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'Reassigned' Westchester Football Coach Under Police Investigation 'Reassigned' Westchester Football Coach Under Police Investigation
'Reassigned' Westchester Football Coach Under Police Investigation Some light may have been shed on the “reassignment” of New Rochelle High School varsity football coach Lou DiRenzo earlier this month. Much to the chagrin of the community, New Rochelle school officials removed DiRienzo from the district and team on Wednesday, Nov. 13, even as they made their run to the state championship this week. The decision has drawn the ire and consternation of parents, students and the community, and district officials have been quiet on any details regarding why he was reassigned, other than to say that they should wait until the process plays out. Earlier story:&…

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by Zak Failla
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Suspended Northern Westchester Teacher Cries Foul To District Claims Suspended Northern Westchester Teacher Cries Foul To District Claims
Suspended Northern Westchester Teacher Cries Foul To District Claims A high school teacher whose one-month suspension without pay for showing seniors a video with what the district is calling “inappropriate material” has sparked a large debate throughout the community in Northern Westchester. Hundreds of Facebook posts, commentaries and emails, and even a GoFundMe page have flown across the district regarding the suspension of Michael Poplardo who wants to be back in the place he loves, the classroom at Fox Lane High School in Bedford. But as the fight grows between the district and Poplardo, the likelihood of an amicable settlement seems to dim for the…

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by Kathy Reakes