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Gun Violence Threat Leads To Postponement Of Homecoming HS Football Game In Hudson Valley Gun Violence Threat Leads To Postponement Of Homecoming HS Football Game In Hudson Valley
Gun Violence Threat Leads To Postponement Of Homecoming HS Football Game In Hudson Valley A homecoming high school football game in the region was postponed because of a threat of gun violence. The threat was received several hours before the varsity contest in Dutchess County between rivals John Jay of East Fishkill and host Roy C. Ketcham in Wappingers Falls was scheduled to start Friday night, Oct. 20. The threat was reported to the Ketcham High School Building Administration at approximately 4:30 p.m. Friday which "necessitated the postponement" of the game, "as well as the quick and safe evacuation of the entire Roy C. Ketcham HS campus," Wappingers Central School Dist…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
'Concerning' Interactions Between Person, Students At Hudson Valley HS Being Investigated 'Concerning' Interactions Between Person, Students At Hudson Valley HS Being Investigated
'Concerning' Interactions Between Person, Students At Hudson Valley HS Being Investigated School officials in the Hudson Valley are warning of "concerning" interactions between an individual and students off-campus of a high school.  The "incidents" have been taking place in Dutchess County outside of John Jay High School in East Fishkill, said Dr. Dwight Bonk, the superintendent of the Wappingers Central School District. "It has been reported that this individual has approached students after school hours near John Jay High School," Bonk said. The school district is working in collaboration with the East Fishkill Police Department to investigate the incidents, Bonk a…

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by Kathy Reakes
Schools
Threat Leads To Second Closure Of Hudson Valley Schools Threat Leads To Second Closure Of Hudson Valley Schools
Threat Leads To Second Closure Of Hudson Valley Schools Classes have been canceled for the second straight day in a Hudson Valley school district that was targeted by threats made on social media. In Dutchess County, Poughkeepsie City Schools Superintendent Eric Jay Rosser announced that the high school and middle school would be closed on Wednesday, Feb. 23 for the second straight day after a threat was made on Snapchat. On Tuesday, Feb. 22, both the Poughkeepsie City and Wappingers Central school districts were forced to close some buildings due to threats made toward them. Earlier story - Social Media Threat Leads To Closure Of School Dist…

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by Zak Failla
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Social Media Threat Leads To Closure Of School Districts In Area Social Media Threat Leads To Closure Of School Districts In Area
Social Media Threat Leads To Closure Of School Districts In Area School districts in the Hudson Valley were forced to close as police investigated alleged threats made on social media. In Dutchess County, the Poughkeepsie City School District and Wappingers Central School District both closed certain schools on Tuesday, Feb. 22 due to purported threats that were made toward buildings on social media. The social media threat posted on social media referred to "shooting up" two schools in the district on Tuesday, Feb. 22 and Wednesday, Feb. 23. Officials at the Poughkeepsie City School District said that they are working with local and state law enforceme…

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by Zak Failla
Schools
Concerning Note Causes Closure Of Two Schools In Area Concerning Note Causes Closure Of Two Schools In Area
Concerning Note Causes Closure Of Two Schools In Area A “concerning note” led to the closure of two schools in the Hudson Valley after it was found on a school bus. In Dutchess County, Wappingers Central School District Superintendent Dwight Bonk issued an alert advising that Fishkill Plains Elementary School and John Jay High School would be closed on Friday, Jan. 28 due to the disconcerting note. According to Bonk, the note threatened harm to other students, and it was found on a bus that provides transportation to both schools, prompting the preemptive closure as a precaution. “In order to ensure a complete and thorough investigation both …

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by Zak Failla
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New Update: Hudson Valley Schools Announce Closures For Thursday New Update: Hudson Valley Schools Announce Closures For Thursday
New Update: Hudson Valley Schools Announce Closures For Thursday The following Hudson Valley schools and school districts have announced closures for Thursday, Dec. 17 due to the Nor'easter: Westchester County Bedford Central School District, closed Byram Hills Schools, teachers will post asynchronous work to their Google Classrooms for students to complete on their own time. Chappaqua Central School District, closed Croton Harmon School District, closed Edgemont Schools, closed Greenburgh CSD, Transitioning to full remote for students, faculty, and staff and will not be transporting to private schools Greenburgh North Castle UFSD, closed Har…

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by Daily Voice
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COVID-19: High School In Area Goes Remote After Positive Case COVID-19: High School In Area Goes Remote After Positive Case
Covid-19: High School In Area Goes Remote After Positive Case Another area school has returned to remote learning due to another positive case of COVID-19. John Jay High School in East Fishkill is closed for in-person instruction on Tuesday, Nov. 24, and remain so until after the Thanksgiving holiday break, school officials said. A notice will be sent to parents by Sunday, Nov. 29, to determine if the school can return to its hybrid learning plan, officials said. The infected person has not been in the school since Thursday, Nov. 19, and is currently in isolation per the guidance of the Dutchess County Health Department. The latest case is not relat…

