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EDUCATION
New Hartford superintendent discusses his retirement, time in district, challenges
After working in eight school districts, six of them as superintendent, Cosimo Tangorra Jr. has had enough. He announced last month that he’ll retire March 4 after a little more than three years at the helm of the New Hartford Central School District. The district has launched a search for their next superintendent and plans to hire someone by February, giving the new super about four weeks to work with the Tangorra for a smoother transition. ...
Herkimer BOCES student places 6th in nation at SkillsUSA competition in Atlanta
A recent graduate of the Herkimer-Fulton-Hamilton-Otsego BOCES Health Science Careers program and Herkimer Central School District finished off her final year of high school by placing sixth in the nation at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta. Zoey Caldwell first won the state championship in the SkillsUSA...
Young Scholars embrace learning during summer break
UTICA — As students across the Mohawk Valley continue enjoying their summer break, hundreds of students from Utica are taking advantage of their time off to prepare themselves for the upcoming school year. The Young Scholars Liberty Partnerships Program at Utica University has been hosting 232 students over the...
New Rome schools superintendent receives 'baptism by tornado'
ROME — While some people taking on new jobs might feel they have had a “baptism by fire” in a challenging first few days, brand-new Rome City School District Superintendent of Schools Nerlande Anselme said she feels like she has had a “baptism by tornado.”. Anselme...
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