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New York Post
2 months ago
NYC politics

NYC has received just $49M from feds to help deal with migrant crisis because of 'stringent' guidelines: 'Obscene'

Federal aid to address migrant crisis in New York City falls significantly short of projected costs
Struggles with stringent reimbursement guidelines hinder city's ability to access aid [ more ]
Chalkbeat
2 months ago
Education

Social workers, 3-K, community schools on chopping block as NYC's federal aid expires

New York City's Education Department won't face further budget cuts this spring due to better revenue, but faces significant cuts from expiring federal aid.
Advocates warn that the city must quickly replace expiring federal aid to avoid devastating cuts to essential education programs. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
New York City

9 Democratic Governors Push Biden and Congress to Address Migrant Crisis

Nine Democratic governors are urging the Biden administration and congressional leaders to address the humanitarian crisis caused by the surge of migrants at the US borders.
They are calling for a serious commitment to overhauling the immigration system, federal coordination, and more funds for states. [ more ]
Fox News
5 months ago
NYC politics

Mayor Adams declares 'help is not on the way' from the federal government as NYC struggles with migrant crisis

New York City Mayor Eric Adams declares that the city will have to face the migrant crisis on its own, as federal aid is not expected to drastically change the situation.
Adams' approval rating is at an all-time low of 28%, according to a recent poll, indicating widespread dissatisfaction with his handling of the migrant crisis. [ more ]
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New York Post
5 months ago
NYC politics

Mayor Adams admits DC migrant crisis meeting was fruitless: 'Help is not on its way'

Mayor Eric Adams traveled to Washington, DC to seek federal aid for handling the migrant crisis, but left without optimism that help is on the way.
Adams expressed frustration that New York City will have to navigate the challenge on its own, as the federal government has not provided significant resources or assistance. [ more ]
Axios
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Biden to visit Baltimore in aftermath of deadly bridge collapse

President Biden will visit the collapse site, meet with officials and families of victims.
Federal aid announcements during the visit remain uncertain. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Education

Inside the Blunders That Plunged the College Admission Season Into Disarray

Federal financial aid applications faced processing delays due to a backlog of 70,000 emails.
The Education Department conducted a three-day crash effort involving 200 employees to extract crucial student information. [ more ]
www.npr.org
2 months ago
Education

Schools face big challenges accommodating migrants who've crossed the border

Colorado public schools face challenges due to lack of federal aid for new international students
Districts are adapting and sharing strategies to educate newcomers [ more ]
www.bostonherald.com
4 months ago
Parenting

Child care gaps in rural America threaten to undercut small communities

Access to quality child care programs in rural areas is limited, leading to child care deserts.
The pandemic-era funding support for child care programs has helped expand capacity, but sustainability is a concern without continued support. [ more ]
Fox News
5 months ago
NYC politics

NYC Mayor Adams says New Yorkers 'angry' over migrant crisis as he heads to DC

New York City Mayor Eric Adams traveled to Washington D.C. to ask for federal aid in dealing with the city's migrant crisis.
Adams stated that New Yorkers are angry and in need of help regarding the asylum seeker crisis. [ more ]
New York Post
5 months ago
NYC politics

Mayor Adams will again travel to DC for meetings on worsening migrant crisis

Mayor Eric Adams will travel to Washington DC to discuss additional federal aid for NYC and other cities impacted by the migrant crisis.
Adams' previous trip to DC was cut short due to an FBI raid on his chief fundraiser's home. [ more ]
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