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These Westchester Schools Named 2024 National Blue Ribbon Winners These Westchester Schools Named 2024 National Blue Ribbon Winners
These Westchester Schools Named 2024 National Blue Ribbon Winners Two schools in Westchester County have received national recognition for their academic performance.  Both Blind Brook High School in Rye Brook and Scarsdale High School were named 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools, the US Department of Education announced on Monday, Sept. 23.  The National Blue Ribbon Program, which was created in 1982, celebrates high-achieving public and private elementary, middle, and high schools. Schools are chosen based on their student academic achievement measures and progress toward closing gaps among diverse groups of pupils.  Both Westchester sch…

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by Ben Crnic
News
High School In Region Mourns Sudden Death Of Senior Student-Athlete High School In Region Mourns Sudden Death Of Senior Student-Athlete
High School In Region Mourns Sudden Death Of Senior Student-Athlete A community in Fairfield County is mourning the sudden death of a high school student-athlete. Elliott Kropf, a senior who attended New Canaan High School, died on Saturday night, Sept. 14. Update: New Details Released On Death Of Elliot Kropf "Elliott was a strong student, an excellent athlete, a kind young man, and a wonderful friend, and he will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him," New Canaan Public Schools Superintendent Bryan Luizzi said in a statement on Sunday, Sept. 15. New Canaan High School will operate on a two-hour delay on Monday, Sept. 16. "All buses …

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by Joe Lombardi
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New Law Will Put A Student On Every School Board In NY New Law Will Put A Student On Every School Board In NY
New Law Will Put A Student On Every School Board In NY There will soon be a student on every school board in New York.A new law requiring all state boards of education to have at least one student member will take effect on July 1, 2025. The students will attend public meetings, but not executive sessions, and won't be allowed to vote. Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the bill on Thursday, Sept. 5. It will also remove the current law requirement that a student member seat be authorized by referendum of the voters of the district.  The bill would also remove the requirement that a student member be a senior at the school and instead require only …

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
This Village Named Best Place To Live In NY, New Rankings Say This Village Named Best Place To Live In NY, New Rankings Say
This Village Named Best Place To Live In NY, New Rankings Say Looking for a new place to live? This village is the best not only in Long Island's Nassau County but in the state of New York. According to Niche’s 2024 rankings, the Nassau County village of Great Neck Plaza took the No. 1 spot on the site’s “Best Places to Live in New York” list. It also tops the “Best Places to Live in Nassau County” rankings. For the most accurate ranking possible, Niche evaluates a variety of factors, including crime rates, cost of living, diversity, and more. Earning an overall grade of “A+,” Great Neck Plaza has top marks in public schools, health and fitness, o…

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by Sophie Grieser
Lifestyle
Pair Of Westchester Locales Among Best Places To Live In US, According To Brand-New Rankings Pair Of Westchester Locales Among Best Places To Live In US, According To Brand-New Rankings
Pair Of Westchester Locales Among Best Places To Live In US, According To Brand-New Rankings A pair of locales in the Hudson Valley are among the 300 best places to live in America, according to brand-new rankings. According to Niche, factors used in determining its rankings were: Public Schools Crime & Safety Housing Nightlife Good for Families Diversity The two communities selected from the Hudson Valley are both in Westchester County: Ardsley: No. 122: The village with a population around 5,000, "offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes," according to Niche, which also noted that "there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks," an…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Peekskill School District Receives Bomb Threat: No Threat Found After Search Peekskill School District Receives Bomb Threat: No Threat Found After Search
Peekskill School District Receives Bomb Threat: No Threat Found After Search New Update: Following a search of all Peekskill Central School District buildings by a Westchester County Police K9 Unit, no confirmed threat was found. School dismissals, sports, and other after-school events proceeded as normal, district officials announced. Original report: A school district in Northern Westchester is taking precautionary measures after receiving a bomb threat, officials said. The Peekskill City School District received a bomb threat over email just before 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 20, officials announced. In response, district officials contacted the city's poli…

