By Bruce Haring pmc-editorial-manager New York City schools, which officials dragged their heels on closing during the early stages of the pandemic, are now officially done for the remainder of the school year, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Saturday.
The decision was reached to help curb the pandemic curve, de Blasio said. “It will help us to save lives,” de Blasio said, speaking during a press conference at City Hall. “It’s the right decision.” Now all eyes will turn to the Los Angeles Unified School District.
Schools Superintendent Austin Beutner said a decision would be made next week after the end of what would have been spring break for the system.
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