Students at P.S. 188 The Island School on September 29th.
Education
School districts still laying off staff amid funding uncertainty
Though the state restored aid payments, schools are still preparing for possible cuts in the future.
By KAY DERVISHI
Policy
policy
The New York Times published a report on the details of Trump's tax returns on Sunday, September 27th.
Criminal Justice
Times’ Trump tax scoop could fuel further inquiries from James, Vance
The president’s tax returns feature several red flags for possibly fraudulent behavior, experts say.
By KAY DERVISHI, KIMBERLY GONZALEZ
Policy
policy
Council Member Ritchie Torres has opened up about his struggles with mental health.
Health Care
New generation of politicians open up about mental health struggles
Corey Johnson cited depression in deciding not to run for mayor. His frankness reflects a shift.
By KAY DERVISHI
Policy
policy
Mayor Bill de Blasio and First Lady Chirlane McCray welcoming Pre-K students back to school in Queens.
Education
Seats in New York City’s free child care program still not finalized
With the rest of the city’s in-person classes starting next week, challenges remain to prepare providers.
By KAY DERVISHI
Policy
policy
New York State Senator David Carlucci in July this year.
Health Care
Amid pandemic, mental health services needed more than ever
Continued investment and flexibility will be important despite city and state budgetary constraints.
By KAY DERVISHI
Policy
policy
Students walking in to the first day of school at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Academyon September 9, 2020.
Education
Why NYC Asian American students are opting for remote learning
Families in multigenerational homes and fears of the coronavirus drive choice to stay in virtual classrooms.
By KAY DERVISHI
Policy
policy
Mayor Bill de Blasio and NYC Census 2020 Director Julie Menin doing census outreach in queens.
New York State
How New Yorkers are responding to the census
The count could affect New York for the next decade. Many New Yorkers haven’t bothered.
By KAY DERVISHI
News & Politics
article
Resigning Sanitation Commissioner Kathryn Garcia with Bill de Blasio 2018.
Campaigns & Elections
Will de Blasio ties haunt a trio of mayoral candidates?
Maya Wiley, Kathryn Garcia and Loree Sutton have already begun to distance themselves from the mayor.
By KAY DERVISHI
News & Politics
article
Bill de Blasio visits NYC Health+Hospitals Elmhurst.
Health Care
Pandemic drives New York’s Medicaid enrollment up
Increased reliance on Medicaid could further increase the state’s spending, though federal aid has helped offset the burden.
By KAY DERVISHI
Policy
policy
A New York State wage board has until the end of the year to decide on potential changes to overtime rules under the Farm Laborers Fair Labor Practices Act.
Labor
Overtime pay for farmworkers still in dispute
The overtime threshold could be lowered to 40 hours a week, but farm owners say it would make labor costs too burdensome.
By KAY DERVISHI
Policy
policy
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