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Manchin energy reform bill could snarl government funding vote in Senate
In a 50-50 divided chamber, where the majority leader will need 60 votes to get around an expected filibuster, Republicans and some progressive Democrats have balked at supporting Manchin's bill.
NYC owes children's education programs millions in city reimbursements
The city owes early childhood education programs millions in reimbursements from last school year — putting thousands of families "at grave risk" of losing services, advocates warn.
'Silver lining': Flood of migrant kids in NYC schools to fatten DOE coffers by $19M–plus
The city Department of Education is rolling out the red carpet to asylum-seeking migrants, helping them cut through red tape to get at least 1,500 border-crossing kids enrolled in public...
Nadler backed 'defund' calls before facing reelection — now favors fed funds to NYPD
Rep. Jerry Nadler said he supports allocating more funding to the police during a PIX-11 debate Tuesday night -- reversing course from claims he made two years ago that he...
State judge appears poised to reverse cuts to NYC school budgets
Supreme Court Judge Lyle Frank suggested during a hearing Thursday that the city violated state law when it passed next school year's Department of Education budget.
Letters to the Editor — Aug. 3, 2022
The Issue: Jon Stewart’s bashing of Senate Republicans over their issues with a veterans’ bill.
Don't believe the UFT's fake school funding cut hype
Record inflation, a looming recession and a city economy still in recovery mode oblige Adams and Banks to find prudent spending trims — not burn billions on the new hires...
Council calls on Adams to 'immediately restore' millions cut from school budgets
The majority of New York City council members are demanding that Mayor Eric Adams "immediately restore" millions in funding slashed from next year's school budgets.
Letters to the Editor — July 14, 2022
New York Post readers sound off about The Post’s call to end NYC Ferry after reports that it costs $224 million more than reported.
Letters to the Editor — June 26, 2022
New York Post readers sound off on woke humor, Texas’ delusions, the drug epidemic and weed shop splurges.
‘Three-card Monte’: NYC quietly cuts per-pupil funds for schools under controversial formula
The city Department of Education used a controversial budget formula to quietly reduce funds public schools are set to receive per-student next year.
Letters to the Editor — May 20, 2022
New York Post readers sound off about tax filings showing BLM founder Patrisse Cullors paid family members with organization funds.
NYC education panel passes controversial school funding formula
A controversial New York City school funding formula was approved Wednesday, despite a stunning rejection last month at a governance meeting.
Democrats push Pelosi for police funding-hike vote ahead of midterms
The group of 19 House Democrats – led by New Jersey Rep. Josh Gottheimer and Iowa’s Cindy Axne – is looking to advance the Invest to Protect Act.
NYC schools' funding formula rejected by city panel once seen as a 'rubber stamp'
The Panel for Educational Policy has struck down New York City's school funding formula — breaking with City Hall directives for the second time in two months.
Congress presses MTA on camera malfunctions during Brooklyn subway shooting
A group of Congress members pressed the MTA for answers in a blistering letter Wednesday about why the cameras were malfunctioning during last week’s subway attack in Brooklyn.
Pilot program gives low income Los Angeles residents $1,000 per month
Residents in Los Angeles County could get a monthly $1,000 boost if they qualify for a pilot program intended to help close glaring income gaps.
Hochul delivers $1M for new Little Italy museum after snub for Chinatown
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that the state will kick in $1 million to complete construction of the new Italian-American Museum in Little Italy.
Buffalo Bills' billionaire owner set to get $1B in public funds for new stadium
Gov. Kathy Hochul -- a Buffalo native -- is expected to announce in the next several days a deal in which New York State and Erie County agree to pay...
Prominent LGBTQ non-profit loses millions in funding following NY state probe
One of New York’s largest LGBTQ non-profits has lost millions in funding after a state probe.