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Mayor Adams announces passage of new cellphone, electronic device policy for upcoming school year

The new policy states that starting in the upcoming school year, “personal internet-enabled devices — such as smartphones, tablets, and smart watches — cannot be used during the school day by students.”

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P596x in Co-Op City remains open without working air conditioning during heat wave

Eileen Irizarry-Ramirez, a concerned parent and PTA president, said she reached out to the Department of Education on multiple occasions to rectify the situation.