Catholic Charities To Host Backpack Giveaway Event in Nichols, New YorkCatholic Charities To Host Backpack Giveaway Event in Nichols, New YorkCatholic Charities is helping kids kick off the 2021-2022 school year on the right foot with a special backpack giveaway and back-to-school event.Traci TaylorTraci Taylor
New York Backs Off Lifting Mask Mandate for K-12 StudentsNew York Backs Off Lifting Mask Mandate for K-12 StudentsNew York state is backing off on a plan announced May 4 to make mask-wearing optional in K-12 schools starting May 7.Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte
New York State Hopes To Eliminate Remote Learning for the Next School YearNew York State Hopes To Eliminate Remote Learning for the Next School YearIn what has been the most challenging time in recent memory for students, New York State has announced plans to eliminate remote learning next school year. Traci TaylorTraci Taylor
Dentists, Nurses & Students May Give VaccinesDentists, Nurses & Students May Give VaccinesNew York Governor Cuomo is calling for Licensed Practical Nurses, Pharmacists, Dentists and others to be allowed to administer COVID-19 vaccines. Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte
SUNY Thanksgiving TestingSUNY Thanksgiving TestingThe SUNY system says it will test all students the coronavirus prior to the Thanksgiving break in hopes of preventing community spread.Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte
Local Restaurants Offering Free Meals Due to COVID-19 ClosuresLocal Restaurants Offering Free Meals Due to COVID-19 ClosuresIn light of schools and community organizations closings due to COVID-19, many area restaurants are offering free meals to students and seniors. Traci TaylorTraci Taylor
Bus Option Geared Toward B.U. StudentsBus Option Geared Toward B.U. StudentsThe student newspaper at Binghamton University is reporting a new, inexpensive bus company is starting service in the area.Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte
M.A.S.H at LourdesM.A.S.H at LourdesA group of 7th through 9th graders are getting the chance over the next couple of days to experience the real world of hospital care.Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte
Broome Substance Abuse Prevention WorkingBroome Substance Abuse Prevention WorkingMost students in Broome County are not using addictive substancesn according to the Prevention Coalition of Broome County.Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte
Cold Feet Provisions for StudentsCold Feet Provisions for StudentsSome local school districts are preparing for a blast of cold weather with plans to implement special accommodations for students who walk to school. Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte