Month: September 2014

Cuomo Wins Primary But Has Lost the Faith of NY Dems

If you are into moral victories there were many to be had last night.  Zephyr Teachout, while not winning the primary, garnered nearly 35% of the vote, an astounding total for a virtually unknown candidate facing off against an incumbent governor with loads of Wall Street cash.  Cuomo had a $35 million war chest, including …

Wear Red On Wednesdays

Just a reminder that we will once again “wear red for public ed” every Wednesday this year!  Here is a reminder from last year about why we launched our #red4ed campaign.  Use the hashtag on social media to explain why you support public education.  More red shirts are available if you are interested.

Morgan Leary Fundraiser

Please join us for a fundraiser to help support the daughter of a Boyle Road fifth-grade teacher, Mrs. Leary… For a clearer copy of the flyer click here: Aquarium Fundraiser If you do not work in Comsewogue but want to attend please send your payment to either Lisa DeLuca or Tara Falasco at Boyle Road Elementary School, …

Don’t Be Confused by Tomorrow’s Ballot

Here is how it should look…

The Randi Weingarten Sell Out Tour Comes to New York State

We have known for quite a while that the UFT/NYSUT/AFT leadership has been selling out the membership for quite some time now.  But today’s deplorable news about AFT President Randi Weingarten making robo calls for Kathy Hochul goes even further than I ever thought they could go.  The New York Post describes why it is important …