Police Commissioner resigns amid federal probe
/New York City Police Commissioner Edward Caban resigned on Thursday amid federal probes into him and his brother that saw his phone seized and house raided by FBI agents.
Read MoreNew York City Police Commissioner Edward Caban resigned on Thursday amid federal probes into him and his brother that saw his phone seized and house raided by FBI agents.
Read MoreMayor Eric Adams deflected several questions from reporters on Tuesday days after several members of his administration were wrapped up in federal investigations last week.
Read MoreFormer Mayor Michael Bloomberg and his philanthropic organization donated nearly $25 million to the city to build a first-of-its-kind high school aimed at fast tracking students into the medical field.
Read MoreOne month after a student protest over a pro-Israel teacher turned into a reported riot inside the halls of a Jamaica high school, the principal has resigned from his position.
Read MoreMayor Eric Adams and officials with the Department of Education discussed the future of Hillcrest High School following the fallout from a reported riot at the Jamaica school last week during his weekly off-topic press conference on Tuesday.
Read MoreThe city’s school chancellor made a trip Monday afternoon to Hillcrest High School, the site of a reported “riot” the week prior by students angered by a teacher who posted their support of Israel to social media.
Read MoreDozens of lawmakers and South Asian residents of Queens made their way to Albany to rally in support of a bill that would make Diwali a holiday recognized in the New York City public school system. Even with over two dozen state lawmakers signed onto the legislation, community leaders in Queens remain skeptical of the efforts being made to complete a promise that they say has been made to them before.
Read MoreThe city announced that it’s taking steps toward making Diwali a public school holiday. After years of advocacy, some in South Queens remain skeptical the long-desired public holiday will officially be put in place.
Read MoreA group of parents and teachers are suing the city, Mayor Eric Adams and the Department of Education over budget cuts they allege were made outside of proper procedure.
Read More“Mayoral control is not imperial control – it's a collaboration with parents and if David Banks doesn't understand that, I'll be happy to explain it to him.”
Read MoreBorough President Donovan Richards hosted the first Queens Parent Advisory Board meeting under the Adams administration Tuesday, with new Schools Chancellor David Banks on hand to offer insight into what's next for public schools.
The event, organized by the Eagle Academy Foundation, Department of Education and Queens College, featured representatives from more than 100 colleges.
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