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Yonkers Graduation Features Keynote Address By Stewart-Cousins YONKERS, N.Y. -- State Sen. Andrea Stewart-Cousins gave a keynote address at the graduation ceremony for Andalusia Islamic School’s middle school students.At the ceremony, Stewart-Cousins congratulated the graduates and their families and spoke about the importance of education. Stewart-Cousins is a former teacher and longtime advocate for excellence in education. “It is always so great to look out and see a roomful of young people determined to achieve academic excellence. These graduates are the future leaders of our state, and we must do all we can to support them in their endeavors,” An…

by Jason Bisnoff

06/30/2016

Schools

Albert Leonard Middle School Class Of 2016 Celebrates Moving Up NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- The Albert Leonard Middle School Class of 2016 celebrated moving up to New Rochelle High School. With reflection from graduating students, Principal John Barnes, Superintendent of Schools Brian Osborne and Board of Education President Lianne Merchant, the district's newest ninth-graders reached a milestone as the Class of 2020 at New Rochelle High School.

by Jason Bisnoff

06/30/2016

Schools

College, Careers Center Celebrates Seniors In New Rochelle NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Seniors who used who used the services of The Guidance Center’s College & Careers Center were honored at a ceremony in New Rochelle on June 21.The CCC is also available at Mount Vernon High School and Nelson Mandela High School in Mount Vernon. The program works with kids who have college as a goal, and helps them get all the pieces in place so they can enroll. The Westchester Community Foundation has been a major funder of this program for a few years providing for staff and tutors at the three high schools, as well as helping fund an overnight college tour for CC…

by Jason Bisnoff

06/30/2016

Schools

Yorktown’s Morgan Forde Named Boces Student Of Distinction For June YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- Yorktown senior Morgan Forde, who is the only female in the construction technology course at BOCES Tech Center in Yorktown, was honored as a BOCES Student of Distinction at a recent Yorktown Board of Education meeting. “I wasn’t really sure about the program when I started because I was the only girl in the class, but I knew I would figure it out and enjoy it,” Forde said. At the awards ceremony, Tech Center Principal James Bellucci spoke of Forde’s character, noting her devotion to the Construction Technology program. “Every day I make my rounds, and I always see [Morga…

by Jason Bisnoff

06/30/2016

News

Bard Music Festival Panel In Annandale Focuses On Mussolini ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. -- A Bard Music Festival panel, "Three Artists, Intellectuals and Mussolini," will take place Saturday, Aug. 13 from 10 a.m.-noon at the Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts at Bard College in Annandale.Olin Hall participants include Joseph Luzzi, moderator, Victoria de Grazia, Ben Earle and Benjamin Martin. The event is free and open to the public. The Fisher Center is at 60 Manor Ave. in Annandale. Click here for more information or call 845-758-7900.

by Jason Bisnoff

06/30/2016

Police & Fire

Car Crashes Reported Near Sikorsky In Stratford STRATFORD, Conn. -- Stratford Police have responded to a four-car accident on Main Street near Sikorsky Aircraft, according to the Stratford Star. Main Street will be closed for approximately an hour, police said, though they did not immediately provide information about injuries, according to the Stratford Star. Around the same time there was a similar incident involving three vehicles on Route 15 northbound between exits 53 and 53 at approximately 3:19 p.m., according to the Department of Transportation. That is also in the town of Stratford and the right lane is currently closed. Click …

by Jason Bisnoff

06/29/2016

Events

Kent Town Hall Hosting Bubble Show As Kick Off To Summer Reading Program KENT LAKES, N.Y. -- Those who sign up for the Kent Public Library's Summer Reading Program can see a bubble show at the Kent Town Hall, on Tuesday, July 5 from 5 to 6 p.m.Jeff Boyer performs a bubble show entitled "Bubble Trouble." Sign up to take part in the Kent Library's Summer Reading program before the show. No registration is required. Call the Library for more information at (845) 225-8585. The show will be held at the Kent Town Hall, next to the Library. The Town Hall is located at 40 Sybil's Crossing in Kent Lakes.

by Jason Bisnoff

06/29/2016

Schools

Pelham Middle School Celebrates Graduation PELHAM, N.Y. -- Pelham Middle School celebrated graduation as students moved up to the high school last Thursday.The ceremony started with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Class Secretary Grace Liberatore and The Star Spangled Banner sung by Allyssa Lynn Catalanotto. Board Of Education President Lisa Kiernan spoke followed by a performance by the eighth grade band. Superintendent Dr. Peter Giarrizzo and Stephen Tahbaz, Class President addressed the class before they were presented with certificates.

by Jason Bisnoff

06/29/2016

News

Yorktown Planning Board Approves Kear Street Project YORKTOWN, N.Y. --The Yorktown Planning Board held a meeting on June 27 and approved a project on Kear Street. For a summary of all agenda items, visit this link. Here are some of the meeting highlights: Kear Street (Marathon Development) In a 3-0 vote, the board approved the site plan. Village Traditions, East Main Street, Mohegan Lake The owner wants to amend a previously approved site plan and replace a barn with a new mixed use retail/office building. Chase Bank, Commerce Street A public hearing will be held on July 11. The one remaining issue is the ability to make two left turns out…

by Jason Bisnoff

06/29/2016

Lifestyle

Girl Scouts Heart Of The Hudson Announce New Board Members PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Putnam County Executive MaryEllen Odell presided over the swearing-in ceremony for newly elected Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson (GSHH) Board of Directors and Board Development Committee members. New to the GSHH Board of Directors are Shawn Parker, a Harrison resident and Randi Rios-Castro, a Carmel resident. Parker grew up in Girl Scouts and said her summers spent at sleepaway camp as one of the most powerful experiences of her entire life. Parker said she looks forward to this opportunity to dedicate her education, experience, and energy to ensuring that another gen…

by Jason Bisnoff

06/29/2016

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