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25 Famous People You Didn’t Know Graduated From High Schools in Upstate New York

From the neighborhoods of Buffalo to the villages of the Finger Lakes, the Mohawk Valley, and the Hudson Valley, Upstate New York’s high schools have educated students whose names eventually became familiar far beyond the communities where they grew up. Before the awards, television appearances, championship games, and national headlines, these men and women had classes to attend, teachers to impress, friends to make, and decisions to face about what might come after graduation.

New York · 11d
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Utica Observer-Dispatch

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New Hartford football opens playoffs with big win | Section III quarterfinal roundup

The New Hartford Spartans opened defense of Section III's Class B high school football championship with a 49-18 quarterfinal victory over South Jefferson. New Hartford (7-2), seeded second, led 28-0 at halftime and 42-0 before No. 7 South Jefferson (3-6) put up its first points in the fourth quarter. Niko Martinez ran for 118 yards and two touchdowns and had a third nullified by a holding penalty. The touchdown that was called back fell between turnovers traded by the teams on their opening possessions. Martinez ran 27 yards for a touchdown that counted when New Hartford got the ball back, and the home team was not stopped from scoring again in the first half. Quarterback JP Lazzaro threw scoring passes to Evan Demkowitch and Ben Fiorentino in the second quarter, and also ran eight yards for a touchdown. Martinez scored again in the third quarter, and Luqman Lamarre-Bey, who had 101 yards on nine carries, and Max Roberts ran for scores in the fourth. More: 2026 Section III football playoff schedule Cameron Way had two of New Hartford's three interceptions, and the defense sacked South Jefferson quarterback Jaxon Buttenschon twice. New Hartford plays at home again in the semifinals Friday,

New Hartford, NY · 3d

WKBW 7 News Buffalo

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Future of Regents exams in New York

New York · 10h

longisland.com

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Governor Hochul Announces 2026 Master Counselors And Master Teachers

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the selection of 188 STEM teachers for the New York State Master Teacher Program, a professional network of more than 1,900 public-school teachers with a passion for inspiring the next generation of educational leaders. Twenty-four counselors were also selected as part of the Master Counselor cohort to serve as mentors for students and early-career educators. The new members represent 138 school districts with a Master Teacher or Master Counselor among their faculty, with 50 program members from high-needs districts including Buffalo, Binghamton, Rochester, Schenectady, Syracuse, Utica, and, for counselors, New York City School Districts.

New York · 3d
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USA TODAY

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Whitesboro (NY) miracle touchdown voted USA TODAY Sports Play of the Week

The final week of October brought all sorts of tricks and treats when it came to the high school football scene on a national scale but more than anything, the day before Halloween saw arguably the craziest play of the year. In the closing seconds of the Empire State's Section III Class A quarterfinals, Whitesboro (NY) faced a massive uphill climb, trailing Carthage (NY) 30-25 with four seconds remaining. Needing a miracle, they got it. Whitesboro quarterback Frank Zupancic fired a shot down the field to Connor McDonald who was hit in mid-air. The ball popped up and found the arms Landon Pearsall before it hit the ground. Pearsall's momentum was stopped short and tossed the ball back to McDonald who had gotten up from the initial hit. McDonald received the pitch and bolted to the end zone, securing the unbelievable win for the the Warriors. The play earned this week's USA TODAY Sports Play of the Week after a poll of the USA TODAY Sports audience. Want your play to be considered for USA TODAY Sports Play of the Week? Here's how! USA TODAY Sports is now accepting submitted videos for Plays of the Week consideration! If you've got

Whitesboro, NY · 10h

96.9 WOUR

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Rome Campus Of MVCC Announces New Dental Hygiene Program

The two-year program addresses a critical shortage of dental hygienists in Central New York, where local dental offices and community health centers have experienced ongoing staffing shortages for years.

Rome, NY · 1d

Syracuse.com

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Section III high school sports playoff schedule for Nov. 6

Syracuse, N.Y. — Section III high school sports playoff schedule for Nov. 6. Syracuse.com is the only place to find a comprehensive schedule of all Section III high school sporting events. STREAM: Live high school sports games on NFHSNetwork. Girls Tennis. Teams Match Time Location. Girls Swimming and Diving.

Syracuse, NY · 15h

Syracuse.com

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Meet the 20 winners of Syracuse.com’s 2026 Best and Brightest Awards

Syracuse.com | The Post-Standard honored 20 Central New York high school students at the 2026 Best and Brightest Awards.

Syracuse, NY · 13h

suncommunitynews.com

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Adirondack employers join forces on child care

Business and child care leaders from five counties gathered Oct. 29 at Fort William Henry to form “Child Care Is Everyone’s Business,” an effort to engage the business community in treating child care as economic infrastructure. — LAKE GEORGE | Employers and the greater community from across the Adirondacks came together on Thursday, Oct. 29, to launch a five-county business coalition aimed at one of the region’s most stubborn problems: families can’t find child care, and providers face an unsustainable business model.

Warren County, NY · 7d

thecolgatemaroonnews.com

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Christian Goodwillie Guides Students on the Psychic Highway of ‘Occult Utica’

Christian Goodwillie, director of special collections and archives at the Burke Library of Hamilton College, presented “Occult Utica: Rest Stop on New York’s Psychic Highway” at the Palace Theater as part of Colgate University’s LifeLong Learning Program (LLP). The event occurred on Wednesday, Oct. 28. Carl...

