New York lawmakers are challenging Governor Kathy Hochul's proposed "bell-to-bell" cell phone ban in schools. The Senate's ...

As Governor Kathy Hochul's proposed bell-to-bell ban on cell phones in schools looms, Syracuse parents and educators are ...

State legislators are currently debating on how to implement a cell phone ban ahead of the April 1 budget deadline.

New York state senators want to give schools the option to allow cell phones during non-instruction time, a modification to Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposed “bell-to-bell” ban.

Gov. Kathy Hochul is urging lawmakers to approve her “bell-to-bell” proposal, which would ban cell phones in New York public schools.Gov. Hochul, alongside Common Sense Media, issued a letter Tuesday ...

ENDWELL, N.Y. (WBNG) -- New York State Governor Kathy Hochul announced that her budget plan for 2025-2026 includes a ban on phones in schools. The initiative is called the “bell-to-bell” and is ...

The “Bell to Bell” proposal would ban authorized usage of personal devices during all hours of the school day, among other things.

The state joins California, Florida, and Nevada with legislation that mirrors a New York law passed in December ...

Republicans are promoting private school choice, while Democrats are discussing K-12 funding increases. Most governors, however, are dodging the question of how to boost student achievement through ...

From Mayor Adams’ quid pro quo accusations to a statewide prison strike, Hochul has had to fight several metaphorical fires – ...