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Strong start powers Canandaigua past Vertus and into Class A2 final

CANANDAIGA — When opponents face each other for the first time, it’s a guessing game as much as it is a football game. Such was the scenario for Friday night’s Section V Class A2 semifinal at CA Stadium between the No. 1 Canandaigua Academy Gray Wolves and the No. 4 Vertus Warriors.

Canandaigua, NY · 13d

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Corning-Painted Post High School Band Hosts Pasta Dinner to Fund Chicago Thanksgiving Parade Trip

CORNING, N.Y. (WENY) — The Corning-Painted Post High School marching band is raising money to help cover the cost of performing in the Chicago Thanksgiving Parade this November, with a pasta dinner and concert planned for Tuesday, Nov. 3. The dinner will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m....

Corning, NY · 14d

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MELO ROOFING H.S. ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Auburn High School Receiver leads team to victory

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The final week of high school regular season football in Central New York featured two teams, each with six wins, both looking to end the regular season on the right note. Auburn hosted Fayetteville-Manlius in a game that ended up being a shootout, that featured a...

Auburn, NY · 14d

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Troy, Canton Area Schools aim to set world record

TROY, Pa. (WENY) — During the month of October, students from Troy and Canton Area Schools host the ‘Tab Wars’ to collect aluminum can tabs for a good cause. In 2026, they hoped to shatter a world record. The tradition started in 2021, three years after Troy...

Troy, PA · 13d

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Transfer agreement signed by TC3, Binghamton University

DRYDEN, NY (607NewsNow) — Students in Human Services at Tompkins Cortland Community College can now seamlessly transfer to Binghamton University after graduating. The agreement, which was signed Thursday, will allow graduates of the Dryden school interested in social work to continue their education in Broome County. “The need for...

Dryden, NY · 15d

The Denver Gazette

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Cornell faculty to move forward with no-confidence vote

The Associated Press Cornell University faculty debated Wednesday over whether they had enough information to pass judgment on the school’s leadership following its handling of a woman’s report that she was gang raped at a fraternity house in 2024, with some professors urging patience and others arguing that years of institutional failures demanded action. The […]

Ithaca, NY · 15d

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Athens football spooks Sayre in Halloween edition of the Rusty Rail Game

ATHENS, P.A. (WETM) – Athens football closed out the regular season with a major rivalry win. The Wildcats delivered a special Halloween treat for their fans, on Saturday night. Athens dominated a special holiday edition of the Rusty Rail Game, rocking Sayre 70-12, and improving to (9-1) on the season. The hosting Black and Silver […]

Athens, PA · 12d

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History made; Penn Yan claims program-first title

DANSVILLE, N.Y — Connor Lewis and Jhonjader Cardona Penaloza staked top-seeded Penn Yan (14-3-2) to a two-goal lead, and the Mustangs went on to claim the 2026 Section V Class B1 Boys’ Soccer championship with a 4-1 win over No. 7 Aquinas (5-13-0), Wednesday night at Dansville High School.

Penn Yan, NY · 15d

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Q&A: Student trustee brings diverse perspective to Ithaca College Board of Trustees

Over the summer of 2026, Sara Valerio was elected as the student trustee to the Ithaca College Board of Trustees. She serves on Academic Affairs & Student Experience and Marketing & Enrollment Strategy committees on the board. Beyond the meeting room, she is also a member of Sister 2 Sister and Pagan Worship, where she shares her ideas as a Hellenic practitioner. Valerio is also a researcher for the Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program as a biology major on the pre-veterinary track.

Ithaca, NY · 15d

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TIME names the top colleges in New York

Columbia University and Cornell University ranked among the nation's best colleges in TIME Magazine's Best Colleges rankings, released last month. TIME partnered with data research firm Statista for its inaugural report of America’s Best Colleges of 2026-2027 , which ranked colleges that "excel at student outcomes, learning environment and attractiveness to students," according to the publication. Schools with historically strong STEM programs ranked high on the list, including the top two universities: Stanford University (No. 1), known for its startup culture and connection to Silicon Valley, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (No. 2), a patent powerhouse, according to TIME. New York's highest-ranked university, Columbia University in New York City, is best known for its Core Curriculum and strength in the humanities and social sciences, including its graduate programs in journalism, business, law and international affairs, according to Oriel Admissions. Cornell University in Ithaca is known for its focus on engineering, agriculture and life sciences, as well as hotel administration. Although Cornell, like Columbia, is an Ivy League school, some of its colleges are state-supported contract colleges , which offer lower tuition to New York residents. Other Cornell colleges are endowed and rely on private support, according to the university.

New York · 16d

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Cornell housing placement sparks security concerns after accused student returns to dorm

ITHACA, N.Y. — One of the seven Cornell University students disciplined in connection with an alleged 2024 gang rape at a fraternity house returned to campus this fall after a three-semester suspension and was placed in a co-ed dorm with a roommate who had no idea about his past, according to a professor familiar with the housing arrangement.

