Three and [inaudible conversations] good evening, everyone and welcome to the new york star club society. Im louise mirrer, New York Historical Society President and ceo in this evening i had the great pleasure of interviewing Eva Moskowitz come and ceo of the Largest Charter School Network in new york, the Success Academy. Tonights program is a part of our bernardin island shores distinguished Speakers Series and as i would like to thank mr. Schwartz for his great generosity and leadership, which has enabled us to bring so many prominent speakers to the stage. I would also just like to mention that our chairman emeritus, roger herzog would like to be with us but unfortunately has travel schedule conflict with the programming. I am delighted to say that susan herzog who has advised us on a womens history film is here and i would like to thank her and welcome her for all that she has done on behalf of New York Historical. [applause] todays program lasts about an hour and will include a
Mr. Blumenauer its come to this. Republicans are poised to pass the largest transfer of wealth in our nations history financed by mortgaging our childrens future with a mountain of increased debt. Whats wrong with this picture . Well, first of all, nobody really knows everything thats in this bill. Its been written over the last few days to satisfy donors and win the final few votes necessary for senate passage. It is not tax reform. Its not even a policy. Its a collection of special interest provision being sold on a false sense of promises. Its decidedly not middleclass tax relief. Its permanent, massive tax reduction for the largest corporations and wealthy individuals. Every independent expert agrees and the American Public understands that the benefits of this bill flow not primarily to the middle class but to people like donald trump. The vast majority of americans get little and temporary tax reduction. Only to see the bottom 80 of our taxpayers on average actually facing a tax
Good evening and welcome to the New York Historical society. Im the president and ceo and this evening i have the great pleasure of interviewing Eva Moskowitz who i ceo of the Largest Charter School Network in new york, the Success Academy. Tonights program is a part of our bernard and Irene Schwartz distinguished speaks series and as always id like to think mr. Swartz for his great generosity and leadership which has enables to us bring so many prominent speakers to the stage. Id also just like to mention that our chairman emeritus, Roger Hertzog hoped to be here but his travel schedule conflicts with the programming. Susan hertzog, who has as advised us is here and thank fer for all she has down on behalf of New York Historical. [applause] so, tonights program will last an hour and it will include a question and answer session. Questions will be written on note cards. You should have received a note card as you entered the auditorium this evening. If you did not, my colleagues are st
Injunction, ruling the governments plans to with hold federal funds from sanctuary cities is likely unconstitutional. That ruling came down this afternoon in response to legal challenges from San Francisco and santa clara counties. Am per lee has reaction tonight from the two jurisdictions that led that legal challenge. Amber . Reporter frank, reaction from San Francisco and santa clara officials came soon after the judges rules. Their reaction . Elation and relief. Were a nation of immigrants, and we have been since our country was founded. Reporter San Francisco joins Santa Clara County in the legal challenge against President Trumps executive order. The injunction will encompass all socalled sanctuary cities nationwide. This is why we have courts, to halt the overreach of a president and attorney general who either dont understand the constitution, or choose to ignore it. This is why San Francisco had to stand up for people everywhere. Reporter sanctuary cities generally offer safe
Get to Public Comment as he will as possible we have a lot of people here to speak on behalf of several issues please bear with us we will have to allow you want to for everybody to be heard with that said, i want to acknowledge longer commissioner jill wynns in the audience it is good to see you. clapping. section a information for the pun were going on to section b pun were going on to section b complete a speaker card and present it to the executive assistant. Speaker cards will not be accepted if an item is already before the board. Prior to the item called and present to say to the executive assistant according to the board rules and procedures speakers will not be accepted for an item before the board superintendants report. Superintendant lee immigration mr. Walton and commissioners i have a few items to report on. One thing i forgot to do will everyone please stand for the pledge of allegiance. Thank you president walton and something seemed a little bit out of order there so t