New York City
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1 month ago"I Would Rather My Child Be in School."
Mayor Mamdani faces challenges balancing snow days with required school days for funding amid increasing school closures due to holidays and weather.
The snow day email arrives before dawn, glowing softly on my phone. Even after all these years, that early morning message still feels like a small miracle a quiet signal that the city has agreed to pause. As a child, it felt like winning a secret lottery. As an adult and a school principal, the feeling hasn't left me.