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New Update: 14-Year-Old Boy Accused Of Stabbing Student At HS In Westchester New Update: 14-Year-Old Boy Accused Of Stabbing Student At HS In Westchester
New Update: 14-Year-Old Boy Accused Of Stabbing Student At HS In Westchester This story has been updated.  A 14-year-old boy was taken into custody following a dispute involving a knife at a Westchester County high school that left a student with stab wounds, police said. The incident began just after 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14, when a 17-year-old student at Gorton High School in Yonkers was found with several non-life-threatening stab wounds, according to Yonkers Police Detective Sergeant Frank DiDomizio.  After first aid was given by the school nurse, Yonkers officers, and paramedics, the student was rushed to a nearby hospital in stable condit…
Student Accused Of Assaulting Teacher At HS In Westchester Student Accused Of Assaulting Teacher At HS In Westchester
Student Accused Of Assaulting Teacher At HS In Westchester A 16-year-old girl faces charges and disciplinary action after allegedly assaulting a teacher at a high school in Westchester.  The incident happened in Yonkers on Monday afternoon, June 5, when a 16-year-old female student at Gorton High School allegedly struck a 50-year-old female teacher, according to Yonkers Police Lieutenant Dean Politopoulos.  The student, whose name was not released as a result of her age, was then arrested on Tuesday, June 6 following an investigation and charged with second-degree assault, a Class D felony.  She was later arraigned in the Youth…
Superintendent To Retire After 25 Years Serving District In Westchester Superintendent To Retire After 25 Years Serving District In Westchester
Superintendent To Retire After 25 Years Serving District In Westchester A long-serving superintendent in Westchester has announced that he will soon retire after 25 years with his school district.  Edwin M. Quezada, the superintendent of Yonkers Public Schools, will retire from his position on Monday, July 3, according to an announcement from Wednesday, April 5 by the city's Board of Education President Steve Lopez. Quezada announced his retirement in a letter sent to the board's trustees. In the letter, he said that it is time for someone new to take the reins of the school district.  "An exciting era is about to begin for the Yonkers Public Sc…
Gorton High Grad, Vietnam Vet, Craftsman Carpenter, Avid Sailor: James MacArthur Masterson, 73 Gorton High Grad, Vietnam Vet, Craftsman Carpenter, Avid Sailor: James MacArthur Masterson, 73
Gorton High Grad, Vietnam Vet, Craftsman Carpenter, Avid Sailor: James MacArthur Masterson, 73 James MacArthur Masterson died on Monday, Oct. 28 after a short illness.  The son of Walter J. Masterson and Anne (MacArthur) Masterson, he was born Oct. 27, 1946. Jim had lived in many places over the years and was residing in Yonkers at the time of his death. He attended Gorton High School in Yonkers and was one of the original members of the North End Surf Club. Jim was a Vietnam Era Veteran, having served honorably on destroyers in the U. S. Navy. He first learned to sail when living in Essex, CT and remained an avid sailor for the rest of his life. After his discharge Jim atten…
Westchester Native Jason Caragine, Mahopac Business Owner, Dies At 47 Westchester Native Jason Caragine, Mahopac Business Owner, Dies At 47
Westchester Native Jason Caragine, Mahopac Business Owner, Dies At 47 An area business owner died Sunday, June 16 at 47. Jason Grotsky Caragine lived in Mahopac and was the owner and lead garage door technician of Door Doctor in Mahopac. Caragine was born in Yonkers on Sept. 27, 1971, the son of Louisa Deltreste and David Grotsky. He graduated from Gorton High School in Yonkers.  Caragine was a classic car enthusiast, loved spending time with his sons and granddaughter, and enjoyed sharing his mechanical knowledge with his children and their friends. He is survived by his wife Cindy Caragine and sons, Adam, Daniel, Gregory and Mark Cara…
Yonkers Schools Merged Football Teams Debut Yonkers Schools Merged Football Teams Debut
Yonkers Schools Merged Football Teams Debut Football fans in Yonkers are getting excited as the newly merged Yonkers Police and Fire Departments football teams have kicked off their inaugural season as schools open. Earlier this year, Yonkers Board of Education President Steve Lopez released the names of the new 2018-2019 Yonkers merged football teams: the “Brave” and the “Force,” names that “themselves project the fortitude, strength of character and determination of our students and community,” he said. Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano was on hand at Saunders High School last week to kick off the inaugural season of the newly formed varsit…
Andrew Ciccarelli, Lifelong Westchester Resident, Dies At 44 Andrew Ciccarelli, Lifelong Westchester Resident, Dies At 44
Andrew Ciccarelli, Lifelong Westchester Resident, Dies At 44 Memorial donations are being accepted in the memory of lifelong Westchester resident Andrew J. Ciccarelli, who died at age 44 on March 19. He was born on March 24, 1973 in Bronxville to Armand J. Ciccarelli, Jr. and Jane G. Farrell. He was raised and educated in Yonkers, attending P.S. 28, Hawthorne Middle School, and Gorton High School. Andrew enjoyed spending time with his friends and family. As a youth, he enjoyed participating in the Boy Scouts and playing football for the Gorton Wolves, where he made numerous lifelong friends. He loved animals, especially dogs, from Honey, the first d…
Yonkers Schools Announce Merged Football Teams For Upcoming Season Yonkers Schools Announce Merged Football Teams For Upcoming Season
Yonkers Schools Announce Merged Football Teams For Upcoming Season Although most sports fans’ eyes are glued to the hardwood as March Madness approaches, officials with the Yonkers School District have been busy finalizing the details of their two newly merged football teams. Yonkers Board of Education President Steve Lopez recently released the names of the new 2018-2019 Yonkers merged football teams: the “Brave” and the “Force,” names that “themselves project the fortitude, strength of character and determination of our students and community,” he said. The New York State Public High School Athletic Association Inc. (NYSPHSAA) Section I recently approved…
Keeping It 500: Legendary Westchester Basketball Coach Notches Historic Win Keeping It 500: Legendary Westchester Basketball Coach Notches Historic Win
Keeping It 500: Legendary Westchester Basketball Coach Notches Historic Win The accolades keep rolling in for legendary Mount Vernon High School varsity boys basketball coach Bob Cimmino. Cimmino - whose resume includes 15 consecutive New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYPHSSA) Section 1 titles, seven NYPHSSA Class AA state championships and four New York State Tournament of Champions Class AA titles - added another notch to his belt, locking his down his 500th win as coach after beating Scarsdale on Tuesday night. Following the historic victory, Cimmino became the fourth Section 1 coach to reach the 500 win plateau, joining Lou Panzanaro in Pe…