Gentile applauds assembly vote on universal pre-k
Calls it ‘a fundamental step towards turning our schools around’
Vincent Gentile, a deputy leader of the City Council, praised a vote by the New York State Assembly in favor of funding universal pre-kindergarten classes for New York City schoolchildren, calling it “a fundamental step towards turning our schools around.”
Gentile (D-Bay Ridge-Dyker Heights-Bensonhurst) said the action taken by the Democratic-controlled chamber is an important first step in the state’s budget process.
“I applaud Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver and members of the New York State Assembly for putting the children of New York City first and committing to dedicated funding for full-day pre-kindergarten in New York City,” Gentile said.
NYstateofpolitics.com reported that the package approved by the assembly included a resolution to authorize the city to raise income taxes on those who earn $500,000 or more a year.