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Common Sense: After Bird Flu Scare, Plenty of Turkeys for Thanksgiving
When million turkeys had to be killed because of avian flu, prices for the Thanksgiving birds were expected to soar. In fact, they are among the lowest in years. NYT…
In Westchester County, Teaching Artists Aid Students in Common Core Push
A new initiative by Purchase College’s Arts in Education program aims to ensure that playtime and field trips help students meet new academic standards. NYT > Westchester County Content is…
7 Common Mistakes of First-Time Home Buyers
Filed under: Buying, How To, Lifestyle Elnur/Shutterstock Buying your first home can be an exciting experience — but it can also be complex, confusing and time-consuming. To make sure you…
Common Sense: Geoffrey Zakarian Offers Some Tips to McDonald’s
As fast-casual chains soar in popularity, the iconic burger chain is under pressure. A well-known food expert and a designer have some ideas for improvement. NYT > Food Content is…
Local State Lawmakers Call for Moratorium on Common Core Implementation
By Janine Bowen Local legislators appear to finally be listening to concerned parents and teachers when it comes to problems plaguing the Common Core standards. On Tuesday, legislators across the…