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Catskills Scoop · Aug 4, 2026

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PHOTOS: Governor Kathy Hochul visited the new Kiryas Skvere shtetl in Bethel on Tuesday for a ribbon-cutting ceremony, where community leaders thanked her for helping secure approvals and make the affordable housing development a reality. Hochul also addressed Skvere schoolgirls about New York’s new phone-free schools law, which restricts smartphone use throughout the school day. The girls proudly told the governor that they do not use smartphones at all. Hochul later held a roundtable with elected officials, Sheriff Mike Schiff, Undersheriff Eric Chaboty and Skvere askonim👉👉👉

*PHOTOS:* Governor Kathy Hochul visited the new Kiryas Skvere shtetl in Bethel on Tuesday for a ribbon-cutting ceremony, where community leaders thanked her for helping secure approvals and make the affordable housing development a reality. Hochul also addressed Skvere schoolgirls about New York’s new phone-free schools law, which restricts smartphone use throughout the school day. The girls proudly told the governor that they do not use smartphones at all. Hochul later held a roundtable with elected officials, Sheriff Mike Schiff, Undersheriff Eric Chaboty and Skvere askonim👉👉👉

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