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The Star Gazette

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Chemung County schools have problem with lead in water, new study says

A new study is sounding alarms over levels of lead in school drinking water that exceed state limits in Chemung County and elsewhere in New York, but local officials believe the threat is being overstated. A study commissioned by the New York Public Interest Research Group (NYPIRG) and Environment America Research & Policy Center contains statewide and county-by-county data about lead in water used for cooking and drinking in New York state’s schools. The report, titled "Get the Lead Out New York," indicates 51.7% of Chemung County schools had drinking water samples contaminated with lead, and that 42% of all school districts across New York state had one or more water sources test positive for lead contamination in the most recent round of testing reported to the New York State Department of Health. "As disappointing as they are, our findings may just be the tip of the toxic iceberg when it comes to lead in school drinking water," said Environment America Research & Policy Center Senior Advocate David Masur. "Given significant loopholes in the law, hundreds, if not thousands, of drinking fountains contaminated with lead could go unreported and unaddressed each year." What the data shows about lead in school

Chemung County, NY · 10-01

WETM 18 News

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Waverly football cruises past Norwich in Thursday night matchup

NORWICH, N.Y. (WETM) – Waverly football earned a dominant win in an early weekend matchup. The Wolverines rolled past Norwich on the road 48-14, in a special Thursday night game. Waverly quarterback Cooper Chrystie led a strong ground game and battered his old team with 4, first half rushing touchdowns. The sophomore signal caller’s monster […]

Norwich, NY · 10-02

Utica Observer-Dispatch

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8 New York colleges that offer some of best value in America

As high school students in the Class of 2027 begin narrowing down their college choices ahead of application season, many New York families are looking for schools that offer the best value — balancing affordability with strong career outcomes. College costs remain a major concern. Since 2005, tuition has increased 93% nationwide, outpacing inflation by 41%, according to the Education Data Initiative. Here is what to know: While public colleges are generally less expensive than private institutions, tuition alone doesn't determine a school's value. Graduation rates, future earnings, financial aid and career opportunities also play a major role, according to SmartAsset, a financial technology company. The Education Data Initiative reports that the average tuition at a public four-year college was $10,340 during the 2025-26 academic year, compared with $39,307 at private universities. With student loan repayment resuming and the job market remaining a key consideration, many prospective students are weighing return on investment more carefully than ever. A new SmartAsset analysis ranked the best-value public colleges and universities in the country, and eight New York schools landed in the top 50. Here's which New York colleges made the list. New York has the nation's largest public university systems New York

New York · 09-30

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Binghamton University Celebrates 80 Years During Milestone Weekend

Binghamton University is celebrating its past and looking toward its future during a milestone weekend on campus. Students, faculty and alumni gathered Thursday for a cake celebration marking the university's 80th anniversary. Binghamton first opened in 1946 as Triple Cities College. The anniversary coincides with Homecoming and the inauguration of...

Vestal, NY · 10-01
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Binghamton University Inaugurates Anne D'Alleva as Eighth President

Binghamton University formally inaugurated Anne D’Alleva as its eighth president Friday, marking a new chapter as the university celebrates its 80th anniversary. SUNY Chancellor John King Jr. joined university leaders, SUNY representatives and local elected officials for the ceremony at the University's Anderson Center. D’Alleva took over as president...

Binghamton, NY · 10-02

News 8 WROC

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New York will end Regents requirement starting with 2028 graduates

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Students in New York will no longer be required to pass the Regents exams to earn a high school diploma. State officials recently made the decision, which will take effect beginning with the class of 2028. For decades, Regents exams have marked a milestone for high school students in New York. […]

New York · 09-30

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North Shore School District Board of Education holds first meeting of the school year

The North Shore School District Board of Education discussed district goals and meeting topics for the 2026-27 school year at its first meeting on Sept. 17. Trustees and interim Superintendent Tom Dolan also addressed a change in New York State graduation requirements. Trustee James Svendson has resigned from the board, and the superintendent search is ongoing. Here are three things to know.

New York · 10-02

Newsmax

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New developments in "Cornell Seven" case

Ithaca, NY · 10-01

Newsweek

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I Went to Cornell. What Happened at Chi Phi Didn’t Shock Me | Opinion

"I love Cornell. I got an education there that I still use every day. I also got a disease that took me years to arrest."

Ithaca, NY · 09-29

WKBW 7 News Buffalo

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Many Western New York high schools plunge in U.S. News rankings - Here's what changed

New York · 09-30

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Newark Valley Students Mark Bullying Prevention Month With Sweethearts & Heroes

Students in the Newark Valley Central School District marked National Bullying Prevention Month Thursday with a visit from Sweethearts & Heroes. Tom Murphy and Sgt. Rick Yarosh spoke with students from kindergarten through 12th grade about hope, empathy and taking action to help others. The organization works to prevent bullying and hopelessness while also helping schools build stronger and more supportive communities.

