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 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 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
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 weighing cellphone ban in classrooms
Phone Free New York founder Raj Goyle joins 'Fox & Friends' to discuss New York considering a ban on cellphones in classrooms
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.
Gov. Hochul Says New York Teachers Can't Compete With Cellphones
Governor Kathy Hochul, a Democrat, has suggested a potential cellphone ban in New York schools from the start of fall 2025.
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 ...
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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 ...
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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'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 ...
'Debt-free' college: How New York's governor plans to eliminate tuition at SUNY schools
In her State of the State address, Gov. Kathy Hochul outlined a number of initiatives to make New York more affordable in ...
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Feds drop charges against former New York lieutenant governor
(The Center Square) — Federal prosecutors have dropped bribery and conspiracy charges against New York’s former Democratic lieutenant governor, citing the death of a key witness in the case.
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 ...
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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.