Should NYC mayor have control over public schools? Hearing for S.I. residents set for January.

Should NYC schools be controlled by the mayor? Here’s how you can weigh in.

The state will hold public hearings on New York City’s school governance structure in December and January across the five boroughs.Courtesy of Ed Reed / Mayoral Photography Office Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to keep up with NYC’s public schools. Mayor Eric Adams will need to return to Albany next year to retain control of New York City schools, but in the meantime, residents across the five boroughs have a chance to …

Should NYC mayor have control over public schools? Hearing for S.I. residents set for January.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — New York City residents can share their views on whether the mayor should maintain control over the city’s public school system during public hearings in December and January.