The New York schools chancellor promised disciplinary action but also called for understanding students’ viewpoint after a Queens high school protest targeted a pro-Israel teacher.
Although no citywide offices are being contested this year, the New York City Council is up for election, and voters statewide will consider two ballot questions.
Primaries were being contested Tuesday for a range of New York City Council seats, district attorneys in the Bronx and Queens, and offices throughout New York State.