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Teachers union rallies for more money, less paperwork
More than a third of an educator’s day is spent on tasks that don’t benefit kids, the union claims.
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NYC Council Member James Gennaro is endorsing RFK Jr. for president
Gennaro loves vaccines, but he’s also got love for his old pal.
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Lawsuit claims New York City children with special education needs should have been evaluated sooner
Three public school families suing the Department of Education argue that its failure to provide timely special education evaluations to students with disabilities has hampered their education.
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Dems target GOP Rep. Anthony D’Esposito on Medicare, Social Security
The Long Island member says he’ll fight for the programs, but an internal poll suggests the critical messaging may be working.
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Redistricting commission submits new Assembly maps, with few changes
Now the state Legislature will review the redrawn districts.
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The budget is late, but not as late as many of its predecessors
Not to freak you out but New York leaders have pushed this into late April, May, even August.
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Big takeaways from first quarter 2023 congressional fundraising
Democratic power brokers raked in the cash while Rep. George Santos barely received any donations.
News & Politics
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Caitlin Halligan confirmed to the New York Court of Appeals
The state Senate voted 47-12 to confirm Gov. Kathy Hochul’s associate chief judge nominee.
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Eric Adams: Biden has ‘failed New York City’ on asylum-seeker support
The New York City mayor assailed the president in his strongest terms yet, as he pleaded for support in getting migrants work authorizations.
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Rowan Wilson confirmed as first Black chief judge of the Court of Appeals
The state Senate voted 40-19 to confirm Gov. Kathy Hochul’s most recent chief judge nominee.
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NY bill calls for governor’s salary to be withheld during budget delay
State lawmakers are prohibited from receiving a salary until a final budget is passed, and they want the governor to abide by the same rules.
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Coney Island casino bid gathers signatures of support
Expect to see more community engagement as developers compete for licenses.
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Democrat Robert Holden defiant after testifying at GOP crime hearing
The New York City Council Member, who ran as a Republican, thinks Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg should be removed, but insists it has nothing to do with Donald Trump.
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Senate Judiciary Committee votes to advance Rowan Wilson
Members of the committee voted to advance Hochul’s latest nominee for a full Senate vote.
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As George Santos announces reelection campaign, his single donor remains mum
The embattled Long Island Republican announced his bid amid a discouraging fundraising quarter.
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Brooklyn Assembly Member accuses Michael Ragusa’s City Council campaign of forging his signature
The fight over petitions highlights a Republican rift in a competitive seat in southern Brooklyn.
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Immigrant activists say asylum-seekers should mean more money for schools, not less
It was the latest rally against New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ proposed budget cuts.
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Al Sharpton won’t let David Dinkins’ fate happen to Eric Adams
The mayor appeared on a panel with Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot at the National Action Network convention.
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Andrea Stewart-Cousins wants to ax the Commission on Judicial Nomination
The state Senate majority leader said lawmakers are considering a new process for selecting Court of Appeals judges.
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