NYC launches "Youth Apprentice" civil service title to help 500 young adults start public service careers with on-the-job training, competitive wages, and mentorship, furthering Mayor Adams' goal of 30,000 apprenticeships by 2030.

The NFL and Folds of Honor Foundation awarded scholarships to the children of fallen NYPD officer Det. Didarul Islam, honoring his memory and commitment to education.

NYC is investing $5 million in older adult centers for safer, more accessible facilities, marking the City Council's first dedicated funds for such renovations.

NYC Mayor Adams announced a $10 million Municipal Child Care Pilot Program providing affordable on-site childcare for DCAS employees starting in September 2026.

NYC public schools report almost 1 in 7 students faced homelessness last year, reaching a record 154,000, with adverse effects on their education and well-being.

New York Attorney General Letitia James introduced rules for the SAFE for Kids Act to restrict addictive social media features for users under 18 and involve public feedback.

Mayor Eric Adams and Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos opened the school year in NYC, inaugurating the first HBCU Early College Prep High School in Queens and discussing education initiatives.

A chemical spill at Hastings High School resulted in evacuation and hospital evaluation for a teacher and students; exact chemical undisclosed, Hazmat responded.

New York enforces a statewide ban on cellphone use in schools, with the intention to increase student focus and reduce distractions. The policy is met with varied reactions from students, educators, and parents.

Governor Kathy Hochul has allocated $7.5 million for Youth Safe Spaces in New York to support mental health for those aged 12-24 through resources and peer connections.

The new ban on cellphones in New York public schools is being reevaluated by parents following a Minneapolis school shooting, balancing concerns over emergency communication and classroom distractions.

Backpack giveaways with school supplies are underway in NYC to help kids prepare for the academic year with local community events supporting the initiative.

Governor Hochul distributes $194 million through the Summer EBT to help 1.6 million low-income NY kids with food during the summer, contrasting with federal GOP cuts to similar programs. The benefits aid child nutrition and prep for the school year.