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Legislation To Allow Cameras On School Bus Stop Signs In Westchester Proposed By Officials Legislation To Allow Cameras On School Bus Stop Signs In Westchester Proposed By Officials
Legislation To Allow Cameras On School Bus Stop Signs In Westchester Proposed By Officials Officials in Westchester are proposing a bill that would authorize school districts to install cameras on school bus stop signs as a way to catch drivers who illegally pass them.  The authorization that would be set by the proposed bill is required under New York state law for any county, city, or town that maintains roads, according to Westchester County Executive George Latimer.  This state law, known as New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law §1174-a, also imposes monetary penalties for drivers who fail to stop when a school bus displays its stop sign and flashing lights.  …

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by Ben Crnic
Business
COVID-19: Pfizer Nearing Release Of Vaccine For New Age Group Of Children, FDA Says COVID-19: Pfizer Nearing Release Of Vaccine For New Age Group Of Children, FDA Says
Covid-19: Pfizer Nearing Release Of Vaccine For New Age Group Of Children, FDA Says The US Food and Drug Administration could authorize Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 12 to 15 as early as next week, The New York Times reported on Monday, May 3, citing federal officials.  The timing could not be better for school districts that are resuming in-person instruction and hoping for a full return to normalcy next fall.  Vaccinating children is also a crucial element in achieving herd immunity and decreasing numbers of hospitalizations and deaths, The Times says.  While NJ, NY and CT positive rates have been dropping, other states including Pennsylvani…

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by Jon Craig
Schools
New School District In Area Agrees To Replace Indians Mascot New School District In Area Agrees To Replace Indians Mascot
New School District In Area Agrees To Replace Indians Mascot A Hudson Valley school district will become the latest to retire its “Indians” nickname. The Nyack School Board unanimously voted to drop its nickname during a special meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 12. The decision came weeks after alumni and the community expressed concern regarding the mascot. The move comes after other Hudson Valley School Districts, and the Washington Football Team in the NFL reverted away from similar nicknames. Related story - Katonah-Lewisboro School Board Agrees To Replace Indians Mascot “The use of Native American symbols is a function of (systemic racism),” Nyack S…

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by Zak Failla
Schools
COVID-19: Cuomo Aide Responds After Some Schools Say They Did Submit In-Person Reopening Plans COVID-19: Cuomo Aide Responds After Some Schools Say They Did Submit In-Person Reopening Plans
Covid-19: Cuomo Aide Responds After Some Schools Say They Did Submit In-Person Reopening Plans There has been some confusion over whether or not some school districts in New York have or have not submitted their reopening plans to the Department of Health as they prepare to reopen for in-person learning. Before reopening, all 749 school districts in New York had to submit their reopening plan that includes guidance on how they plan to handle potential remote learning, testing, and contact tracing for teachers and students. During a conference call on Monday, Aug. 10, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said more than 100 school districts have yet to submit reopening plans, setting a deadline …

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by Zak Failla
Schools
Here's Where Westchester School Districts Rank Among Best In State Here's Where Westchester School Districts Rank Among Best In State
Here's Where Westchester School Districts Rank Among Best In State Westchester is home to some of the finest school districts in the Empire State according to newly released rankings. A newly released study from Niche.com determined the best school districts for 2020 by analyzing the “key statistics and millions of reviews from students and parents” using data from the U.S. Department of Education. Among the statistics that came into factor the rankings include state test scores, graduation rates, SAT/ACT scores, teacher quality, public school district ratings, and others, which were on a weighted scale. The complete methodology can be found here. Westch…

