Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani shuts out representation from the publicly-funded charter school sector as well as groups that support merit-based education — such as gifted and talented programs and specialized high schools — from from serving on his youth and education transition team.
NYC charter schools snubbed by Zohran Mamdani transition team as special interests gobble up posts
Politics
November 26, 2025
ultocalanissan@gmail.com
Related Posts
Jimmy Kimmel to headline $25K per ticket LA fundraiser for House Dems next month
Kimmel, 58, is billed as the event’s “special guest,” just below former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY). Kimmel, 58, is billed as...
Trump admin sues California after civil rights probe faulted state for ‘allowing males in girls’ sports’
"This discrimination is not only illegal and unfair but also demeaning, signaling to girls that their opportunities and achievements are secondary to accommodating boys," the complaint stated. "This discrimination...
Pence urges Trump to take out the ‘hammer’ on Russia: ‘Putin’s not going to stop until he’s stopped’
Former Vice President Mike Pence implored President Trump to dramatically ratchet up pressure against Russian strongman Vladimir Putin to cut a peace deal with Ukraine and accused the Kremlin...
Rudy Giuliani reaches deal to dodge trial over Florida condo, Yankees World Series rings
The settlement was signed Thursday afternoon, just hours after the former New York City Mayor had been set to testify. The settlement was signed Thursday afternoon, just hours after...
US freezes all visa processing for 75 countries, including Somalia, Russia, Iran
The State Department is pausing immigrant visa processing for 75 countries in an effort to crack down on applicants deemed likely to become a public charge. The State Department is pausing immigrant visa...
Charlamagne slams ‘The View’ for not featuring any conservative guests
"The Breakfast Club" host Charlamagne tha God slammed "The View" on Monday for lacking conservative voices on the show. "The Breakfast Club" host Charlamagne tha God slammed "The View"...
GOP gets new minority NYC council leader but one pol threatens to sue
The Republican members of the Big Apple's city council voted in a new minority leader, David Carr, Tuesday — with half of the party boycotting and threatening legal action....
Trump unsure whether to support Josh Hawley’s push to raise minimum wage
President Donald Trump signaled he was not sure about whether, or not, he would support a recent proposal led by GOP Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley to raise the federal minimum...
Trump appoints Fox News host Mark Levin and others to lead ‘revamped’ Homeland Security Advisory Council
President Trump has appointed Fox News host Mark Levin and a host of others to lead his “revamped” Homeland Security Advisory Council. “I am proud to announce the formation...
Why there are 61 names on your ballot for governor – including Barack Obama
Yes — 61 candidates appear on the ballot, taking up two pages and five columns in the voter pamphlet, where voters can select just one person for governor. Yes...