New York City to delay school reopenings again

The New York City school system will welcome students to in-person classes in phases instead of reopening for all grades Monday, the city announced Thursday, marking the second time school reopenings have been delayed.

Mayor Bill de Blasio said Thursday that elementary students will return to schools in person on Sept. 29, followed by middle school and high school students returning on Oct. 1. De Blasio said he spoke with the head of the principals and teachers union for hours Wednesday and that they told him schools are not ready to reopen.