#How the next mayor, chancellor can fix NYC’s broken schools

#How the next mayor, chancellor can fix NYC’s broken schools

“#How the next mayor, chancellor can fix NYC’s broken schools” New York City’s schools are in a state of urgent decline. Struggling to hold students accountable for basic attendance, let alone evaluate schoolwork and grades, leaders blame COVID-19. The reality? The school system was deteriorating long before the coronavirus became a household word. Against this…

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#NYC holds COVID-19 memorial one year after first virus death

#NYC holds COVID-19 memorial one year after first virus death

“#NYC holds COVID-19 memorial one year after first virus death” New York City honored the 30,000 residents who died of coronavirus in a remembrance ceremony Sunday night that featured faces of the pandemic’s victims projected in light on the Brooklyn Bridge. The virtual memorial, called, “A COVID-19 Day of Remembrance,” was held on the one-year…

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#Letters to the Editor — March 14, 2021

#Letters to the Editor — March 14, 2021

“#Letters to the Editor — March 14, 2021” Blas’ trash failureThe basic job of government is to keep the public safe, clean and livable for the people who pay taxes (“Pig Apple,” March 11). New York City First Lady Chirlane McCray wants a volunteer police force. Mayor de Blasio wants a volunteer Sanitation Department. Subway…

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#New Yorkers can still stop city’s plan to shutter Rikers

#New Yorkers can still stop city’s plan to shutter Rikers

“#New Yorkers can still stop city’s plan to shutter Rikers” Long before the pandemic, Mayor de Blasio headily vowed to close Rikers Island and spend $8.7 billion to replace the Depression-era jail complex with four high-rise jails across four boroughs by 2026. Much has changed since: The city faces a budget crunch, opponents have filed…

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