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Westchester Teacher Turned Hero: Man Earns Medal For Saving Woman In Subway Attack Westchester Teacher Turned Hero: Man Earns Medal For Saving Woman In Subway Attack
Westchester Teacher Turned Hero: Man Earns Medal For Saving Woman In Subway Attack A Westchester art teacher has been awarded a prestigious medal for his heroic actions in saving a woman from a violent attack on a New York City subway.  The award, announced by the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission, honors 29-year-old Scarsdale High School teacher John Catania, who risked his life on Nov. 22, 2022, to intervene as a man attacked a 28-year-old woman with a bladed weapon on a subway train in New York City.  Catania rushed at the 6-foot-4 assailant after witnessing him slash the woman’s face and strike her again. His brave intervention gave the woman time to escape to a…
Westchester Well-Represented In Brand-New Best High School Rankings Westchester Well-Represented In Brand-New Best High School Rankings
Westchester Well-Represented In Brand-New Best High School Rankings New York is well-represented in brand-new rankings of the best high schools in New York. The first four in Niche's 2025 selections are all from New York City: Stuyvesant in Manhattan, the Bronx High School of Science, Staten Island Technical High School, and Townsend Harris High School in Queens. Checking in at No. 5 and the first Westchester County selection is Scarsdale High School. The first Long Island school picked is No. 7 Half Hollow Hills West in Dix Hills. Long Island schools also make up spots 10 through 13: They are Jericho, Syosset, and Great Neck South high schools. Four mor…
Schools In Rye, Scarsdale Named 2024 National Blue Ribbon Winners Schools In Rye, Scarsdale Named 2024 National Blue Ribbon Winners
Schools In Rye, Scarsdale Named 2024 National Blue Ribbon Winners Two schools in Westchester County have received national recognition for their academic performance.  Both Blind Brook High School in Rye Brook and Scarsdale High School were named 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools, the US Department of Education announced on Monday, Sept. 23.  The National Blue Ribbon Program, which was created in 1982, celebrates high-achieving public and private elementary, middle, and high schools. Schools are chosen based on their student academic achievement measures and progress toward closing gaps among diverse groups of pupils.  Both Westchester sch…
These Rye Students Named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists These Rye Students Named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists
These Rye Students Named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists Several talented high school seniors in Westchester and Putnam have been recognized for their impressive achievements by being named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists.  Those who earned this title join more than 16,000 other students across the country also named as semifinalists after earning high marks on the Preliminary SAT during their junior year.  Now, each semifinalist must fulfill requirements to advance to the finalist level, including submitting an application including information about their academic record, school and extracurricular activities, leadership abil…
These Westchester High School Seniors Named Regeneron Scholars These Westchester High School Seniors Named Regeneron Scholars
These Westchester High School Seniors Named Regeneron Scholars Thirty-two high school seniors from Westchester are among the top 300 scholars in the Regeneron Science Talent Search 2023, regarded as the nation’s oldest and most prestigious scholastic science and math competition, the Society for Science announced on Tuesday, Jan. 10. The 300 will be awarded $2,000 each and their schools will be awarded $2,000 for each enrolled scholar. The Regeneron Science Talent Search scholars were selected from 1,949 applications from 627 high schools across 48 states, Washington, DC, Puerto Rico, and four other countries. The following Westchester students were …
These Westchester Public Schools Rank In Top 25 Statewide, New Report Says These Westchester Public Schools Rank In Top 25 Statewide, New Report Says
These Westchester Public Schools Rank In Top 25 Statewide, New Report Says The Hudson Valley is well-represented in brand-new rankings of the best public schools in New York. The website Niche says its 2023 "rankings and grades are calculated using a series of steps to ensure statistical rigor and useful guidance in the school choice experience." The criteria used in making the selections are outlined by Niche here. Westchester County led the way among regional selections, with Scarsdale High School No. 1 in the Hudson Valley and No. 13 in the state. View Niche's profile of the school here. Horace Greeley High School in Chappaqua was the next-highest school in th…
These Westchester Students Named Regeneron Semifinalists These Westchester Students Named Regeneron Semifinalists
These Westchester Students Named Regeneron Semifinalists More than two dozen Hudson Valley high school students were among the 300 that were chosen as semifinalists at this year’s prestigious Regeneron Science Talent Search (STS). This year, approximately 1,800 students entered the Regeneron STS, where they “submit original research in critically important scientific fields of study.” The organization said that the search is “unique among high school competitions in the US and globally, (as the) Regeneron STS focuses on identifying, inspiring, and engaging the nation's most promising young scientists.” Judges narrowed the field to just 300, based…
