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Sep. 5, 2024 By Barbara Russo-Lennon New York City opened 24 new public schools on Thursday, the first day students returned to the classroom to start the next academic year. The schools, which accommodate grades K through 12, are located in Manhattan, Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens. The new buildings come outfitted with a variety…