The governor has been on a listening tour with students, parents and teachers since last spring, to gauge the benefits and dangers of cellphones in schools.

Gov. Kathy Hochul is introducing cell phone restrictions in New York public schools as part of the upcoming state budget amid concern over the mental health of youngsters, she said Monday. The specifics of her plan will be unveiled later this month,

Every student in New York could get free breakfast and lunch at school under a proposal announced by Gov. Kathy Hochul

On Long Island, a universal meals program would help an estimated 260 schools and 135,000 students, according to Hunger Solutions New York.

Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday signaled her plan to include related legislation in her budget proposal, saying she hoped to limit distractions during the school day.