Schools Chancellor David Banks went to Albany to beg lawmakers for additional cash to help the Big Apple comply with the new state-enforced class size mandate and lobby for mayoral control over public schools.
Gov. Hochul steered away from most third-rail issues Tuesday in her State of the State address.Hochul’s speech addressed a number of crime initiatives including domestic violence and retail robbery, but
Hizzoner will have to go hat in hand to the state capital to beg to retain control over city schools – a power set to lapse in June after only being granted a two-year extension back in 2021.
Israel confirms release of 5th hostage group by Hamas as final day of cease-fire nears Israel confirmed a list of 50 female Palestinian prisoners it is willing to release in exchange for 20 hostages held by Hamas in Gaza over the next two days. Israel and Hamas agreed to a two-day extension to their cease-fire.…