Cayla Bamberger
@caylabam.bsky.social
Education and youth issues reporter @nydailynews.com
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NYC schools to close Monday due to snowstorm, shift to remote learning buff.ly/xeOZt1z
NYC schools to close Monday due to snowstorm, shift to remote learning
The pivot to virtual instruction will impact some 500,000 students across more than 1,100 schools.
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January 25, 2026 at 4:33 PM
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After Mamdani reversal, Gov. Hochul proposes 4-year extension of mayoral control over NYC schools
After Mamdani reversal, Gov. Hochul proposes 4-year extension of mayoral control over NYC schools
Mamdani ran for mayor on a promise to end mayoral control, saying that it shut parents and teachers out of shared decision-making about their children’s education.
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January 21, 2026 at 12:15 AM
After Mamdani reversal, Gov. Hochul proposes 4-year extension of mayoral control over NYC schools
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Gov. Hochul’s budget proposes record school aid, but NYC kids may still get shortchanged
Gov. Hochul’s budget proposes record school aid, but NYC kids may still get shortchanged
Even though overall education spending is higher, NYC could see itself shortchanged again this year when the dollars are divvied up among New York state’s various cities and towns.
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January 20, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Gov. Hochul’s budget proposes record school aid, but NYC kids may still get shortchanged
Rita Joseph is expected to be tapped to lead the Council's less prominent Committee on Higher Education, a post Dinowitz used to hold
New: Council Speaker Julie Menin plans to tap key allies Eric Dinowitz, Oswald Feliz, Shaun Abreu and Shekar Krishnan as chairmen of the Council’s education, public safety, transportation and oversight committees, per sources. www.nydailynews.com/2026/01/14/m...
Menin to tap key allies — and her main speaker’s race opponent — for top NYC Council posts
Speaker Julie Menin plans to tap allies Eric Dinowitz, Oswald Feliz, Shaun Abreu and Shekar Krishnan as chairmen of the Education, Public Safety, Transportation and Oversight committees, the Daily …
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January 15, 2026 at 3:05 AM
Rita Joseph is expected to be tapped to lead the Council's less prominent Committee on Higher Education, a post Dinowitz used to hold
The Trump admin opened an investigation today into NYC public schools over a policy that allows trans students to participate in sports aligned with their gender identity, federal officials announced in a news release.
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Trump admin opens probe into NYC policy on transgender athletes in school sports
It marked the second time in a matter of months the federal government has targeted NYC’s schools over their gender policies.
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January 15, 2026 at 12:16 AM
The Trump admin opened an investigation today into NYC public schools over a policy that allows trans students to participate in sports aligned with their gender identity, federal officials announced in a news release.
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Mamdani slams Adams outreach efforts at 3-K, pre-K application launch
Mamdani slams Adams outreach efforts at 3-K, pre-K application launch
Mayor Mamdani pledged a “full-court press” to increase enrollment in New York City’s pre-K and 3-K programs.
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January 14, 2026 at 11:30 PM
Mamdani slams Adams outreach efforts at 3-K, pre-K application launch
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Gov. Hochul proposing expansion of free community college program with focus on nursing
Gov. Hochul proposing expansion of free community college program with focus on nursing
The expansion would include new opportunities for aspiring nurses as thousands went on strike in New York City.
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January 13, 2026 at 2:45 PM
Gov. Hochul proposing expansion of free community college program with focus on nursing
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Hochul State of the State plan to deliver child care for NYC 2-year-olds may fall short of need
Hochul State of the State plan to deliver child care for NYC 2-year-olds may fall short of need
Advocates have estimated that 2-Care requires 55,000 slots citywide to be considered universal.
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January 13, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Hochul State of the State plan to deliver child care for NYC 2-year-olds may fall short of need
Gov. Hochul is set to announce a free child care program for 2-year-olds along with Mayor Mamdani on Thursday, a major first step toward implementing one of the mayor’s key campaign promises w/ @c-sommerfeldt.bsky.social
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Hochul unveiling free child care plan for 2-year-olds in NYC, though funding unclear
As part of his affordability agenda, Mamdani campaigned on a promise of free child care for all kids from 6 weeks to 5 years old, regardless of household income.
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January 8, 2026 at 1:38 PM
Gov. Hochul is set to announce a free child care program for 2-year-olds along with Mayor Mamdani on Thursday, a major first step toward implementing one of the mayor’s key campaign promises w/ @c-sommerfeldt.bsky.social
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Mamdani slams Trump freeze on child care funding as NYC braces for potential cuts
Mamdani slams Trump freeze on child care funding as NYC braces for potential cuts
The federal funding freeze could jeopardize programs that serve New York’s neediest families and force daycare centers to shutter, just as Mamdani looks to expand universal child care.
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January 7, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Mamdani slams Trump freeze on child care funding as NYC braces for potential cuts
It's official: Mamdani picks Kamar Samuels, a Manhattan superintendent, for NYC schools chancellor.
In the same breath, Mamdani eliminated a major uncertainty for Samuels: The mayor-elect will ask to retain control of the schools. (He campaigned on the opposite.)
