#The political class is shrinking NY on purpose

#The political class is shrinking NY on purpose

“The political class is shrinking NY on purpose” Call us the Not-So-Big Apple: Census data show New York City lost a staggering 300,000 residents from April 2020 to June 2021.  NYC bureaucrats argue the 2020-2021 numbers are driven by the COVID response that shuttered schools and sent businesses reeling. Yes, this response was disastrous. People…

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#Parents rip lawmakers for undermining Eric Adams’ authority over NYC schools

#Parents rip lawmakers for undermining Eric Adams’ authority over NYC schools

“Parents rip lawmakers for undermining Eric Adams’ authority over NYC schools” A group of parents blasted state lawmakers Wednesday night for undermining Mayor Eric Adams’ ability to oversee the New York City public school system. The parents claim state politicians are dictating educational policy, micro-managing the education department and creating an unwieldy 23-person oversight board….

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#Albany’s mayoral-control bill would sabotage schools

#Albany’s mayoral-control bill would sabotage schools

“Albany’s mayoral-control bill would sabotage schools” The state Legislature has chosen to gut mayoral control of New York City’s public-school system, modifying, for dubious reasons, what has been an effective system. Enacted in 2002, mayoral control has led to documented improvement in city schools. Achievement on state tests improved in the city from 2002 through…

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#NYC Council signs off on 24/7 speed enforcement cameras

#NYC Council signs off on 24/7 speed enforcement cameras

“NYC Council signs off on 24/7 speed enforcement cameras” City Council members approved a “home rule request” Thursday, giving the state Legislature the go-ahead to pass a three-year extension and expansion of New York City’s speed camera program that allows them to operate 24/7. “Cameras will be 24/7 the whole year,” City Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez…

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#Hochul unveils gun package to prevent future mass shootings

#Hochul unveils gun package to prevent future mass shootings

“Hochul unveils gun package to prevent future mass shootings” Gov. Kathy Hochul is pushing executive orders and legislation to combat gun crimes and domestic terrorism following the deadly, racist-fueled mass shooting in Buffalo last weekend.  The package includes an executive order that would require State Police to seize weapons under the state’s red flag law…

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