It's time to make New York schools smartphone-free
Research shows that eliminating the devices will reduce bullying and improve students' mental health and academic engagement.
Debate on phone policy in NYS schools continues as budget deadline nears
As the state budget deadline nears in New York, Governor Hochul’s $13.5 million proposal to ban cell phones in public schools, K-12, remains a key talking ...
Gov. Hochul makes last-minute push for NY mask ban in state budget talks
Gov. Kathy Hochul has started pushing a statewide crackdown on masked protesters in her closed-door negotiations with Albany ...
Support pouring in for banned correctional officers following Hochul's executive order
State Senator and Minority Leader Rob Ortt is calling out what he says is the Democrats' decision to turn their backs on ...
Gov. Kathy Hochul says striking correction officers prohibited from working for state again
Gov. Kathy Hochul says striking correction officers prohibited from working for state again ...
School cell phone ban bill advances as lawmakers question emergency concerns
House bill 340 aims to ban cell phones in public schools from kindergarten to 8th grade."Cell phones in classrooms are not ...
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Gov. Hochul is pushing a last-minute mask ban in state budget talks
The governor has expressed support for restrictions in protest settings, while many protesters say they need to conceal their ...
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Saugerties superintendent teases 2025-26 budget proposal ahead of voter decision
During a budget hearing held last week during a meeting of the Saugerties Central School District’s Board of Education, Superintendent Daniel Erceg’s presentation stopped just short of announcing the ...