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Former Phys-Ed Teacher In Hudson Valley Charged With Grand Larceny Former Phys-Ed Teacher In Hudson Valley Charged With Grand Larceny
Former Phys-Ed Teacher In Hudson Valley Charged With Grand Larceny A Northern Westchester physical education teacher is no longer employed following his recent arrest for grand larceny. Michael Yoder, age 33, of Mahopac, who worked at the Primrose Elementary School in Somers, was arrested on Tuesday, Jan. 11, by Carmel for allegedly stealing $1,200 from a home. Carmel Police Lt. Stephen Kunze confirmed the arrested for grand larceny but declined to offer further details due to the ongoing investigation. Yoder, who also coached boys basketball and girls volleyball in the district, was reportedly babysitting for the family when he allegedly stole the money.…

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by Kathy Reakes
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COVID-19: New Positive Case Closes Down Hudson Valley School COVID-19: New Positive Case Closes Down Hudson Valley School
Covid-19: New Positive Case Closes Down Hudson Valley School Two schools in a Northern Westchester district were forced to close due to a confirmed COVID-19 case and a staffing shortage due to teachers quarantining after being exposed to the virus. The Somers Central School District announced that there has been a positive case at Primrose Elementary School, and because of staffing challenges due to COVID-19, Somers High School had to temporarily transition to remote learning on Tuesday, Sept. 29. Primrose Elementary will be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 30 to allow for complete contact tracing for anyone who was near the infected student or…

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by Zak Failla
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School Bus Driver In Area Admits To Driving Drunk With Children On Board School Bus Driver In Area Admits To Driving Drunk With Children On Board
School Bus Driver In Area Admits To Driving Drunk With Children On Board A school bus driver in Northern Westchester admitted to driving drunk with dozens of children on board. Somers resident William Mendez, 62, who was working for Royal Coach Lines, which was employed by the Somers Central School District, pleaded guilty on Tuesday, Sept. 22 to driving while intoxicated with young children on his bus last December. Specifically, Mendez pleaded guilty to Leandra’s Law, Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino, Jr. said, a felony that is related to driving while intoxicated with a child passenger. A parent notified school officials in Somers that M…

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by Zak Failla
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Area School Bus Driver Drove Drunk With Students Aboard, Police Say Area School Bus Driver Drove Drunk With Students Aboard, Police Say
Area School Bus Driver Drove Drunk With Students Aboard, Police Say Click here for an updated story: Somers School District Releases New Info After Bus Driver With Students Aboard Charged With DWI A school bus driver in Northern Westchester allegedly drove drunk three times the legal limit while students were on board, according to police. State Police from the Somers barrack said 61-year-old William J. Mendez was operating a school bus in Somers from Primose Elementary School and Somers Intermediate School and transporting students when he was stopped on Monday, Dec. 9. An investigation revealed that he was under the influence of alcohol with a blood…

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by Joe Lombardi
Obituaries
Hundreds Mourn Death Of Somers HS Football Coach At Tappan Funeral Hundreds Mourn Death Of Somers HS Football Coach At Tappan Funeral
Hundreds Mourn Death Of Somers HS Football Coach At Tappan Funeral Hundreds of friends, family, former students and players were on hand in Rockland County to say goodbye to a popular teacher and coach in Northern Westchester who died last week at the age of 39. Dominic Narcisco, a physical education teacher at Primrose Elementary School in Somers and a former assistant football coach at Somers High School and varsity boys basketball coach at The Harvey School in Katonah, died in his sleep on Monday, April 15 to the shock of the community. Narcisco grew up in Rockland and graduated from Tappan Zee High School. On Wednesday, April 24, hundreds from Westche…

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by Zak Failla
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Funeral Arrangements Set For Popular HS Teacher, Coach From Area Funeral Arrangements Set For Popular HS Teacher, Coach From Area
Funeral Arrangements Set For Popular HS Teacher, Coach From Area Funeral arrangements have been set for a popular high school teacher and coach in Northern Westchester who died suddenly this week at the age of 39. Dominic Narcisco, a physical education teacher at Primrose Elementary School in Somers and a former assistant football coach at Somers and varsity boys basketball coach at The Harvey School in Katonah, died in his sleep on Monday, April 15 to the shock of the community. Narcisco grew up in Rockland and graduated from Tappan Zee High School. Visiting hours have been set for 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday, April 22; 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p…

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by Zak Failla
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Popular Teacher, HS Football Coach From Rockland Dies At 39 Popular Teacher, HS Football Coach From Rockland Dies At 39
Popular Teacher, HS Football Coach From Rockland Dies At 39 A popular high school teacher and coach in Northern Westchester has died at the age of 39. Dominic Narcisco, a physical education teacher at Primrose Elementary School in Somers and a former assistant football coach at Somers and varsity boys basketball coach at The Harvey School in Katonah, died in his sleep on Monday, April 15 to the shock of the community. Narcisco grew up in Rockland and graduated from Tappan Zee High School. "Dominic was the beloved father to Frankie and a devoted son, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, cousin, friend, colleague and coach," Schools Superintendent Raymond …

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by Zak Failla