Cuomo Finds Budget 'Secret'
Albany, NY (WIBX) - Governor Andrew Cuomo says he's found a 'secret' in the budget process and it could be part of the reason New York is in so much financial trouble. Read More|Comment
View ArticleSouth Dakota School District Is the Latest to Adopt a Four-Day Week
More than 120 school districts in 20 states, mostly in the western region of the US, now have three-day weekends because of state budget cuts to education. Now the Irene-Wakonda School District in...
View ArticleAre Your Local Schools Financially Challenged?
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View ArticleHow Will Rob Astorino Change New York?
Now that he has officially announced his candidacy for governor of New York, what does Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino plan to do to 'fix' the Empire State? Read More|Comment Continue reading…
View ArticleKeeler in the Morning Show Notes for Friday, March 7th
Friday, March 6, 2014 WIBX VIP Club Gripe of the Day is: cholesterol Hometown of the Day: Frankfort Newsmaker of the Day: Gap Elimination Adjustment Enter the VIP Club info here to earn points and...
View ArticleKeeler in the Morning Show Notes for Tues., March 11th
Tuesday, March 11, 2014 WIBX VIP Club Gripe of the Day is: Tax Increase Hometown of the Day: Fultonville Newsmaker of the Day: Cory Booker Enter the VIP Club info here to earn points Read...
View ArticleKeeler in the Morning Show Notes for Thurs., March 13th
Thursday, March 13, 2014 WIBX VIP Club Gripe of the Day is: My wife Hometown of the Day: Herkimer Newsmaker of the Day: John the Barber The Valley Shootings in Herkimer and Mohawk happened one year...
View Article2014 New York State Budget Agreement Reached Before Deadline
Note: This is a developing story. Check back for updates. A budget agreement has been reached for the 2014-2015 fiscal year before Monday's deadline. Read More|Comment Continue reading…
View ArticleLocal Teachers Among the Lowest Paid in New York State
Teachers in the Mohawk Valley region are among the lowest paid teachers in New York, according to an Albany watchdog group. The Empire Center for New York State Policy released their findings on...
View ArticleAlliance For Quality Education Launches New Campaign [VIDEO]
The Alliance for Quality Education (AQE) is launching a campaign targeting upstate Senators to halt a plan to send $25 million in "bullet aid" to charter schools. Read More|Comment Continue reading…
View ArticleDecision On Small City School Districts' Lawsuit Expected Soon
The court case that alleges the state has failed to provide a sound basic education for Utica and seven other small-city school districts is nearing its conclusion. Continue reading…
View ArticleDiNapoli Report Examines State School Aid Trends
State aid to school districts has increased $6 billion over the last ten years to $23.3 billion in 2015-16. Continue reading…
View Article2016-17 State Budget Boosts Funding For Local Schools
The 2016-17 state budget will provide a record increase in funding for local school districts. Continue reading…
View ArticleKeeler in the Morning Show Notes for Tues., March 11th
Tuesday, March 11, 2014 WIBX VIP Club Gripe of the Day is: Tax Increase Hometown of the Day: Fultonville Newsmaker of the Day: Cory Booker Enter the VIP Club info here to earn points and win. This...
View ArticleKeeler in the Morning Show Notes for Thurs., March 13th
Thursday, March 13, 2014 WIBX VIP Club Gripe of the Day is: My wife Hometown of the Day: Herkimer Newsmaker of the Day: John the Barber The Valley Shootings in Herkimer and Mohawk happened one year...
View ArticleBudget Agreement Reached
Note: This is a developing story. Check back for updates. A budget agreement has been reached for the 2014-2015 fiscal year before Monday's deadline. Continue reading…
View ArticleLocal Teachers Among the Lowest Paid in New York State
Teachers in the Mohawk Valley region are among the lowest paid teachers in New York, according to an Albany watchdog group. The Empire Center for New York State Policy released their findings on...
View ArticleAQE Launches New Campaign
The Alliance for Quality Education (AQE) is launching a campaign targeting upstate Senators to halt a plan to send $25 million in "bullet aid" to charter schools. Continue reading…
View ArticleDecision On Small City School Districts’ Lawsuit Expected Soon
The court case that alleges the state has failed to provide a sound basic education for Utica and seven other small-city school districts is nearing its conclusion. Continue reading…
View ArticleDiNapoli Report Examines State School Aid Trends
State aid to school districts has increased $6 billion over the last ten years to $23.3 billion in 2015-16. Continue reading…
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