Written reports say the majority of New York school districts have beaten this Thursday's deadline for adopting a state approved teacher evaluation plan.
Those that don't may lose their share of a 4 percent increase in state education aide.
Governor Cuomo has said he wont extend the Thursday deadline. Evaluations are based in part on how students score on standardized tests.
The New York State Education Department has already approved 637 plans.
Senate Passes Buy From The Backyard Act VIEW VIDEO
A new bill passed in the Senate on Wednesday aims to support locally-grown food and boost the local economy.
The "Buy From The Backyard Act" requires state agencies with food contracts to buy... more
Exchange Street Bridge Rehabilitation Project VIEW VIDEO
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City Sees Decreasing Unemployment Rate VIEW VIDEO
The unemployment rate in greater Binghamton is decreasing.
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Remy Ramsaran Makes Bail VIEW VIDEO
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He was released from Chenango County Jail Wednesday afternoon.
According to reports, Ramsaran... more
BU Stabbing Indictment VIEW VIDEO
A Binghamton University student accused of stabbing his own father on the college campus has been indicted by a grand jury.
20 year old Min Kwan Park is charged with first degree... more
Prospect Mountain Construction VIEW VIDEO
UPDATE:
Due to an electrical storm the work was unable to be done Wednesday night and will be done Thursday night weather permitting.
You may need to give yourself a lot of extra time Wednesday... more
School Budget Reaction VIEW VIDEO
For the second year in a row every school budget plan in Broome County passed.
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