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The Race to a NYS Budget (with sharp elbows!)

The 26-27 State Budget is due today, the legislatures passed “continuing resolutions” to keep the state afloat and the members left for the Easter/Passover break, leaving a number of contentious issues unresolved. The  governor continues to push for the authority to override local zoning regulations to build more “affordable” housing, suburban legislators pushing back. TheContinue reading “The Race to a NYS Budget (with sharp elbows!)”

Do You Want the Recipe for the Secret Sauce?

Why was Socrates sentenced to death by the rulers of Athens? Socrates was viewed as a threat to Athenian society because his relentless questioning challenged traditional religious beliefs, political structures, and democratic authority. By making influential figures appear foolish and encouraging young people to think critically, he was accused of impiety and corrupting the youth,Continue reading “Do You Want the Recipe for the Secret Sauce?”

Vote for Tom Brown for Trustee of the Teachers Retirement System

I first met Tom when I was the UFT District Rep and Tom was a JHS Chapter Leader, he’d pull me into his classroom, he was a master teacher and his room looked like a travel advertisement for Spain!  Tom invited me to attend a School Leadership Team meeting, the Home Ec teacher baked chocolate chip cookies,Continue reading “Vote for Tom Brown for Trustee of the Teachers Retirement System”

Dealing with Anxiety in Troubling Times

 I sent out a scree to my e-list: have you voted? I received: who should I vote for? (easily resolved) and I have no stamps (not needed) and many smiley faces, every vote counts, we should have the results in a few days. These are anxiety producing times. I wake up and hesitate to checkContinue reading “Dealing with Anxiety in Troubling Times”

“Don’t Mourn, Organize,” We’re All Citizen Lobbyists

Who are my Congressman, state Assembly, Senators and City Council members? You probably have no idea, yet they impact life every single day. Click here for contact info for all electeds   NYC PBA – Find Your Representatives A few days ago the CCNY Alumni Association sent testimony to key members of the state legislature demanding adequate funding,Continue reading ““Don’t Mourn, Organize,” We’re All Citizen Lobbyists”