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DRIVERS' ROOM => Work Related => Topic started by: Buzz on June 16, 2023, 07:31:12 PM

Title: Diwali to Replace "Anniversary" Day
Post by: Buzz on June 16, 2023, 07:31:12 PM

To make room for the Hindu holiday, "Diwali," it will replace another school holiday, likely "Anniversary" Day. Just awaiting Hochul's approval. This year Diwali is on July 1 so basically we'd be screwed out of a holiday.

Don't know if this Advance article requires a subscription ... https://www.silive.com/parents/2023/06/diwali-on-track-to-be-nyc-public-school-holiday-heres-what-to-know-so-far.html?outputType=amp
Title: Re: Diwali to Replace "Anniversary" Day
Post by: Bussin4Livin on June 16, 2023, 08:06:33 PM
As Joey Callo aka Joey Gallo once said in the movie my cousin Vinny "gee theirs a f^ckin surprise"

Why not add a day that actually means something the last 20 plus years with a 9/11 day to remember all that lost their lives
Title: Re: Diwali to Replace "Anniversary" Day
Post by: Buzz on June 17, 2023, 01:26:02 AM
QuoteWhy not add a day that actually means something the last 20 plus years with a 9/11 day to remember all that lost their lives

Agreed 100%!!!