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NYC Public Schools Announce Closure for Yom Kippur
New York City public schools will be closed on Thursday, October 2, for the observance of Yom Kippur, according to the official academic calendar.
Olivia Hayes
Olivia Hayes is a local news reporter covering education and community affairs in New York City. She focuses on school system updates, board of education news, and issues impacting students and families across the five boroughs.
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