It appears there is a bit of a mix-up regarding which mayor is currently in office! While you might be thinking of Eric Adams, New York City is currently under the administration of Mayor Zohran Mamdani (as of early 2026).
The "pleas" you are seeing for remote learning are likely tied to the major blizzard hitting the city right now (February 24, 2026).
The Current Situation
Yesterday, Monday, February 23, was a traditional snow day with all school buildings closed and no remote learning. However, for today, Tuesday, February 24, Mayor Mamdani and Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels have ordered all public schools to be open for in-person classes.
This decision has sparked significant pushback from parents and educators:
* Safety Concerns: Parents and some City Council members are pleading for a switch to remote learning, citing hazardous road conditions, unplowed side streets, and limited parking for staff.
* The Petition: A petition on Change.org has gained tens of thousands of signatures from New Yorkers asking the Mayor to reconsider and allow for a remote day instead of forcing a commute.
* The "Snowball" Comment: Mayor Mamdani famously (and lightheartedly) told students they could "pelt him with snowballs" if they were unhappy with the decision, but he has remained firm that buildings are safe to open.
Why not just go remote?
The city is currently in a tight spot regarding the state-mandated 180-day instructional requirement. Because yesterday was a full closure (not remote), the city is running low on "cushion" days. Additionally, officials noted that since the blizzard hit right after mid-winter recess, many students didn't have their remote learning materials or devices ready at home.
Comparison to the "Eric Adams Era"
If you were thinking of Eric Adams, you might be remembering the February 2024 snowstorm where he did try to implement remote learning, but the system (managed by IBM) famously crashed, leaving nearly a million students unable to log in. This current administration is trying to avoid similar technical "snafus" by prioritizing in-person attendance when possible.
Would you like me to check the latest transit updates for the morning commute or see if any specific school districts have broken rank and move
d to remote?
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