NY school phone bans: Bell-to-bell is best

NY school phone bans: Bell-to-bell is best

2-minute read Lysa Mullady  |  Special to the USA TODAY Network New York pushes for school smartphone bans due to ‘addictive’ nature New York Gov. Kathy Hochul called for legislation to ban smartphones in schools because of their addictive nature. Cell phones in schools are hindering student safety, belonging, and learning by creating distractions and…

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Trump Administration Moves to End New York’s Congestion Pricing Tolls

Trump Administration Moves to End New York’s Congestion Pricing Tolls

President Trump intends to revoke federal approval of New York City’s congestion pricing program, fulfilling a campaign promise to reverse the policy that tolls drivers who enter Manhattan’s busiest streets to finance repairs to mass transit. In a letter to Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday, the president’s transportation secretary outlined Mr. Trump’s objections to the…

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