Governor Cuomo released his proposed budget for the 2014-2015 fiscal year on January 21st. Analyzing budget proposals is a big part of what Schuyler’s staff does this time of year. We focus especially on the impacts for New Yorkers living in poverty and let the NYS Legislature know what works and what needs improvement.Wedding Party…
Schuyler Center asks the Legislature for at least $225 million in State funds for universal, high-quality, full-day Pre-K and after-school programs. See Schuyler Center’s Testimony before the Joint Fiscal Committees on the SFY 2014-15 Budget Elementary and Secondary Education Budget Hearing on January 28, 2014.
Governor Cuomo released his Executive Budget on January 21, 2014, and Schuyler Center staff will spend the coming days gaining a deeper understanding of the proposed budget initiatives. In the interim, for your review, is a quick ‘First Look’ at how the Governor’s proposed budget intersects with our policy priorities. These are budget areas that…
The direct and indirect costs resulting from our country’s failure to prevent children’s maltreatment have been estimated at $104 billion a year. The weight on New York’s economy, taxpayers, and businesses is excessive, and it is a strong reason to place a higher priority on the prevention of abuse and neglect of the state’s future…
Did you miss the January 10th CUF/SCAA forum Unlocking the Full Potential of New York’s Community Colleges, on how New York can harness the full potential of its community colleges and what can be done to ensure that more of those who enroll in the state’s community colleges actually graduate? Videos and forum materials are…
Governor Cuomo delivered his fourth State of the State Address on January 8, 2014. This address coincided with the 50th Anniversary of Lyndon B. Johnson’s War on Poverty. Despite growing income inequality and poverty in New York, the Governor failed to take advantage of this connection to announce a roadmap plan to address poverty. Most…
Public Statement by Kate Breslin, President & CEO, Schuyler Center for Analysis and Advocacy — Governor Cuomo’s State of the State address coincides with the 50th anniversary of President Johnson’s declaration of our nation’s War on Poverty. It is unfortunate that the Governor did not mention this milestone and the challenges ahead of us to…
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