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Beloved Mother From Westchester Dies At Age 51 Beloved Mother From Westchester Dies At Age 51
Beloved Mother From Westchester Dies At Age 51 A beloved home health care aide and mother from Northern Westchester is being remembered for her willingness to care for those most in need in addition to her joyful nature.  Ossining native Annette Perez died on Wednesday, July 19 at the age of 51 after a battle with cancer, according to her obituary.  Born in Valhalla in 1971, Perez graduated from Ossining High School and went on to work with Atria Senior Assisted Living, where she helped those who needed assistance most.  She also eventually became a home health care aide, which is what she loved to do most of all, h…

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by Ben Crnic
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These Westchester High School Seniors Named Regeneron Scholars These Westchester High School Seniors Named Regeneron Scholars
These Westchester High School Seniors Named Regeneron Scholars Thirty-two high school seniors from Westchester are among the top 300 scholars in the Regeneron Science Talent Search 2023, regarded as the nation’s oldest and most prestigious scholastic science and math competition, the Society for Science announced on Tuesday, Jan. 10. The 300 will be awarded $2,000 each and their schools will be awarded $2,000 for each enrolled scholar. The Regeneron Science Talent Search scholars were selected from 1,949 applications from 627 high schools across 48 states, Washington, DC, Puerto Rico, and four other countries. The following Westchester students were …

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by Joe Lombardi
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48-Year-Old Sunday School Teacher From Westchester County Dies Suddenly 48-Year-Old Sunday School Teacher From Westchester County Dies Suddenly
48-Year-Old Sunday School Teacher From Westchester County Dies Suddenly A lifelong resident of Northern Westchester who loved educating children at churches in the area has died suddenly.  Ossining resident Jennifer Maria Arduini died on Saturday, Dec. 3 at the age of 48, according to her obituary.  Born in White Plains in 1974, Arduini graduated from Ossining High School before earning her Associate Degree from the Westchester Business Institute, her obituary said.  Arduini was passionate about working with children in churches, serving as a Sunday School teacher at the Ossining Gospel Assembly, and also teaching at the Noah’s Ar…

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by Ben Crnic
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Westchester HS Grad, Age 40, Remembered As 'Talented Athlete Who Led An Active Life' Westchester HS Grad, Age 40, Remembered As 'Talented Athlete Who Led An Active Life'
Westchester HS Grad, Age 40, Remembered As 'Talented Athlete Who Led An Active Life' A man who graduated from a Northern Westchester high school and was known as a talented athlete who competed at the collegiate level has died at the age of 40. George Robert “G.R.” Tryon III died peacefully in Ulster County on Tuesday, Sept. 6, in Kingston, according to his obituary. He was a graduate of Ossining High School, where he received 11 varsity letters in baseball, football, and wrestling. "G.R. was a talented athlete who led an active life," his obituary reads. He continued wrestling at Wilkes University in Pennsylvania, where he received a bachelor's degree in business. "Dur…

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by Nicole Valinote
Sports
Students Barred From Playoff Game After Racial Taunts In Westchester Students Barred From Playoff Game After Racial Taunts In Westchester
Students Barred From Playoff Game After Racial Taunts In Westchester The student section for a Hudson Valley high school playoff game will be quiet for an upcoming semifinal matchup after there were reportedly racist taunts lobbied at student-athletes. During the quarterfinal matchup between Dutchess County-based Our Lady of Lourdes High School in Poughkeepsie and the Ossining High School girls basketball team, there were reports of alleged racist comments made toward players, prompting a swift response from education officials in the region. In response, Our Lady of Lourdes Athletic Director Bill Kyle issued an alert to the community advising that they wil…

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by Zak Failla
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These Westchester Students Advance To Finals Of Regeneron Competition These Westchester Students Advance To Finals Of Regeneron Competition
These Westchester Students Advance To Finals Of Regeneron Competition A pair of Hudson Valley high school students were among 40 nationally that were chosen as finalists in the prestigious 2022 Regeneron Science Talent Search (STS). This year, approximately 1,800 students entered the Regeneron STS, where they “submit original research in critically important scientific fields of study.” The organization said that the search is “unique among high school competitions in the U.S. and globally, Regeneron STS focuses on identifying, inspiring, and engaging the nation's most promising young scientists.” Judges narrowed the field to just 300 semifinalists, bas…

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by Zak Failla
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These Westchester Students Named Regeneron Semifinalists These Westchester Students Named Regeneron Semifinalists
These Westchester Students Named Regeneron Semifinalists More than two dozen Hudson Valley high school students were among the 300 that were chosen as semifinalists at this year’s prestigious Regeneron Science Talent Search (STS). This year, approximately 1,800 students entered the Regeneron STS, where they “submit original research in critically important scientific fields of study.” The organization said that the search is “unique among high school competitions in the US and globally, (as the) Regeneron STS focuses on identifying, inspiring, and engaging the nation's most promising young scientists.” Judges narrowed the field to just 300, based…

