Why De-Civilianize NYPD?
      Police Commissioner Ray Kelly presented a paradox during his testimony to a City Council budget hearing last week: he said he was unhappy about a reduction in the uniformed force because "we can do a better job the more officers we have," but he also said an increasing number of cops would be performing civilian duties.
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Term-Limiting Chancellors
      The Council of School Supervisors and Administrators is backing a continuation of mayoral control of the city public schools, which comes up for renewal next year in Albany.
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