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In the same breath, Mamdani eliminated a major uncertainty for Samuels: The mayor-elect will ask to retain control of the schools. (He campaigned on the opposite.)
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Mamdani reverses course on mayoral control over NYC schools as he appoints Kamar Samuels chancellor
On the campaign trail, Mamdani expressed interest in sharing more authority with students, parents and the adults who make schools run every day — principals, teachers and other school staff member…
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December 31, 2025 at 10:07 PM
It's official: Mamdani picks Kamar Samuels, a Manhattan superintendent, for NYC schools chancellor.
In the same breath, Mamdani eliminated a major uncertainty for Samuels: The mayor-elect will ask to retain control of the schools. (He campaigned on the opposite.)
www.nydailynews.com/2025/12/31/m...
In the same breath, Mamdani eliminated a major uncertainty for Samuels: The mayor-elect will ask to retain control of the schools. (He campaigned on the opposite.)
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Mamdani's DOE chancellor announcement today will be in the same spot in Manhattan where Mamdani was initially going to have yesterday's appointment presser (which was moved on short notice).
Begs the Q if yesterday's presser was initially going to be the chancellor announcement.
Begs the Q if yesterday's presser was initially going to be the chancellor announcement.
December 31, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Mamdani's DOE chancellor announcement today will be in the same spot in Manhattan where Mamdani was initially going to have yesterday's appointment presser (which was moved on short notice).
Begs the Q if yesterday's presser was initially going to be the chancellor announcement.
Begs the Q if yesterday's presser was initially going to be the chancellor announcement.
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A source said the schools chancellor selection process has left some on the Mamdani transition disillusioned after lots of behind-the-scenes jockeying for the various different candidates. "That could have been done better," source said. w/ @caylabam.bsky.social
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Mamdani to pick Manhattan superintendent Kamar Samuels as public school chancellor
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is expected to elevate Kamar Samuels, a local uptown Manhattan superintendent, to chancellor of the New York City public schools on Wednesday, sources confirmed to the Da…
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December 31, 2025 at 3:49 AM
A source said the schools chancellor selection process has left some on the Mamdani transition disillusioned after lots of behind-the-scenes jockeying for the various different candidates. "That could have been done better," source said. w/ @caylabam.bsky.social
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if the mta sold F/M swap merch they'd be funded for the next decade
December 18, 2025 at 3:50 AM
if the mta sold F/M swap merch they'd be funded for the next decade
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City Hall says "expect more news soon" on whether Adams will fill the two remaining mayoral vacancies on the PEP
If he does, Mamdani will not be able appoint anyone to NYC's school board until June unless other mayoral appointees resign
If he does, Mamdani will not be able appoint anyone to NYC's school board until June unless other mayoral appointees resign
Adams has appointed a former GOP councilman to NYC's schools oversight panel, as the mayor continues to stack boards related to housing, policing and now education before Mamdani takes office, w/ @c-sommerfeldt.bsky.social @josiestratman.bsky.social
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Adams appoints GOP’s Borelli to school panel, stacking another board before Mamdani takes office
The string of eleventh-hour nominations have been viewed by Adams’ critics and supporters alike as an effort to stymie Mamdani’s Democratic Socialist agenda.
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December 15, 2025 at 9:48 PM
City Hall says "expect more news soon" on whether Adams will fill the two remaining mayoral vacancies on the PEP
If he does, Mamdani will not be able appoint anyone to NYC's school board until June unless other mayoral appointees resign
If he does, Mamdani will not be able appoint anyone to NYC's school board until June unless other mayoral appointees resign
Adams has appointed a former GOP councilman to NYC's schools oversight panel, as the mayor continues to stack boards related to housing, policing and now education before Mamdani takes office, w/ @c-sommerfeldt.bsky.social @josiestratman.bsky.social
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Adams appoints GOP’s Borelli to school panel, stacking another board before Mamdani takes office
The string of eleventh-hour nominations have been viewed by Adams’ critics and supporters alike as an effort to stymie Mamdani’s Democratic Socialist agenda.
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December 15, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Adams has appointed a former GOP councilman to NYC's schools oversight panel, as the mayor continues to stack boards related to housing, policing and now education before Mamdani takes office, w/ @c-sommerfeldt.bsky.social @josiestratman.bsky.social
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at least i will be able to console my Mets woes soon by losing $30,000 on the Moody Blues themed slot machine at Steve Cohen's Hard Rock Casino
December 10, 2025 at 6:12 PM
at least i will be able to console my Mets woes soon by losing $30,000 on the Moody Blues themed slot machine at Steve Cohen's Hard Rock Casino
The Day Care Council of New York, a membership org, is out with a new report on the state of the workforce:
To achieve universal child care under Mamdani, DCC estimates NYC must hire 30,000+ workers.
That's on top of the 5,000 needed every year to backfill vacancies.
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To achieve universal child care under Mamdani, DCC estimates NYC must hire 30,000+ workers.
That's on top of the 5,000 needed every year to backfill vacancies.
www.dccnyinc.org/wp-content/u...
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December 10, 2025 at 5:14 PM
The Day Care Council of New York, a membership org, is out with a new report on the state of the workforce:
To achieve universal child care under Mamdani, DCC estimates NYC must hire 30,000+ workers.