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by Zak Failla
News
Authorities ID Juvenile Accused Of Making Threat To Westchester High School Authorities ID Juvenile Accused Of Making Threat To Westchester High School
Authorities ID Juvenile Accused Of Making Threat To Westchester High School Police have identified the person responsible for making a threat on social media against a high school in Northern Westchester. The Ossining Police Department reported on Saturday, Nov. 13, that detectives with assistance from outside agencies have closed their investigation into the threat that was made against Ossining High School and its students on Thursday, Nov. 11. Earlier report - Police Investigate Social Media Threat To Ossining High School CASE CLOSED! It’s nice when we can share good news. In this case, we can now talk about yesterday’s threat and... Posted by Ossining P…

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by Nicole Valinote
Schools
Police Investigate Social Media Threat To Westchester High School Police Investigate Social Media Threat To Westchester High School
Police Investigate Social Media Threat To Westchester High School Police in Northern Westchester are investigating a social media threat reportedly made by a student threatening violence. Ossining Schools Superintendent Raymond Sanchez and Police Chief Kevin Sylvester issued a joint statement early on Friday, Nov. 12 cautioning the community that a social media post threatening the high school was being investigated. “Late on Thursday (Nov. 11) night we were alerted to the existence of a social media post from a person purporting to be a student at Ossining High School,” they noted. “In this post, the author threatens violence against the school and stude…

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by Zak Failla
News
Westchester Man Killed In Crash Was 'Genuinely Happy, Loved Living Life' Westchester Man Killed In Crash Was 'Genuinely Happy, Loved Living Life'
Westchester Man Killed In Crash Was 'Genuinely Happy, Loved Living Life' Support is surging for a Northern Westchester family mourning the loss of their 21-year-old son in a South Jersey crash over the Fourth of July weekend. More than $32,000 had been raised as of Tuesday evening, July 6 on a GoFundMe in memory of Roy Song, of Ossining. "Words cannot express the pain, sadness, and devastation we all feel at his loss," campaign founder Beata Mione writes. Roy was just 21 years old, a 2018 graduate of Ossining High School, with a bright future ahead of him." "He was loved and admired by all who crossed paths with him. The oldest of the three siblings, he leaves…

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by Cecilia Levine
Lifestyle
New Movie Featuring Actor From Westchester Premieres On Netflix New Movie Featuring Actor From Westchester Premieres On Netflix
New Movie Featuring Actor From Westchester Premieres On Netflix A 23-year-old from Northern Westchester seems to have a star following him around.  Actor Miguel Angel Garcia, who grew up in Ossining and graduated from USC last week, not only has a new movie premiering on Netflix with Dennis Quaid, on Thursday, May 27, he's also currently working on an ABC pilot and has an indie movie on the horizon. The Netflix movie, "Blue Miracle," was the perfect fit for the young actor who said he sent letters and emails to the producer until he got the part. Miguel Angel GarciaMiguel Angel Garcia The movie, based on a true story, is about how a guardian and hi…

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by Kathy Reakes
News
COVID-19: Westchester County Rolls Out Vaccination Clinics For Teens COVID-19: Westchester County Rolls Out Vaccination Clinics For Teens
Covid-19: Westchester County Rolls Out Vaccination Clinics For Teens Westchester County is ready to welcome a fresh wave of residents seeking the COVID-19 vaccine as the CDC approved it for use in children between the ages of 12 and 15. This week, the FDA approved emergency use of the Pfizer vaccine in children, followed by the CDC recommending that parents go get their children vaccinated. Now, Westchester County Executive George Latimer said that he is welcoming parents and children to sites set up by the Health Department to vaccinate those that are newly eligible. Latimer said that the Westchester County Center is now taking patients 12 and up to admini…

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by Zak Failla
Obituaries
Ex-Marine From Westchester Dies At Age 28 Ex-Marine From Westchester Dies At Age 28
Ex-Marine From Westchester Dies At Age 28 A former Marine from Northern Westchester died on Monday, March 22 at age 28. Kittiphon "Kit" Ponchareon was a graduate of Ossining High School who served in the Marine Corps for four years.  He began his training in Yuma, Arizona, and was then deployed to multiple locations in the Middle East.  His roles in the Marines included Fiscal Specialist, Security Forces and Supply Administrator, Operations Specialist, and Transit Coordinator.  He was born in Thailand on June 20, 1992. He moved to America in 2000 and attended his first American school in Connecticut, Parkway Elemen…

