Comptroller Brad Lander condemned federal cuts to education during a rally, stressing the negative impact of Trump's new law on public school funding in NYC.
Experts caution that while the reported increases in reading scores are notable, the short assessments should be interpreted carefully, as they may not fully capture overall literacy improvements.
William Bassell, 66, was arrested for allegedly fondling two of his teachers at the Academy of American Studies, facing multiple charges of sexual abuse.