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New York has launched ny.gov/phonefree, a website where parents can check their school’s plan for the statewide smartphone restrictions starting this fall. The new law bans student smartphone use during the school day, with exceptions for medical and educational needs, while allowing basic phones and school-issued devices.
Follows State’s Distraction-Free Schools Law for Smartphone Restrictions in K-12 Schools Statewide 86% of Schools Across New York Have Submitted Their Distraction-Free Policy to Date Remaining Schools Expected To Finalize […]
“Pump the brakes, slow it down, stop ignoring the STOP signs!!” A weekly COLUMN by NY State Senator Tom O’Mara, Now that Governor Hochul and Albany’s Green New Deal Democrats […]
Both leaders in the community: Welcome General Austin Jr., and Dr. Burch The Jones Memorial Board of Directors is pleased to welcome two new members to the board as of […]
From Friendship Central School, Fifteen members of the Class of 2025 of Friendship Central School received their diplomas during the commencement exercise on Saturday, June 28, 2025. Mrs. Judy May, […]
New members of the Alfred University Board of Trustees, from left: Bruce Chamberlin, Patricia Nilsen ’88, and Nannette Stangle-Castor ’94 From Alfred University, Alfred University announces the addition of Andrew […]
Eleanor Smith and Raegan Giardini lead the Wolverines into the future!! From BRCS, BOLIVAR, NY – Bolivar-Richburg Central School honored the achievements of the Class of 2025 during its 31st […]
Congratulations to all the graduates!!! From GVCS, pictured is the Class of 2025 BELMONT, NY – Genesee Valley Central School held its 29th Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, June 28, 2025. […]
Illerbrun earns top honors among Tigers From Scio Central School, pictured is Hailey Illerbrun and Aubrey Toth Scio Central School is proud to announce Hailey Illerbrun as the Valedictorian for […]
This community servant and family matriarch is “remarkable by anyone’s standards” To the Town of Scio Board, I would like to formally nominate Martha I. Roberts of 5026 County Road […]
Fuoco, Brundage, Proto, Joyce-Phelps, Warren to serve as board members From the UWCAC, The United Way of Cattaraugus & Allegany Counties is pleased to announce its newly elected officers for […]
Governor Hochul and President J. Conrad Seneca Meet With Survivors and Those Still Impacted by Thomas Indian School’s Atrocities Governor Hochul Tours Site of Former Thomas Indian School Where Seneca […]
Governor Delivers on Promise To Restrict Smartphone Use in K-12 Schools Throughout Entire School Day; Requires Schools To Give Parents a Way To Contact Students During School Day When Necessary […]
Last year, 22 school districts in New York were deemed financially distressed By Bianca Fortis As part of a broader effort to tackle a massive budget deficit, the Mount Vernon […]
From finance to infrastructure: New York isn’t ready By Eddie VanStine, Bath NY As New York moves forward with its ambitious mandate to require electric school buses by 2035, it […]