Study finds New York SAT scores dip despite high spending
A Carnegie Foundation report shows New York spends more per pupil and pays teachers well but experiences a faster decline in SAT scores than the national average. The study notes average teacher pay at 25 100 dollars and per-student spending at 4302 dollars, with SAT verbal math scores dropping from 460 495 to 429 467 over ten years.
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New York Lotto May Expand Numbers to Boost Jackpots
State Lottery Director John Quinn says changes are under study to raise Lotto payouts by increasing the number pool from 40 to 44. He notes weekly sales averaging about 6.5 million with a downward trend, and says a larger number range would raise the chance of a grand prize while keeping dream prizes in focus.
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Zoo keeper fired for killing monkey at Prospect Park Zoo
A Brooklyn zoo keeper, Horace Canty, 26, was fired after being charged with spraying 180 degree water on a stump tailed macaque, killing the animal, which survived 10 days. The incident led to questions about reporting and hospital care, amid long‑standing management issues at municipal zoos.
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Greene County bridge painter survives 162 foot fall
A Greene County bridge painter named James Murphy 20 of Catskill survived a 162 foot fall from the Rip Van Winkle Bridge into the Hudson River He was painting the bridge with a work crew when he slipped during lunch and fell into shallow water suffering a broken arm leg and back injuries He crawled to shore with coworkers assistance and was listed in satisfactory condition at Greene County Memorial Hospital.
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