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New York Among Top 25 Best States, Brand-New Ranking Says: Here's Why New York Among Top 25 Best States, Brand-New Ranking Says: Here's Why
New York Among Top 25 Best States, Brand-New Ranking Says: Here's Why New York continues to rank among the top 25 best states in the country. The Empire State came in at No. 23 – down slightly from No. 20 last year – on the 2024 Best States list by U.S. News & World Report, released Tuesday, May 7. Rankings were determined using 71 metrics across eight categories, including fiscal stability, infrastructure, education, health care, and the economy. Data was pulled from national surveys taken by nearly 70,000 people. New York made the top 10 for natural environment and health care, coming in at No. 5 and No. 8, respectively, while placing No. 12 in educat…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Bedford Central School District Weighs Options For Declining Enrollment Bedford Central School District Weighs Options For Declining Enrollment
Bedford Central School District Weighs Options For Declining Enrollment With dwindling enrollment and projections, the Bedford Central School District is weighing its options for long-range planning. According to the district, there has been a 554 student decline in district elementary schools between 2013-14 and the current school year, which may lead to a budget deficit as soon as the next school year. The district noted that the 554 student decline is greater than the current student enrollment in each elementary school except Mount Kisco. Options the Board of Education is considering include altering operations at all five of the district’s elementary scho…

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by Zak Failla