N.Y. Governor Hochul Signs Legislation Making Diwali a School Holiday
November 15, 2023
November 15, 2023
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 15 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following transcript of remarks on Nov. 14, 2023:
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Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation that makes Diwali a school holiday for New York City public schools. Legislation S.7574/A.7769 requires that all public schools in New York City be closed on the fifteenth day of the eighth month of the Indian calendar in each year, which is known as Diwali.
VIDEO of the event . . .
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Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation that makes Diwali a school holiday for New York City public schools. Legislation S.7574/A.7769 requires that all public schools in New York City be closed on the fifteenth day of the eighth month of the Indian calendar in each year, which is known as Diwali.
VIDEO of the event . . .