Governor Kathy Hochul says eliminating devices from “bell to bell” will help kids concentrate on academics. Julie McFadden ...

New York students may no longer have cellphones with them from “bell to bell” under Gov. Hochul’s proposed ban, but public schools will still need to find a way to get messages from parents to kids as ...

Gov. Kathy Hochul dropped in on classes at Farnsworth Middle School in Guilderland on Wednesday. The lesson plan was to ...

Students throughout New York state might have to give up their cellphones during school hours starting next fall under a ...

Since last week, more than 270 Scarborough residents have signed a petition that would ban cellphones across public schools in Scarborough.

The statewide policy would 'make classrooms distraction-free so our children can focus on the things that matter.' ...

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has proposed a statewide ban on cellphones in schools starting next fall to improve student ...

Hochul wants schools to ban smartphones and other internet-enabled devices before the next school year. Lawmakers are open to ...

New York Governor has proposed a cellphone ban for students during school hours next fall to improve focus and mental health.

The legislation would ban cellphones and other devices that can access the internet throughout the school day.

An emergency alert went to cellphones in Halifax and to social media on Wednesday afternoon announcing an evacuation of the ...