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by Kathy Reakes
Schools
COVID-19: School In Area Goes To Remote Learning After Positive Case COVID-19: School In Area Goes To Remote Learning After Positive Case
Covid-19: School In Area Goes To Remote Learning After Positive Case A school in the area has returned to remote learning for at least 24 hours after a person tested positive for COVID-19. According to the Wappingers Central School District, the person associated with Gayhead Elementary School in Hopewell Junction tested positive for COVID on Sunday, Oct. 25, and is currently in isolation. The school's building and custodial staff to deep clean and disinfect the building on Thursday, Oct. 29. The district is working with the Dutchess County Department of Community and Behavioral Health and is following all applicable procedures with respect to the health an…

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by Kathy Reakes
Schools
Schools Announce Delayed Starts Due To Storm Schools Announce Delayed Starts Due To Storm
Schools Announce Delayed Starts Due To Storm The following school districts have announced closures or delayed starts for Monday, Feb. 10 due to the storm. Reload page for new updates. Westchester County Check back for updates Putnam County Check back for updates Dutchess County Arlington Central School District, two-hour delay  Pine Plains Central School District, two-hour delay Poughkeepsie City School District, two-hour delay Red Hook Central School District, two-hour delay Rhinebeck Central School District, two-hour delay Spackenkill Union Free School District, two-hour delay Wappingers Central School District…

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Schools Announce Delayed Starts In Area Schools Announce Delayed Starts In Area
Schools Announce Delayed Starts In Area The following school districts have announced delayed starts in the area for Tuesday, Nov. 19 due to icy conditions from the storm. Dutchess Arlington Central School District, two-hour delay Beacon City School District, two-hour delay Millbrook Central School District, two-hour delay Pawling Central School District, two-hour delay Pine Plains Central School District, two-hour delay Red Hook Central School, two-hour delay Wappingers Central School District, two-hour delay Putnam Brewster Central School District, two-hour delay Carmel Central School District, two-hour …

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Obituaries
Services Scheduled For Woman Struck, Killed By Toyota Tundra After Exiting Stopped BMW Services Scheduled For Woman Struck, Killed By Toyota Tundra After Exiting Stopped BMW
Services Scheduled For Woman Struck, Killed By Toyota Tundra After Exiting Stopped BMW Services have been scheduled for the lifelong area resident who was struck and killed by a full-size truck after exiting her stopped vehicle on a stretch of Route 82 in Dutchess County earlier this month. Hope Ann McLucas was 54. The incident occurred around 9:15 p.m. on Friday, June 7 in the Town of Washington. An initial investigation found a white 2006 BMW 325 was parked southbound on Route 82 near South Road in the center of her lane of travel with her vehicle flashers on, state police said. McLucas, of Pleasant Valley, exited her vehicle possibly to attend to raccoons on or …

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by Joe Lombardi
Schools
These Area School Districts Pay Administrators The Most These Area School Districts Pay Administrators The Most
These Area School Districts Pay Administrators The Most The Hudson Valley is home to some of New York’s finest schools, with some teachers and administrators earning among the top pay among educators in the state. A new study by Upstate New York determined that on average, administrators earn between $50,000 to more than $200,000 annually, according to the New York State Education Department’s Personnel Master File. A second study recently found that the median salaries for New York State teachers range from $21,765 to $131,689. The report only includes school districts that are considered “upstate” which is considered north of Westchester and…

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by Zak Failla
Schools
Teacher Salaries: These Area School Districts Rank Among Highest In Upstate NY Teacher Salaries: These Area School Districts Rank Among Highest In Upstate NY
Teacher Salaries: These Area School Districts Rank Among Highest In Upstate NY The Hudson Valley is among the top places to be an educator, with teachers among the highest paid in upstate New York, according to a new report. A new study by Upstate New York determined that the average salary for teachers in New York State is approximately $59,270, though many in the Hudson Valley are earning much more than that. The study found that median salaries in New York schools ranges from $21,765 to $131,689, based on data submitted on their Basic Educational Data Systems Personnel Data Forms. The report only includes school districts that are considered “upstate” which is con…

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by Zak Failla
Schools
Schools Announce Delayed Starts For Thursday Schools Announce Delayed Starts For Thursday
Schools Announce Delayed Starts For Thursday The following schools and school districts have announced delayed starts for Thursday, Feb. 21 due to the winter storm. Westchester Bedford Central School District, two-hour delay Byram Hills Central School District, two-hour delay Chappaqua Central School District, two-hour delay John F. Kennedy Catholic High School, two-hour delay   Katonah-Lewisboro School District, two-hour delay Lakeland Central School District, two-hour delay North Salem Central School District, two-hour delay Ossining Union Free School District, two-hour delay Peekskill City School Di…

