Comptroller: Drugs and bullying up, but 'serious' violence near zero

Feb 2, 2026 - 18:00
Comptroller: Drugs and bullying up, but 'serious' violence near zero
New York schools saw an increase in bullying and drug-related incidents in the 2023/2024 school year, with NYC seeing the biggest increase, while rates of assault, weapons possession, and sexual offenses dropped sharply due to new reporting guidelines.