Tiffany Raspberry told council members no one from the administration initially appeared because the Council had not "formally invited" anyone. She said she would therefore not answer any questions from members before proceeding to read a statement from the mayor.
A City Council proposal that would require New York City's mayor to secure Council approval for top government appointments got little love Tuesday from Mayor Adams, who said he disagrees with the plan.
City Council members pressed Schools Chancellor David Banks on cuts to the city's popular 3-K program at a Wednesday budget hearing, weeks after the schools head hinted at reversing big clawbacks that could deprive kids of seats.