Student charged in Rochester shooting at school
A 17-year-old student, Ronnie Walker, is charged after a botched robbery at John Lofton school. He fled after a struggle with the principal and was later arrested. Lawrence Nobles, also 17, was grazed by a bullet but released from hospital hours later. Walker faces second-degree assault first-degree assault weapon charges and grand larceny.
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John Lofton School
Ronnie Walker
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Man Guilty of Trying to Defraud Christie's
Richard Piper 60 of Wisconsin was found guilty by US District Judge Harry Leinenweber of mail fraud attempted extortion and wire fraud for forging letters to bolster a claim to the Crown of the Andes relic valued at 3 to 5 million. The case centered on a 1995 New York Christie’s auction where the relic was expected to sell but did not.
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Wisconsin
New York
Christie's
Harry Leinenweber
Richard Piper
Drop charges against teen in Troy fire escape accident
A Rensselaer County Family Court Judge dismissed charges against a 14 year old boy accused of tampering with a fire escape during an elementary Halloween dance in Troy. Prosecutors offered no proof of tampering and the escape was reported to be in poor condition. Principal James Kapp was injured when the grate struck him and remains in therapy for spinal damage.
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Rensselaer
Pitcher
James Kapp
Kapp
Wall of NYC apartment building collapses
A century old five story brick building at 172 Stanton Street in lower Manhattan partially collapsed just before 9 4 m forcing about two dozen residents from their homes. No injuries were reported as firefighters declared the structure unsound and slated it for demolition.
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New York
Lower Manhattan
Stanton St
Joe DiBernardo
Fire Department
Batallion
Ron Spadafora
Spadafora
Roberto Carrera
Girls lag in SAT math as confidence gaps affect central NY districts
In nearly all Central New York districts, Class of 1996 and 1997 boys outperformed girls on SAT math, widening the gap to 109 points in Sandy Creek. Administrators link confidence, test purpose, and lack of female role models to lower scores and are pushing curricular changes and guidance to boost girls' performance and scholarship chances.
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Canastota
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Iral Square
DeRuyter
Jordan-Eloridge
Onondaga
Tully
Cayuga
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Oswego
Baldwinsville
Grookfield
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Chittenango
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Hamilton
Hannibal
Damesville
DeWitt
LaFayette
Liverpool
Marcellus
Mexico
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Cy North Syracuse Oneda
Sandy Creek
Skaneateles
Solvay
Southern Cayuga
Stockbridge Valley
New York State
Laurea Indi
York
Herald American
New York
Oswego County
Jon van Eyk
Andy Pierce
Jordan-Eldridge
Theigh School
Elighility
Robert C Byrd
Syracust
Syracuse
North
Sandra Philips
Philips
Adirondacks
Phil
Ips
Stephanie Woolson
Sandy Creek High School
4Ebrowksi
Zebrowski
Jordan Elbridge
Kay Merrick
Madison Onondaga
Math and equity in Syracuse schools discussions
Two SAT style questions are cited, followed by Syracuse coverage on math and equity. Math supervisor Bill Collins notes districts address gender equity with workshops after a 1992 AAUW report. Liverpool schools expose early grades to technology to boost problem solving, with Cornell engineering recruiting women.
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Bill Collins
American Association of University Women
Colins
Liverpool
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