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by Ben Crnic
Schools
Teacher Put On Home Assignment For Alleged Inappropriate Conduct With Student In Westchester Teacher Put On Home Assignment For Alleged Inappropriate Conduct With Student In Westchester
Teacher Put On Home Assignment For Alleged Inappropriate Conduct With Student In Westchester A teacher in Westchester County is facing consequences for allegedly engaging in inappropriate conduct with a student.  The teacher, who works at a school in the Bronxville Union Free School District, was placed on home assignment after the inappropriate communications with a student were discovered, Bronxville Superintendent Roy Montesano confirmed on Thursday, Dec. 22.  Montesano declined to comment further on the matter, and did not release either the name of the teacher or the school involved. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Police In Westchester Warn Children About Gun Safety After Weapon Found Buried Near School Police In Westchester Warn Children About Gun Safety After Weapon Found Buried Near School
Police In Westchester Warn Children About Gun Safety After Weapon Found Buried Near School Police in a Westchester County city are warning children not to touch guns after a weapon was found buried near an elementary school.  Earlier Report - Gun, Loaded Magazine Found Buried At New Rochelle School In a video directed to children released by New Rochelle Police on Thursday, Nov. 3, an officer says that guns should not be approached.  "Guns are dangerous. Guns can hurt you. This is what I want you to do if you find a gun: don't touch it, even if it looks like a toy. Go get an adult and tell them where the gun is," the officer in the video says.  The video com…

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by Ben Crnic
Lifestyle
These Westchester Locations Rank Among NY's Top 25 Best Places To Live These Westchester Locations Rank Among NY's Top 25 Best Places To Live
These Westchester Locations Rank Among NY's Top 25 Best Places To Live Several Hudson Valley communities are among the “best places to live in America” in 2022, according to a newly released poll. Each year, Niche explores the best places to live in the US, evaluating factors that include crime, public school systems, job opportunities and local amenities. Using data based on the US Census, FBI, US Bureau of Labor (BLS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and other sources, Niche then ranked the top places to live across the country, led by Chesterbrook, a suburb of Philadelphia. In the Hudson Valley, Greenville, commonly known as Edgemont, is…

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by Zak Failla
Politics
COVID-19: Here's Percentage Of NYers Who Say They Gained Weight, Felt Depressed During Pandemic COVID-19: Here's Percentage Of NYers Who Say They Gained Weight, Felt Depressed During Pandemic
Covid-19: Here's Percentage Of NYers Who Say They Gained Weight, Felt Depressed During Pandemic Millions of New Yorkers may experience lasting effects of the COVID-19 pandemic after reporting weight gain and depression, according to a newly released Siena College study. In a poll conducted between Wednesday, June 16 and Tuesday, June 29 of hundreds of New Yorkers, 49 percent said that they gained weight during the yearlong pandemic, while more than half (51 percent) said that they felt depressed while contending with the 16-month crisis. On the brighter side: 68 percent of those polled said that they believe the worst of COVID-19 is over, and more than half said they will feel comfort…

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by Zak Failla
News
COVID-19: 'My Child, My Choice' Rally Scheduled For Putnam County Courthouse COVID-19: 'My Child, My Choice' Rally Scheduled For Putnam County Courthouse
Covid-19: 'My Child, My Choice' Rally Scheduled For Putnam County Courthouse With New York looking to lift the majority of the restrictions put in place during the COVID pandemic, parents in Putnam County have organized a rally over masks and vaccines for children. The “My Child, My Choice” rally has been scheduled for 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 9 at the Putnam County Historic Courthouse in Carmel by parents who oppose the state’s mask mandates in schools and do not believe children should be mandated to get vaccinated for the virus. On Monday, June 7, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that students will be required to continue wearing masks indoors, though they will…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
These Westchester Communities Among Best Places To Live, Brand-New Rankings Reveal These Westchester Communities Among Best Places To Live, Brand-New Rankings Reveal
These Westchester Communities Among Best Places To Live, Brand-New Rankings Reveal The Hudson Valley is well-represented in Niche’s brand-new 2021 Best Places to Live list. Crime, quality of schools, things to do, and cost of living were among the factors used in determining the rankings. Other factors are listed here. The top-ranked place to live in the Hudson Valley's seven counties is Chappaqua, which ranks 20th in the state. The Northern Westchester hamlet was cited for its public schools, being a good place for families, and housing. View the entry here. The next-highest ranked Hudson Valley is also in Westchester, No. 11 Greenville (Edgemont), followed by No. 24 Ar…

