New York State lawmakers’ proposed budget called for higher taxes on the ultrawealthy, parking permits for city residents and retention of the state’s bail laws.
Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to allow more charter schools to open in New York City. But as the public school system loses students, the effort faces strong political headwinds.
Enrollment at charters is up and the governor has signaled a measure of support, but the privately run schools still face an enormous battle as they seek to expand.