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Diwali Becomes a School Holiday in NYC: Embracing Diversity and Inclusivity

Diwali, the festival of lights, is set to become a school holiday in New York City after the state legislature passed a bill last week. The bill received unanimous support from both the NY Senate and Assembly before their session concluded on June 10. It now awaits the anticipated signature of Governor Kathy Hochul to officially become law. This successful attempt follows previous unsuccessful efforts in 2021 and 2022.