8+ hour, 14+ min ago  (817+ words) Teenagers spend a third of the school day staring at their smartphones, according to a new study. Frequent phone checking - mostly for social media or entertainment - "undermines" the concentration needed to succeed in class, scientists say. They believe their findings…...

3+ day, 2+ hour ago  (434+ words) In a recent local survey from Tioga County, more than a third of teens reported feeling depressed most days, and many said life sometimes doesn't feel worth it. Some common causes include academic stress, peer pressure, bullying, relationship issues, and…...

5+ day, 21+ hour ago  (162+ words) In a career shaped by family influence and a passion for helping others, Vestal Middle Schoo" Salvation Army Prepares to Move into New Location on Walnut Street Read MoreSalvation Army Prepares to Move into New Location on Walnut Street Lupardo…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (375+ words) In this week's teacher of the week, we head to Chenango Forks Elementary School to highlight Christina Masters. Fox 40's teacher of the week is sponsored by Springbrook. The second grade teacher was born and raised in the Chenango Forks…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago  (471+ words) Mothers & Babies Perinatal Network Raises Awareness About Sudden Infant Death Syndrome October is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Awareness Month, and health experts are sharing important tips on how to keep babies safe. Sudden unexpected infant death, or SUID, refers to…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago  (435+ words) The Broome County Health Department (BCHD) hosted a press conference Monday afternoon to mark International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, recognizing local healthcare providers and contractors for their outstanding efforts in protecting children from lead exposure. The highlight of today was…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago  (370+ words) It's all thanks to A Room to Heal, a nonprofit that creates healing spaces for children with serious illnesses across the Southern Tier. The idea started when an A Room to Heal board member came across DaVinci's story on Facebook…...

6+ mon, 2+ week ago  (521+ words) It's all thanks to A Room to Heal, a nonprofit that offers dream room makeovers for children battling critical illnesses. "We make a decision if we're going to do the room," said Project Lead Kay Murray. "And so then, once…...

6+ mon, 3+ week ago  (287+ words) University officials said this year brought a record number of applicants, with74,725. Throughout this week, a total of about 18,000 students are expected to settle into their new homes. One student, incoming freshman Sarah Horie, said she's feeling both anxious and eager…...

7+ mon, 3+ day ago  (370+ words) Today's social was geared towards adult learners to take advantage of the SUNY Reconnect Program, which is a tuition-free community college initiative for state residents between 25 and 55 years old who do not have a college degree." SUNY Reconnect applications are…...