Public schools in NYC, state will be closed tomorrow

New York becomes first state to close schools statewide for Lunar New Year
In a nationwide first, schools across New York are closed on Wednesday in observance of the Lunar New Year. Why it matters: More local and state jurisdictions in recent years have officially recognized the holiday celebrated by many Asian cultures.
Public schools in New York closed Wednesday for Lunar New Year
All public schools in the state will be closed Wednesday in recognition of Asian Lunar New Year. Gov. Kathleen C. Hochul signed legislation in September 2023 declaring the day a public school holiday in support of the state's Asian American and Pacific Islander community.
Public schools in NYC, the state will be closed tomorrow: Here’s why
Students in New York City and the rest of the state will welcome the year of the snake for the first time outside the classroom. Public schools will close on Wednesday in observance of the Lunar New Year.
No school Wednesday? Why New York Schools Are Suddenly Closing on January 29
New York public schools will be closed on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, in recognition of the Lunar New Year. The holiday, widely celebrated by Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities, was officially added to the school calendar by Governor Kathy Hochul in January 2024.
Why are NYC public schools closed on Wednesday?
New York City public schools will be closed on Wednesday to both students and staff for a holiday. All public school students in New York City will have the day off Students will return to school on Thursday.
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