Speaker says a Diwali school holiday is coming – but is it such a sure thing?
/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 MoreThe 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 MoreDozens 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 More“Our communities deserve to understand the full scope of the legislative process. We cannot continue to accept empty promises.”
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