Most states WILL be looking to opening their schools 3 1/2 months from now …
But the process from government, schools, parents and students IS going to be difficult and take some adjustments…
New York State virus numbers have dramatically dropped since march….
NY Governor Cuomo will have the final say on school’s reopening….
New York City is exploring “Plan A” alternatives to fully reopen its public schools in September, said Mayor Bill de Blasio, after a statewide coronavirus shutdown put nonessential businesses and schools on pause.
De Blasio said the city is also contemplating a Plan B, which would consist of a staggered school day and hybrid instruction with both classroom and online learning.
“If Plan A can’t happen, there’s lots of other permutations that still could allow us to give kids a great education and take a major step back to normal, but it’s way too early to know which it will be. We’ll have scenarios and planning for multiple eventualities.”
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In New York City, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Monday that the city could ease social distancing restrictions and permit nonessential businesses to reopen as early as June if indicators established by the state and the city continue in the right direction….
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The New York City school system is the largest in the country…
It opening would be with all of the state’s school’s opening one would think…
Update….
Virus related revenue losses across NY….
With the pandemic forcing the closure of many businesses, sales tax revenue dropped 26.4% on Long Island in April compared to 2019, leaving the region grappling with a shortfall of $53.6 million, according to new data released Tuesday by State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli.
Statewide, sales tax collections plummeted 24.4% or $327 million last month, from $1.34 billion to $1.01 billion, the comptroller’s office said.
“The coronavirus has hurt household finances, and the April sales tax figures show how deep it is cutting into municipal finances,” DiNapoli said. “Sales tax revenues are vital for the counties and cities that are on the front lines of fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. They are the first responders and provide a safety net of services for New Yorkers.”
The sales tax decline was widespread and felt across the state.
Suffolk County experienced a shortfall of $29.8 million while Nassau had a $23.8 million decline. New York City experienced a 23.1% percent drop in revenue, losing $141.8 million in a single month.
Nearly every city in the state saw large losses, ranging from a drop of 20.1% in White Plains to a decrease of more than 37% in Gloversville.
DiNapoli said it’s unclear how the growing reliance on e-commerce shopping would offset the loss of retail and restaurant businesses that are now subject to state and local sales taxes…
Newsday…