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State of Our Schools: Public advocate, lawmakers look to push back reopening of schools due to safety concerns

A group of lawmakers and Public Advocate Jumaane Williams are looking to push back the reopening of New York City schools.

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Sep 3, 2020, 8:18 PM

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