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Yesterday at 5:34 PM  Westhill High School History Teacher, Jerry Conti, sits down with CNYCentral's Dora Scheidell for an exclusive interview after his retirement letter went viral and sparked an international conversation about the state of education in America.

Monday, May 20, 2013  Whether or not you're the parent of a child in school, you have undoubtedly heard about the uproar surrounding the Common Core tests. They are mandatory for every child in public school in New York State.

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.

Monday, April 29, 2013  About 50 parents and teachers shared their views about New York State testing at Westhill High School on Monday night.

Sunday, April 28, 2013  A group of nearly 300 protesters gathered at Hancock National Guard Base on East Molloy Road April 28 and raised their signs and voices against military drone attacks overseas.

Monday, April 22, 2013  Federal officials say they're delaying a policy that would allow passengers to carry small knives, bats and other sports equipment onto airliners.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  Across the country, parents are making a statement, telling their kids to refuse to take the state's common core exam.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  The Transportation Department is launching a free app for iPhones and iPods that gives real-time vehicle safety information.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  Police in Oneida County are investigating an animal cruelty case after two dogs were found dead on railroad tracks in Whitestown.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  Imagine looking up toward the sky one day and realizing that many of the aircraft flying overhead would be unmanned, meaning no pilot.

Monday, February 18, 2013  A new study analyzing a test that determines who does or doesn't need chemotherapy shows the process is highly accurate.

Monday, February 18, 2013  Rochester-area media report that critics sent thousands of emails to officials in the village of Holley urging them to call off the hunt.

Monday, February 18, 2013  Adults who've begun working toward their GED are being urged to finish up this year, before the test for a high school equivalency diploma changes and they have to start all over.

Friday, February 15, 2013  A flier on the department's website promoting the contest lists a youth category for those 14-years-old or younger. It also promotes a gun drawing raffle and cash prizes for the largest squirrel and for the heaviest group of five squirrels.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  Scottie dog has a new nemesis after Monopoly fans voted to add a cat to the game and eliminate the iron token.