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by Zak Failla
Schools
Schools Announce Closures, Delayed Starts For Wednesday Schools Announce Closures, Delayed Starts For Wednesday
Schools Announce Closures, Delayed Starts For Wednesday The following schools and school districts have announced closures and delayed starts for Wednesday, Jan. 30 due to icy conditions following the storm on Tuesday, Jan. 29 and subsequent freeze-up. Westchester Bedford Central School District, two-hour delay  Briarcliff Manor Union Free School District, two-hour delay Byram Hills Central School District, two-hour delay Chappaqua Central School District, closed Croton-Harmon School District, closed Harvey School, two-hour delay  Hendrick Hudson School District, closed John F. Kennedy Catholic, closed Katonah-Lewisboro Sc…

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by Daily Voice
Schools
New Update: Many Schools That Announced Delayed Starts Now Closed For Friday New Update: Many Schools That Announced Delayed Starts Now Closed For Friday
New Update: Many Schools That Announced Delayed Starts Now Closed For Friday Snowfall totals from the region The following school districts and schools have announced delayed starts and closures for Friday, Nov. 16 in the aftermath of Thursday's Nor'easter. Westchester Bedford Central School District, closed Blind Brook Public Schools, two-hour delay Byram Hills Central School District, closed Chappaqua Central School District, closed Croton Harmon School District, closed Eastchester Union Free School District, two-hour delay Edgemont Union Free School District, two-hour delay Greenburgh Central School District, two-hour delay Hackley School, two-hour …

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by Daily Voice
Weather
Hot Stuff: Poor Air Quality Sunday, Real-Feel Temp Around 100 Monday Hot Stuff: Poor Air Quality Sunday, Real-Feel Temp Around 100 Monday
Hot Stuff: Poor Air Quality Sunday, Real-Feel Temp Around 100 Monday One Early Dismissal Announced As Schools Prepare For Monday's Extreme Heat The week has started with the hottest weather of the year. The heat index -- a combination of the actual temperature and humidity -- will be in the mid-90s on Father's Day and around the 100-degree mark on Monday when record-breaking temps are possible. School districts in the area are planning ahead, and one has already announced an early dismissal for Monday. For more on that, click here. Air Quality Alerts are in effect Sunday around the region. Consider limiting strenuous outdoor physical activity to reduce the…

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by Daily Voice
Schools
* New Updates * School Delayed Openings, Closures For Thursday * New Updates * School Delayed Openings, Closures For Thursday
* New Updates * School Delayed Openings, Closures For Thursday The following area school districts and schools have announced delayed starts and closures for Thursday, March 8 as a result of the latest Nor'easter. Check back and refresh page for updates. Westchester Ardsley School District, two-hour delay Bedford Central School District, closed Blind Brook School District, three-hour delay Byram Hills Central  School District, closed Briarcliff Manor School District, closed Chappaqua Central School District, closed Croton Harmon School District, closed Eastchester School District, two-hour delay Edgemont School District, closed Elmsford School…

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by Daily Voice
Schools
Schools Announce Closures For Wednesday Schools Announce Closures For Wednesday
Schools Announce Closures For Wednesday Weather Alert - Latest Storm Update: Timing Of Snowfall, New Accumulation Projections The following area school districts and schools have announced closures for Wednesday, March 7 as a result of the latest Nor'easter. Check back for updates. Westchester Blind Brook School District Briarcliff Manor Union Free School District Byram Hills Central School District Chappaqua Central School District Croton Harmon School District Dobbs Ferry School District Eastchester Union Free School District Greenburgh Central School District Greenburgh Central Number 7 Greenburg-Graham Union Free Sc…

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by Daily Voice
Schools
Schools Announce Delayed Openings Schools Announce Delayed Openings
Schools Announce Delayed Openings The following area school districts have announced delayed openings for Thursday, Feb. 8 as a result of icy conditions in the aftermath of Wednesday's storm. Westchester Bedford Central School District, two-hour delay Chappaqua Central School District, two-hour delay Croton Harmon School District, two-hour delay Hen Hud School District, two-hour delay Lakeland Central School District, two-hour delay Katonah-Lewisboro School District, two-hour delay North Salem Central School District, two-hour delay Ossining Union Free School District, two-hour delay Peekskill City School District, …

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by Daily Voice