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by Daily Voice
News
Morning Update: Delayed School Starts For Wednesday Morning Update: Delayed School Starts For Wednesday
Morning Update: Delayed School Starts For Wednesday The following schools and school districts have announced delayed starts for Wednesday, Feb. 13 due to the winter storm. Westchester Chappaqua Central School District, two-hour delay   Croton-Harmon School District, two-hour delay  Elmsford Union Free School District, two-hour delay Greenburg-Graham Union Free School District, two-hour delay Hawthorne Cedar Knolls Union Free School District, two-hour delay Hendrick Hudson School District, two-hour delay John F. Kennedy Catholic High School, two-hour delay Katonah-Lewisboro School District, two-hour delay Lak…

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Morning Update: Schools Announce Delayed Starts For Thursday Morning Update: Schools Announce Delayed Starts For Thursday
Morning Update: Schools Announce Delayed Starts For Thursday The following schools and school districts have announced closures and delayed starts for Thursday, Jan. 31 due to icy conditions and frigid temperatures. Westchester Bedford Central School District, two-hour delay  Briarcliff Manor Union Free School District, two-hour delay Croton-Harmon School District, two-hour delay Eastchester Union Free School District, two-hour delay Elmsford Union Free School District, two-hour delay Greenburg-Graham Union Free School District, two-hour delay John F. Kennedy Catholic High School, two-hour delay Lakeland Central School Dist…

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Many School Districts Now Closed After Earlier Scheduling Delayed Starts For Wednesday Many School Districts Now Closed After Earlier Scheduling Delayed Starts For Wednesday
Many School Districts Now Closed After Earlier Scheduling 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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Schools
Schools Announce Delayed Starts For Tuesday Schools Announce Delayed Starts For Tuesday
Schools Announce Delayed Starts For Tuesday The following schools and school districts have announced delayed starts for Tuesday, Jan. 22 due to icy conditions following the storm on Sunday, Jan. 20 and subsequent freeze-up. Related story: Midweek Storm Will Be Followed By New Round Of Arctic Air, Possible Weekend Snow Westchester Hendrick Hudson School District, two-hour delay   John F. Kennedy Catholic High School, revised testing schedule Lakeland School District, two-hour delay Our Montessori School In Yorktown & Carmel, two-hour delay  Peekskill City School District, two-hour delay  Putna…

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by Daily Voice
Schools
Schools Announce Delayed Starts For Tuesday Schools Announce Delayed Starts For Tuesday
Schools Announce Delayed Starts For Tuesday The following schools and school districts have announced delayed starts for Tuesday, Jan. 22 due to icy conditions following the storm on Sunday, Jan. 20 and subsequent freeze-up. Related story: Midweek Storm Will Be Followed By New Round Of Arctic Air, Possible Weekend Snow Westchester Hendrick Hudson School District, two-hour delay John F. Kennedy Catholic High School, revised testing schedule Lakeland School District, two-hour delay Our Montessori School In Yorktown & Carmel, two-hour delay Peekskill City School District, two-hour delay Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES, …

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Police & Fire
Putnam Sheriff Deputies Join Active Shooter Training At John Jay HS Putnam Sheriff Deputies Join Active Shooter Training At John Jay HS
Putnam Sheriff Deputies Join Active Shooter Training At John Jay HS East Fishkill Police Department recently completed its annual active shooter / active violence response training.  The training was conducted throughout the week at John Jay High school.  Agencies involved included the Putnam County Sheriff Department, Town of Kent Police Department, Town of Carmel Police Department, Village of Cold Spring Police Department and the Village of Brewster Police Department.  In a Facebook post, East Fishkill PD wrote: "Special thanks to the Wappingers Central School District for allowing police officers to train in local schools for the past 10 years, to …

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by Jon Craig
Schools
Area Teacher Indicted On Child Porn Charges Resigns Area Teacher Indicted On Child Porn Charges Resigns
Area Teacher Indicted On Child Porn Charges Resigns The area elementary school teacher who was indicted by a grand jury on child pornography charges has resigned. Steven Schwartz, 54, was indicted last month on seven counts of possessing a sexual performance by a child, according to the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office, though the official charge will not be unsealed until Thursday, June 14, officials noted. The Poughkeepsie resident was arrested in May following an investigation of an incident between Schwartz and a student at Fishkill Plains Elementary School, according to state police. He is due to be arraigned in Dutchess Count…

