WWW.QNS.COM RIDGEWOOD TIMES FEBRUARY 9, 2017 3 Ridgewood parents stand against Education Secretary DeVos BY ANTHONY GIUDICE [email protected] @A_GIUDICEREPORT Hours before the U.S. Senate confirmed President Donald Trump’s selection of Betsy DeVos as education secretary on the aft ernoon of Feb. 7, concerned Ridgewood parents gathered outside of P.S. 290 on Monday night, Feb. 6, to oppose her appointment with a candlelight vigil. “We joined together tonight in front of P.S. 290Q as parents who feel deeply invested in strong public education,” parent Annie Hart said. “We are proud public school graduates and concerned Ridgewood parents whose children are in or about to enter the NYC public school system.” Parents and teachers are concerned that DeVos is underqualified for the position of education secretary, pointing out that she has never held a teaching position — or even attended public school — and are worried about her stance on defunding public education. ARE YOU TIRED OF “We are protesting the appointment of Betsy DeVos as our education secretary. She has spent her career advancing for-profi t charter schools as solutions to diffi cult problems that have only produced worse results,” Hart added. “Yet she is steadfastly against any oversight or accountability of the schools or their methods. As an independently wealthy billionaire, who has never gone to public school or sent her kids to public school, she is grossly out of touch with what our U.S. education system stands for. The U.S. Senate needs to take a stand and make sure that we get an education secretary who believes in quality public education for all.” All 46 Democratic senators — including New York’s Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand — two Independent senators, and two Republican senators voted to deny DeVos’ appointment. Fift y Republican senators voted in DeVos’ favor, leading to a 50-50 tie. Vice President Mike Pence cast the deciding vote, approving DeVos as the country’s education secretary on Tuesday, Feb. 7. MISSING TEETH LOOSE OR DENTURES? MINI DENTAL IMPLANTS COULD BE THE ANSWER! WE HAVE DENTAL IMPLANTS OF DIFFERENT SHAPES & SIZES THAT ALLOW US TO BEST MEET YOUR NEEDS & BUDGET! • Great for replacing missing teeth or stabilizing loose, uncomfortable dentures • No more suffering from pain while eating or embarrassment while smiling • Financing options available Call today to schedule your FREE evaluation with needed X-rays Robert P. Cukier, DDS | Glendale Family Dental 76-01 Myrtle Avenue Glendale, NY 11385 718-386-2655 (718) 804-5579 | WWW.MINIDENTALIMPLANTSGLENDALENY.COM Parents gathered outside of P.S. 290 in Ridgewood to protest Betsy DeVos’ appointment as education secretary with a candlelight vigil. Several of New York’s other elected offi cials announced their opposition for DeVos, and Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley supported those in protest of Trump’s pick. “A strong public education is a fundamental right that must be aff orded to all Photo courtesy of Annie Hart Americans,” Crowley said. “Betsy DeVos’ ideas of defunding public education is dangerous to our children’s futures. We must choose leaders who support strengthening our public schools and who recognize the value in this – not one who doesn’t support them.” Personal Injury - Workers' Compensation - Criminal Defense - Real Estate ARRESTED? INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT? INJURED ON THE JOB? INJURED AT A CONSTRUCTION SITE? INVOLVED IN A BUS OR TRACTOR-TRAILER ACCIDENT? OUR LAWYERS ARE AVAILABLE WHEN EMERGENCIES HAPPEN 24 HOURS A DAY AND WE HAVE RECOVERED MILLIONS FOR OUR INJURED CLIENTS! WE ALSO SPEAK FRENCH-CREOLE, GREEK, RUSSIAN, AND SPANISH! The Grigoropoulos Law Group PLLC, is a law firm serving clients in all five New York boroughs, as well as Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties. We represent clients who are seriously injured as a result of motor vehicle accidents, slip/trip and fall accidents, constructions accidents or accidents in the workplace. Our experience coupled with our "shark" attitude sets us apart from other firms and our attorneys know what will drive litigation and what wins cases. riminal cases defending felony and misdemeanor charges! Call today for a free consultation! THE GRIGOROPOULOS LAW GROUP PLLC. Chrissy Grigoropoulos, Esq. 60-93 Myrtle Avenue - Suite 1 Ridgewood NY 11385 (718) 249-7447 (929) 900-LAW1 www.GrigorLawGroup.com Attorney Advertisement Founding Partner
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