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 Mayor Eric Adams participated in the Special Diwali celebrations at the People's House on Wednesday and said that Diwali is a day to push away the darkness (evils) and bring light to ...

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 ...

What better place to celebrate the festival of lights than in the Crossroads of the World? Proud to be with our Hindu brothers and sisters today for the annual Diwali at Times Square celebration as we ...

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 ...

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 ...

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