That's on top of the 5,000 needed every year to backfill vacancies.
www.dccnyinc.org/wp-content/u...
To achieve universal child care under Mamdani, DCC estimates NYC must hire 30,000+ workers.
That's on top of the 5,000 needed every year to backfill vacancies.
www.dccnyinc.org/wp-content/u...
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ICYMI over weekend: Bill de Blasio has been actively urging Zohran Mamdani's team to appoint Meisha Porter, his old NYC schools chancellor, to the post.
Mamdani's also considering keeping current Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos. w/ @caylabam.bsky.social
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Mamdani's also considering keeping current Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos. w/ @caylabam.bsky.social
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NYC schools chief Aviles-Ramos, with union and parent support, makes a case for Mamdani to keep her on
New York City Public Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos made the case Friday for Zohran Mamdani to keep her at the helm of the nation’s largest school district, just days after the mayor-elect…
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December 8, 2025 at 3:44 PM
ICYMI over weekend: Bill de Blasio has been actively urging Zohran Mamdani's team to appoint Meisha Porter, his old NYC schools chancellor, to the post.
Mamdani's also considering keeping current Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos. w/ @caylabam.bsky.social
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Mamdani's also considering keeping current Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos. w/ @caylabam.bsky.social
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New: Before getting a multi-million dollar contract from Mayor Adams’ admin to install “panic buttons” in NYC public schools, Florida-based SOS Technologies hired the lobbying firm founded and operated by Frank Carone, Adams' longtime political confidant. www.nydailynews.com/2025/12/01/c...
Co. that won big bucks ‘panic button’ deal for NYC schools hired firm of Adams’ ally Frank Carone
Before getting a multi-million dollar contract from Mayor Adams’ administration to install “panic buttons” in city public schools, a Florida tech company hired the lobbying and co…
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December 1, 2025 at 8:42 PM
New: Before getting a multi-million dollar contract from Mayor Adams’ admin to install “panic buttons” in NYC public schools, Florida-based SOS Technologies hired the lobbying firm founded and operated by Frank Carone, Adams' longtime political confidant. www.nydailynews.com/2025/12/01/c...
Mamadou Mouctar Diallo, the Brooklyn transfer student whose federal immigration arrest sparked outrage and protest over the summer, has been granted asylum and released from detention, according to his lawyers.
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NYC public school student granted asylum, released from ICE detention
Mouctar, a 20-year-old student at Brooklyn Frontiers High School from Guinea, was detained in August during a routine immigration check-in.
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December 1, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Mamadou Mouctar Diallo, the Brooklyn transfer student whose federal immigration arrest sparked outrage and protest over the summer, has been granted asylum and released from detention, according to his lawyers.
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New York cellphone ban boosts student learning, social skills: ‘We hear increased laughter’
New York cellphone ban boosts student learning, social skills: ‘We hear increased laughter’
Roughly 83% of schools reported “more positive classroom environments” and “better student engagement” since prohibiting phones and other internet-enabled devices in the fal…
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December 1, 2025 at 6:35 PM
New York cellphone ban boosts student learning, social skills: ‘We hear increased laughter’
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Stunning moment:
Mamdani is asked if he still considers Trump a fascist.
As he begins answering, Trump, while slapping Mamdani on the arm, interrupts: "Just say yes, I don't mind."
Mamdani is asked if he still considers Trump a fascist.
As he begins answering, Trump, while slapping Mamdani on the arm, interrupts: "Just say yes, I don't mind."
November 21, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Stunning moment:
Mamdani is asked if he still considers Trump a fascist.
As he begins answering, Trump, while slapping Mamdani on the arm, interrupts: "Just say yes, I don't mind."
Mamdani is asked if he still considers Trump a fascist.
As he begins answering, Trump, while slapping Mamdani on the arm, interrupts: "Just say yes, I don't mind."
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Trump takes off the table -- at least for now -- any cuts to federal funding for NYC. "I expect to be helping him, not hurting him, a big help because I want New York City to be great," he says.
Trump even says he'd be "very, very comfortable" living in NYC under Mayor Mamdani.
Trump even says he'd be "very, very comfortable" living in NYC under Mayor Mamdani.
November 21, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Trump takes off the table -- at least for now -- any cuts to federal funding for NYC. "I expect to be helping him, not hurting him, a big help because I want New York City to be great," he says.
Trump even says he'd be "very, very comfortable" living in NYC under Mayor Mamdani.
Trump even says he'd be "very, very comfortable" living in NYC under Mayor Mamdani.
Magnet schools can draw down $12M in prior year funds while NYC's legal battle w/ the Trump admin over gender policy continues www.nydailynews.com/2025/11/20/n...
NYC magnet schools can use $12M in carryover funds amid battle with feds over gender policy
The Trump administration and New York City’s public schools have reached a deal to allow some funds flow to local magnet programs while their legal battle over school gender policies plays ou…
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November 20, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Magnet schools can draw down $12M in prior year funds while NYC's legal battle w/ the Trump admin over gender policy continues www.nydailynews.com/2025/11/20/n...