CITY POLITICS
ELIJAH HUREWITZ-RAVITCH
New Haven native Rhea McTiernan Huge ’27 joins Ward 1 alder race

The rising junior, running with a focus on civic engagement and threats from the Trump administration, received the endorsement of retiring incumbent Kiana Flores `25.

May 13, 2025

SABRINA THALER
Trump threatens funding cuts to sanctuary cities like New Haven

On Monday, the president signed an executive order instructing all federal agencies to identify potential funding cuts to sanctuary cities.

May 1, 2025

ZACHARY SURI
Mayor, superintendent fault state budget proposal for failing to address school shortfalls 

In a joint press release, Mayor Justin Elicker and New Haven Public Schools Superintendent Madeline Negrón criticized the latest state budget proposal for falling short on funds for public schools.

April 25, 2025

ETHAN WOLIN
Aldermanic president points to struggles of disadvantaged residents

President Tyisha Walker-Myers promoted UNITE HERE union priorities in an annual speech from the Board of Alders’ Black and Hispanic Caucus.

April 22, 2025

TINA LI
Blumenthal, New Haven demand answers for revoked student visas

On Thursday, Senator Richard Blumenthal announced he has written to federal officials demanding transparency and an end to the revocation of student visas.

April 18, 2025

ETHAN WOLIN & ZACHARY SURI
Connecticut uses new platform to track Trump cuts

Gov. Ned Lamont announced a new website where cities and organizations can report the impacts of federal policy changes.

April 18, 2025

ADA PERLMAN
“You are welcome here”: New Haven’s sanctuary church movement protects immigrants targeted by ICE

Led by Yale Divinity School graduates, the movement draws on faith to “welcome the stranger” in contrast to Christian nationalist rhetoric often used to tout immigration crackdown.

April 16, 2025

TINA LI
Amid federal attacks on universities, New Haven takes back seat in McInnis’ inaugural speech

President Maurie McInnis emphasized partnership with Yale’s home city, but her speech was less focused on New Haven than her predecessor’s.

April 13, 2025

ELIJAH HUREWITZ-RAVITCH & ETHAN WOLIN
Food aid groups seek city money to plug Trump gaps

New Haven food assistance advocates urged alders to budget nearly $1 million for food pantries and soup kitchens struggling due to federal spending cuts.

April 11, 2025

ETHAN WOLIN
New Haven’s lawsuits against Trump echo Reagan-era fight over housing funds

In 1986, New Haven won a lawsuit against the Reagan administration challenging delays in housing funding. Now, the city is suing President Trump over environmental grants thrown into doubt.

March 31, 2025

ELIJAH HUREWITZ-RAVITCH
Elicker faces heated debate at budget town hall

New Haven residents pressed Mayor Justin Elicker on the city’s response to homelessness, social services and a proposed tax increase at a contentious budget town hall Wednesday evening.

March 27, 2025