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Cuomo Says "Legislative" Fix For Charter School Co-Locations In The Works
For a guy who doesn't do education policy, Governor Andrew Cuomo sure does involve himself in an awful lot of education policy:ALBANY -- Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo said Thursday that a legislative solution which could provide “co-location” of charter schools within traditional public schools is being discussed with legislative leaders. Cuomo’s comments came a day after Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver qu

It's All About Size For Cuomo
From the NY Times:ALBANY — In his first two months in office, Mayor Bill de Blasio has found himself repeatedly at odds with New York’s governor, Andrew M. Cuomo. And at every turn, Governor Cuomo has not only stymied the mayor, but also seized the moment for his own gain.As the mayor has pushed for a tax increase on New York City’s wealthiest residents, the governor has turned the tables and talk


Capital NY: Cuomo May Broker Deal Using Teacher Evaluation "Flexibility" For Extra Charter School Funds
From Eliza Shapiro at Capital NY:Governor Andrew Cuomo offered few specifics when he pledged to "save charter schools" at a massive rally on Tuesday, beyond promising "financial capacity, physical space and the government's support."But as Mayor Bill de Blasio begins to follow through on his promise to rethink co-locations and free rent for charters, Cuomo is actually in a posi
Daily News Says De Blasio Wants Health Care Concessions In Return For Raises
But it's not really a raise if you get a 4% salary increase but have to pay 25% of your family's health care cost, is it? In his high-stakes contract talks with city unions, Mayor de Blasio is pressing for healthcare savings in exchange for pay raises, the mayor’s budget director told the City Council on Wednesday. “We’re going to treat the workforce with the respect that they have not been treate
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Perdido Street School: Comptroller Stringer Says NYC Will Have Extra $510 Million In Budget Than Predicted - Can Be Used To Settle ContractsFrom the Wall Street Journal:New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer is predicting an extra $510 million in revenue in next year's budget, a windfall that he fears could be eclipsed by the sum needed to settle the city's open labor contracts. Mr. Stringer, wh