The New York City Schools Scandal

How many of the schools built for a million students become unnecessary when the number drops to 720,000 pupils?

The chancellor of New York City's public schools, Kamar Samuels, with Mayor Zohran Mamdani on March 3, 2026. — The chancellor of New York City's public schools, Kamar Samuels, with Mayor Zohran Mamdani on March 3, 2026. Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images

NEWT GINGRICH

May 16, 2026, 03:59 AM ET

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