NYC NOW Morning Headlines: New York Moves Toward School Smartphone Ban, Columbia Protest Film Debuts, and Yankees Season Opener
Mar 27, 2025
New York is inching closer to banning smartphones in schools, sparking discussions among educators about flexibility and technology's role in education. A provocative documentary about the Columbia University protests makes its debut, featuring a key figure under federal custody. Meanwhile, baseball fans are buzzing with excitement for the Yankees' season opener, despite the team's tough offseason. Everyone's hoping for a fresh start and a chance at glory.
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NY Smartphone Ban
- New York State is moving closer to banning student smartphone use during school hours.
- Legislators are largely on board with the ban, aiming for a bell-to-bell policy.
Columbia Protest Film
- A documentary about the Columbia University protests, narrated by Mahmoud Khalil, premieres today.
- Filmmakers expedited the release due to Khalil's detainment by ICE.
Yankees Opening Day
- It's opening day for the Yankees, who face the Brewers after a tough off-season.
- Despite losing Soto to the Mets and Cole to injury, fans remain optimistic.