Newark Valley, NY · 10-01

Informnny ABC50

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North Country Football Fever: Week 5 2026 Preview, Oct. 1-3

Here's a look at the Week 5 matchups for high school football in the North Country.

New York · 10-01

WRGB

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NYS college application initiative helps students save on college application fees

Why are students encouraged to complete FAFSA and TAP applications?. WRGB- New York high school seniors looking to save money on college applications can apply to participating SUNY, CUNY and private colleges and universities without paying application fees as part of New York’s College Application Initiative. Now in its...

New York · 10-02

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Broome Leadership Institute Class of 2027 Announced

The Broome Leadership Institute's Class of 2027 has been revealed. According to the Greater Binghamton Chamber, the Broome Leadership Institute (BLI) is a six-month community leadership program. It is administered by the Greater Binghamton Education Outreach Program, which is a workforce and education non-profit affiliate of the chamber. The program...

Binghamton, NY · 09-29

Seattle ON Tap

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Twenty Section 9 Football Teams Are Making Noise in New York State and One Just Plummeted From No. 9

trophy logo on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) Twenty high school football teams from Section 9 just got a shout-out in the fourth edition of the New York State Sportswriters Association poll. This isn’t just a few […]

New York · 10-01

Times Union

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Amid Cornell controversy, top state leaders have a voice on board of trustees

Gov. Kathy Hochul has called for an independent review of how Cornell University handled its response to an alleged 2024 sexual assault at a fraternity house.

New York · 09-30

New York Post

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Ex-Gov. Pataki, who put Regents in place, rips ‘incredibly stupid’ axing of tests: ‘Really sad day for New York’

Gov. Kathy Hochul and her Dem cronies are dunces for allowing the dumbing down of the state’s high-school-diploma requirements by ditching the Regents exams, says the ex-gov who helped put the tests in place. “Getting rid of the Regents is incredibly stupid,” said George Pataki, the Republican three-term New York governor from 1995 through 2006, to The Post. “It seems like the Education Department’s main function right now is to disguise the fact that too many New York State schools are failing to educate our kids,” Pataki said. Former Governor George E. Pataki speaks at the dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Pataki Center in Albany, NY on Aug. 5, 2026. Hans Pennink for NY Post “So instead of doing the appropriate testing so that corrective measures could be taken to improve [performance], they simply get rid of the tests to hide their failure.” “This is really a sad day for New York.” Pataki was slamming the state’s education policy-making board and Education Department for phasing out the exams by 2028 that are currently required to earn a high school diploma. There are no alternative graduation requirements in place, at least yet. The Regents exams that students have needed to

New York · 09-27

New York Post

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Fresh proof that New York’s leaders are betraying our schoolchildren

CUNY graduation rates are falling fast — the fruit of the state Board of Regents’ war on standards with the city Department of Education’s eager cooperation. Across CUNY, graduation rates plunged about a tenth these last five years, a drop from 62% in 2022 to 55.6% this past academic year at four-year colleges and from 38.9% to 35.5% at two-year schools. CUNY’s much-admired three-year undergrad degree, the Accelerated Study in Associate Programs, saw grad rates collapse from 44% to 34.5%. CUNY graduation rates plummet in 5-year slide: ‘It’s a two-pronged problem’ Since CUNY students are overwhelming the product of New York City public schools, this is clear evidence the Department of Education, after eight years of failed leadership under Mayor Bill de Blasio followed by prolonged COVID school closures thanks to the United Federation of Teachers, has been failing to prepare its graduates for college. Ex-Gov. George Pataki is right to also blame the Regents-run State Education Department and Gov. Kathy Hochul’s failure to seek accountability, calling the Regents’ recent move to end the exams-based Regents diploma “incredibly stupid” and a cynical bid “to disguise the fact that too many New York state schools are failing to educate our kids.”

New York, NY · 09-28

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Greene Art Teacher, Samantha Olbrys Named Fox 40’s Teacher of the Week

For Samantha Olbrys, art isn't just a subject on a class schedule, it is a lifelong passion and a vital space for self-expression. Olbrys has taught for 14 years, spending the last eight in the Greene Central School District with students in grades 7 through 12. Her motivation to pursue a career in the arts began long before she ever stepped into a classroom.

Greene, NY · 09-30

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Tompkins County Ranks 5th Worst in New York State for School Lead Contamination, New Report Says

Three-quarters of Tompkins County public schools contain drinking water outlets exceeding safe lead thresholds, placing it among the state’s worst-affected areas, according to a report by researchers calling for stronger New York water regulations. The Environment America Research & Policy Center and the New York Public Interest Research Group...

Tompkins County, NY · 09-28