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Lohud | The Journal News

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Best and worst college towns in New York ranked

The town or city surrounding a college can have a major impact on a student's experience, from nightlife and job opportunities to housing costs and transportation options. Student living expenses can exceed $39,000 per year, making affordability an important factor for many students deciding where to attend school. "Picking the right college is crucial, but it’s also important to make sure that the surrounding college town will be a place where you’ll truly love spending your college years," WalletHub analyst Chip Lupo said. "Towns with a low cost of living, plenty of activities and large student populations can make your college experience a lot less stressful and a lot more enjoyable." To identify the nation's best college towns and cities, WalletHub compared 415 U.S. locations across 31 measures of affordability, social opportunities and academic and economic prospects. Here's how New York's college towns and cities ranked. How New York college towns and cities ranked The quality of college towns and cities across New York varies, according to the WalletHub study. Ten New York cities and towns appeared in the rankings, but only two placed among the top 100 nationally: Buffalo and Ithaca. Buffalo ranked No. 65 overall with a score

New York · 2d

classicnewyorkhistory.com

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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 · 10d
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Oneonta City School District Works with PR Firm After Cyberattack

ONEONTA, N.Y. -- The Oneonta City School District is working with a public relations firm that specializes in cyber crisis communications. NEWSChannel 2 reached out to the district last week and again today to get an update on the cyberattack that closed school for a couple of days last month.

Oneonta, NY · 2d
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BroBible

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New York High School Football Team Disqualified From Playoffs Hours After Beating Defending State Champions

East High/World of Inquiry beat defending New York high school football state champion Monroe over the weekend in playoff action. Hours later, it was disqualified from the postseason. A massive brawl erupted after the final play of the game. It will end both teams’ pursuit of a title. The two foes met for a Section […] The post New York High School Football Team Disqualified From Playoffs Hours After Beating Defending State Champions appeared first on BroBible.

Rochester, NY · 4d
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Busy Weekend for Local HS Teams!

The weather may be cooling down and there may be discussions about that "s" word flying before the weekend, but that won't stop our local High School teams that are still battling for Sectional and State titles this weekend. This weekend features the Sectional Championships in High School Football, being...

New York · 1d

Informnny ABC50

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North Country Football Fever: Sectional Final & State Round 1 Preview 2026

Here's a preview of this weekend's set of postseason games involving Northern New York teams.

Syracuse, NY · 1d

101.5 WPDH

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A New York Education Power Struggle Is Brewing In Albany

A new fight in Albany could decide who controls a big education choice for New York families.

New York · 1d

News 12

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Daycare worker qualifications under scrutiny after alleged incidents at Tutor Time locations

Following an alleged abuse case involving a child at a Tutor Time in Massapequa and a previous incident reported at a Lindenhurst location, questions are being raised about the screening, qualifications and training required for daycare workers in New York.

Lindenhurst, NY · 1d

NEWS10 ABC

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RANKED: Best elementary, middle schools in the Capital Region for 2027

U.S. News & World Report released its 2027 Best Elementary and Middle School rankings. The publication analyzed about 46,000 public elementary schools and more than 24,000 middle schools for the rankings.

New York · 2d

Times Union

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Numbers crunch: Section 2, New York high school football facing steep decline in participation

The number of athletes playing varsity football in Section 2 has dropped nearly 30% in the past decade.

New York · 1d

Syracuse.com

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Here are the Section III high school football stats leaders through Week 10

See which players were stats leaders on Week 9.

Syracuse, NY · 10h

Times Union

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Feds say New York high schoolers must keep taking Regents exams

The scores won’t count, but Washington says the tests are necessary for school evaluations.

New York · 3d

WKTV

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State Education Department Delays New Secondary Assessment Until Spring 2030

ALBANY, N.Y. (WKTV) -- The New York State Education Department is giving schools more time to prepare for major changes in graduation requirements and student assessments as part of the NY Inspires initiative. "NY Inspires is a historic transformation of education in New York State, redefining what a diploma signifies...

New York · 1d

Hudson Valley Post

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New York Reading Crisis: Over 50 Percent Of Kids Not Proficient

New York's latest test results reveal a troubling number of elementary students aren't meeting reading proficiency standards. The state has already tried major changes, but the numbers are still raising questions.

New York · 1d

Daily Orange

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Austin Flaum’s ‘24/7 lacrosse’ mentality shaped commitment to Syracuse

Get the latest Syracuse news delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to our newsletter here. In a 2024 sectional postseason game, Brighton High School (New York) head coach Josh Laskowski desperately needed a replacement. One of his players suffered a first-half injury that sidelined him for the rest of the game. As the Bruins scrambled to keep their season going, Laskowski searched his bench.

Syracuse, NY · 1d

Times Union

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Ed commissioner asks for 'huge investment' from state for new diploma requirements

Ten months before all of the state’s public schools switch to a new set of graduation requirements, the state Education commissioner said her department doesn’t have enough money for the endeavor.

New York · 1d

Syracuse.com

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Syracuse City Schools test scores remain below average but show improvement

Syracuse students made slight improvements in state scores, despite still falling well below the state average. The Syracuse City School District shared its 2026 New York State assessment results at a school board meeting in October. Third-through-eighth graders took the exams in the spring. In 2026, 22% of Syracuse students...

Syracuse, NY · 11h

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State Semi-final Preview: Churchville-Chili and Bethlehem clash on quest for first NYS title

Churchville-Chili is in the state semifinals for the second consecutive year as the Saints look to extend their unbeaten run to eight en route to the state final. Bethlehem enters undefeated on the season as the Eagles ride an eight-game win streak into their second semi-finals in three seasons. It’s No.1 vs No.2 with a trip to the state final on the line. Here’s the breakdown:

Churchville, NY · 8h

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Windsor Middle School Students Send 300 Letters to Honor Flight Veterans

Students at Windsor Middle School are making sure local veterans know their service hasn't gone unnoticed, penning around 300 handwritten letters ahead of an upcoming Honor Flight. As part of the school's ongoing efforts to connect youth with the community, every 8th grader crafted unique, personal letters designed to be...

Windsor, NY · 1d

WKTV

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SUNY Poly's Regional Economic Impact

UTICA, N.Y. -- SUNY Polytechnic Institute has generated an economic boost for the Mohawk Valley and Central New York region, according to a new study. The study released this year in August by Lightcast, SUNY Poly contributed $356.8 million in economic impact and supported 2,901 jobs during the 2024–25 fiscal year.

Utica, NY · 7h