N.Y. Today: Meisha Porter, Longtime N.Y.C. Educator, to Take Over Country’s Largest School System

Ms. Porter will be the first Black woman to run the city's sprawling school system.

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story February 27, 2021 New York City Department of Education First Black Woman to Run N.Y.C. Schools Faces Huge Task: Full Reopening Meisha Porter, a New York City native, must lead a return to traditional, in-person learning after the pandemic left many of the city's one million students in virtual classes. By Kate Taylor and Eliza Shapiro N.Y.C. Schools Chief to Resign After Clashes Over Desegregation Richard Carranza's departure, planned for mid-March, comes after repeated clashes with Mayor Bill de Blasio over how to desegregate the city's schools. By Eliza Shapiro As a Weakened Cuomo Looks to a 4th Term, Challengers See Opportunity The growing uncertainty over Gov. Andrew Cuomo's political fortunes is a sharp turnaround from last year, when some supporters dreamed of a presidential bid. Potential challengers have noticed. By Katie Glueck Attacks on Asian-Americans in New York Stoke Fear, Anxiety and Anger Hate crimes involving Asian-American victims soared in New York City last year. Officials are grappling with the problem even as new incidents occur. By Alexandra E. Petri and Daniel E. Slotnik A Special Unit to Prosecute Police Killings Has No Convictions The case of Daniel Prude's death is the latest example of the challenges prosecutors face when they try to hold police officers accountable. By Sarah Maslin Nir, Jonah E. Bromwich and Benjamin Weiser Want more news? Check out our full coverage. The Mini Crossword: Here is today's puzzle. New York Today is published weekdays around 6 a.m. You can also find it at nytoday.com. Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT If you've found this newsletter helpful, please consider subscribing to The New York Times. Your support makes our work possible. Continue reading the main story Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for New York Today from The New York Times. To stop receiving these emails, unsubscribe or manage your email preferences. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018