Mayor Adams takes victory lap over NYC budget reversing his library cuts
Mayor Adams took a victory lap Monday over the adoption of a municipal budget that reversed his controversial cuts to the city public library systems, vexing City Council members who argued it’s disingenuous for him to celebrate the rollback of spending reductions he long advocated for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2 Juli 20247min
NYC Council passes $112.4 billion budget in down-to-the-wire vote
With just hours left on the deadline clock, the New York City Council on Sunday voted to approve a $112.4 billion budget that restores almost all of the cuts proposed by Mayor Adams and adds about $1 billion to what he proposed in April. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1 Juli 20246min
Most state Assembly incumbents from NYC poised to keep seats after Tuesday primaries
"Initial results of several hotly-contested state Assembly primaries offered a view Tuesday night into which way the political winds are blowing for New York City Democrats — with most incumbents holding onto their seats and maintaining the status quo." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
28 Juni 20245min
NYC poised to ban student cellphone use during the school day
New York City is poised to impose strict limits on cell phone use in local public schools, as restrictions on their use gain traction across the country, Schools Chancellor David Banks indicated Wednesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
27 Juni 20246min
The Mayor shrugs off NYC teachers union
Mayor Adams shrugged off news Tuesday that the city teachers union no longer supports his controversial effort to enroll retired municipal workers in a Medicare Advantage plan, saying he’s confident his team will “resolve” the matter and that everything’s “going to be fine.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
26 Juni 20247min
City public schools launching new division aimed at migrants, students with disabilities
New York City public schools will launch a division to better serve the city’s growing populations of English learners and students with disabilities, and push for more standardization how math is taught, education officials announced Monday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
25 Juni 20246min
Too much weed: NYC Sheriffs stowing seized pot anywhere they can
City deputy sheriffs have seized so much cannabis from unlicensed pot shops amid a crackdown that the agency’s offices have become a weed wonderland, with pot stowed in every free nook and cranny they can find, the Daily News has learned. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
24 Juni 20248min
Governor Hochul signs restrictions on teens’ social media feeds into law
Governor Hochul signed legislation Thursday with the goal of reducing the harmful effects of social media on New York’s children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
21 Juni 20245min
