"Gov. Cuomo has restored a sense of pride and credibility in New York state government, " SUNY Plattsburgh President John Ettling said at Mr. Cuomo's Feb. 3 stop on his tour, according to Cardinal Points, a student newspaper.
The state Supreme Court lawsuit challenging the 2011 tax cap legislation names Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Education Commissioner John King Jr. and Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli.
Attorney Michael Rebell, who represents the parents, said he hoped the state would drop the penalty, especially in light of Cuomo's announcement this week that, to avoid further cuts, he would empower Education Commissioner John King to impose an evaluation system June 1 if the city and union don't agree on one by then.