BLOGGER SHIELD LAW

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Journalist bloggers in New York may receive the same protection that traditional journalists enjoy. A new bill introduced by State Sen. Tom Duane and Assembly Member Linda Rosenthal would give bloggers access to shield laws that journalists use to protect anonymous sources. New York State has one of the strongest shield laws in the country
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COMPTROLLER BLASTS DOE ON PARENT INPUT

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As the State Legislature negotiates renewing the bill that gives mayors power over New York’s school system, a recent report by the office of City Comptroller Bill Thompson charges that the Department of Education blocks input from public school parents. The report, “Powerless Parents,” focuses on Community Education Councils (CECs), as well as parent-teacher-student associations.
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The Mayor’s Race: Focus On Education

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In 2002, Mayor Michael Bloomberg took control of New York City’s public school system, reversing a 30-year governance structure in which the Board of Education managed 32 community school districts. It was a system that many regarded as marred by political infighting and lacking in accountability. The new law allowed the mayor unprecedented oversight, and
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The Next D.A.

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The Democratic hopefuls for Manhattan district attorney have similar policies on crime prevention, alternative sentencing and building community coalitions. And they are all alumni of the 89-year-old Robert Morgenthau’s office. But in the months before the September primary, each has highlighted a different background to illustrate why they are the right person to run the
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HELICOPTER FOLLOW-UP

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With complaints from Manhattan constituents increasing, Rep. Jerrold Nadler recently reached out to the Federal Aviation Administration to discuss the noise and disruption caused by helicopters flying over New York City. Nadler’s office said that the Congressman is working with the FAA to organize a follow-up meeting to a January roundtable discussion focused on the
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