It’s unfair to public schools that lack funding for art, music or updated books. It goes against the recommendation of the city’s security experts. And it might be unconstitutional. But other than that, the bill to provide public money for private-school security guards is a great idea.
Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer recommended approval of the mayor’s Mandatory Inclusionary Housing plan after the administration agreed to address a range of concerns about the proposal. She rejected a second zoning proposal, however.