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by Joe Lombardi
Schools
COVID-19: Social Distance Rules For Students Far Shorter Than For Adults COVID-19: Social Distance Rules For Students Far Shorter Than For Adults
Covid-19: Social Distance Rules For Students Far Shorter Than For Adults The guidelines for social distancing at public schools recommend far less space between people than the 6 feet standard encouraged throughout much of the pandemic. On Tuesday, Feb. 23, Massachusetts announced a plan to return all elementary school students to the classroom by April. When asked about COVID-19 safeguards for the schools, Commission of the MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Jeffrey Riley said that 3 feet of distance between students, staff, and faculty is the goal for public schools, though if they are able to distance further - up to 6 feet - all the better. …

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by Kristin Palpini
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COVID-19: School Closures Extended In One Of Hudson Valley's Cluster Zones COVID-19: School Closures Extended In One Of Hudson Valley's Cluster Zones
Covid-19: School Closures Extended In One Of Hudson Valley's Cluster Zones The closure of some Hasidic schools in the middle of a COVID-19 cluster in the Hudson Valley will continue indefinitely due to the community’s unwillingness to adhere to state and county pandemic orders. On Monday, Oct. 5, Orange County Health Commissioner Irina Gelman ordered schools in and around Kiryas Joel to stay closed for at least two weeks due to a spike in COVID-19 cases inside the cluster. This week, Gelman said that the schools have not been following orders to report COVID-19 infections among students and staff members, while others have refused to close at all, in direct violat…

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by Zak Failla
Schools
COVID-19: Here's How Many Positive Cases Have Been Reported In Hudson Valley Schools COVID-19: Here's How Many Positive Cases Have Been Reported In Hudson Valley Schools
Covid-19: Here's How Many Positive Cases Have Been Reported In Hudson Valley Schools Nearly 200 students and educators in the Hudson Valley have tested positive for COVID-19 since New York began tracking the data when classes resumed last month. According to the state’s COVID-19 Report Card, there have been 194 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the Hudson Valley students, teachers, and school staffers since the dashboard went live on Tuesday, Sept. 8. Of those 194 cases, 121 positive results were in students (92 public school students, 29 private and charter students), while 73 educators or staff members (54 in public schools, 19 in private and charter schools) have tested positi…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Here's How Many Positive Cases Have Been Reported In Hudson Valley Schools COVID-19: Here's How Many Positive Cases Have Been Reported In Hudson Valley Schools
Covid-19: Here's How Many Positive Cases Have Been Reported In Hudson Valley Schools Nearly 200 students and educators in the Hudson Valley have tested positive for COVID-19 since New York began tracking the data when classes resumed last month. According to the state’s COVID-19 Report Card, there have been 194 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the Hudson Valley students, teachers, and school staffers since the dashboard went live on Tuesday, Sept. 8. Of those 194 cases, 121 positive results were in students (92 public school students, 29 private and charter students), while 73 educators or staff members (54 in public schools, 19 in private and charter schools) have tested positi…

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by Zak Failla
Schools
Westchester Public School District Becomes First In State To Close Due To Coronavirus Fears Westchester Public School District Becomes First In State To Close Due To Coronavirus Fears
Westchester Public School District Becomes First In State To Close Due To Coronavirus Fears Click here for an updated story: Second Westchester Public School District Closes Due To Coronavirus Concerns A Westchester public school district has become the first to close its doors out of fears of spreading coronavirus. In a message to parents on Wednesday, March 4, Hastings-on-Hudson  Schools Superintendent Valerie Henning-Piedmonte announced that school buildings will be closed for the rest of the week to sanitize the buildings “out of an abundance of caution.” Earlier report: Five New Cases Of Coronavirus Confirmed In Westchester, Bringing Total To 10 In County “…

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by Zak Failla
Schools
Sleepy Hollow Schools Locked Down After Threat Found On White Board Sleepy Hollow Schools Locked Down After Threat Found On White Board
Sleepy Hollow Schools Locked Down After Threat Found On White Board Schools in Westchester were temporarily put on lockdown after a “disturbing message” was found posted on a whiteboard in a district building, officials said. The Sleepy Hollow Middle and High School were put on lockdown on Friday, Jan. 10 after a threat was found written on a whiteboard, the district said. During a lockdown, all school doors are locked and students are confined to classrooms. No entry or exit from any school is allowed until the lockdown is lifted. While the threat was investigated, John Paulding, Morse School, Washington Irving School and District Office were placed on l…

