Cuomo calls for schools to go back to in-person learning in September A WNY superintendent says he agrees and would also like to see the three-foot social distancing rule go away. Author: Kelly Dudzik Updated: 4:32 PM EDT May 24, 2021 NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. -- New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo says he expects all schools across the state to be open for in-person learning this September. The Governor was asked about this on Monday because New York City Mayor Bill DeBlasio announced on Monday that New York City Schools would get rid of the remote option in the fall.