NYC snow days: Dismay as school snow days cancelled

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Snow days have been cancelled for public schools in New York City, with students now expected to continue their classes from home.

Snow days see schools and similar institutions close when there is heavy snowfall or other extreme weather.

Authorities say students successfully managed the move to remote learning during lockdowns, and the days off will not continue in the new school year.

But many people have been left disappointed by the decision.

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Before the Covid pandemic, snow days were popular and seen as