NYC schools have long observed holidays of minor religions. So it’s not a big deal.
If you want to see some extreme ethno-religious pandering check out the alternate side parking schedule in NYC.
Christianity and Judaism are not "minor religions" in NYC. And there are no synagogues or chapels in the schools for exclusive prayer
So it is something new, and a big deal.
For the sake of those of us who don't live in NYC, would it be too much of an imposition to explain what "check out the alternate side parking schedule in NYC." means in universal American English?