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Car Crashes Through School Wall In Westchester: Students Now Being Re-Routed Car Crashes Through School Wall In Westchester: Students Now Being Re-Routed
Car Crashes Through School Wall In Westchester: Students Now Being Re-Routed Students are being re-routed after a vehicle crashed into their Westchester school building, creating a gaping hole in the wall.  The incident happened in Yonkers on Tuesday morning, Oct. 10, when a motorist lost control of their vehicle and crashed into the Waring Avenue side of Yonkers Public School 9 at 53 Fairview St., Yonkers Police announced.  The collision created a gaping hole in the school's kitchen and knocked bricks from the exterior wall.  Although the school suffered damage, luckily, the incident happened before students arrived and resulted in no injuries …

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by Ben Crnic
Obituaries
Hudson Valley Man Who Worked Throughout Nation In Hospitality Industry Dies At 51 Hudson Valley Man Who Worked Throughout Nation In Hospitality Industry Dies At 51
Hudson Valley Man Who Worked Throughout Nation In Hospitality Industry Dies At 51 A Hudson Valley resident who worked in the hospitality industry in different states across the nation has died at the age of 51. Jason Antonelli died from an "unexpected cardiac event" in Newburgh on Wednesday, July 6, according to his obituary. Antonelli, who was known in his early years as Jason Reichgut, grew up in Hyde Park and graduated from Roosevelt High School, where he was a member of the varsity crew and varsity soccer teams. He graduated from SUNY Oneonta and went on to work in the hospitality industry. According to his obituary, his career took him across the country. "H…

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by Nicole Valinote
Obituaries
Ridgefield's Paula W. Petersen, 72, Was Member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Pleasantville Ridgefield's Paula W. Petersen, 72, Was Member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Pleasantville
Ridgefield's Paula W. Petersen, 72, Was Member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Pleasantville Paula W. Petersen, 72, of Ridgefield, died on Sunday, Oct. 31. She was the wife of the late John S. Petersen, Jr.  Paula was born in Schenectady, NY on July 9, 1949 — a daughter of the late Henry and Ruth (Whitney) Weltzien. She graduated from Roosevelt High School in Yonkers and Pace University in Pleasantville. A resident of Ridgefield since 2003, Paula previously resided in Ridgefield from 1978 to 1988 and Westchester County from 1988 to 2003. Paula was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church of Pleasantville, NY. In her spare time, she enjoyed bridge, sewing, crafts and baking. Pau…

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by Daily Voice
News
COVID-19: Six Staffers Test Positive At School District In Westchester COVID-19: Six Staffers Test Positive At School District In Westchester
Covid-19: Six Staffers Test Positive At School District In Westchester Several educators at a school district in Westchester have tested positive for COVID-19, but the district remains on track to transition to its hybrid learning model next month. Since the start of remote classes last week, the Yonkers School District is reporting that there have been at least six positive cases from staff members in three school buildings. Positive cases were reported at Roosevelt High School, Saunders Trades and Technical High School, and School 17.  There were no other confirmed COVID-19 cases in any of the district’s near 4,000 person staff. Despite the positive c…

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by Zak Failla
Schools
Emergency Cleanup Efforts Underway At Westchester School After Discovery Of Mold Emergency Cleanup Efforts Underway At Westchester School After Discovery Of Mold
Emergency Cleanup Efforts Underway At Westchester School After Discovery Of Mold Earlier Daily Voice report: Emergency Closing Ordered At School After Discovery Of Mold Several hundred students seen their classes relocated as emergency cleanup efforts are underway at a local school that tested positive for dangerous black mold in several classrooms. On Monday, there was an emergency closing of the K-8 Paideia School 15 in Yonkers after ceiling tiles in the building tested positive for the mold. Officials said that “out of an abundance of caution, Paideia School 15 families and faculty were notified immediately and were evacuated to nearby Annunciation School.” For the …

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by Zak Failla