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Opinion
Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos has some nerve seeking yet more cash for NYC schools with a budget already exceeding $41B
In testament to the political power of the United Federation of Teachers, spending on the public schools now accounts for…
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After squandering NYC’s trust, Anthony Weiner wants to rise again
Anthony Weiner met me for breakfast. He ordered toast, two eggs, corned beef hash and a third chance at politics.…
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Stories
Powerful NYC teachers’ union tries to go around City Hall to nab $10K pay raises for paraprofessionals
New York’s powerful teachers’ union is trying to go around City Hall to boost pay for special-education staffers to the…
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Stories
GOP gets new minority NYC council leader but one pol threatens to sue
The Republican members of the Big Apple’s city council voted in a new minority leader Tuesday — as the other…
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Asian immigrant seeks to topple Democratic Socialist in Brooklyn Council race
An Asian immigrant is seeking to topple Democratic Socialist Brooklyn Councilwoman Alexa Avilés in the June 24 primary election. Democratic…
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Opinion
Why Mayor Adams’ latest NYC budget is in far worse shape than it appears
Mayor Adams, who’s facing a tough reelection fight, plainly hopes the budget he rolled out Thursday will score him points…
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Stories
Airbnb launches Super PAC to back pro ‘short-term rental’ candidates in New York
Airbnb has launched a Super PAC ready to pony up $5 million to help elect city and state candidates willing…
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Stories
NYC Mayor Eric Adams faces make-or-break 2025 in search for second term
During his successful 2021 campaign for mayor, Eric Adams famously declared himself the “future of the Democratic Party.” But heading…
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Opinion
NYPD’s sex scandal: Letters
The Issue: Ex-NYPD Lt. Quathisha Epps’ charges of sex abuse by Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey. The stench coming from…
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Stories
NYC Rep. Ritchie Torres torches Eric Adams, Kathy Hochul admins after serial stabber who killed 3 slipped through the cracks
Enraged Bronx Rep. Ritchie Torres slammed the administrations of Mayor Eric Adams and Gov. Kathy Hochul as “complicit” in the…
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