Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to keep up with NYC’s public schools.Long-term suspensions rose during the first half of last school year, fueling a slight rise in students removed from their classrooms, according to long-delayed…
This story mentions suicide. If you or a loved one are experiencing a mental health crisis or thoughts of suicide, please dial 988 or chat with a live counselor at 988lifeline.org. WASHINGTON — Legislation aimed at protecting children online sailed through the U.S. Senate Tuesday, marking what could be the first update since the late […]
In western North America, wildfire season is in full swing—and well on its way toward setting records. Over the past two weeks, infernos have been tearing through parts of California, Oregon and Canada, leaving scorched trails in their wake. Though these regions are no strangers to fire, experts say the pace at which some of […]
The National Weather Service’s National Oceation Atmospheric Administration has watches in effect through Wednesday for geomagnetic storms that could make the northern lights visible in the Midwest.
ITHACA, N.Y. — Ithaca Area Economic Development Executive Director Heather McDaniel has called the sprawling SouthWorks project on South Hill “the largest redevelopment project that will happen in our lifetimes […]
Jefferson County installed its fifth device to collect trash from area waterways, this one on Village Creek to keep trash out of Bayview Lake. Read more.
In the second hour of “Connections with Evan Dawson” on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, we’re joined by two Ukrainian musicians who share their music and their thoughts on how music and culture can represent a country’s identity.
In the first hour of “Connections with Evan Dawson” on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, we discuss the forthcoming High Falls State Park and how its design can reflect Rochester’s history.
Koi in private ponds are mesmerizing to watch, but when released into the wild, they compete against native fish for food and damage native plantlife. Glen Lake preservation experts partnered with bowfishers to remove invasive koi and keep the lake’s e…
Social work students who promise to work in child welfare can get $5,000 a semester — up to $20,000 — under a new state program aimed at luring new child welfare workers. Unlike tuition loan forgiveness programs to recruit workers, the student decides …
