Megan Zerez

A person in a red coat, hat and jeans stands on a sidewalk in front of multiple colored posters fastened to a metal fence.

Evictions across Southern Tier largely back up to pre-pandemic levels

Megan Zerez

Data from Cornell University researchers shows eviction rates haven’t just returned to pre-pandemic levels; they’ve largely exceeded them.

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Report: Remote learning may have helped curb some youth suicides

Megan Zerez

Trends suggest the transition to remote learning in K-12 schools curbed youth suicide rates.

A man stands in front of a Binghamton University backdrop.

Enrollment at New York's public colleges, universities declined last year, new data shows

Megan Zerez

New York's public colleges have seen a significant decline in undergraduate enrollment since 2020, but graduate enrollment has increased in recent years.

Remains of the farmhouse where Gayogo̱hó꞉nǫ' elder Wanda John once lived.

More violence, surprise demolitions on Cayuga tribal lands as leadership dispute continues

Megan Zerez

One Gayogo̱hó꞉nǫ’ family said they believe the surprise demolition of their grandmother’s home was an act of retaliation for their past criticism of Halftown.

Svante Myrick reflects on 10 years as Ithaca’s mayor

Megan Zerez

Former Ithaca Mayor Svante Myrick gained a reputation as a rising star in progressive politics since he was elected at age 24. He stepped down as mayor this past weekend.