#Brooklyn GOP pol yanks K in funding for NYC Jewish museum

#Brooklyn GOP pol yanks $5K in funding for NYC Jewish museum

“Brooklyn GOP pol yanks $5K in funding for NYC Jewish museum” A local lawmaker announced Sunday she is yanking $5,000 in previously planned funding for a Manhattan museum after it allegedly barred Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis from speaking there in June.  Councilwoman Inna Vernikov — a Ukrainian-born American Jew — revealed in an open letter to museum donors that she will…

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#This progressive bête noire is a boon to New York City

#This progressive bête noire is a boon to New York City

“This progressive bête noire is a boon to New York City” Progressives are hot to see the 421-a tax abatement, which encourages developers to build more affordable housing by reducing their property-tax liability, die when it expires next month. But if the Legislature doesn’t pass a replacement, it’s a clear loss for New York City….

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#Elise Stefanik accuses NY officials of spending COVID money on CRT

#Elise Stefanik accuses NY officials of spending COVID money on CRT

“Elise Stefanik accuses NY officials of spending COVID money on CRT” A top House Republican is accusing New York education officials of using federal pandemic-relief funds to promote “critical race theory” in public schools across the state. Upstate Congresswoman Elise Stefanik recently fired off a letter to state Education Commissioner Betty Rosa demanding a “complete…

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#Republicans trash Chamber of Commerce over Big Tech lobbying

#Republicans trash Chamber of Commerce over Big Tech lobbying

“Republicans trash Chamber of Commerce over Big Tech lobbying” The US Chamber of Commerce has jumped into the political fight over Big Tech — and the group’s staunch opposition to antitrust reform is alienating many Republicans in Congress, The Post has learned. While America’s biggest and best-funded business lobby once enlisted Republicans to defend oil…

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