordinance amendment to bolster the Livable City Initiative’s efforts to punish landlords who violate the housing code.

October 22, 2024

ZACHARY SURI & ETHAN WOLIN
ANALYSIS: Mayor’s fiscal caution brings results, trade-offs

Mayor Justin Elicker’s emphasis on debt reduction has brought consecutive budget surpluses and a higher bond rating, but raised concerns about public schools’ funding.

October 20, 2024