Utica, NY · 2d

Chalkbeat

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Hochul criticizes plan to drop Regents exams, renews push for control of state Education Department

Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. New York’s slow-moving transition away from requiring Regents exams to graduate has a new critic: Gov. Kathy Hochul. Hochul, who decisively defeated her Republican opponent Bruce Blakeman on Tuesday, has raised concerns that state education officials are moving to eliminate existing graduation exam requirements without a clear plan for what will replace them, potentially weakening the value of a New York diploma. Those concerns have also prompted Hochul to renew her call to give the governor’s office more control of the state Education Department, which answers to a board chosen by New York lawmakers rather than the chief executive. “People see in the articles, ‘New York State abandons Regents,’” Hochul said last week on the Max Politics Podcast . “They think I’m New York.” She added: “The buck should stop with me, given that we are the funder of education.” Hochul’s comments come as state education officials have yet to spell out what will replace Regents exams as a graduation requirement . The class

New York · 2d

News 4 Buffalo

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Catholic Academy parents seek answers after elevated radiation levels found in parking lot

NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) — A newsletter released by the Catholic Academy of Niagara Falls on Wednesday has some parents on edge. The newsletter, obtained by News 4 Investigates, informed parents that federal and state environmental agencies detected elevated radiation levels outside the school in September. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the New York […]

Niagara Falls, NY · 1d

cnycentral.com

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MELO ROOFING H.S. ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Bishop Ludden-Grimes QB Taveon Sledge

With the high school football playoffs underway, Bishop Ludden-Grimes quarterback Taveon Sledge said he knew what was on the line as his team took the field for a Class C quarterfinal against Solvay last Friday. “I didn't want to see my teammates cry after the game. I know how that...

Syracuse, NY · 23h

WXXI News

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As state moves away from Regents exams, RCSD expands career and college readiness efforts

A new statewide framework for high school graduation requirements is in a transition period, and the Rochester City School District is making moves to meet the moment.

Rochester, NY · 17h

USA TODAY

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'A reckoning': Cornell faculty approve no-confidence vote in school leaders

Cornell’s Faculty Senate on Friday Nov. 6 approved a vote of no confidence in university administrators, dealing a symbolic blow to embattled President Michael Kotlikoff, who has received mounting criticism over his handling of campus sexual assault . "This vote is a reckoning for our University," Faculty Senators who brought forward the no confidence vote said in a statement. "It is a call for real, systemic change; not a slow-moving taskforce, weakly enforced ban on fraternity parties, or expensive PR damage control, but meaningful, evidence-based steps to reduce the incidence of sexual assault on campus and provide significant support to and justice for survivors." According to a faculty union spokesperson, the no confidence vote passed in the Faculty Senate with 75 votes for the resolution and 50 against it. It marks the first time the university's faculty Senate has passed such a no confidence vote in its 56-year history. In response to a request for comment, the university shared a statement from its board of trustees. "Today’s Faculty Senate vote reflects the deep anger across our campus and sends a clear signal that what happened to Jane Doe is unacceptable. There is no place for sexual violence on the Cornell

New York · 6h

cityandstateny.com

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Opinion: It is time for NY to disclose its high school data

In a recent campaign ad, Gov. Kathy Hochul tells voters, “if you really want to know what is going on in a school, talk to a lunch lady.”. No doubt, lunch ladies are hardworking people who care about the students they serve each day. And they may even support some of the governor’s positive school initiatives, including a ban on cell phones, free lunches and universal pre-K.

New York · 5h

NewsChannel 36

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Syracuse University, Elmira College Create Graduate Pathway for Elmira Students

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A new partnership between Syracuse University and Elmira College has created a formal academic pathway for Elmira students who want to pursue a master’s degree at Syracuse. The agreement covers 15 graduate programs across four schools and colleges:. College of Arts and Sciences: biomedical forensic...

Syracuse, NY · 2d

Herald Community Newspapers

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Six North Shore-area school districts hold news conference on Propel

Six school districts called on the New York State Public Service Commission to suspend its approval of the Propel NY Energy project until impacts and details surrounding schools are “fully studied and resolved.” The request comes after North Shore School District, Roslyn Union Free School District and Syosset Central School District filed a petition for rehearing.

New York · 12h

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25 Famous People You Didn’t Know Graduated From Binghamton University

People sometimes think of Binghamton University as a place where students go to prepare for careers in business, science, law, and other demanding fields. That is certainly part of its reputation. Yet the university has also educated actors, comedians, musicians, writers, television personalities, political leaders, and people who helped build major American companies. Some of those names are so familiar that their connection to this SUNY campus in New York’s Southern Tier comes as a surprise.

Vestal, NY · 4d

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Wells College finds new buyer for historic campus

A Chicago-based real estate developer has signed a purchase agreement to buy the former Wells College campus in Aurora with plans for a senior living community. "For now we're still negotiating," said developer Paul Warshauer, who made a $10 million cash offer and signed the agreement last Thursday. "We're in, basically, the due diligence period, the examination period.

Aurora, NY · 4d