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DOE may hang up cell phone ban at BK, city schools

The New York City Department of Education may hang up on its cell phone ban in Brooklyn and city schools. Education officials confirm they're planning a pilot program where Brooklyn and city students

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Dec 14, 2006, 1:34 PM

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