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West Genesee High School cell phone policy sees success, schools around U.S. follow suit
CAMILLUS, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — It’s a subject with many different opinions, but West Genesee High School’s year-old cell phone policy tries to strike the right balance for everybody. Heatherlynn Loughlin, a parent of recent West Genesee High School graduates and also a substitute teacher, sees the different sides. “As a parent and an educator, I […]
CACDA announces college campus strategic plan is underway
CAZENOVIA — In December 2022, the Cazenovia College Board of Trustees announced that the historic institution would permanently close following the spring 2023 semester due to financial concerns. Founded in 1824, Cazenovia College was the eighth-oldest private, independent college in New York State and the 28th-oldest independent college/university in...
100 Black Men of Syracuse proposes it's own Central New York Academy Charter School
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The organization known as the 100 Black Men of Syracuse are looking to work with the Syracuse City School District and The Higher Learning Network, to build the ‘Central New York Academy Charter School’ by September 2025. They have already submitted the proposal to...
Worst Cities for College Grads Includes 2 in New York
Two cities in New York are among the worst places for graduates to begin the next phase of their life. You did it! All the late-night cramming, essays, tests and classes have finally paid off. Your days of higher education are over. Now it's time to enter the workforce. But where's the best place for to put down roots?
Syracuse University political science professor speaks on President Biden’s withdrawal from the Presidential election
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — The news of President Joe Biden not seeking re-election is making waves in the political community. Professor Margaret Susan Thompson, who teaches history and political science at Syracuse University says that Biden’s endorsement of Kamala Harris means she will more than likely be the Democratic nominee in the November election.
Governor Hochul Hosts Round Table Discussions to Address Cellphone Use in Schools
At today's round-table hosted at Windsor High School by Governor Kathy Hochul, local representatives, and area educators talked about challenges faced when it comes to teaching and trying to engage students in today's era of technology. "So this is what's happening with access to cell phones and this is how...
WATCH: $3 million to go towards JMA Wireless Dome Renovation Project
SYRACUSE (WSYR-TV) — New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and Assemblymember William Magnarelli announced that $3 million would be put into a renovation project at Syracuse University’s JMA Wireless Dome. Syracuse University leaders, coaches like Adrian Autry, Fran Brown, Gary Gait, Felish Legette-Jack, and local public officials...
Nonprofit seeks to launch Syracuse charter school for kids living in poverty
Syracuse, N.Y. — A Syracuse nonprofit that’s been providing tutoring and mentoring services to city children for 16 years is now looking to open its own publicly funded school, with the goal of helping students living in poverty. The group 100 Black Men of Syracuse has an application...
For James Madison High School softballers, the memories are forever
Just call him an Equal Opportunity Coach. Sure, Gil Fershtman had tremendous success coaching basketball and baseball at Lafayette High School. From 1961 through 1976 he won 204 games in 279 tries (.731) and was Coach of the Year in 1975-76 when he led the then Frenchies to a 19-1 record.
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