Zachary Suri
Staff Reporter
zachary.suri@yale.edu
Zachary Suri is City Editor. He previously covered City Hall, education, and state politics. Originally from Austin, Texas, Zachary is a sophomore in Morse College majoring in English.
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ZACHARY SURI
Mayor, superintendent fault state budget proposal for failing to address school shortfalls 

In a joint press release, Mayor Justin Elicker and New Haven Public Schools Superintendent Madeline Negrón criticized the latest state budget proposal for falling short on funds for public schools.

April 25, 2025

ETHAN WOLIN & ZACHARY SURI
Connecticut uses new platform to track Trump cuts

Gov. Ned Lamont announced a new website where cities and organizations can report the impacts of federal policy changes.

April 18, 2025

ZACHARY SURI
State response unclear as Trump cuts loom over schools

Local leaders call for the state to protect public schools as the Trump administration threatens critical Title 1 funds over DEI programs.

April 13, 2025

ZACHARY SURI
Trump cuts felt in New Haven schools

Students, teachers and city leaders expressed concern over the impact of Trump policies on local schools.

April 1, 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

ARIELA LOPEZ & ZACHARY SURI
Wilbur Cross placed in lockdown as cops investigated weapon threat

Police took two students into custody after determining the weapon was a BB gun.

February 26, 2025

ZACHARY SURI
Spotlight on out-of-district special education in new legislative session

Parents, teachers and policymakers express concerns over rising costs for out-of-district special education services.

February 24, 2025

ZACHARY SURI
Governor’s budget proposes increased spending and loosened guardrails, falls short of local demands

Governor Ned Lamont proposed his budget for the next two years in a Wednesday afternoon speech to the Connecticut General Assembly.

February 6, 2025

ZACHARY SURI
Severe special ed staffing shortages send NHPS leaders looking to Hartford

As NHPS struggles to fund special education programs, district leaders push for an increase in state funding.

January 31, 2025

ZACHARY SURI & LILY BELLE POLING
Tenants union renews push for state eviction protections

At a press conference on Thursday, the Connecticut Tenants Union announced a new campaign for just cause eviction legislation with the endorsement of key lawmakers.

January 26, 2025