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Published Aug 21, 2026

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Good Friday morning in New York City, where analog classrooms might be making a comeback if a bill being introduced in Albany gains traction.

Here’s what else is happening:

This week in marketing: Macy’s hosts a Thanksgiving feast in August for influencers.
These recalled popsicles may have more than just fruit inside (watch out for glass shards).
Only about 20% of eligible schools took advantage of the car-free "School Streets" program last year, according to the city comptroller's office.
Big news for Zoboomafoo fans: twin lemurs are the newest additions to the Central Park Zoo.
A new exhibit at the Whitney Museum highlights the vibrant work of Minnie Evans.
On uptown streets, trash is a treasure to this Upper West Side resident.
Happy new music Friday! Brennan Wedl, Jorja Smith and Brandon Flowers made NPR’s list of best albums out today.
And finally, keep up with the drills:

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