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30 years ago, he led a landmark case on NY’s school funding formula. Now he wants it overhauled.
Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to keep up with NYC’s public schools.More than 30 years ago, the Campaign for Fiscal Equity filed a landmark case against the state of New York, alleging that its school funding system violated the constitutional right of New York City students to a “sound basic education.” After a drawn out legal fight, the state’s highest court agreed.It paved the way for the state’s Foundation Aid formula, which determines how much money is sent to school districts based on student need — for example, providing additional funding to districts that serve higher...
Gotham Restaurant owner files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
Gotham Restaurants LLC, operator of Gotham Restaurant, better known by its former name of Gotham Bar and Grill, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the Southern District of New York on Wednesday. In the filing, the company listed its largest creditor as the New York State Department of Taxation...
‘When I realized this wasn’t actors or bad AI’: You haven’t been truly scarred until you’ve seen Donald Trump motorboat Rudy Giuliani ⏤ in drag
From Kamala Harris’ viral “coconut tree” meme to online renderings of Republicans as has-been musicians, social media is quickly becoming a valuable battleground for this year’s already chaotic presidential race. Most recently, social media platform TikTok has been responsible for resurfacing a video in which Rudy...
Dad of NYC teen who drove 101 in 30-mph zone gets probation for facilitating access to BMW in deadly crash
The father of a New York City teenager accused of causing a fatal accident while driving 101 mph in a 30 mph zone was sentenced to probation for crimes linked to the crash last year, officials said. Sean Smith, 40, had been accused of helping facilitate his son's access to...
NYC Councilwoman Zhuang's exclusive interview after cop bite arrest: 'I see her as my grandmother'
BROOKLYN - FOX 5 NY's Arthur Chi'en sat down exclusively with NYC Councilwoman Susan Zhuang, who was arrested last Wednesday after allegedly biting a police chief at a homeless shelter protest in her district of Bensonhurst, Brooklyn. She claims she was protecting an elderly woman who fell amid the chaos....
Morena Baccarin Stuns in Plunging Corset Dress, ‘Deadpool’ Creator Reacts
Hollywood movie star Morena Baccarin turned heads on the red carpet at the Deadpool & Wolverine premiere in New York City. As seen below, the raven-haired Brazilian-born beauty rocked a black leather corset dress (by designer Safiyaa) with a pair of open-toe stilettos. Note: That black “Cactus Vegan leather” midi...
Food Truck in Prospect Park Has Free Meals for Kids All Summer
No Kid Hungry New York and the NYC Public Schools rolled out three mobile food trucks this summer to reach more kids across the city with free summer meals, expanding the program to areas with historically low participation, including Prospect Park in Brooklyn. The mobile food truck will be open...
Council members criticize Adams after advice-and-consent proposal blocked
Some City Council members are criticizing Mayor Eric Adams' Charter Revision Commission as a "sham" after its final ballot proposals blocked their own advice-and-consent proposal. "The mayor wants to do it his way—but it’s a City Council and a mayor and they are supposed to be equal parts of government,"...
Woman And Her Mother Face Eviction From Their Historic Bed-Stuy Home After Court Approves Partition Sale
Ayisha and Phillipa Doyle outside their home. Photo by Anna Bradley-Smith. Ayisha Doyle and her mother are on the brink of eviction from their historic Bedford-Stuyvesant home after a New York City court approved a partition sale, putting their ownership in jeopardy. The turmoil began in 2017 when Doyle’s estranged...
Grade the Trade: Knicks land starting center by trading Randle in blockbuster pitch
The New York Knicks pulled off the surprise blockbuster of the summer, trading a mountain of draft picks for Brooklyn Nets wing Mikal Bridges. After then re-signing OG Anunoby to a lucrative new deal, the Knicks have a pair of two-way wings that every team in the league would want when the playoffs roll around.
City Sues Over Hazardous Conditions at Historic Hell’s Kitchen Landmark
The owner of the Windermere, a historic and long-vacant Hell’s Kitchen building, has put the public in danger by failing to fix its crumbling facade and remove a neglected sidewalk shed, according to a lawsuit filed by the city on Monday. “Once defined by its landmarked architecture, the Windermere is now overshadowed by the derelict […] The post City Sues Over Hazardous Conditions at Historic Hell’s Kitchen Landmark appeared first on W42ST.
Department of Sanitation calling for help spotting ‘Sidewalk Slobs’
NEW YORK (PIX11) — New York City’s Department of Sanitation is calling on residents who see something to say something about “Sidewalk Slobs.” The department launched a new website that allows people to report property owners who don’t clean up their side of the pavement. Businesses are required to maintain the sidewalk and 18 inches […]
Knicks Draft Stash Agrees on Long-Term Deal With New Team
With no offer from the New York Knicks, Rokas Jokubaitis will return to the Euroleague to play for Maccabi Tel Aviv. The Israeli ball club officially announced Jokubaitis’ signing on Wednesday, July 24, following the Lithuanian guard’s stint with the Knicks Summer League team. Jokubaitis’ new deal is...
Take your child to a free show as Kids' Night on Broadway returns
Kids' Night on Broadway returns Tuesday, Aug. 20. The program, propelled by the Broadway League, allows children 18 and under to attend a Broadway show for free when accompanied by an adult paying full price. The offer is applied as 50 percent off each ticket when purchased as a pair. ...
Jail Inmate Dies From Scarlet Fever After Initially Denied Medical Help
Charizma Jones, 23, was serving a one-year sentence at New York's Riker's Island for assault. Charizma Jones died this July from an lingering case of suspected scarlet fever. However, supporters of the Riker’s Island inmate in New York City believe jail staff failed her by blocking medical help. The...
Some New Yorkers with SNAP benefits can purchase hot meals
NEW YORK -- Some New Yorkers who get Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, benefits may now be able to purchase hot meals.City lawmakers say they are hoping more restaurants will participate as they look to expand options for residents. Here's who is eligibleThe Restaurant Meals Program is only available to certain SNAP households. It includes individuals ages 60 or older, those with disabilities, and individuals experiencing homelessness.State Sen. Roxanne Persaud, who represents District 19 in Brooklyn, sponsored the legislation and said she hopes to expand the program quickly to give New Yorkers who qualify more options."My dream is that every...
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