Laura Ospina
Staff Reporter
Laura.ospina@yale.edu
Laura Ospina is the City Editor. She previously covered Yale-New Haven relations and the Latine community. Originally from North Carolina's Research Triangle, she is a junior in Branford College majoring in Political Science.
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LAURA OSPINA
John Martin, founder of Bradley Street Bicycle Co-op, to leave leadership role

Hoping to strengthen the Co-op’s adaptability and work on his mental health, Martin will step away from the community nonprofit in December.

November 10, 2022

LAURA OSPINA
Community Foundation for Greater New Haven awarded $7.2 million from state to uplift small businesses

With the state funding and an additional $1.5 million from the city, the Community Foundation for Greater New Haven hopes to award grants and provide consulting and technical services to small businesses, particularly BIPOC and women-owned businesses.

November 2, 2022

LAURA OSPINA
New Yorker’s Jia Tolentino talks celebrity culture and Filipino identity

The author, who reached national acclaim in 2019 for her bestselling book, Trick Mirror, joined students for a tea at Ezra Stiles College.

October 27, 2022

BRIAN ZHANG & LAURA OSPINA
Students host vigil for Mahsa Amini amid widespread unrest in Iran, mounting death toll

Attendees stood in solidarity with Iranians and called on the University to formally acknowledge the protests that have continued in the days and weeks after a 22-year-old’s death in police custody. Attendees stood in solidarity with Iranians and called on the University to formally acknowledge the protests that have continued in the days and weeks after a 22-year-old’s death in police custody.

October 23, 2022

SADIE BOGRAD & LAURA OSPINA
New Haven plans to redevelop State Street

The city has received state funding to narrow the road, creating more space for pedestrians, cyclists and housing.

September 25, 2022