Overview
- New York City Public Schools published the 2026–27 calendar, setting a school year that runs from early September to late June.
- The calendar locks in winter, midwinter, and spring breaks and lists key federal and religious holidays for planning across the five boroughs.
- Schools will shift to remote instruction on Election Day, with Regents exam windows and staff development days flagged in the guidance.
- For Earth Day, the city’s transportation department will make select corridors car‑free across all five boroughs, with free 30‑minute Citi Bike rides to promote cycling.
- Mayor Zohran Mamdani outlined a public‑supported homeowners’ insurance plan for rent‑stabilized homes that targets 20–30% lower premiums with a phased rollout from 20,000 homes to 100,000 homes.