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Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion: New York’s maternal health crisis continues to disproportionately harm Black mothers

The state must expand culturally competent health services for Black mothers who face much higher pregnancy-related mortality rates.

Education

Opinion

My journey shows why specialized high school admissions must change

Today, as a state legislator I find myself in an interesting position; I am often in the middle of key debates regarding the segregation of our city’s schools. And I wonder how it is we are still wrestling with the same divisive issues that dominated our country more than 60 years ago.

Opinion

Opinion

New York City deserves a multi-year extension of mayoral control of our schools

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