Sasha Rivers

Substitutes who cover classrooms for weeks or months can qualify for higher rates, but some have to file union grievances to recover missing wages. Jason Vanegas, has been working as a substitute teacher in Brooklyn for the past three years (Photo: Sasha Rivers/Labor New York) Jason Vanegas, 25, began substitute teaching three years ago at a middle school in Gravesend, Brooklyn. Since then, he’s earned a master’s degree and full-time teaching credentials.

Members are hearing from executives and whistleblowers about how artificial intelligence could present dangers for society. Speaker Menin addresses Jacob Coxon during the whistleblower panel (Photo: Heather Chen | Labor New York) Introduction: Major tech companies are testifying Monday at a City Council hearing on possible “legislative solutions” to the dangers of AI. The City Council is slated to hear from executives of major AI companies, such as Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, and Meta.

The Mamdani administration is seeking to block the RESPECT Check Act as paraprofessionals describe taking second jobs, cutting back on necessities and relying on food pantries Paraprofessional Alyson Monzon works a second job to cover her expenses (Photo: Sasha Rivers/Labor New York) Alyson Monzon has worked as a paraprofessional for over a decade. She makes ends meet by working a second job in retail. “It’s a difficult situation. There are times where I don’t have enough for groceries,” she said.