Governor signs Diwali school holiday bill into law
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After years of advocacy, the governor signed into law a bill that looks to make Diwali a holiday for New York City public school students
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State passes Diwali school holiday bill but punts to city to figure out details
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The state legislature passed a bill marking a Diwali school holiday in the city’s public schools. But bringing the holiday to the city’s schools isn’t a done deal yet.
Read MoreSpeaker says a Diwali school holiday is coming – but is it such a sure thing?
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The promise of a Diwali school holiday in New York City has never been closer. But with only a handful of days left in the legislative session, hurdles remain.
Read MoreDiwali school holiday fight resumes in Albany
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Dozens of lawmakers and South Asian residents of Queens made their way to Albany to rally in support of a bill that would make Diwali a holiday recognized in the New York City public school system. Even with over two dozen state lawmakers signed onto the legislation, community leaders in Queens remain skeptical of the efforts being made to complete a promise that they say has been made to them before.
Read MoreOpinion: Diwali holiday in 2023 is not a done deal
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“Our communities deserve to understand the full scope of the legislative process. We cannot continue to accept empty promises.”
Read MoreCity takes steps to make Diwali a school holiday but advocates wait to celebrate
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The city announced that it’s taking steps toward making Diwali a public school holiday. After years of advocacy, some in South Queens remain skeptical the long-desired public holiday will officially be put in place.
Read MoreQueens kicks off Diwali celebrations, with COVID rules in effect
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“We have a lot of reasons to be happy today, so let’s use our applause for that. In this context, the festival would signify the triumph of good over evil, and what it tells us is that evil can not and never will prevail.”
Read MoreSouth Asian legal leaders urge city to make Diwali a school holiday
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More than 550,000 people of South Asian and Indo-Caribbean descent live in New York City.
Read MoreHindu New Yorkers call on city to make Diwali a public school holiday
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Diwali is celebrated in countries that account for some of the city’s highest populations of immigrants.
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