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Betsy Gotbaum's Commission on School Governance Releases Report

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Public Advocate Betsy Gotbaum:
Parks Department Must Immediately Replace or Treat Dangerous Playground Material That is Causing Burns to Kids

Public Advocate Betsy Gotbaum Launches

Children’s Health and Wellness Tour

Gotbaum, Schneiderman, Monserrate and war veterans call on the state to allow veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan to receive partial exemption from municipal property taxes

PA Gotbaum: Parents Calling 311 with Special Education Questions Need Consistent Help

Gotbaum: To Fight Rise in Youth Violence, City Must Help Kids Get Summer Jobs, Keep Open Community Centers

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Public Advocate Gotbaum, Advocates & Councilmembers: City Pharmacies Must Provide Free, Accessible Language Assistance and Translation Services for Prescriptions

Gotbaum, Councilmember de Blasio and Parents Demand Answers from the DOE About Pre-K Glitch

Gotbaum: DOE Strikes Out on Physical Education

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PA Gotbaum announces new bill to fight the city mold and pest problem, and help reduce asthma

Public Advocate releases a Banking guide to help New Yorkers avoid fees and save money

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Betsy Gotbaum was elected Public Advocate in 2001, and re-elected in 2005.

Betsy Gotbaum is the City's watchdog and New Yorkers' ombudswoman.

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The Public Advocate solves problems on behalf of all New Yorkers. Over 12,000 cases are handled directly every year by the Ombudsman's Unit and it is this real world experience that helps shape the Public Advocate's policy directives.

Learn about some of Betsy's positions in the following areas:

• Education
• Housing & Development
• Child Welfare
• Seniors
• Transportation
• Health & Human Services
• Women & Families

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