While I appreciate the fact that John King has the educational and training background appropriate for an Education Commissioner, by the same token I have concerns that his history within the charter school movement may create a bias (even an unconscious...

I have organized a panel discussion on reproductive rights at 6:30pm next Wednesday, May 4th. I would love to see you there. I will moderate the panel discussion between Catherine Abate, Melissa Goodman, Dr. Sarah Miller and Rhonda Braxton. We will then...

Earlier this week, the New York City Department of Education (DOE) released a list of proposed teacher layoffs that would be pursued if the State refuses to change legislation regarding seniority for Union members. This inspecific, yet ominous "data"...

Assemblymember Deborah J. Glick, 66th Assembly District, announced introduction today of legislation that would limit total compensation of hospital executives whose hospitals receive public funds to $250,000 annually. This compensation would include...

As someone who has spent nearly my entire adult life in Greenwich Village, I was crestfallen when St. Vincent's shut its doors. Not only was the hospital the center for our community's physical health, it also has been the lifeblood for many small local...

I am very disappointed in Governor Cuomo's budget as it relates to public higher education in the Empire State. While one can argue with the Governor's assertion that there are trend factors in some areas of the budget which have made increases automatic,...

Dear Friends, In an effort to move into the 21st Century, and to respond to all the folks who ask me to take my message to a larger audience, we are beginning to do video clips on issues of concern as they emerge. While I believe in thoughtful reflection...

Assemblymember Deborah J. Glick, 66th Assembly District, announced today that Governor Paterson has signed her bill, A.2563-A/S.6177-A, into law. This bill provides that employers who provide funeral leave for family members of deceased spouse shall not...

Assemblymember Deborah J. Glick, 66th Assembly District, confirmed passage of A2769-a/S7657-a in both houses of the NYS Legislature. This legislation would allow New York City residents to direct money on their tax returns to the New York City Parks,...

Assemblymember Deborah J. Glick, 66th Assembly District, announced today that Governor Paterson has signed into law her legislation (A.5985/S3070) that would repeal the 21-year limitation on pet trusts. Until now, pet owners who wished to provide in their...

In good times and bad times, public higher education has taken it on the chin. I’m disappointed that the Governor’s budget proposal continues to erode support for our institutions of public higher education. Alleged reform proposals simply wash our...

In good times and bad times, public higher education has taken it on the chin. I’m disappointed that the Governor’s budget proposal continues to erode support for our institutions of public higher education. Alleged reform proposals simply wash our...

Assemblymember Deborah J. Glick, 66th Assembly District, announced passage of her bill, A.2565, which would create affordable housing protection for the 11,000 New Yorkers living with HIV/AIDS who are at risk of losing their homes. “This bill moves...

Assemblymember Deborah J. Glick, 66th Assembly District, announced passage of her bill, A.2565, which would create affordable housing protection for the 11,000 New Yorkers living with HIV/AIDS who are at risk of losing their homes. “This bill moves...

New York State’s welfare reform efforts are predicated on the belief that individuals in need of financial assistance can attain self-sufficiency if provided with the skills and opportunity needed to maintain full-time employment. In order to achieve...