Tag: schools

Hochul allocates $3M for after-school programs in New York City after funding crisis

gov. kathy hochul at podium in school after-school funding

Sep. 18, 2024 By Megan McGibney Brooklyn parents let out a sign of relief last week, after weeks of worrying where their children would go after school lets out. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Friday that she would provide New York City with a one-time, $3 million investment for after-school providers — which will…

UFT to ‘review’ changes to city budget after Adams restores some funding for schools

eric adams announcing changes to budget cuts

Jan. 22, 2024 By Megan McGibney

In late December, right before city schools closed for the holiday break, the United Federation of Teachers announced it was filing a lawsuit against Mayor Eric Adams, the city, and the New York State Education Department over nearly $2 billion in budget cuts for New York City public schools.