Coverage dated August 19, 2026

$10K Bonuses for NYC Paraprofessionals Become Law Without Mamdani’s Signature

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This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. A bill guaranteeing paraprofessionals a one-time $10,000 pay bump became law automatically on Wednesday after Mayor Zohran Mamdani declined to sign or veto it.

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  1. Chalk Beat

    NYC paraprofessionals’ $10,000 pay bump becomes law without Mamdani’s signature (opens Chalk Beat)

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    New York City teachers union members rally for paraprofessional raises in January, 2025. A bill that would grant $10,000 one-time pay bumps became law on Wednesday.

  2. The City

    $10K Bonuses for NYC Paraprofessionals Become Law Without Mamdani’s Signature (opens The City)

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    This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. A bill guaranteeing paraprofessionals a one-time $10,000 pay bump became law automatically on Wednesday after Mayor Zohran Mamdani declined to sign or veto it.

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