Voices Stories by Daniel P. Bader
No room for 4-year-olds
In July parents across Manhattan learned whether their children got into a universal pre-K class this fall. Borough-wide, two-thirds of kids didn't get a seat. more>
Little room for art in DOE plan for two schools
The proposed co-location of two schools: Hamilton Heights and P.S. 153 could mean cutting their popular arts programs as well as limiting enrollment. more>
Dominican Republic changes constitution to allow citizens abroad to elect representatives
In Northern Manhattan and the Bronx – which combined are home to the largest community of Dominicans outside of the small Caribbean island – the idea that Dominican Americans would have another layer of elections raises numerous questions and could disrupt the already fractious political world. more>
Is the Small Business Survival bill dead?
The bill, which would require landlords to negotiate the renewal of a lease with their commercial tenants or face binding arbitration, has garnered 30 sponsors in the City Council, more than enough to pass. But it has run into significant resistance from Council Speaker Christine Quinn and Mayor Michael Bloomberg.
VIDEO :: Steve Barrison, Esq. spoke at NY City Hall Rally on Small Business Survival Act on June 29, 2009. more>
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