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Donna Christopher

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Cuomo Approves $25 Million For Government, School Projects Funding of $25 million will assist local government and school officials with developing transformative projects that will lead to property tax reductions for New Yorkers, according to an announcement by Gov. Andrew Cuomo. "Streamlining government and increasing efficiency is vital to making New York more affordable,” said Cuomo. “This new initiative is just one of the ways we are helping local governments find new and innovative ways to cut costs and reduce burdens on taxpayers and look forward to see this new program benefit communities across the state.” The Municipal Restructuring…

by Donna Christopher

02/02/2016

Lifestyle

New York Times Profiles Arts On The Lake In Kent KENT, N.Y. -- Arts on the Lake in Kent could be called an "ugly duckling" based on its environs, the old Lake Carmel Firehouse built in the 1950s, said The New York Times. While the building is a nondescript one, the progression of the arts center has not been inhibited, according to The New York Times. The building at 640 Route 52 has played host to concerts and plays among strong programming, "often enough to distract from the fact that Arts on the Lake holds events in a building whose upper half is not usable," the New York Times said. Click here to read The New York…

by Donna Christopher

02/02/2016

Police & Fire

Boys Use Snow To Put Out Kitchen Fire In Darien Home DARIEN, Conn. -- A pair of 'tween boys on the ball used snow to put out a kitchen fire in a Beach Drive house Jan. 27, according to the Darien Times. The minor fire started when one of the boys, both 12, inadvertently knocked into the stove, which lit a burner and ignited pizza boxes on top of it, reported the Darien Times. Click here to read the Darien Times story.

by Donna Christopher

02/02/2016

News

Nyack Schools Considering Student Alcohol Breath Tests NYACK, N.Y. -- School officials in Nyack are looking into whether there should be a policy that students must submit to an alcohol breath tests if there is suspicion they are drunk in school, said the Journal News. The idea has been discussed for months among school board members with input form the community for and against it, according to Journal News. The proposal is on Tuesday's board meeting agenda, said the Journal News. The meeting is at 7:30 p.m. at Hilltop Administration Building, 13A Dickinson Ave., Nyack. Click here to read the lohud.com article.

by Donna Christopher

02/02/2016

News

'Alice In Wonderland, Jr.' Takes Stage In Thornwood School THORNWOOD, N.Y. -- Tickets are on sale now for this coming weekend's Westlake Middle School production of "Alice in Wonderland, Jr."Two casts will alternate performances set for Thursday to Saturday, Feb. 4 to 6 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 7 at 1 p.m. Click here to reserve tickets online. Westlake Middle School is located at 825 Westlake Drive # 2, Thornwood, N.Y.

by Donna Christopher

02/02/2016

Schools

Westport School Board Approves Budget After Restoring Proposed Job Cuts WESTPORT, Conn. -- Before approving the proposed $113.5 million school budget, the Westport Board of Education restored unpopular staff cuts put forward by Superintendent Elliott Landon, the Westport News reported. The budget approved Monday would be a 2.05 percent increase over current spending, above the 1.5 percent limit requested by the Board of Finance, the Westport News said. Landon had proposed eliminating school bus monitors who don’t work with special education students; a middle school-level team leader and special area liaisons; four full-time third-grade paraprofessionals, and t…

by Donna Christopher

02/02/2016

Schools

Public Welcome At Mount Vernon Board Of Education Monthly Meeting MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. -- The Mount Vernon Board of Education will meet Tuesday, Feb. 2 at the Education Center.The Board of Education welcomes public comment at the first meeting of the month so there will be an opportunity for public comment at this meeting. Members of the public wishing to address the Board must sign up with the District Clerk by 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, at (914) 665-5235, email at rmccormack@mtvernoncsd.org or in person Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Education Center, 165 North Columbus Ave., Mount Vernon. The complete agenda for t…

by Donna Christopher

02/02/2016

Sports

Harrison Senior Wins National Scholar-Athlete Award HARRISON, N.Y. -- Senior Zach Evans of Harrison High School has received the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association Scholar Athlete Award.He was chosen from among 150 highly qualified students and received a financial scholarship from the organization. The guidelines for selection indicate that a student must be a senior, ranked in the top 25 percentile of his or her class, with strong ACT/SAT scores. This student must be at least a two-sport varsity athlete and have a letter of recommendation from the school’s Athletic Director. The student must demonstrate leadersh…

by Donna Christopher

02/02/2016

Events

Gulotta House Presents 'Charity Couture' In Briarcliff BRIARCLIFF, N.Y. -- Gullotta House, the Look by Melissa, and Operation Prom will present Charity Couture, a Night of Fashion and Fundraising Thursday, Feb. 11 at The Briarcliff Manor. The event will feature the “hottest styles” for 2016. There will be hors d’oeuvres, champagne and wine, a fashion show, silent auction and shopping with eight vendors. Designer items include Chanel, Hermes, and Christian Louboutin, a facial product line, cashmere, athletic, and jewelry lines. This is a benefit for Gullotta House, The Briarcliff High School Cheer team, and Special Needs Animal Rescue. The …

by Donna Christopher

02/02/2016

Events

Dance Camp, Performances Highlight Black History Month in New Rochelle NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- An array of events to celebrate Black History Month in New Rochelle are on tap. The following is the schedule: African Dance Workshop, New Rochelle Library Ossie Davis Theater, Jan. 30 to Feb. 27, 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Free for kids, ages 7 and up and their parents. A performance is set for Feb. 27 at 2 p.m. Author visit/ David Bank, "Soar: How Boys Learn, Succeed and Develop Character" for male students, New Rochelle High School, Linda E. Kelly Theater, Feb. 4, 6 to 8 p.m. College Resource Night, New Rochelle High School, House 4 Cafeteria, Feb. 4, 6 to 8 p…

by Donna Christopher

02/02/2016

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