Ithaca, NY · 16d

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‘Violent’ Scientology-affiliated human rights videos shown to Ithaca third graders. Parents question why.

A classroom unit on human rights has prompted shock and concern from parents at Cayuga Heights Elementary School over the school’s use of videos with intense imagery and ties to the Church of Scientology. Voices are AI generated. The Ithaca Voice is not responsible for mispronunciations. Third graders at...

Ithaca, NY · 17d

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Newfield football coach named athletics director

NEWFIELD, NY (607NewsNow) — The Newfield Central School District has named a new athletics director. Superintendent Jesse Harper tells 607 News Now the Board of Education chose Ian Valentine, who’s already a familiar face to families and students in the district. “Ian Valentine is the Dean of Students...

Newfield, NY · 16d

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Governor Hochul’s New Cornell Policy

FROM GOVERNOR KATHY HOCHUL: “Every student deserves to feel safe on their campus. And when someone reports sexual assault, they deserve to be heard, treated with compassion, and know their allegations will be taken seriously and thoroughly investigated by law enforcement trained to support survivors. “That is why, at my direction, the New York State Police signed an agreement with Cornell University in which all sexual offense complaints that would normally fall under the jurisdiction of Cornell University Police will be immediately referred to State Police for criminal investigation unless otherwise requested by the individual. “What Jane Doe described is horrifying. Survivors should be able to trust the institutions responsible for protecting them. We cannot afford to let them down. I will continue to do everything in my power to make sure survivors are treated with the dignity and respect they deserve, and that justice and accountability are pursued.”

New York · 14d

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Elmira Heights CSD showcases new transportation facility

ELMIRA HEIGHTS, N.Y. (WENY) — Elmira Heights Central School District (EHCSD) hosted an open house on Monday to showcase its new transportation facility. “The new transportation facility is something that's brand new for us in the Heights. The last time we had our own bus garage on campus was approximately 50 years ago,” said EHCSD Superintendent Michael Gill. “So, this is very exciting for us to be able to bring these operations into our community and really be able to serve our community even better.”

Elmira Heights, NY · 17d

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These are New York's top 10 colleges, according to TIME

Columbia University and Cornell University ranked among the nation's best colleges in TIME Magazine's Best Colleges rankings, released last month. TIME partnered with data research firm Statista for its inaugural report of America’s Best Colleges of 2026-2027 , which ranked colleges that "excel at student outcomes, learning environment and attractiveness to students," according to the publication. Schools with historically strong STEM programs ranked high on the list, including the top two universities: Stanford University (No. 1), known for its startup culture and connection to Silicon Valley, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (No. 2), a patent powerhouse, according to TIME. New York's highest-ranked university, Columbia University in New York City, is best known for its Core Curriculum and strength in the humanities and social sciences, including its graduate programs in journalism, business, law and international affairs, according to Oriel Admissions. Cornell University in Ithaca is known for its focus on engineering, agriculture and life sciences, as well as hotel administration. Although Cornell, like Columbia, is an Ivy League school, some of its colleges are state-supported contract colleges , which offer lower tuition to New York residents. Other Cornell colleges are endowed and rely on private support, according to the university.

New York · 17d

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Cornell prevails on DEI hiring lawsuit after judge finds plaintiff ‘had no intention of reentering academia’

A former academic with a science background cannot move forward with his lawsuit alleging Cornell University engaged in discriminatory hiring practices rooted in its diversity, equity and inclusion policies, a New York district judge determined Monday (Wright v. Cornell University). According to Judge Glenn Suddaby, the plaintiff lacked standing to...

Ithaca, NY · 17d

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The Sun Obtains Reflection Paper Prompt Assigned to a Chi Phi Defendant

The reflection paper prompt that Cornell assigned to one of the seven defendants in the Chi Phi lawsuit asked him to propose educational materials and recommendations for substance use prevention in Greek Life, according to the prompt obtained by The Sun. The prompt was assigned to Scott Kretzschmar, whom the...

Ithaca, NY · 16d

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EHS grad receives inaugural Norman A. Mordue Scholarship

ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – A recent graduate of Elmira High School has received the first-ever Honorable Chief Judge Norman A. Mordue Scholarship, according to the Norman A. Mordue Scholarship Fund. According to the Norman A. Mordue Scholarship Fund, recent Elmira High School Graduate Molly Moshier is the recipient of the inaugural Honorable Chief Judge Norman […]

Elmira, NY · 17d

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Newfield schools look to refine cell phone ban as compliance improves

Newfield Central School District (NCSD) has been a leader in implementing regulations on the use of cell phones in schools. The district has had some form of policy on cell phones since 2023 and has steadily implemented changes to improve the policy based on feedback. Now, high school building administrators want to continue iterating the policy.

Newfield, NY · 17d