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Committed Westchester Educator Named NY Teacher Of Year: 'Making World Of Positive Difference' Committed Westchester Educator Named NY Teacher Of Year: 'Making World Of Positive Difference'
Committed Westchester Educator Named NY Teacher Of Year: 'Making World Of Positive Difference' A Westchester high school educator known for his creative methods is being honored as a New York State Teacher of the Year, officials announced. Mandel Holland, who teaches social studies in Greenburgh at Woodlands High School, is being honored as a 2023 New York State History Teacher of the Year through the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner announced on Monday, Dec. 4.  According to Feiner, Holland is known for his unique and creative way of teaching American history in the classroom, which includes the use of documents…

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by Ben Crnic
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Kerry Kennedy Talks In Westchester About New Book, 50 Years After RFK Death Kerry Kennedy Talks In Westchester About New Book, 50 Years After RFK Death
Kerry Kennedy Talks In Westchester About New Book, 50 Years After RFK Death Bedford Playhouse is welcoming Kerry Kennedy for a special screening and author event on Thursday, June 7, 50 years after the assassination of her father, Robert F. Kennedy. An audience Q&A, readings from her new book and the 1968 documentary about her father, "Robert Kennedy Remembered" -- filmed immediately after his assassination -- will all be part of this special evening at the new Clive Davis Arts Center. Guests will view the Academy Award-winning documentary, "Robert Kennedy Remembered," in the newly-renovated Main Theater. An audience conversation and Q&A…

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by Jon Craig