<p>Gov. Kathy Hochul is expected to announce restrictions on the use of cellphones in schools, which would take effect next September. Newsday State Capitol correspondent Keshia Clukey reports.</p>


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Gov. Kathy Hochul is expected to announce restrictions on the use of cellphones in schools, which would take effect next September. Newsday State Capitol correspondent Keshia Clukey reports.

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