Poughkeepsie Middle School Turns Around in One Year
After decades of struggles, a New York middle school went from chaos to community in just 10 months. Students now cheer for their principal instead of opting out of tests.
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Wrestler Steph De Lander Wins Title After 2-Year Injury
Pro wrestler Steph De Lander returned to the ring last month after two years recovering from serious neck surgeries and immediately won the ACW Women's Championship. A timely text from fellow wrestler Matt Cardona helped her seize the perfect comeback opportunity.
7 New York School Districts Win Grants to Boost Students
Seven school districts across New York's mid-Hudson Valley are receiving federal grants and specialized support to help struggling students succeed. The funding will bring new tutoring programs, teacher training, and family support services to thousands of students who need it most.
6-Foot-12 Wrestler Ben Bishop Lives His Big Screen Dreams
Former college basketball player Ben Bishop transformed his height and love of classic action movies into a thriving pro wrestling career. Seven years after attending his first independent show, he's become one of the most entertaining performers on the circuit.
David Bowie Challenged MTV's Racism Live on Air in 1983
When most artists played it safe, David Bowie used his 1983 MTV interview to confront the network's exclusion of Black musicians during prime hours. His respectful but relentless questioning forced uncomfortable truths into the open.