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
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

ETHAN WOLIN & ISOBEL MCCLURE
State legislature candidates prioritize education spending

Republican and Independent challenger Andrea DiLieto Zola, a political newcomer, will challenge incumbent State Rep. Roland Lemar.

October 14, 2024

ETHAN WOLIN
Alder Tom Ficklin, media fixture and political latecomer, dies at 75

Ficklin, remembered as a “guiding light” for New Haven, had a long career as a journalist, activist and marketing consultant before his final acts on the WNHH airwaves and the Board of Alders.

October 13, 2024

ETHAN WOLIN
New Haven’s representatives mark Oct. 7, from Jerusalem to City Hall

On the anniversary of Hamas’ attack on Israel, local alders held a moment of silence to honor all victims of the Middle East war, hours after Connecticut Sen. Richard Blumenthal met with Israel’s prime minister.

October 8, 2024

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