Governor proposes banning cellphones in schools throughout New York state starting next fall
Students throughout New York state might have to give up their cellphones during school hours starting next fall under a proposal announced by Gov. Kathy Hochul.
Hochul presents proposed New York State school aid amounts
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced her $252 billion proposed executive state budget on Tuesday, including projected state school aid figures.
Gov. Hochul Says New York Teachers Can't Compete With Cellphones
Starting next fall, students across New York state may be required to relinquish their cellphones during school hours under a proposal announced by Governor Kathy Hochul on Tuesday. This plan, which requires legislative approval,
NY’s Hochul Calls for Law Banning Cell Phone Use in Schools
New York Governor Kathy Hochul is proposing legislation to ban cell phones in public school classrooms, saying the move is necessary to give students a “distraction-free learning environment.”
New York school cellphone ban one step closer to reality. Here's what Gov. Kathy Hochul is proposing.
New York's school cellphone ban is one step closer to a reality, Gov. Kathy Hochul says. Here's how it would work.
Hochul proposes banning cellphones in NY schools
New York Governor Kathy Hochul laid out her $252 billion state budget proposal on Tuesday. One of the biggest takeaways from it was to implement a statewide school cell phone ban and she’s devoting $13.
NY governor wants to outlaw smartphone use in schools between the bells
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Tuesday as part of her budget address that she plans to introduce legislation to apply a bell-to-bell restriction on smartphone use in schools statewide. Many of the city’s more than 1,
NYS Governor lays out $252 billion Budget, including school cell phone restriction plan
New York Governor Kathy Hochul presented her FY2026 State Budget proposal on Tuesday, outlining her priorities.
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Hochul proposes turning Expo Center into concert venue as part of $35M NYS Fair upgrade
Hochul proposed spending $30 million for the upgrades to the Expo Center and the fair’s two existing outdoor venues for ...
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NYS outlines steps to changing political party before next freeze
The state Board of Elections has reminded residents that the last day to change their party affiliation in time for the ...
Gov. Hochul's proposed budget: School aid up 4.7%, plus a middle-class tax break
Overall, the governor's proposed budget would increase spending by $8.6 billion, including a $5.3 billion surplus.
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New York State police asking for assistance locating missing Lockport woman
Police said 44-year-old Danielle L. Hart was last seen on January 17 in the area of Transit and Robinson Road.
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Car wedged under tractor-trailer on NYS Thruway; no injuries reported
Emergency crews responded to a dramatic crash on the New York State Thruway on January 20, where a car became wedged under a ...
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MIA WWII Soldier from NYS Accounted For
A U.S. Army soldier who went missing in action during World War II in 1944 has now been accounted for, more than 70 years ...
New York state schools will close in celebration of Lunar New Year for the first time
For students across New York, the upcoming Year of the Snake will start off with a bit more of a bang. Public schools across ...
Democracy in Focus: New York State Court of Appeals Year in Review
Harry Black, staff attorney with the State Democracy Research Initiative, reviews decisions from the the New York Court of ...
NYS issues guidance to schools, citing 'threats of increased federal immigration actions'
The 9-page document addresses issues such as enrollment requirements at schools, releasing student information and potential ...
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Some NYS lawmakers call for the closure of Marcy Correctional Facility
In a letter to Governor Hochul, 62 lawmakers called on her to close Marcy Correctional Facility. This comes after the video ...