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.
Author Archive
ETHAN WOLIN
DeLauro courts youth support as “ranking rizzler on Appropriations”

Rep. Rosa DeLauro, ranking member of the House Committee on Appropriations and running for reelection, posted a video crammed with references to internet slang.

September 29, 2024

ETHAN WOLIN
At Murray tea, Elicker juggles big goals, ‘putting out fires’

At a Pauli Murray College tea on Thursday, Mayor Justin Elicker spoke about his job’s challenges and his vision for New Haven.

September 27, 2024

ETHAN WOLIN
New alder sworn in, joins allies on board

Angel Hubbard formally became the Ward 3 alder on Monday, three days after a recount confirmed her victory in a competitive special election in the Hill.

September 24, 2024

ETHAN WOLIN
Pelosi discusses career, 2024 elections at book event with DeLauro

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi emphasized her motivation to help children and to “save our democracy.”

September 23, 2024

ETHAN WOLIN
Pelosi book event moved from Omni amid labor dispute

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will discuss her new book with Rep. Rosa DeLauro at Southern Connecticut State University, due to unresolved contract negotiations at the initially publicized venue.

September 19, 2024

ETHAN WOLIN
Mayor-backed candidate edges out businessman for Hill alder seat

Angel Hubbard beat Miguel Pittman, 162 to 146, in the vote count announced after Monday’s special election for Ward 3 alder. The close margin triggers an automatic recount.

September 17, 2024

ETHAN WOLIN
Businessman, Democratic organizer face off in Hill alder election

Monday’s special election for the vacant Ward 3 alder seat features two candidates who differ on New Haven’s union-backed political apparatus — both trying to cast themselves as the more authentic neighborhood advocate.

September 15, 2024

ETHAN WOLIN
New Haveners’ debate impressions settle into partisan divides

The presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump elicited a variety of reactions and engagement levels in the deep blue Elm City.

September 11, 2024

ETHAN WOLIN
Pandemic-era federal funds allocated to advertise housing programs

The Board of Alders last week approved a pair of already-active agreements, totaling $113,600, for the city to market housing-related services.

September 11, 2024

ETHAN WOLIN
Former Yalie alder returns to Aldermanic Chambers as mayor’s liaison

After graduating from Yale in May, Alex Guzhnay ’24 began a job on Tuesday coordinating between New Haven’s executive and legislative branches.

September 5, 2024

ETHAN WOLIN
New Haven Democrats return from Chicago energized, exhausted

The delegates from New Haven included the youngest one at the Democratic National Convention and two veterans of city politics. After four packed days in Chicago, they have two months to campaign for Vice President Kamala Harris.

August 27, 2024