NY inspector general report flags decline in New York literacy rates
Lucy Lang notes New York’s literacy ranking around 45th nationally, with variations by measurement. The report, covering juvenile facilities and education oversight, urges the Department of Education to adopt evidence based dyslexia and dysgraphia screening and reading interventions under a 2023 law signed by Gov. Hochul.
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New York
Lucy Lang
Lang
Department of Corrections and Community Supervision
Office For Children and Family Services
Department of Education
Betty Rosa
Kathy Hochul
Rosa
The
Education Trust
New York State
Office of the Inspector General
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Out of the Past seeks local history photos and help
The Lancaster and Depew history offices invite residents to share photos and documents to enrich the town’s history. Contact Mary Jo Mannin at 716-601-0925 or Theresa Wolfe at 716-681-4396 to arrange copies. Also note National Blood Donor Month with blood donation options via ConnectLife and Red Cross.
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The
Bee
Mary Jo Mannin
Theresa Wolfe
Lancaster
Depew
Mannin
Wolfe
Arthur Domino
Como Lake Park
Town of Lancaster
ConnectLife
ConnectLifeGive Blood.Org
Red Cross
Redcrossblood.org
Village Bonds Sold To Pay Damages In 1931 Fire Injury Case
The village plans to issue 20000 in bonds to cover damages awarded to Mr. and Mrs. Dickinson and Mr. and Mrs. Lang after a sulfuric acid bottle exploded at a 1931 North End Fire Hall dance. Board authorized Attorney Kulowski to prepare papers for bond sale confirming court award.
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William Dickinson
Helmuth Lang
North End
Harry Kulowski
Supreme Court
Brunswick Road
Central Avenue
Harold J. Huber
Public Works
Civil Works Administration
Theodore Curtiss
Depew
Lancaster
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LANCASTER/DEPEW
John P. Bolender
Eagle Hose Company
Penora Street
Sawyer Avenue
Main Street
Leonard McHugh
Julius Topor
Joseph Keefe
John Knob
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