New York City

Personality

New York City teachers: Why we stayed and why we left

With a new school year just around the corner, these New Yorkers who’ve been at the forefront of all this share what’s next.

New York City

Policy

NYC Council passes resolution calling on Mayor to restore education cuts

The council continues to pressure the mayor to reverse a reduction to the schools budget – nearly three months after approving that budget

Heard Around Town

Policy

Amid pandemics, New York City considers a dedicated pandemic preparedness office

“We do not want to be caught flat-footed,” Council Member Gale Brewer said at Wednesday’s oversight hearing

Heard Around Town

Policy

Eric Adams said those complaining about budget cuts should “pray.” Religious leaders said that’s not enough.

Dozens of faith leaders and organizations sent the mayor an open letter calling on him to add more to the Education budget.

Nonprofits

NYN Media

New York City Council ramps up pressure on mayor to restore school budget funding

Even though they also approved the cuts, the council held a hearing on Monday highlighting the impacts on teachers and students.

New York City

Policy

New York City Council ramps up pressure on mayor to restore school budget funding

Even though they also approved the cuts, the council held a hearing on Monday highlighting the impacts on teachers and students.

New York City

Policy

NYC schools chancellor talks about preparing students for the real world

At City & State’s Education Summit, David Banks laid out the legacy he hopes to leave behind in the country’s largest school system.

Politics

Politics

Elected officials past ‘child-bearing age’ bristle at Alessandra Biaggi tweet

A recent tweet from the state senator suggested older officials won’t fight as hard for reproductive rights. It reignited a longtime debate over what ageism looks like for people who hold political office.

New York City

Politics

NYC schools eliminate in-school PCR testing, pivots to take-home tests

Over the past year, city leaders have steadily peeled back layers of COVID-19 safety mitigations in schools such as masking, social distancing guidelines and now its sweeping PCR surveillance testing program.

New York City

Politics

As Carlina Rivera runs for Congress, city lobbyists see an opportunity to donate

Rivera says she won’t be influenced, but that hasn’t stopped government relations specialists from tossing cash her way.

Education

Politics

NYC school budget cuts are again moving forward – for now

Several days after a Manhattan judge ruled in favor of returning the education spending plan back to the City Council, a state appeals court has paused the decision until arguments are heard on Aug. 29

New York City

Politics

Vedat Gashi mailer in 16th Congressional District race shows Black opponent Rep. Jamaal Bowman with apparently darkened skin

While Gashi denies the charge, there’s a long history of political advertisements using altered skin tones – which studies say can influence voters’ perceptions of candidates.

Education

Politics

New York City may have to vote on a schools budget. Again.

Following weeks of public outcry over cuts to school funding, a Manhattan judge ruled in favor of returning the education budget back to the City Council, but the fight isn’t over yet: Adams’ office plans to appeal.

New York City

Politics

Max Rose and Brittany Ramos DeBarros vie to be the Democrat with a chance to win Staten Island

In the 11th Congressional District, it’ll be an uphill battle for either in the general election against Rep. Nicole Malliotakis.