College readiness without the Regents
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — What was a rite of passage for more than 160 years will now become optional…
Are Regents exams still necessary in NY
As New York prepares to phase out Regents exams as a graduation requirement, some students and educators say…
How sunset of Regents exam could change N.Y. classrooms
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The end of the school year is near, but for school officials across the state,…
Houses of worship are lifelines for immigrants and refugees
For immigrants and refugees arriving in a new country, the challenges go beyond paperwork and housing. Many are…
N.Y. school districts face battle getting budgets approved
Every spring, school districts across New York put their budgets to a vote, but the work to get…
N.Y. schools grappling with lower student enrollment
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — School districts are grappling with the problem of having fewer students enrolled in school. What…
N.Y. schools grappling with lower student enrollment
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — School districts are grappling with the problem of having fewer students enrolled in school. What…
Diesel prices have districts keeping watchful eye on budgets
For school districts across New York, filling up those diesel tanks is getting a little more expensive for…
N.Y. farmer on financial uncertainties, mental health
Funding uncertainty, the controversy around the placement of solar farms and how some farmers say they need immigration…
Solar expansion raises concerns about loss of farmland
As New York races to meet its clean energy goals, a growing number of solar developers are targeting…
Farmers continue to push for immigration reform
New York dairy farmers and agriculture advocates continue to push for comprehensive immigration reform that allows year-round farms…
‘Tariff relief’ help on the way for N.Y. farmers?
Partly driven by tariffs, the rising costs of fuel, fertilizer and equipment are putting a financial strain on…