STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — There is no doubt that New York City public school students are counting down the days until winter recess later this month — offering a weeklong break at the end of December ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – Winter recess is just days away as New York City students look forward to resting and relaxing for the rest of December through the start of the new year. And winter break will ...

The recess law also specifies that recess must include unstructured outdoor play except during extreme weather, and prohibits the use of devices during physical activity. Schools are also banned from ...

According to the district’s meeting agenda, Superintendent Dr. Devon Horton will include "recess and unstructured break time" in his update to the board. Many elementary schools reduced recess to 15 ...