Queenseagle iconQueenseagleSep 9, 2026

New schools open in Queens this week, but overcrowding problems remain

Three new schools are set to welcome Western Queens students this week – but local education advocates say they'll only make a marginal difference in addressing overcrowding in the borough's schools.

New schools open in Queens this week, but overcrowding problems remain

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Three new schools are set to welcome Western Queens students this week – but local education advocates say they'll only make a marginal difference in addressing overcrowding in the borough's schools.

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Three new schools are set to welcome Western Queens students this week – but local education advocates say they'll only make a marginal difference in addressing overcrowding in the borough's schools.

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