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by Zak Failla
Politics
Kirsten Gillibrand No Longer On Speaking Terms With Hillary Clinton, Report Says Kirsten Gillibrand No Longer On Speaking Terms With Hillary Clinton, Report Says
Kirsten Gillibrand No Longer On Speaking Terms With Hillary Clinton, Report Says Presidential hopeful, U.S. senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Westchester resident and 2016 Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton of Chappaqua are reportedly not on speaking terms, according to The New York Times. The two once shared a “close relationship,” according to the report, though their friendship reportedly soured two years ago when Gillibrand made comments about former President Bill Clinton’s affair with Monica Lewinsky. Gillibrand announced her intention to run for president in 2020 during an appearance on CBS’-TV's “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert,” throwin…

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by Zak Failla
Politics
Northern Westchester Estate Owner Michael Bloomberg Rules Out 2020 Presidential Run Northern Westchester Estate Owner Michael Bloomberg Rules Out 2020 Presidential Run
Northern Westchester Estate Owner Michael Bloomberg Rules Out 2020 Presidential Run Another prominent New York politician has taken his hat out of the ring for a potential presidential run in 2020. Billionaire Mike Bloomberg announced on Tuesday that he will not be challenging President Donald Trump for a seat in the Oval Office, citing the difficulty of winning the Democratic nomination in such a crowded field. His announcement comes a day after Chappaqua’s Hillary Clinton bowed out of the race. Bloomberg - the former New York City mayor who owns a Northern Westchester estate in North Salem - noting that he is three-for-three in elections, said he believes he could win e…

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by Zak Failla
Politics
Video: Gillibrand Announces 2020 Presidential Run On 'Late Show With Stephen Colbert' Video: Gillibrand Announces 2020 Presidential Run On 'Late Show With Stephen Colbert'
Video: Gillibrand Announces 2020 Presidential Run On 'Late Show With Stephen Colbert' Could another New Yorker be heading to the White House in 2020? New York U.S. Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand took center stage on CBS-TV's "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" on Tuesday night, Jan. 15, announcing that she will be throwing her hat into what is likely to be a crowded field of Democrats challenging President Donald Trump for his seat in the Oval Office. “I’m going to run for president of the United States, because as a young mom, I’m going to fight for other’s people’s kids as hard as I would fight for my own,” she told Colbert. “Which is why I believe healthcare sho…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Sandy Hook Elementary Receives Bomb Threat On 6th Anniversary Of Massacre Sandy Hook Elementary Receives Bomb Threat On 6th Anniversary Of Massacre
Sandy Hook Elementary Receives Bomb Threat On 6th Anniversary Of Massacre Sandy Hook Elementary School students were sent home Friday morning after the school received a bomb threat on the sixth anniversary of a mass shooting that left 20 first-graders and six educators dead. School personnel reported the threat to Newtown Police around 9 a.m. Friday, said Lt. Aaron Bahamonde. Police went to Sandy Hook School to investigate the threat and it is currently being investigated by members of the Newtown Police Department, he said. "The school was safely and orderly evacuated for precautionary reasons and so that a thorough sweep of the school could be performed," Ba…

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by Kathy Reakes
News
These Schools, School Districts That Earlier Announced Delayed Openings Now Closed These Schools, School Districts That Earlier Announced Delayed Openings Now Closed
These Schools, School Districts That Earlier Announced Delayed Openings Now Closed Snowfall totals from the region The following school districts and schools have announced delayed starts and closures for Friday, Nov. 16 in the aftermath of Thursday's Nor'easter. Westchester Bedford Central School District, closed Blind Brook Public Schools, two-hour delay Byram Hills Central School District, closed Chappaqua Central School District, closed Croton Harmon School District, closed Eastchester Union Free School District, two-hour delay Edgemont Union Free School District, two-hour delay Greenburgh Central School District, two-hour delay Hackley School, two-hour delay…

