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 news release on Nov. 14, 2023:
Governor Kathy Hochul today 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.
"New York City is rich in different religions and c . . .
Governor Kathy Hochul today 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.
"New York City is rich in different religions and c . . .