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NYC students head back to school with new AI restrictions and screen-time limits
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (160+ words) Sep 10, 2026, 7:36 AM Thousands of students across New York City are heading back to school for the start of a new academic year. One of the biggest changes this year is a new policy limiting the use of artificial intelligence in…...
State lawmakers warn of disturbing ‘Cat in the Hat’ AI trend targeting school districts
3+ day, 20+ hour ago (109+ words) State Lawmakers Warn Of Disturbing Cat In The Hat Ai Trend Targeting School Districts News12 | Long Island State lawmakers warn of disturbing ‘Cat in the Hat’ AI trend targeting school districts Holbrook Assemblyman Doug Smith joined News 12 to discuss the trend…...
Thousands of free pre-K seats coming to LI as NY expands universal program
1+ week, 3+ day ago (258+ words) Sep 2, 2026, 5:19 PM A new school year is bringing thousands of free pre-K seats to Long Island families as New York continues its push toward universal pre-K. In the South Huntington School District, every eligible 4-year-old who wants a pre-K seat…...
New York City schools ban student use of generative AI through 8th grade
1+ week, 3+ day ago (257+ words) Sep 2, 2026, 9:22 AM New York City public schools will prohibit student use of generative artificial intelligence from 2-K through eighth grade under a new policy announced by city leaders. Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels said the one-year moratorium…...
New York law expands cosmetology training to include all hair types and textures
1+ week, 4+ day ago (250+ words) Sep 1, 2026, 10:54 PM Updated 50 min ago A New York state law is changing what aspiring cosmetologists must learn in the classroom. Beginning Tuesday, cosmetology students are required to receive training on working with a wider range of hair types and textures…...
Paper Mill Playhouse gets $150K Disney grant for musical theater program in NJ schools
1+ week, 5+ day ago (190+ words) Aug 31, 2026, 5:29 PM Paper Mill Playhouse has received a $150,000 grant from Disney to bring a musical theater program to New Jersey public elementary schools. The grant will fund two years of Disney Musicals in Schools, a program developed by Disney Theatrical…...
Huntington weighs tax cap override as growing number of New York municipalities face similar budget pressures
1+ week, 5+ day ago (387+ words) Sep 1, 2026, 5:55 AM The Huntington Town Board is set to hold a second budget workshop this week as officials consider whether to override New York's tax cap or make significant cuts to services and staffing. According to Huntington Supervisor Ed Smyth,…...
Power & Politics: NYC covers child care fees for low-income families; New effort to prevent SNAP benefits loss
1+ week, 6+ day ago (198+ words) Aug 30, 2026, 3:42 PM The first day of school in New York City is Sept. 10 and this school year will kick off the city's very first free 2-K program. Two thousand 2-year-olds will attend inaugural programs this September. Executive Director for the…...
Ward Melville High School unveils new finance lab
2+ week, 4+ day ago (141+ words) Aug 26, 2026, 6:06 AM One Suffolk County school unveiled a new facility that will help students who are looking to pursue a career in finance. Ward Melville High School held a grand opening for its new finance lab on Tuesday afternoon, and…...
State eliminates $2K annual fee for SUNY graduate workers
3+ week, 23+ hour ago (157+ words) Aug 22, 2026, 8:18 AM Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Friday that mandatory fees for graduate students working at SUNY state-funded schools have been eliminated. The fees previously cost an average of $2,000 per year. Hochul’s office says it was phased out with the support…...