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Swastikas Found At Clarkstown South High School Swastikas Found At Clarkstown South High School
Swastikas Found At Clarkstown South High School Police in the Hudson Valley are investigating after several swastikas were discovered at an area high school. The incident took place in Rockland County on Wednesday, March 22, when a school resource officer assigned to Clarkstown South High School in West Nyack was informed that swastikas were discovered in a classroom, said Clarkstown PD Det. Norm Peters. Peters said the drawings were reported by a teacher who stated that she observed the two swastikas over the past month in her classroom.  The first was observed on a wall near the exit door accompanied by the words “…

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by Kathy Reakes
Obituaries
Former Clarkstown South HS Sports Standout Dies Suddenly At Age 33 Former Clarkstown South HS Sports Standout Dies Suddenly At Age 33
Former Clarkstown South HS Sports Standout Dies Suddenly At Age 33 A Hudson Valley man who played for multiple varsity sports teams and graduated from Binghamton University, has died at the age of 33. Rockland County resident Colin Joseph O’Connor died unexpectedly on Sunday, July 4, according to his obituary. He is survived by his parents, Thomas and Susan, along with his siblings. O'Connor graduated from Clarkstown South High School in 2005, and he participated on the Vikings varsity football and track teams. He graduated from Binghamton University in 2009 with a degree in mechanical engineering. "Colin was known for his quick wit and an …

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by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
Swastika Drawn On Student's Desk At Clarkstown South HS, Police Say Swastika Drawn On Student's Desk At Clarkstown South HS, Police Say
Swastika Drawn On Student's Desk At Clarkstown South HS, Police Say A swastika was found drawn on a desk inside a Rockland County high school, officials said. The Clarkstown Police Department is currently investigating an incident where a swastika was found drawn on a student’s desk at Clarkstown South High School. It was reportedly drawn between Friday, Feb. 28 and Tuesday, March 3, police said. “We regret to inform you of the disturbing fact that a drawing of a swastika was found on a student desk in a South High School classroom this week,” South High School Principal Deb Tarantino and Schools Superintendent Martin Cox wrote in a note to parents. “This a…

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by Zak Failla
Obituaries
Clarkstown South HS Graduate Dies From 9-11 Related Cancer Clarkstown South HS Graduate Dies From 9-11 Related Cancer
Clarkstown South HS Graduate Dies From 9-11 Related Cancer A retired FDNY firefighter from the area who responded to the 9/11 terrorist attack along with his older brother who was killed that day, has died from an illness related to his work at Ground Zero. Westchester resident and Rockland County high school graduate Daniel R. Foley, 46, of New Rochelle, died Saturday, Feb. 22, from pancreatic cancer. His cancer was attributed to his rescue and recovery efforts at the site, according to the FDNY. Following the attack, Foley spent days searching for his brother, Thomas J. Foley, 32, a member of Recuse Co. 3, whose body was found 10 days following …

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by Kathy Reakes
Obituaries
Rockland County Native Ian Sklar Dies, 44 Rockland County Native Ian Sklar Dies, 44
Rockland County Native Ian Sklar Dies, 44 The community is rallying for the family of a Rockland County native who died earlier this month. Ian Sklar, 44, of Mahwah, died on Nov. 11. He was being remembered by his community as a "valued and loved coach," devoted husband and loving father of two. More than $78,000 had been raised for his wife, Mindy, and kids, 11-year-old Brandon and 9-year-old Reese, as of Thursday on a GoFundMe. His love for the kids of our community was evident on and off the field/court. He will be missed and remembered by all that he touched. RIP Coach. A New City native, Ian attended Clarkstown South High Sch…

