NYC schools reopen Friday; remote classes held Thursday

Fun in the snow in Central Park

The mayor said classes would be held via remote learning. Many parents decided that spending time in the snow in Central Park was a better use of their kids' time.

NEW YORK - New York City school buildings stayed closed on Thursday due to the snowfall from a powerful nor'easter that moved through the area Wednesday into Thursday. However, students did not get to enjoy a true snow day because remote classes were held instead. Many students were already doing classes online due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that school buildings will be open on Friday for those students who have opted for in-person instruction.

You can check our updating list for any announced school closings in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.

Certain neighborhoods in New York City got more than 10 inches of snow. Some parts of New Jersey got more than 11 inches. A few towns in Connecticut reported more than a foot of accumulation.

WINTER STORM UPDATES

No more snow days?

With many school districts holding remote classes, a major snowstorm doesn't seem to pose a threat to the school day anymore.

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