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School Swatting Incidents Occurring Across NY, State Police Say School Swatting Incidents Occurring Across NY, State Police Say
School Swatting Incidents Occurring Across NY, State Police Say Authorities are investigating numerous incidents of schools in New York state receiving swatting calls claiming there is an active shooter in the building, state police said.  The threatening calls were received by schools on Thursday morning, March 30, and have all been found to be false, state police announced.  The State Police is aware of swatting incidents that have occurred across the state, in which a caller states that there is an active shooter in a school. All of the reports are unfounded. We are working alongside our federal & local partners to investigate the threats. pi…

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by Ben Crnic
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These Westchester High Schools Among Nation's Best According To Brand-New Rankings These Westchester High Schools Among Nation's Best According To Brand-New Rankings
These Westchester High Schools Among Nation's Best According To Brand-New Rankings It’s no secret that the Hudson Valley is home to some of the nation’s best schools, but which rank among the top in the country? The U.S. News & World Report released its 2022 list of the best high schools in the country after evaluating nearly 18,000 schools at all levels. According to the organization - which touts itself as “the global authority in education rankings” - high schools were judged on these factors: College readiness; Reading and math proficiency; Reading and math performance; Underserved student performance; College curriculum breadth; Graduation rates. In New York…

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by Zak Failla
Obituaries
Danielle Barry, Accomplished Musician From Northern Westchester, Dies At 24 Danielle Barry, Accomplished Musician From Northern Westchester, Dies At 24
Danielle Barry, Accomplished Musician From Northern Westchester, Dies At 24 A Northern Westchester County woman, known as an accomplished musician with a love of helping others, has died at the age of 24. According to her obituary, Danielle Barry, of Chappaqua, died on Sunday, Oct. 31, from ovarian cancer. Barry was a co-captain of the junior varsity softball team during her time as a student at Horace Greeley High School, her obituary reads. She also graduated from Binghamton University in 2019, earning a bachelor of science degree in integrative neuroscience. Barry played violin and piano and had a love of traveling.  "Danielle had a passio…

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by Nicole Valinote
Lifestyle
Peekskill Native Tucci's Book Focuses On Love Of Food, Battle With Cancer Peekskill Native Tucci's Book Focuses On Love Of Food, Battle With Cancer
Peekskill Native Tucci's Book Focuses On Love Of Food, Battle With Cancer Actor and Northern Westchester County native Stanley Tucci has written a memoir. The book, "Taste," focuses on the important role food has played throughout his life and upbringing, and his experiences being diagnosed with and treated for oral cancer, losing his sense of taste and smell for a period of time, according to New York Public Radio. NPR said Tucci is now cancer-free and his sense of taste has returned. The actor, known for his roles in films such as Julie & Julia and The Hunger Games film series, has also written best-selling cookbooks. In the memoir, Tucci reportedly …

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by Nicole Valinote
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Expect Delays: Route 117 Construction Involves Lane Closures Expect Delays: Route 117 Construction Involves Lane Closures
Expect Delays: Route 117 Construction Involves Lane Closures A busy Northern Westchester roadway will be temporarily closed as crews prepare to perform an extensive project on Route 117. Roadwork on Route 117 at Roaring Brook Road in Chappaqua that started at 8 a.m. will continue to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, July 10, as crews perform work in the area, likely leading to delays for motorists. During the construction work, Roaring Brook Road will be closed from the entrance of the Horace Greeley High School to Route 117. According to the New Castle Police Department, the work being done on Wednesday will require lane closures, road saw cutting and road exca…

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by Zak Failla
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Seniors From Byram Hills, Horace Greeley Among Top 20 Global Finalists For Google Science Fair Seniors From Byram Hills, Horace Greeley Among Top 20 Global Finalists For Google Science Fair
Seniors From Byram Hills, Horace Greeley Among Top 20 Global Finalists For Google Science Fair Two seniors from the area ranked among the top 20 global finalists for the Google Science Fair. Described as the “largest and most prestigious online science fair in the world,” the Google Science Fair offers students ages 13 to 18 the chance to pursue their interests in various STEM fields. Ethan Jacobs, a senior at Byram Hills High School in Armonk, and Isha Puri, a senior at Horace Greeley High School in Chappaqua, are just two of the 20 global finalists. In addition to the United States, finalists also hail from India, China, New Zealand, Ireland, South Korea, Turkey, Thailand, Indonesi…

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by Valerie Musson