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by Cecilia Levine
Obituaries
Services Scheduled For New City Teen Peter Ereifej, 18 Services Scheduled For New City Teen Peter Ereifej, 18
Services Scheduled For New City Teen Peter Ereifej, 18 Services will be held this week for an 18-year-old teen who was found dead in a state park while more than 100 volunteers searched for the missing New City resident. Peter Zaidoun Ereifej died tragically climbing Mount Hook on Friday, May 13, according to his obituary. Ereifej was born in Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, on Dec. 26, 2000 to Rania and Zaidoun Ereifej. He graduated from Clarkstown South High School in June 2018.  He enjoyed hiking and the outdoors, in addition to coaching people on fitness and healthy living. At the time of his death, Ereifej was preparing for his pe…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Bomb Threat Causes Evacuation Of Clarkstown South High School Bomb Threat Causes Evacuation Of Clarkstown South High School
Bomb Threat Causes Evacuation Of Clarkstown South High School Clarkstown South High School in West Nyack was evacuated late Thursday afternoon after a bomb threat, the Clarkstown Police Department said. "There are no students currently on campus," police said.  The threat came to the school through a phone call, according to police. No further information was released. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
Clarkstown South HS Grad Sings National Anthem at the NYS Fair Clarkstown South HS Grad Sings National Anthem at the NYS Fair
Clarkstown South HS Grad Sings National Anthem at the NYS Fair Helen Smith, a graduate of Clarkstown South High School and resident of West Nyack is representing Clarkstown as she sings the National Anthem at the New York State Fair on Saturday, Aug. 25 at 9:58 a.m. The annual "Great NY State Fair" is held at the Fairgrounds in Syracuse.. It began Wednesday, Aug. 22 and concludes on Labor Day, Sept. 3. It attracts more than a million visitors to its farm and animal exhibits, carnival rides and live entertainment as well as plenty of game booths and delicious food. Smith has sung the anthem at 9/11 Memorials throughout Rockland County, several…

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by Jon Craig
Schools
New Rankings: These Rockland High Schools Among Best In State New Rankings: These Rockland High Schools Among Best In State
New Rankings: These Rockland High Schools Among Best In State Related story: These Hudson Valley School Districts Among Best In State It’s no secret that the Hudson Valley is home to some of the nation’s finest schools But which high schools in New York are at the top the list? On Wednesday, Niche released its 2019 rankings, which are “based on rigorous analysis of key statistics and millions of reviews from students and parents using data from the U.S. Department of Education.” Using a weighted scale that includes academic grades (60 percent), teacher’s grades (10 percent), culture and diversity (10 percent), parent-student surveys (10 percent) and…

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by Zak Failla
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Rockland Trio Awarded SUEZ-NAWC College Scholarships Rockland Trio Awarded SUEZ-NAWC College Scholarships
Rockland Trio Awarded Suez-nawc College Scholarships Three seniors from high schools in Rockland County are the recipients of college scholarships from SUEZ and the New York Chapter of the National Association of Water Companies. SUEZ and NAWC announced local recipients of the $3,000 scholarships designed to assist high school graduates pursuing degrees related to the water industry.  The scholarship winners were honored at an awards dinner at the Hotel Thayer in West Point. “We know that it’s critically important to support bright, hard-working young people who will serve as the future leaders of the water industry,” said Chris Graziano, vi…

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by Jon Craig
Schools
These Rockland High Schools Rank High In U.S. News List These Rockland High Schools Rank High In U.S. News List
These Rockland High Schools Rank High In U.S. News List One Rockland County high school made the latest top 100 statewide ranking of schools published by U.S. News & World Report and three others were also ranked high statewide. U.S. News' rankings emphasize student outcomes, using information on graduation rates and state assessments for more than 20,500 schools nationally. Pearl River High School was ranked 68th in New York state and 642nd nationwide. Nanuet was ranked No. 135 statewide and 1,485th nationwide. Clarkstown South was No. 143 statewide and 1,538th nationwide North Rockland ranked No. 226 statewide More details about Pearl Riv…

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by Jon Craig
Schools
Two Rockland Schools Earns State Reward Designation Two Rockland Schools Earns State Reward Designation
Two Rockland Schools Earns State Reward Designation A total of 22 schools in the Hudson Valley, including 17 in Westchester, were among 155 high achieving and high progress schools state-wide identified as Reward Schools by the State Education Department in an announcement made Thursday. To be identified as a Reward School, a school must: Be among the top 20 percent of schools in the state for English language arts (ELA) and math performance for both the 2015-16 and 2016-17 school years or be among the top ten percent of schools in terms of gains in ELA and math performance in the 2016-17 school year; Have made Adequate Yearly Progress for …

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by Joe Lombardi
Sports
These Rockland High Schools Among Best For Athletes In NY These Rockland High Schools Among Best For Athletes In NY
These Rockland High Schools Among Best For Athletes In NY There is no shortage of Hudson Valley high schools that are among the best for athletes in New York, according to a new list released by Niche.com. The website analyzes data sets and reviews to produce rankings, report cards and profiles for schools, colleges and places to live. The 2018 rankings are “based on student and parent reviews of athletics, student participation in athletics, and the number of sports offered at the school,” the website says. Here are the Hudson Valley schools that were ranked highest, with links to each school's profile: North Rockland Monroe-Woodbury Arlington …

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by Daily Voice