Zachary Suri
Staff Reporter
zachary.suri@yale.edu
Zachary Suri covers City Hall and education and youth services. He previously covered state politics. Originally from Madison, Wisconsin and Austin, Texas, he is a sophomore in Morse College majoring in English and History.
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ZACHARY SURI
As NHPS struggles financially, local leaders call on Yale to do more

While Yale remains exempt from property taxes, New Haven Public Schools are missing $11.8 million necessary to maintain current services.

September 24, 2024

ZACHARY SURI
Four New Haven Public Schools social workers face layoffs

The Head Start early education program’s federal funding was reduced by nearly $900,000, leading to the four layoffs of social workers.

September 13, 2024

ZACHARY SURI
$11 million in federal grants to go to safety upgrades on Chapel Street

At a press conference on Friday, Mayor Justin Elicker announced major infrastructure upgrades to the Chapel Street corridor, alongside Sen. Richard Blumenthal and Rep. Rosa DeLauro.

September 8, 2024

ZACHARY SURI & EMILY KHYM
August storms in CT renew focus on flood mitigation in New Haven

New Haven was largely spared from devastating floods experienced in western Connecticut, but the city faces an increased threat of flooding exacerbated by climate change.

September 8, 2024

ZACHARY SURI
NHPS begins school year with a $2.3 million budget deficit, $11.8 million unfunded

NHPS did not receive the $17 million from the city necessary to maintain current services, leading to potential programming and staffing cuts.

August 29, 2024

ZACHARY SURI & BEN RAAB
Yale Trustee Maurie McInnis has mixed legacy at UT Austin, Stony Brook

Though McInnis — who could possibly be under consideration to be Yale’s next president — has been widely praised for her fundraising ability, the News spoke to faculty members at UT Austin who criticized her leadership style. At Stony Brook, faculty members criticized her record on campus free speech and unwillingness to engage with community concerns.

April 19, 2024

ETHAN WOLIN & ZACHARY SURI
New Haven Register moves newsroom out of town

Journalists for the daily newspaper are now based in Meriden, at the headquarters of another publication owned by Hearst Connecticut Media Group.

April 9, 2024

ZACHARY SURI
Marianne Williamson campaigns in New Haven ahead of Tuesday primary

The long-shot presidential candidate called for a ceasefire in Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza and refused to rule out a third-party run.

April 2, 2024

MAIA NEHME & ZACHARY SURI
State Housing Committee advances just cause eviction legislation

The legislation, backed by tenant advocates, is part of a multiyear battle to improve renter protections.

March 7, 2024

ZACHARY SURI & YURII STASIUK
New Haven labor and business leaders disagree on automatic minimum wage increases

The minimum wage in the state automatically rose to $15.69 per hour in January, the first such raise mandated by a 2019 law.

February 22, 2024

ZACHARY SURI
Legislators and advocates condemn Governor’s proposal to reallocate K-12 education funds

State legislators, educators and advocates held a press conference Thursday to condemn Lamont’s plan, which Mayor Justin Elicker also criticized.

February 19, 2024