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by Daily Voice
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27 From Westchester Named Regeneron Science Scholars 27 From Westchester Named Regeneron Science Scholars
27 From Westchester Named Regeneron Science Scholars A total of 31 of the Hudson Valley's best and brightest high school seniors were among 300 chosen to compete with some of the nation’s top students in the Regeneron Science Talent Search competition. The 300 scholars were chosen out of 1,760 applications that were received from 611 high schools across 49 states. The 300 hail from 193 American and international high schools, Puerto Rico, and two other countries. Of the scholars, 27 came out of Westchester, with three in Putnam, and one in Dutchess. Each of the scholars chosen and their schools will receive $2,000 for their school. Accordin…

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by Zak Failla
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Firefighter In Westchester, Former HS Sports Standout, Dies At 27 Firefighter In Westchester, Former HS Sports Standout, Dies At 27
Firefighter In Westchester, Former HS Sports Standout, Dies At 27 A fireman and former high school sports standout in Northern Westchester has died unexpectedly at 27.  Andrew Panken was a Village of Ossining Fire Department foreman. "It’s with profound sadness [and] regrets the Ossining Fire Department announces the sudden passing of Foreman Andrew J. Panken of Washington Hook & Ladder Co. #2 (Tower Ladder 42)," wrote the Ossining Fire Department on Facebook after Panken's passing at his residence on Sunday, Dec. 13. "Andrew joined the OFD in August of 2015 following in the footsteps of his twin brother Daniel. Like Dan, Andrew would once again …

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by Christina Coulter
Schools
Westchester School District Put On Lockout After Threat Made To HS Westchester School District Put On Lockout After Threat Made To HS
Westchester School District Put On Lockout After Threat Made To HS A Northern Westchester school district entered its lockout protocols after a threat was made to the high school. Ossining Schools Superintendent Raymond Sanchez issued a notice to the community on Tuesday, Nov. 17, warning that the district received an outside threat against the Ossining High School that is actively being investigated by the police department. Sanchez said that as a precaution, the entire district will be in a “lockout” which is entered when "the possibility of an exterior threat has been identified and it has been determined that students and staff should remain in a schoo…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Westchester School District With 34 Under Quarantine Goes Remote COVID-19: Westchester School District With 34 Under Quarantine Goes Remote
Covid-19: Westchester School District With 34 Under Quarantine Goes Remote A school district in Northern Westchester with dozens of staff members under COVID-19 quarantine is closing for in-person education. Ossining High School and Park School will switch to remote learning Monday, Nov. 16 through Friday, Nov. 20. The Anne M. Dorner Middle School and elementary schools will be fully remote from Monday, Nov. 16 to Wednesday, Nov. 18, before reopening for hybrid learning on Thursday, Nov. 19, and Friday, Nov. 20. A total of 34 staff members are under quarantine in the district, Superintendent of Schools Ray Sanchez said in a video posted on the district's Fac…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
Racist Statement Found Written On Roadway Near Westchester High School Racist Statement Found Written On Roadway Near Westchester High School
Racist Statement Found Written On Roadway Near Westchester High School A racist statement was found sprawled on the ground near a Northern Westchester high school, police said. The Ossining Police Department is investigating after the words “(Racist slur removed) Lives Don’t Matter” were written on the roadway on Emwilton Place, which appears directed at a particular home, but is also directly across from Ossining High School. Police said that a witness described seeing a white man with a thin build who was wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt, jeans, and a mask holding chalk and possibly writing on the roadway early on Friday, Oct. 9. Detectives are currently i…

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by Zak Failla
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Symbols Of Hate Found At High School In Westchester Symbols Of Hate Found At High School In Westchester
Symbols Of Hate Found At High School In Westchester Symbols of hate were reportedly found on campus at a high school in Northern Westchester. The symbols, including a swastika and a racial slur, were found on grounds at Ossining High School, Town Supervisor Dana Levenberg said in a statement on Thursday, Oct. 31. Police are currently working with the school district to investigate the incident. “As a child of a Holocaust survivor, I know what these symbols represent--in my case the loss of my great grandfather who was herded like cattle to a concentration camp where he met his death, simply because of how he worshiped,” Levenberg said. “The…

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by Zak Failla
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Ossining HS Wins Most Successful School Award At GENIUS Olympiad Ossining HS Wins Most Successful School Award At GENIUS Olympiad
Ossining HS Wins Most Successful School Award At Genius Olympiad Ossining High School was recognized as the “Most Successful School” award recipient at the ninth annual GENIUS Olympiad, which took place between Monday, June 17 and Saturday, June 22 at SUNY Oswego. The Olympiad included international students submitting a total of 1,657 projects in regional competitions with 789 accepted for the finals. The award is based on the number of participants and the total awards received. All of the 15 OHS juniors who attended the prestigious competition received awards for their science projects and are members of the school’s Science Research Program. OHS’ win…

