#Bloomberg reportedly eyes WSJ parent Dow Jones, Washington Post

#Bloomberg reportedly eyes WSJ parent Dow Jones, Washington Post

“Bloomberg reportedly eyes WSJ parent Dow Jones, Washington Post” Billionaire Michael Bloomberg wants to expand his media empire — and is interested in buying either Dow Jones, the parent company of the Wall Street Journal, or the Washington Post, according to a report. Citing sources “familiar with Bloomberg’s thinking,” Axios reported Friday that Bloomberg wants…

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#NYC puts gifts to ex-city mayors up for auction

#NYC puts gifts to ex-city mayors up for auction

“NYC puts gifts to ex-city mayors up for auction” It’s the ultimate in regifting.  The city is offering a chance to own a piece of mayoral  history – as it is auctioning off a bevy of presents that were given to former mayors.  Among the unique items on the block is a glass paperweight gifted…

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#Democrat blame game erupts over New York midterm losses

#Democrat blame game erupts over New York midterm losses

Democrat blame game erupts over New York midterm losses Democratic finger-pointing in New York has begun after Republicans managed to score some notable wins in the blue stronghold. Although the GOP fell short of ousting Gov. Kathy Hochul (D), Republicans successfully toppled Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (D-N.Y.), the chairman of the House Democrats’ campaign arm,…

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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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