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Yesterday at 1:23 PM  Authorities say an Auburn woman suspected of stealing $808,000 from the teachers union she headed lost more than $350,000 at a central New York casino over the last seven years of her life.

Friday, June 07, 2013  Saturday's noon rally outside Capitol building billed as "fight for the future of public education."

Monday, June 03, 2013  Taxpayers rejected initial plan, new vote is June 18.

Friday, May 31, 2013  North Syracuse Central School District is facing deep, devastating cuts after taxpayers rejected their budget.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  The head of the American Federation of Teachers says governments should hold off on plans to link standardized test results with schools' evaluations until everyone is on the same page.

Friday, April 26, 2013  Authorities in central New York say they're investigating a teachers union claim that its former longtime president stole more than $800,000 from the organization before committing suicide last year.

Monday, March 25, 2013  Parents and students from the Westhill Central School Disitrct attend a budget meeting Monday night to discuss the $1.1 million in cuts the district faces.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  The tentative deal for a New York state budget will include expansion of pre-kindergarten in low-income schools, funding to extend the school day and year, and merit pay for top teachers.

Sunday, February 17, 2013  New York education officials say they've set up a website for reporting tips about cheating or other problems with the state's school testing program.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  The Utica School system faces a $6.3 million dollar deficit.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  SUNY Cortland hosted a "teach-in" about the threats posed by gun violence in the wake of the Newtown shooting, which killed Mary Sherlach, Class of 1978.

Wednesday, October 17, 2012  A massive reconstruction project has stirred a controversy in the city of Rome.

Tuesday, September 18, 2012  The Baldwinsville School District Board decides to delay a vote on the closure of Van Buren Elementary School which would ultimately save the district $1.3 million

Wednesday, August 22, 2012  Syracuse and Jamesville-Dewitt schools among only ten in the state to see new plans approved.

Friday, June 22, 2012  The district blames a glitch in the transfer of money and teachers say they've been told it could be Monday before their money is available.