NYC poised to ban student cellphone use during the school day
New York City is poised to impose strict limits on cell phone use in local public schools, as restrictions on their use gain traction across the country, Schools Chancellor David Banks indicated Wednesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The Mayor shrugs off NYC teachers union
Mayor Adams shrugged off news Tuesday that the city teachers union no longer supports his controversial effort to enroll retired municipal workers in a Medicare Advantage plan, saying he’s confident his team will “resolve” the matter and that everything’s “going to be fine.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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City public schools launching new division aimed at migrants, students with disabilities
New York City public schools will launch a division to better serve the city’s growing populations of English learners and students with disabilities, and push for more standardization how math is taught, education officials announced Monday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Too much weed: NYC Sheriffs stowing seized pot anywhere they can
City deputy sheriffs have seized so much cannabis from unlicensed pot shops amid a crackdown that the agency’s offices have become a weed wonderland, with pot stowed in every free nook and cranny they can find, the Daily News has learned. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Governor Hochul signs restrictions on teens’ social media feeds into law
Governor Hochul signed legislation Thursday with the goal of reducing the harmful effects of social media on New York’s children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Legal weed sales up in N.Y. amid crackdown on unlicensed shops
Plus, scorching temperatures making life miserable for millions from Midwest to New England Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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City Comptroller files open records request for detail on Hochul congestion pricing reversal
New York City Comptroller Brad Lander wants to know what sparked Gov. Hochul’s about-face on congestion pricing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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NYC Mayor Adams backs mask ban
Mayor Adams on Monday reiterated his support for a ban on face masks proposed last week by Governor Kathy Hochul, but he did not say how such a ban should account for people wearing masks out of medical necessity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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