CITY POLITICS
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

ZACHARY SURI
Unions march against Trump education cuts

A coalition of labor unions and immigrant rights groups marched through New Haven on Tuesday to protest the Trump administration’s proposed cuts to education.

March 5, 2025

ELIJAH HUREWITZ-RAVITCH & ZACHARY SURI
Elicker proposes cautious budget with “primarily status quo” services

Mayor Justin Elicker’s proposed budget for 2025-2026 takes a measured approach, balancing modest tax increases with stability in city services amidst uncertainty about federal funding.

March 2, 2025

SABRINA THALER
Elicker, city leaders testify for state housing protections

In a hearing on Thursday, Connecticut legislators heard testimony on a number of bills to bolster housing equity across the state.

February 16, 2025

TINA LI
New Haven seeks larger voluntary contribution from Yale

With the current agreement ending in 2026, city officials urge Yale to step up its monetary contribution to the city amid New Haven’s financial challenges and federal uncertainties.

February 12, 2025

TINA LI & TYSON ODERMANN
“We have a big year ahead”: UNITE HERE urge for city, Yale solidarity in Trump era

At the New Haven Rising Solidarity Summit, union leaders, residents and city officials celebrated recent victories and called for action in the face of political uncertainties.

February 5, 2025

LILY BELLE POLING & KADE GAJDUSEK
City leaders praise, acknowledge limits in Elicker’s housing goals

In his State of the City address, Mayor Justin Elicker reemphasized that housing is one of his top priorities, setting a goal to build 10,000 new housing units in the next 10 years.

February 4, 2025