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Embattled School Superintendent In Hudson Valley Cleared Of Criminal Charges: DA Embattled School Superintendent In Hudson Valley Cleared Of Criminal Charges: DA
Embattled School Superintendent In Hudson Valley Cleared Of Criminal Charges: DA A school superintendent in the Hudson Valley will not face criminal charges following an investigation into allegations of potential sexual harassment. The Orange County District Attorney will not be filing criminal charges against former Newburgh Schools Superintendent Roberto Padilla, who had been the target of an investigation into the harassment claims. Orange County DA David Hoovler announced on Friday, May 27, that Padilla would not be facing criminal charges due to a lack of evidence following the allegations. The news comes the same week the Board of Education appointed a veteran e…

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by Zak Failla
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Threats Prompt School District In Hudson Valley To Shift To Delayed Start Threats Prompt School District In Hudson Valley To Shift To Delayed Start
Threats Prompt School District In Hudson Valley To Shift To Delayed Start A school district in the region is operating on a two-hour delayed schedule on Tuesday, April 26 as officials work with local law enforcement agencies to investigate threats on social media. Newburgh Enlarged City SD Acting Superintendent of Schools Ed Forgit made the announcement early in the morning in an announcement on the district's website. "Through conversations and collaboration with local law enforcement, we are prepared to open all schools," Forgit said. "Out of an abundance of caution, please expect law enforcement presence at each school today.  "This presence ma…

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by Joe Lombardi
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COVID-19: District In Hudson Valley Delays Start Of School Year COVID-19: District In Hudson Valley Delays Start Of School Year
Covid-19: District In Hudson Valley Delays Start Of School Year A school district in the area has rescheduled the first day of school, moving the start date to deal with COVID-19-related issues. During a meeting on Monday, Aug. 30, the Newburgh Enlarged City School District voted to change the beginning of the school year to Thursday, Sept. 9, according to a letter to the community from the district. Schools had been scheduled to begin on Wednesday, Sept. 1. Under the new schedule, Wednesday, Sept. 1, and Thursday, Sept. 2, will now be Superintendent’s Conference days.  Friday, Sept. 3, will be an emergency day and the district will be close…

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by Kathy Reakes