Laura Ospina
Staff Reporter
Laura.ospina@yale.edu
Laura Ospina covers Yale-New Haven relations and the Latine community for the City desk. Originally from North Carolina's Research Triangle, she is a sophomore in Branford College majoring in Political Science.
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LAURA OSPINA
Yale police union distributes flyers alleging a crime-ridden New Haven during contract negotiations

After handing out “Survival Guides” during first-year move-in, the Yale Police Benevolent Association drew criticisms of “fear-mongering” from community members and University and city officials. The union handed out similar leaflets during its four most recent collective bargaining periods.

August 25, 2023

LAURA OSPINA
Role of New Haven public libraries debated after proposed department shift

New Haven public libraries are preparing to enter the Community Services Administration while continuing to promote information accessibility for the New Haven community.

April 7, 2023

LAURA OSPINA
New Haveners react to proposed ban on the term “Latinx” in state general assembly

Following the proposed ban on state agencies using the term “Latinx,” some in the New Haven Latine community believe that the bill may work to erase non-binary identities.

February 20, 2023

LAURA OSPINA
“Community and connection”: LEAP leaps to provide free services to children

As its annual fundraising event approaches, LEAP aims to expand access to education, activities and resources for children from historically disinvested neighborhoods across the city.

February 10, 2023

LAURA OSPINA
Progreso Latino Fund celebrates 20th anniversary with a $20,000 match campaign and nearly $100,000 in grants

To honor this milestone, the Progreso Latino Fund will launch a $20,000 match campaign and up to 40 charitable funds, all with the goal of empowering the Latinx community and expanding Latinx philanthropy in New Haven.

January 27, 2023

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