### Jerry Seinfeld Criticizes Bronx Private School Over Election Day Policy

Jerry Seinfeld has issued pointed criticism of his children's former private school in the Bronx, voicing concerns over the establishment's policy of allowing "emotionally distressed" students to skip classes following Election Day results. The 70-year-old comedian and co-creator of the iconic show "Seinfeld" believes this lenient approach contributes to students' dissatisfaction with the school.

Seinfeld, who has been vocal in his defense of Israel amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza, spoke to the Times about the situation. The conflict has ignited significant discord among the community at the Ethical Culture school, involving students, families, faculty, and alumni. The tension escalated to the point where Joe Algrant, the head of the school, stepped down in August.

Earlier in the year, Seinfeld faced backlash for his comments lamenting the loss of “dominant masculinity” and the social structures of the late 20th century. Additionally, he has been critical of what he described as "the extreme left and P.C. crap" undermining comedy—remarks for which he later offered a retraction. On the October 15 episode of Tom Papa's "Breaking Bread" podcast, Seinfeld clarified, "I said that the 'extreme left' has suppressed the art of comedy. I did say that. That's not true."

The multifaceted tension at the school, coupled with Seinfeld's own recent controversies, highlights the comedian's ongoing engagement with current societal issues and the evolving landscape of comedy and education.