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Mamaroneck, Rye Neck School Superintendents Assail Tax Levy Cap MAMARONECK, N.Y. -- Mamaroneck Schools Superintendent Robert Shaps and the Rye Neck Schools Superintendent Peter Mustich, assailed the state's mandated cap on the property tax levy that was enacted in 2011, which Mustich called “ridiculous . . . onerous . . . unreasonable.” The remarks were made at the Larchmont-Mamaroneck Local Summit’s breakfast program in March. Mustich pointed out that people don’t understand that “Two percent is not two percent.” He explained that this year, with inflation at a low, the cap, prior to exclusions, is close to zero and well below the modest salary increase…

by Jason Bisnoff

04/13/2016

Schools

Boces Hosts College, Career Fair In Yorktown Heights YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- There will be a BOCES College and Career Fair on Tuesday, April 26, from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 200 BOCES Drive in Yorktown Heights. This will be followed by a college and career night from 5 to 5:45 p.m. and a dinner featuring college representatives and panelists from 6 to 9:15 p.m. at Fox Lane High School. Contact Jason Tobacco at 914-248-3668 or jtobacco@pnwboces.org should you require additional information.

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04/13/2016

Schools

Southern Westchester Boces Presents Proposed Budget HARRISON, N.Y. -- The Southern Westchester BOCES Board of Education presented its proposed 2016-17 budget to the region's school trustees and district officials at the BOCES Annual Meeting in Valhalla on Wednesday. Three incumbent candidates for three-year terms on the BOCES board introduced themselves as well. Joseph Wooley, Catherine Draper and Lynn Frazer-McBride are running unopposed. Component district boards will vote on the BOCES Administrative Budget, and on the candidates for the SWBOCES Board of Education, on Tuesday, April 19. In his budget presentation at the Annual Meeting, A…

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04/13/2016

Events

Rivertowns’ 4th Annual Jewish Cultural Festival Kicks Off RIVERTOWNS, N.Y. -- Twenty enthusiastic “apprentice chefs” recently spent 90 minutes in the kitchen at Lyndhurst mansion, learning the Passover secrets of the Queen of Jewish cooking, Joan Nathan. The class was the opening event of the Rivertowns’ Fourth Annual Jewish Cultural Festival. The festival continues with a variety of events through Monday, April 18. See this link for schedule and tickets. Nathan, whose next cookbook, "King Solomon’s Table," hits stores next year, shared that she serves five different harosets at her seder each year. “For instance, I have a recipe from …

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04/13/2016

Business

Rey Insurance In Sleepy Hollow Shreds Paper To Benefit Humane Society SLEEPY HOLLOW, N.Y. -- Rey Insurance Agency and Legal Shred of the Hudson Valley are hosting a free, paper shredding event on April 19. From 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Rey Insurance will have a mobile shredding truck on site to help folks get rid of old documents and protect themselves from identity theft. "Identity theft has become an epidemic. We wanted to provide a venue for people to bring confidential documents to be destroyed to help protect an invasion of privacy,” said Linda Rey, principal of Rey Insurance. “And because we are animal lovers, we wanted to be able to include a dona…

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04/13/2016

Events

Chabad Hosts Community Passover Seder In Armonk ARMONK, N.Y. -- Chabad of Armonk is hosting a Passover Seder at the La Quinta Inn on Friday, April 22, and Saturday, April 23.The event will feature wine, dinner and handmade matzo. On Friday evening it will being at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday evening will begin at 8 p.m. Tickets are $45 for adults and $25 for children. For reservations and information contact 914-273-9770 or info@chabadacp.org. Click here for more information or to help sponsor the Seder.

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04/13/2016

Events

Stamp Collectors Invited To Brewster Library Discussion BREWSTER, N.Y. -- For those interested in starting a stamp collection, curious about the value of a stamp or would you like to have a collection evaluated, then join the Brewster Philatelic Society (BPS) at the library on Tuesday, April 26, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Stop by the Brewster Library this month and check out the display presented by the BPS, a group of enthusiastic collectors, dedicated to all interests and facets of stamp collecting, both United States and foreign. They will help sort out or appraise an old collection, or help attendees get started with the hobby. All ages are invi…

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04/13/2016

News

Assemblyman Zebrowski Reacts To Report On Ramapo Building Inspectior RAMAPO, N.Y. -- Assemblyman Zebrowski's gave a follow-up statement on the State Education Department's admonishment of the Ramapo building inspector: “This is a blatant example of the pervasive lack of code enforcement in Ramapo that I have been talking about for over two years." Zebrowski said. "Two things must happen immediately: 1. The State Education Commissioner must issue an order so that County Fire Coordinator Gordon Wren can organize an inspection of every private school that has been signed off on by this inspector, as well as those never inspected. 2. The Department of St…

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04/13/2016

Sports

Students, Police Compete In East Ramapo All Star Basketball Game RAMAPO, N.Y. -- The East Ramapo School District Special Education Parent Teacher Student Association is hosting the second annual All-Star Basketball Game on Wednesday at 7 p.m. The game will pit the Ramapo and Spring Valley Police All-Stars against the Ramapo and Spring Valley High School All-Stars. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and tickets will cost $5 with free admission for kindergarten to eight grade with all proceeds going to continuing education. The festivities will also feature a halftime show from the East Ramapo Marching Band and DJ. The game will take place at Ramapo High School i…

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04/13/2016

Events

Check Out Rockland Community College At Open House RAMAPO, N.Y. -- Learn more about affordable degree options at the Rockland Community College open house in Ramapo, which is free and open to the public.The open house will take place on Tuesday, April 19, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Technology Center Lobby and attendees will learn the facts and get assistance in completing the steps to enrollment. There will also be an open house for adult students on Thursday, May 5 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Student Union 3214. Attendees will tour the campus and speak with faculty, financial aid, and enrollment counselors to plan their path. Adult st…

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04/13/2016

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