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2025 Mayoral Race

Education will be a top responsibility for New York City’s next mayor. In the nation's largest school system, the mayor controls the Education Department, appointing a chancellor who oversees a $40 billion budget and about 150,000 employees. Read our coverage

NYC schools to get financial coaches and in-school banking starting in fall

Mayor Eric Adams announced the ‘fly’ initiative to bring financial educators, free counseling, and in-school banking to NYC students, starting with 15 districts this fall.

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Left out or tuning out? Youth voices in NYC politics

The season finale of P.S. Weekly dives into the youth vote and the 2025 mayoral election. We break down youth voter engagement, candidate platforms, and why local politics matter.

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Low turnout, PLACE loses seats in District 2, and more: what to know about parent council elections

PLACE, a polarizing education advocacy group, lost seats in Manhattan’s District 2 amid a controversial push to rethink transgender students’ access to sports teams.

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