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BOE Addresses Superintendent's Suspension Amid Ongoing Investigation In Hudson Valley (UPDATE) BOE Addresses Superintendent's Suspension Amid Ongoing Investigation In Hudson Valley (UPDATE)
BOE Addresses Superintendent's Suspension Amid Ongoing Investigation In Hudson Valley (Update) The Newburgh Enlarged City School District Board of Education has issued a public statement addressing the recent suspension of Superintendent Jackielyn Manning-Campbell, confirming that the decision was made as part of an ongoing investigation and legal proceedings.  In a statement made to Daily Voice on Monday, Jan. 27, Board President Christine Bello emphasized the importance of fairness and confidentiality during this process.  "The Board understands the concerns and emotions surrounding this decision," Bello said, adding, "Our priority is to ensure fair and thorough proc…

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by Ben Crnic & Michael Mashburn
News
Westchester Locale Selects New City Manager Westchester Locale Selects New City Manager
Westchester Locale Selects New City Manager A Westchester County city's new manager ended up being quite a familiar face despite an extensive recruitment effort that spanned multiple states.  In an announcement on Thursday, Oct. 31, New Rochelle officials revealed that Wilfredo Melendez was unanimously selected as the new City Manager and will begin serving on Sunday, Dec. 1. Melendez had previously been serving as Acting City Manager since April following the sudden resignation of his predecessor, Kathleen Gill.  Earlier Report - New Rochelle City Manager Kathleen Gill Resigns Suddenly The city's decision …

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by Ben Crnic
Politics
How's He Doing? Latimer Gives His Top 5 Accomplishments In First Year On Job How's He Doing? Latimer Gives His Top 5 Accomplishments In First Year On Job
How's He Doing? Latimer Gives His Top 5 Accomplishments In First Year On Job Westchester County Executive George Latimer, about to wrap up his first year in office, cited these among his top accomplishments in 2018. Latimer said that "bringing some of the best people I know into county government. . . is really the single biggest thing I can point to" this year. During a Tarrytown speech before the Business Council of Westchester, Latimer also said he kept the county's best workers -- regardless of political party affiliation: "We saw talent in place and we didn't let politics get in the way of that."  Negotiating agreements in every county union contract this…

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by Jon Craig
Politics
Cortlandt Man, Astorino Deputy Named To New Post Cortlandt Man, Astorino Deputy Named To New Post
Cortlandt Man, Astorino Deputy Named To New Post A high-profile member of Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino's inner circle has been hired by Clarkstown Supervisor George Hoehmann as his chief of staff and director of finance. Robert Alberty, 37, of Cortlandt, will join Hoehmann's staff on Jan. 2 with a $106,000 salary, down from Hoehmann's former chief of staff, Vincent Balascio, who earned $119,000, Hoehmann told the Daily Voice Friday. "I’m delighted we were able to find someone of Robert Alberty's caliber to join our team in Clarkstown," Hoehmann said. "I'm confident he will help find savings after working with a…

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by Kathy Reakes