Redhouse reopens theatre with ‘Sister Act’ on stage
It's one of the industries hit hardest by the pandemic. Live theater was paralyzed for months while people couldn’t gather in large numbers. But things are changing, and live theater is coming back. The Redhouse Theatre in Syracuse has four shows lined up this season, and the first one is Sister Act. You might recognize…
RIT taking part in nationwide study to reduce food waste
The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates that around 40% of all food in the country is never eaten. As the U.S. looks to cut the nation’s food waste by 2030, the National Science Foundation is funding $15 million worth of research at multiple universities, including the Rochester Institute of Technology, to figure out how to…
As shortages abound, NYSUT looks to inspire future teachers
Officials for The New York State United Teachers say that while some teachers are dealing with burnout or evaluating their career path amid COVID-19, the vaccine and testing rules have not been a major factor in departures. But NYSUT says keeping people coming into the career is essential to help students achieve their dreams. "We…
NY urged to launch endowment for public universities
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York is facing calls from faculty to boost the state’s public university system by launching a university endowment — a step dozens of other states have taken. Lawmakers on the state Senate higher education committee held a hearing Monday as the state budget process continues. New York’s economy is still…
NY college enrollment down, but trade schools see steady stream
More students are turning away from college. A recent report found a significant decrease in enrollment over the pandemic. Local trade schools, though, have seen their numbers stay steady. At Erie 1 BOCES, there's a new trade around every corner. It serves about 1,500 to 2,000 students every year. "I was honestly tired of working dead…
Schumer concludes tour of all 62 NY counties for 23rd
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (AP) — New York Sen. Chuck Schumer was scheduled to conclude his annual tour of all 62 counties in New York state Sunday, marking the 23rd year in a row the Democrat has visited all corners of the state. Schumer said he was winding up the year-long tour with trips to Schenectady and…
New York Sen. Stavisky wraps up statewide higher education tour
The chair of the New York State Senate Higher Education Committee, Sen. Toby Ann Stavisky (D-Queens), has wrapped up a series of hearings on the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on higher education in New York state. Stavisky told Capital Tonight that the public higher education system’s affordability and accessibility is under threat due to “austerity budgets."…
SUNY chancellor says he’s staying put
State University of New York Chancellor Jim Malatras on Tuesday told reporters he has no plans to step down from the role he was appointed to by former Gov. Andrew Cuomo as investigations have cast more light on the role he played in the governor's inner circle. "I'm going to continue to do my work…
Calls grow for SUNY chancellor’s resignation
Calls grew on Monday for State University of New York Chancellor Jim Malatras to step down after documents generated by an investigation of former Gov. Andrew Cuomo showed him using profane language about a woman who would later accuse the governor of sexual harassment. But Malatras continued to retain support from the Board of Trustees,…
Massive fire destroys building at Three Brothers Wineries in Geneva
GENEVA, N.Y. — Several fire companies from across the Fingers Lakes responded to a massive fire at the popular Three Brothers Wineries and Estates in Geneva on Monday evening. The company says it was the Bagg Dare Wine Co. building that caught fire at the back of the property. The Ovid Fire department says the building…