It's challenging to declare a school holiday in New York City, where 1.1 million students are enrolled. This movement was ...

New York City schools will close on November 1 to observe Diwali, marking a significant milestone for the festival's ...

NEW YORK, NY – On October 24, Mayor Eric Adams welcomed over 1,000 guests to Gracie Mansion for an annual Diwali celebration, ...

Friday, Nov. 1, marked the first time in New York City history that all public schools will close in observance of Diwali, ...

The Deputy Commissioner of the Mayor’s Office for International Affairs said declaring a holiday for schools that teach over ...

All New York City schools will be closed on November 1, on the occasion of the Hindu festival, Diwali. This is the first time ...

NEW YORK, Oct. 31 ... the better NYC is" and I want to salute the fact that Diwali is now a school holiday. NYC Mayor Eric Adams said "What better place to celebrate the festival of lights ...

"This year Diwali is special...," said Chauhan ... But finally, under the administration of New York City Mayor Eric Adams, ...

In a historic move, New York City schools will close on November 1 for Diwali, marking the first official observance of this Hindu festival as a school holiday in the city. Deputy Commissioner Dilip ...

New York City schools will be closed on November 1 to celebrate Diwali. This will be the first time the city's schools have recognised the holiday. "This year Diwali is special. F ...

Diwali declaration impacts 1.1 million students. Chauhan admitted that announcing a public holiday for the city's 1.1 million ...

NEW YORK, Oct. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Diwali at Times Square 2024 may be over but the memory of it will last a lifetime for those who witnessed the festival in the heart of New York City on Saturday ...