Yash Roy
Staff Reporter
@yroy87 | yash.roy@yale.edu
Yash Roy covered City Hall and State Politics for the News. He also served as a Production & Design editor, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion chair for the News. Originally from Princeton, New Jersey, he is a '25 in Timothy Dwight College majoring in Global Affairs.
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YASH ROY
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger visits campus

Raffensperger fielded question from students and staff about the future of the US, Georgia and the Republican Party.

February 10, 2023

YASH ROY
“Inclusive growth for all:” Lamont unveils $50 billion budget for next two years

With Connecticut’s fiscal state improving considerably over the past five years, progressive activists have questioned why the state is not spending more on housing or the state’s education crisis.

February 9, 2023

YASH ROY, YURII STASIUK & NATHANIEL ROSENBERG
Elicker leads with optimism in State of the City speech

Mayor Justin Elicker highlighted economic growth and financial stability while promising to improve education and housing in his annual State of the City address.

February 7, 2023

YASH ROY
First Connecticut school for LGBTQ+ students set to open in New Haven

With a deal to purchase the old Riverside Academy in the works, longtime teacher Patricia Nicolari is planning on opening PROUD Academy, a private school centered on providing a safe space and a rigorous education for LGBTQ+ students and allies.

February 7, 2023

YASH ROY
Gov. Ned Lamont pushes for gun control on state level

Last week, Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont announced a handful of legislative proposals aimed at curbing gun violence in the state.

February 1, 2023

NATI TESFAYE, MAGGIE GRETHER & YASH ROY
City leaders hope to alleviate affordable housing crisis in 2023

With a shortage of housing units and skyrocketing prices, New Haveners currently face an affordable housing crisis.

January 26, 2023

AVA SAYLOR & YASH ROY
New Haven Public Schools security guard charged after shooting at 14-year-old

The security guard was arrested and released on bail, and has since been relocated to central office pending the results of the criminal process.

January 25, 2023

YASH ROY
Half of mayoral candidates publicly commit to city’s campaign finance grant program

Created in 2007, the Democracy Fund limits overall spending, prohibits PAC donations and matches small donations.

January 24, 2023

YASH ROY
City officials pitch controversial $1.3 million purchase of Monterey Club

The Monterey Club hosted giants of Jazz before falling into disrepair under the ownership of mega-landlords Ocean Management.

January 24, 2023

YASH ROY
Mayoral candidates trade barbs over Board of Education nomination at Aldermanic meeting

Mayoral candidate calls on Board of Alders to reject or delay all BOE nominations until his demands are met.

January 24, 2023

YASH ROY
Possible mayoral candidate Liam Brennan’s progressive plan for New Haven

Current Hartford inspector general and Westville resident Liam Brennan forms exploratory committee for November mayoral election.

January 24, 2023