New York governor proposes banning cellphones in schools 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 Tuesday by Gov. Kathy Hochul. The plan, which would require legislators' approval,
New York state legislators considering Governor Hochul's budget, support 'bell-to-bell' phone ban
After New York Governor Kathy Hochul unveiled her $252 billion budget proposal this week, local state lawmakers appear to be on board with a new ban on cell phones in schools.
New York governor proposes ban on phone use in schools
Governor Kathy Hochul has introduced a legislative proposal aimed at restricting cell phone use in schools across New York State.The proposal ca
'It's about time': Gov. Hochul reveals details of plan to ban smartphones in New York schools
Gov. Hochul has revealed details of her plan to ban smartphones in New York schools as part of her FY 2026 Executive Budget Proposal.
New York governor proposes banning students' phone use in schools
A budget plan by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul includes a proposal to ban student use of cell phones during school.
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.
New York schools may implement cellphone ban
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Tuesday a proposal to ban smartphones from hallways, classrooms and during lunchtime.
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.”
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New York launches first-of-its-kind media literacy toolkit for educators
The toolkit comes in response to a rising wave of misinformation, disinformation, and malinformation (MDM) amplified by ...
New York governor pushes ‘affordability agenda’ as Democrats regroup after election losses
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is scheduled to announce a plan to offer free tuition to state and city colleges for students ...
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Governor Hochul Announces Tripling of Suffolk Crime Analysis Center to Combat Long Island Crime
Governor Hochul announces the expansion of Suffolk Crime Analysis Center, which now has increased size and staff to help ...
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Barclay critiques governor’s $252 billion budget proposal
Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay criticized Governor Kathy Hochul’s proposed $252 billion executive budget, claiming it ...
New Jersey’s Governor Asks Trump to Move Swiftly on Congestion Pricing
Gov. Phil Murphy wrote a letter to the president saying that the surcharge on drivers entering Manhattan’s busiest area was a ...
Feds drop charges against former New York lieutenant governor
Federal prosecutors have dropped bribery and conspiracy charges against New York’s former Democratic lieutenant governor, ...
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New York HEAP applications to reopen after short closure
After initially running out of federal funding, the regular Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) applications are reopening.
New York City’s Migrant Crisis Won’t Get New Funding From Hochul
New York Governor Kathy Hochul won’t provide any new funding to New York City to help manage its migrant crisis, marking a ...