Op-Ed | New York City could become more affordable right now by passing paraprofessional ‘respect check’ legislation

This week (11/13), the New York City Council will hold a hearing on proposed legislation known as the Paraprofessional ‘Respect Check’, a historic bill that would provide all New York City public school paraprofessionals with an annual $10,000 payment, outside and in addition to the traditional salary schedule and labor contract.    The RESPECT check...