Tag: Cuomo

Video: Zephyr Teachout Talks Public Ed at PJSTA Conference Day

NYSUT Refuses to Oppose Cuomo But You Still Can!

It’s been a shade over four months since the new NYSUT officers took office.  They were elected, largely due to the UFT Unity Caucus’ loyalty oath, after running a campaign in which they made big promises.  They spoke of a “grassroots” slate of candidates, “member driven” unionism, and spoke of how our statewide union needed …

Governor Cuomo Even Makes Lame Bets

Something fun for a Saturday morning… Seeing Cuomo cheering for the Rangers makes me happy to be an Islanders fan.  On that note, hockey blogger Greg Wyshynski writes about the “lamest governors’ bet ever.” Via Puck Daddy… Stanley Cup Final produces the lamest governors’ bet ever By Greg WyshynskiJune 4, 2014 11:16 AMPuck Daddy Political wagering is …

Working Family Parties Seem Set to Endorse Cuomo

Countless outlets are reporting this morning that the Working Families Party is set to endorse Governor Cuomo in November’s election.  If you are new to the political scene and are wondering, “Who is the Working Families Party?” we take this from their website… Formed by a grassroots coalition of community organizations, neighborhood activists, and labor …

News, Notes, and Links

A big week coming up PJSTA! First, we will need volunteers to put up “Vote YES” signs tomorrow, as well as volunteers who can head to the phone banks after school at the NYSUT Regional Office in Hauppauge. On Tuesday every member of the PJSTA needs to get to the polls in their home school …