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Mamdani Challenges Mayoral Control in Education Debate

10/30/2025

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Zohran Mamdani (Democratic nominee) opposes mayoral control of city schools and seeks more parental and educator involvement.
Mamdani proposes phasing out gifted and talented programs.
Andrew Cuomo (Independent candidate) criticizes the stance, calling ending mayoral control a debacle.
Sliwa (Republican nominee) would expand gifted and talented programs, cut $10 billion from the education budget, hire more therapists, and increase teacher pay.

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Story summary

Zohran Mamdani (Democratic nominee) opposes mayoral control of city schools and seeks more parental and educator involvement.
Mamdani proposes phasing out gifted and talented programs.
Andrew Cuomo (Independent candidate) criticizes the stance, calling ending mayoral control a debacle.
Sliwa (Republican nominee) would expand gifted and talented programs, cut $10 billion from the education budget, hire more therapists, and increase teacher pay.