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by Valerie Musson
Sports
State Champion Ossining, Irvington Girls Basketball Teams Get Heroes' Welcomes State Champion Ossining, Irvington Girls Basketball Teams Get Heroes' Welcomes
State Champion Ossining, Irvington Girls Basketball Teams Get Heroes' Welcomes A pair of girls varsity basketball teams in Westchester came, saw and conquered the NYSPHAA tournament, easily claiming state championship crowns in routs over the weekend. Ossining High School took the Class AA title, overcoming West Genesee 93-46 in the title game. Irvington High School took it to Midlakes to claim the Class B championship in a 71-38 blowout. Led by 2019 NYSPHAA Class AA Tournament MVP Aubrey Griffin’s 31 points, seven assists and 16 rebounds, the conclusion of Ossining’s title game was never in doubt when the Pride jumped out to a 25-4 lead after the first quarter. Jaida…

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by Zak Failla
Sports
Westchester's Obi Toppin Named Atlantic 10 Rookie Of Year Westchester's Obi Toppin Named Atlantic 10 Rookie Of Year
Westchester's Obi Toppin Named Atlantic 10 Rookie Of Year A record-setting basketball standout from Northern Westchester has taken his talents to the University of Dayton and was just named the Atlantic 10 Conference’s Rookie of the Year. Obi Toppin of Ossining wracked up the accolades this week and also became the first freshman first-team all-Atlantic 10 player since Lamar Odom two decades ago. Toppin was also named to the A-10 All-Rookie Team. The 6-foot-9, 220-pound redshirt freshman forward burst onto the scene after playing just one season of varsity high school ball. He led the Flyers in scoring with 14.4 ppg, and ranked fourth nationa…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
21-Year-Old Fatally Stabbed During Dispute In Westchester 21-Year-Old Fatally Stabbed During Dispute In Westchester
21-Year-Old Fatally Stabbed During Dispute In Westchester A 21-year-old Ossining High School graduate died after being stabbed during an altercation. Greg Jackson, Jr. was stabbed on Monday, Jan. 28 during an incident on James Street in Ossining. He was transported to Westchester Medical Center and died on Friday, Feb. 1. Details of the stabbing and altercation that preceded it have not been released, but his mother, Lisa Jackson, told News 12 that “everyone knows who did it.” The community has rallied around the Jackson family, raising nearly $17,000 as part of a GoFundMe fundraising effort in just one day. 
“My best friend died at the hands of …

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by Zak Failla
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Ossining HS Student Finalist For National Neuroscience Research Award Ossining HS Student Finalist For National Neuroscience Research Award
Ossining HS Student Finalist For National Neuroscience Research Award Sabrina Piccirillo-Stosser, a senior at Ossining High School, is one of 12 finalists across the country for the 2019 Neuroscience Research Prize. Sponsored by the American Academy of Neurology and the Child Neurology Society, this esteemed prize is granted to high school students whose talent in the sciences “indicates potential for significant contributions in the neuroscience field,” according to the Southern Westchester BOCES Office of Public Information. Sabrina is involved in the OHS Science Research Program and has dedicated the last two years to gene investigations and possible drug …

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by Valerie Musson
Obituaries
Sleepy Hollow Native, Ossining HS Senior Davis Tapia Dies At Age 17 Sleepy Hollow Native, Ossining HS Senior Davis Tapia Dies At Age 17
Sleepy Hollow Native, Ossining HS Senior Davis Tapia Dies At Age 17 Davis Alejandro Tapia, a native of Sleepy Hollow and resident of Ossining, died on Saturday, Nov. 17. He was 17. He was born in Sleepy Hollow on June 26, 2001 and is the son of Segundo and Elvia Tapia. Davis was a senior at Ossining High School and a communicant of St. Ann’s Church, in Ossining. 
Davis is survived by his parents Segundo and Elvia Tapia; his two siblings Elvia (Marco Calle) Tapia and Diego (Alexandra Jimenez) Tapia; his niece Dayanara Tapia; two nephews Brain and Miguel Calle; and his aunt Nelly Calle. Visiting hours will be held on Monday, Nov. 19 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at…

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by Daily Voice
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These Westchester Students Named National Merit Semifinalists These Westchester Students Named National Merit Semifinalists
These Westchester Students Named National Merit Semifinalists Some of Westchester County’s best and brightest students were among those chosen as semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program, which celebrates academic achievement in high school students. On Wednesday, 16,000 high school seniors were chosen from around the country. Those 16,000 will soon be pared to 7,500 finalists, who will be picked to receive upwards of $31 million in scholarships, which will be announced next spring as they prepare to continue their educations in college. Semifinalists from Westchester County are:  Ardsley High School Maxwell T. Greenspoon; Melody S. …

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by Zak Failla
Sports
These Westchester High Schools Among Best For Athletes In NY These Westchester High Schools Among Best For Athletes In NY
These Westchester 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