As Chicago Public Schools faces significant deficits in the next five years, upcoming Board of Education votes could have lasting financial implications. CEO Pedro Martinez’s job is at stake in a vote following a standoff with the Chicago Teachers Union and Mayor Brandon Johnson over funding for a new contract. Another decision on whether to bail out charter operator Acero Schools and potentially reopen schools as district-run could set an unsustainable precedent, impacting CPS finances. S&P warns that these decisions could affect the district’s credit rating and ability to issue bonds for necessary projects, emphasizing the need for financial stability and transparency in leadership decisions.
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Manhattan shooting timeline: New details highlight minutes inside Manhattan office as Shane Tamura opened fire
During evening rush hour on a Monday in New York City, a gunman named Shane Devon Tamura shot and killed four people in a Park Avenue office building, marking the deadliest mass shooting in the city since 2000. The NYPD responded swiftly, deploying specialized units and technology to locate Tamura, who eventually took his own life on the 33rd floor of the building. Want More Context? 🔎
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