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by Zak Failla
News
Area Elementary School Teacher Indicted On Child Porn Charges Area Elementary School Teacher Indicted On Child Porn Charges
Area Elementary School Teacher Indicted On Child Porn Charges A longtime Wappingers second-grade teacher, who was arrested by the New York State Police on child pornography charges in February, has been indicted by a grand jury, according to the Dutchess County District Attorney's office. Steven L. Schwartz, 54, was indicted this month by the grand jury, but the official charges will not be unsealed until he appears for arraignment on June 14 in Dutchess County Court, the DA's Office said. Schwartz was arrested following an investigation of an incident that took place between Schwartz and a student at Fishkill Plains Elementary School, said Trooper AJ…

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by Kathy Reakes
Schools
Schools Announce Closures, Delays Following Tuesday's Storms Schools Announce Closures, Delays Following Tuesday's Storms
Schools Announce Closures, Delays Following Tuesday's Storms The following school districts have announced closures and delays on Wednesday, May 16 as a result of road conditions and power outages following Tuesday's severe thunderstorms. Westchester County Bedford Central School District, two-hour delay John F. Kennedy Catholic High School Our Montessori School Katonah-Lewisboro School District North Salem Central School District Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES Somers Central School District Yorktown Central School District Putnam Brewster Central School District  Carmel Central School District Garrison Union Free School District  Gree…

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Schools Announce Delayed Starts For Monday Schools Announce Delayed Starts For Monday
Schools Announce Delayed Starts For Monday Eye Of The Storm: Timing, Latest Snowfall Projections The following area school districts and schools have announced they will have delayed openings on Monday, April 2 as a result of the quick-moving storm. Check back for updates and refresh this page. Westchester Byram Hills Central School District, two-hour delay Croton Harmon School District, two-hour delay Hackley School, two-hour delay Harrison Central School District, two-hour delay Harvey School, two-hour delay Katonah-Lewisboro School District, three-hour delay Masters School, two-hour delay Ossining Union Free School Distr…

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Schools
Schools Announce Delayed Starts For Thursday Schools Announce Delayed Starts For Thursday
Schools Announce Delayed Starts For Thursday The following area school districts and schools have announced they will have delayed starts on Thursday, March 22 as a result of the latest Nor'easter. Check back for updates and refresh this page. Westchester Ardsley Union Free School District, two-hour delay Bedford Central School District, two-hour delay Briarcliff Manor School District, two-hour delay Byram Hills Central School District, two-hour delay Chappaqua Central School District, two-hour delay Croton Harmon School District, two-hour delay Eastchester Union Free School District, two-hour delay Greenburgh North Castle Unio…

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Schools
Morning Update: Schools Announce Closures For Wednesday Morning Update: Schools Announce Closures For Wednesday
Morning Update: Schools Announce Closures For Wednesday Projected Snowfall Totals Increase As Fourth Nor'easter Nears The following area school districts and schools have announced they will be closed on Wednesday, March 21 as a result of the latest Nor'easter.  Check back for updates and refresh this page. Westchester Archbishop Stepinac Ardsley Union Free School District Beacon City School District Bedford Central School District Blind Brook Public Schools Chappaqua Central School District Croton Harmon School District  Eastchester Union Free School District Edgemont School District Elmsford Union Free School District Garrison Unio…

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Schools
New Updates: Schools Announce Closures For Wednesday New Updates: Schools Announce Closures For Wednesday
New Updates: Schools Announce Closures For Wednesday Projected Snowfall Totals Increase As Fourth Nor'easter Nears The following area school districts and schools have announced they will be closed on Wednesday, March 21 as a result of the latest Nor'easter. Check back for updates and refresh this page. Westchester Ardsley Union Free School District Beacon City School District Bedford Central School District Blind Brook Public Schools Chappaqua Central School District Croton Harmon School District Eastchester Union Free School District Edgemont School District Elmsford Union Free School District Garrison Union Free School District…

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Schools
Schools Announce Delayed Openings Schools Announce Delayed Openings
Schools Announce Delayed Openings The following area school districts have announced delayed openings for Friday, Feb. 2 due to slick road conditions. Westchester Bedford Central School District, Closed for students, staff will report two hours late. Chappaqua Central School District, two-hour delay Hendrick Hudson School District, two-hour delay Katonah-Lewisboro School District, two-hour delay Lakeland Central School District, two-hour delay North Salem Central School District, Classes are canceled for students. Professional Development will begin at 10 a.m. The PreAct test will be rescheduled until the May 25 snow d…

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by Dail
Schools
Schools Announce Delayed Openings Schools Announce Delayed Openings
Schools Announce Delayed Openings The following school districts in the Hudson Valley have announced delayed openings for Tuesday, Jan. 30. Westchester Chappaqua Central School District, two-hour delay Croton Harmon School District, two-hour delay Hendrick Hudson School District, two-hour delay  Katonah-Lewisboro School District, two-hour delay Lakeland Central School District, two-hour delay North Salem Central School District, two-hour delay Ossining Union Free School District, two-hour delay Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES, two-hour delay Somers Central School District, two-hour delay Yorktown Central School D…

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