Snow Call
Many on the weather board say the snow is stating to wind down in their areas.Looks like all but the heaviest snow will end about midnight.Temperatures will be in the single digits tomorrow, there will be near a foot of snow in Central Park.But I am betting there will be school.Heading off to bed for an earlier trip in.Goodnight all.
Cuomo Says Committee Of Educators And Legislators Will Do Common Core Roll-Out Review
From Syracuse.com:Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced today that he will assemble a panel of educators and legislators to fix what he said was a "flawed" rollout of the Common Core learning standards in New York's schools. "The way the Common Core has been managed by the Board of Regents is flawed," he said during his budget presentation in Albany. "There's too much uncertainty, c
Go Away, Snow God
National Weather Service has 8-12 inches total accumulation, plunging temperatures, with a Winter Storm Advisory in effect until 6 AM tomorrow.Mayor says school is open tomorrow unless something changes to make it otherwise.Snowing hard now, but the early start to the storm probably means it's out of here earlier too.Students are all talking like it is a snow day tomorrow, but it doesn't look like
Governor Cuomo Will Fund After School Programs Through Gambling Losses
Come on seven, mamma needs junior to get that after school SAT prep class!Buried in the Daily News article reporting that Governor Cuomo is funding universal full-day pre-K across the state for the year, attempting to cut off Bill de Blasio's campaign pledge that NYC will fund its own universal full-day pre-K by raising taxes on individuals who make more than $500,000, is this:In addition, officia
They Keep Raising The Snow Totals
Latest National Weather Service forecast is now calling for 8-12 inches of snow between noon today and early morning tomorrow.The potential is for some areas in and around the city to get as much as 14 inches of snow.Because of the timing of the storm, I would expect school to be in session tomorrow, as the snow is expected to end in the early morning hours, giving enough time for major roads to b
Cuomo Fears Loss Of Progressive Votes
Sheriff Andy's got some fear that his re-election numbers won't be all that impressive:Democratic insiders say a key reason Cuomo is seeking Republican “moderate’’ support is the erosion of support from his own Democratic Party’s “progressive’’ or left wing, with his estrangement from Mayor Bill de Blasio being the best example. Cuomo has also been clashing for months with Attorney General Eric Sc
1-20-14 Perdido Street School
Perdido Street School: Hey Governor Cuomo, Where's The Merit Pay Money Coming From?The Jamestown Post-Journal wants to know:Danielle O'Connor, superintendent of Frewsburg Central School, said the logic of promising bonus pay to teachers while her district is still struggling with a $1.2 million gap elimination adjustment is less than sound. "We would certainly be able to strengthen our distri