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City Council Rewards Paraprofessionals | New York City News
City Council just approved a $10,000 bonus—nicknamed the “Respect” check—for 26,000 public school paraprofessionals, aiming to combat low pay and high turnover in a city where starting salaries hover around $34,000. The payments will roll out in four installments starting January 2027, costing the city $244 million. But Mayor Mamdani warns it could violate state labor law, arguing compensation must come through collective bargaining—not a council vote. Though he’s reviewing the bill, the 49-0 council vote could override a veto. Union leader Michael Mulgrew says the bill was crafted to stay…
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