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These Westchester Students Earned Prestigious National Merit $2,500 Scholarships
More than two dozen students from Westchester County have been named winners of prestigious National Merit $2,500 Scholarships, awarded to some of the nation’s top graduating high school seniors.
The National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced the winners this week, naming 2,500 students nationwide who were selected from more than 15,000 finalists in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program.
According to NMSC, winners were chosen based on academic achievement, PSAT/NMSQT scores, leadership, extracurricular involvement, essays, and recommendations from school officials.
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Man Indicted For Murder In Hammer Killing Of NYC Schools Employee In Westchester (Update)
A man accused of killing his girlfriend, a New York City schools employee, in Westchester County has now been indicted on a murder charge, prosecutors said.
Mount Vernon resident Joveair Brice, 28, was arraigned on an indictment charging him with second-degree murder, the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office announced on Friday, May 1.
He appeared before Judge George Fufidio and remains held at the Westchester County Jail.
The charge stems from the death of 33-year-old Lisa Grier, also of Mount Vernon.
Prosecutors allege that between March 20 and March 21, 2026, …
Northeast Grad Schools Among Nation's Best Programs In New Rankings
Graduate programs across the Northeast are being recognized among the best in the nation, according to a new report.
U.S. News & World Report released its 2026 Best Graduate Schools rankings on Tuesday, April 7. The list evaluates programs in several fields, including business, law, medicine, engineering, education, and nursing.
The media outlet said it compared grad programs based on factors like research performance and career outcomes.
"We know a graduate degree is a major commitment," said LaMont Jones, managing editor of education at U.S. News. "That is why we are dedica…
NY Rises In Best States For Innovation Rankings: Here's Why
The nation's capital and several Northeast states are driving research, innovation, and business growth, according to a new study.
WalletHub released its 2026 list of Most & Least Innovative States on Wednesday, March 18. The report evaluated all 50 states and Washington, DC, using 25 indicators tied to innovation.
The metrics include the share of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) workers, research and development spending, and tech industry presence.
Washington, DC, retained its place as the nation's innovation leader, according to WalletHub. The District sto…
Peekskill HS Grad, Former NFL Lineman Tre’ Johnson Dies Unexpectedly On Family Trip
Former standout NFL lineman turned Maryland high school history teacher Tre' Johnson died unexpectedly while on a family vacation, his wife announced.
Johnson was just 54.
"It is with a heavy heart that I inform you that my husband, Tre' Johnson, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, during a brief family trip," Irene Johnson posted. "His four children, Chloe, EJ, EZ, and Eden, extended family, friends, and I are devastated and in shock."
A Peekskill High School graduate, Johnson went on to star at Temple University before being picked 31st overall in the secon…
Westchester Dad, 35, Dies Suddenly; Community Rallies Around Widow, 2 Kids
Support is pouring in for the heartbroken widow and two children of a Hudson Valley man who died unexpectedly.
Westchester's Hernan Kenny, of Pelham Manor, died Monday, Nov. 10, at Jacobi Hospital at the age of 35, according to his obituary. A cause of death was not given.
Born in Santiago, Chile, Kenny was a longtime Westchester resident who leaves behind a wife and two young sons “who were the center of his world,” his memorial said.
He graduated from Pelham Memorial High School, where he played football and lacrosse. He later earned a finance degree from Fordham University’s Gabelli Sch…
NY Among Five Best States For Teachers, New Study Finds: Here's Why
Many states in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic are among the best in the country for teachers, according to a new study.
WalletHub released its 2025 list of Best & Worst States for Teachers on Monday, Sept. 15. The rankings compared all 50 states and Washington, DC, across 24 key measures, including salaries, tenure policies, school spending, and turnover rates.
The best states for teachers have strong pay, quality school systems, and job protections.
"Despite having one of the most crucial jobs in America – educating the next generation – teachers are often underpaid and…
