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Assemblyman Michael Benedetto meets with students of Mercy College to discuss college accessibility, college courses, financial aid and student assistance as well as the importance of furthering education for their futures.
Assemblyman Michael Benedetto meets with students of Mercy College to discuss college accessibility, college courses, financial aid and student assistance as well as the importance of furthering education for their futures.
From February 13th to March 22nd students from Iona College provided Free Tax Preparation for seniors in District 82.
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Above are participating students in tax prep from (L-R) Chacko Andrews, Julia O'Rourke, Professor of Accounting Department Bill Battaglieri, Aurelio Lua, Assemblyman Michael Benedetto, Abraham Bluestone, Oscar Merino, Denis Galdamez, and Alexandra Andreani.
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Not present in photo: Â Emmet Clarke, Peter Kerantzas and Daniel Falcones.
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Benedetto Votes in Favor of Education, Labor, Housing, and Family Assistance Budget Bill
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Education Commissioner Testifies During Budget Hearing on Elementary and Secondary Education
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NYC Dept. Of Education Chancellor Testifies During Budget Hearing on Elementary and Secondary Education
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UFT President Testifies During Budget Hearing on Elementary and Secondary Education
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Big 5 School District Superintendents Testify During Budget Hearing on Elementary and Secondary Education
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Deputy Commissioner for Education Policy Testifies at Hearing on Partnerships Between School Districts and Colleges
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CUNY Dean for K-16 Initiatives Testifies at Hearing on Partnerships Between School Districts and Colleges
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Bard Early College Representative Testifies at Hearing on Partnerships Between School Districts and Colleges
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Dyslexia Awareness Day in the Assembly
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Assembly Passes Education, Labor, Housing and Family Assistance Budget
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Chancellor Banks Testifies During Budget Hearing on Education
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Education Commissioner Testifies During Budget Hearing on Education
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Advocates for Education Testify During Budget Hearing on Education
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Big 5 School District Superintendents Testify During Budget Hearing on Education
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Protecting Young Children Playing Sports
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NYS Department of Education Representatives Testify During Hearing on Student Learning Loss
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NYSUT President Testifies During Hearing on Student Learning Loss
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School Administrators Association President Testifies During Hearing on Student Learning Loss
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Granting Time Off for Public Employees to Receive COVID-19 Vaccination
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Allowing Licensed Pharmacists to Administer Approved COVID-19 Vaccine
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Extending Deadline For State Aid to Libraries
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Dyslexia Awareness Day
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