Elijah Hurewitz-Ravitch
Staff Reporter
elijah__lev | elijah.hurewitz-ravitch@yale.edu
Elijah Hurewitz-Ravitch covers City Hall and local politics. He is a first year in Ezra Stiles College majoring in Humanities and is from New York City.
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ELIJAH HUREWITZ-RAVITCH
Jake Siesel ’27 launches campaign for Ward 1 Alder

The sophomore, hailing from Charlotte, NC, will run with a focus on police accountability, deepening student engagement in New Haven and bridging the long-standing town-gown divide.

April 16, 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

LILY BELLE POLING & ELIJAH HUREWITZ-RAVITCH
Thousands rally in downtown New Haven in national anti-Trump demonstration

On Saturday afternoon, locals gathered in the New Haven Green before taking to the streets to protest the Trump administration, demanding they take their “hands off.”

April 7, 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

ETHAN WOLIN, TYSON ODERMANN & ELIJAH HUREWITZ-RAVITCH
Per new law, nearly no more smoke shops fit in New Haven

The Board of Alders passed and Mayor Justin Elicker signed new restrictions on tobacco and vape retailers, prohibiting almost any new shops for now.

March 24, 2025

ELIJAH HUREWITZ-RAVITCH & SABRINA THALER
NHPS cafeteria workers secure pay raise in new contract

After nine months of negotiations, New Haven Public School cafeteria staff won a four-year contract that includes a wage increase of $6 over four years.

March 6, 2025

ELIJAH HUREWITZ-RAVITCH
DeLauro warns of existential threat to public education amid federal cuts

Rep. Rosa DeLauro and Connecticut’s 2025 Teacher of the Year condemned President Donald Trump’s education budget cuts and accused the administration of undermining public schools.

March 6, 2025

ARIELA LOPEZ & ELIJAH HUREWITZ-RAVITCH
Viral New Haven seal succumbs to illness

Chappy, a stray seal recovered from Chapel Street, died on Tuesday at the Mystic Aquarium.

March 4, 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

ELIJAH HUREWITZ-RAVITCH
Connecticut senators connect with constituents, communicate policies on TikTok

Amidst a changing media landscape, Connecticut’s Senate Caucuses are posting videos in an effort to communicate directly with residents — and showcase their personalities.

February 19, 2025

ARIELA LOPEZ & ELIJAH HUREWITZ-RAVITCH
Seal seeks sanctuary in New Haven streets

New Haven Police found a male grey seal in Mill River on Sunday and transported it to the Mystic Aquarium.

February 18, 2025