Seven Factions of NYC Politics by Michael Lange
It’s too bad the Republican faction is given an honorable mention, but the article overall is fairly informative and comprehensive.
Danniel
Charter schools need space; Catholic schools closing.
Infrastructure exists. What is wrong with this picture?
News from NYC Dept of Finance
Click here to view this email in your browser. Welcome to our first DOF At a Glance, a periodic update from the New York City Department of Finance! Here you’ll find all the DOF news you need to know, such as…Co-op and Condo Abatement Deadline: February 15 The co-op and condo abatement must be renewed each year. … Read more
Shoplifting hit another record high! No media other than NY Post is covering it.
Stores and security can’t stop them. Is it even a priority under Mayor Adams? Meanwhile, Albany legislators are proposing mandatory training for judges (who may not like rule to Albany’s liking).
Governor Hochul proposed a $227B FY2024 budget!
A breakdown by Times Union. Read the Executive Budget. Past Executive and Enacted New York State budgets. In FY2016 under Governor Cuomo, the State’s spending was $140 billion! Don’t pay more for worse service and lack of attention!!!
Racial equity class is now mandatory at SUNY
All incoming freshmen at SUNY’s 64 campuses are required to complete a “Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice”-themed class to earn a diploma. NY Post. SUNY’s diversity plan. Can someone post a copy of the curriculum?
At certain jurisdictions in NYS, home equity theft is legal.
Here is a story in the state of Massachusetts. NYS passed the Home Equity Theft Prevention Act on July 26, 2006, but that is addressed at institutions and non-government mortgagors, not the state and local governments itself. This issue would need to be more clearly quantified.
NYS Minium Wage at $21.25 by 2027 is not enough?!
Governor Kathy Hochul wants to index State’s $15 minimum wage to inflation. State Senator Jessica Ramos and Assembly member Latoya Joyner want it go faster.
Mayor Adams caved. UFT killed 3 more charter schools.
United Teachers Federation said those communities don’t want them. Parents on the waiting list have been abandoned by School Chancellor David Banks. Can anyone tell me where I can get a breakdown of students/teachers/budget per school?
