Home N.Y. Today: Meisha Porter, Longtime N.Y.C. Educator, to Take Over Country’s Largest School System N.Y. Today: Meisha Porter, Longtime N.Y.C. Educator, to Take Over Country’s Largest School System Author - CAFOP February 27, 2021 0 Ms. Porter will be the first Black woman to run the city's sprawling school system.View in browser|nytimes.comContinue reading the main storyFebruary 27, 2021New York City Department of EducationFirst Black Woman to Run N.Y.C. Schools Faces Huge Task: Full ReopeningMeisha 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 ShapiroN.Y.C. Schools Chief to Resign After Clashes Over DesegregationRichard 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 ShapiroAs a Weakened Cuomo Looks to a 4th Term, Challengers See OpportunityThe 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 GlueckAttacks on Asian-Americans in New York Stoke Fear, Anxiety and AngerHate 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. SlotnikA Special Unit to Prosecute Police Killings Has No ConvictionsThe 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 WeiserWant 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 storyADVERTISEMENTIf you've found this newsletter helpful, please consider subscribing to The New York Times. Your support makes our work possible.Continue reading the main storyNeed 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 appConnect with us on:Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia NoticesThe New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018 Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Newer Older