The city’s eight specialized high schools are regarded as crown jewels but also symbols of segregation. The number of Black and Hispanic students admitted to them dipped slightly from last year.

Thunderstorms prompted ground stops and delays at LaGuardia, John F. Kennedy and Newark airports. A ground stop was issued at LaGuardia at 2:30 p.m. and Newark just before, according to the FAA.

Leaders focus on building safe spaces and resources within the city rather than seeing young people leave to find acceptance.