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by Daily Voice
Schools
New Update: Many Schools That Announced Delayed Starts Now Closed For Friday New Update: Many Schools That Announced Delayed Starts Now Closed For Friday
New Update: Many Schools That Announced Delayed Starts Now Closed For Friday Snowfall totals from the region The following school districts and schools have announced delayed starts and closures for Friday, Nov. 16 in the aftermath of Thursday's Nor'easter. Westchester Bedford Central School District, closed Blind Brook Public Schools, two-hour delay Byram Hills Central School District, closed Chappaqua Central School District, closed Croton Harmon School District, closed Eastchester Union Free School District, two-hour delay Edgemont Union Free School District, two-hour delay Greenburgh Central School District, two-hour delay Hackley School, two-hour …

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by Daily Voice
Lifestyle
Find Out Where Westchester Ranks Among State's Best Counties To Live Find Out Where Westchester Ranks Among State's Best Counties To Live
Find Out Where Westchester Ranks Among State's Best Counties To Live New rankings confirm what you probably already think. The Hudson Valley is one of the best places to live in New York State. Niche.com's 2018 Best Counties to Live in New York rankings weighed such factors as crime rates, housing trends, the quality of local schools, employment statistics and local amenities. The No. 1-ranked county in the state is Tompkins, which includes Ithaca. It has a small population of just over 100,000, an A rating for public schools and a B- rating for crime and safety. Westchester led Hudson Valley counties, checking in at No. 2 overall, led by A+ ratings for pu…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
This Westchester Locale Ranks Highest For Best Place To Raise A Family This Westchester Locale Ranks Highest For Best Place To Raise A Family
This Westchester Locale Ranks Highest For Best Place To Raise A Family It’s no secret that raising a family in Westchester has enormous benefits, but where is best? Bronxville took the top honors, according to a report released by Niche this week, which ranked the best places to raise a family in New York based on the quality of public schools, safety, affordability and access to family amenities based on collected data. Several Westchester locales made the list, with Bronxville on top, at fourth overall with A+ grades across the board. Others that made the cut include Rye (sixth overall), Ardsley (eighth), Scarsdale (11), Chappaqua (15), Hastings-on-Hudson (1…

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by Zak Failla
Schools
New State Budget Includes $1B For Schools In 2018-19, And Some Aid 'Losers' New State Budget Includes $1B For Schools In 2018-19, And Some Aid 'Losers'
New State Budget Includes $1B For Schools In 2018-19, And Some Aid 'Losers' The new state budget for 2018-19 includes about $1 billion in extra funding for public schools, but not all area school districts are winners. In fact, several are big losers of state taxpayer assistance according to this database published by the Poughkeepsie Journal. The state budget's $1 billion increase in school aid brings the total to a record $26.7 billion statewide. In Westchester, Briarcliff Manor found itself losing nearly 8 percent in state aid compared to the current school year. Other Westchester "losers" include Pleasantville, Valhalla, Katonah-Lewisboro and North Sa…

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by Jon Craig
Schools
Schools Announce Delayed Starts, Closures For Tuesday Schools Announce Delayed Starts, Closures For Tuesday
Schools Announce Delayed Starts, Closures For Tuesday The following area school districts and schools have announced they will be closed or have delays on Tuesday, March 12 as a result of the latest Nor'easter.  Check back for updates and refresh this page. Westchester Bedford Central School District, two-hour delay Blind Brook Public Schools, two-hour delay Briarcliff Manor School District, three-hour delay Byram Hills School District, three-hour delay Chappaqua Central School District, closed Croton-Harmon School District, two-hour delay Eastchester Union Free School District, two-hour delay Greenburgh-Graham Union Free School Distri…

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by Daily Voice
Schools
Update: Numerous Schools That Scheduled Delayed Openings Now Closed Update: Numerous Schools That Scheduled Delayed Openings Now Closed
Update: Numerous Schools That Scheduled Delayed Openings Now Closed The following area school districts and schools have announced delayed starts and closures for Thursday, March 8 as a result of the latest Nor'easter. Check back and refresh page for updates. Westchester Ardsley School District, two-hour delay Bedford Central School District, closed Blind Brook School District, three-hour delay Byram Hills Central  School District, closed Briarcliff Manor School District, closed Chappaqua Central School District, closed Croton Harmon School District, closed Eastchester School District, two-hour delay Edgemont School District, closed Elmsford School…

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