Support Pours In For Family Of 16-Year-Old Fatally Stabbed After HS Football Game Support Pours In For Family Of 16-Year-Old Fatally Stabbed After HS Football Game
Support Pours In For Family Of 16-Year-Old Fatally Stabbed After HS Football Game Support is pouring in from the community for the family of a 16-year-old teen who was stabbed to death following a high school football game in the area. Quraan Smith, a junior at Arlington High School, died around 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17 immediately after the game in Dutchess County between Scarsdale High School and host Arlington High School in LaGrange. The stabbing took place after a large fight broke out, said Captain John A. Watterson of the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office. “It’s unclear how the fight started or who started the fight, but there was a large fight,” said Watterson. …
16-Year-Old Killed After HS Football Game In Area Was Stabbed In Torso, Authorities Say 16-Year-Old Killed After HS Football Game In Area Was Stabbed In Torso, Authorities Say
16-Year-Old Killed After HS Football Game In Area Was Stabbed In Torso, Authorities Say Officials in the Hudson Valley have revealed that a 16-year-old who was stabbed to death after a high school football game died from a wound to the torso. Quraan Smith, a junior at Arlington High School, died around 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17 immediately after the game in Dutchess County between Scarsdale High School and host Arlington High School in LaGrange. The stabbing took place after a large fight broke out, said Captain John A. Watterson of the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office. The incident led to the arrest of Nestor A. Ortiz-Ocampo, age 18, of the City of Poughkeepsie. He's been char…
Suspect Nabbed After 16-Year-Old Is Fatally Stabbed At HS Football Game In Hudson Valley Suspect Nabbed After 16-Year-Old Is Fatally Stabbed At HS Football Game In Hudson Valley
Suspect Nabbed After 16-Year-Old Is Fatally Stabbed At HS Football Game In Hudson Valley A suspect is in custody after a fatal stabbing following a high school football game in the Hudson Valley overnight. It happened around 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17 immediately after the game in Dutchess County between Scarsdale High School and host Arlington High School in LaGrange. After a large fight broke out, a 16-year-old Arlington HS student was transported to MidHudson Regional Hospital in Poughkeepsie where the person was pronounced dead, said Captain John A. Watterson of the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office. Neither the person’s identity nor gender has been released. …
Security Guard At Westchester Day Camp Charged With Stealing Phone, Debit Card Security Guard At Westchester Day Camp Charged With Stealing Phone, Debit Card
Security Guard At Westchester Day Camp Charged With Stealing Phone, Debit Card A security guard from Rockland County working for a day camp at a Westchester high school is facing a felony charge for allegedly stealing an iPhone and debit card from a teenage counselor, police said. West Haverstraw resident Israel Rodriguez, age 63, turned himself in at the Scarsdale Police Department on Friday, Aug. 6 following a report from an 18-year-old village resident who had her iPhone stolen. Police said that on Wednesday, Aug. 4, an employee from the Scarsdale High School day camp reported that she had turned her iPhone in the mandatory bin prior to her 8:30 a.m. meeting, as e…
Police Increase Presence At Westchester High School Following Threat Police Increase Presence At Westchester High School Following Threat
Police Increase Presence At Westchester High School Following Threat There was an increased police presence at a Westchester high school on Monday morning, May 24 following an unverified threat that forced the district to dismiss students early last week. On Friday, May 21, the Scarsdale High School entered a lockout after receiving a potential threat, prompting police to advise the district to release students early “out of an abundance of caution.” Original story - Westchester HS Put On Lockout Due To Unverified Threat The perceived threat was reportedly in connection with an earlier conversation with school personnel. 
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Westchester HS Put On Lockout Due To Unverified Threat Westchester HS Put On Lockout Due To Unverified Threat
Westchester HS Put On Lockout Due To Unverified Threat A Westchester high school was temporarily “locked down” due to an unverified threat. “Out of an abundance of caution,” village officials in Scarsdale said that the high school was placed on lockout due to an unverified threat made at approximately 1 p.m. on Friday, May 21. Residents have been advised to stay away from the area. According to the Scarsdale Police Department, students were dismissed from the high school before 2 p.m. on Friday afternoon, while officers remain on scene to investigate and ensure the safety of students and staff. The school district has not yet made a statement…
Accused Serial Killer Robert Durst's Family Helped Cover Up Murder Of Wife, Attorney Says Accused Serial Killer Robert Durst's Family Helped Cover Up Murder Of Wife, Attorney Says
Accused Serial Killer Robert Durst's Family Helped Cover Up Murder Of Wife, Attorney Says Accused serial killer Robert Durst may have had a helping hand in covering up the disappearance of his first wife, according to new reports. Durst - whose life and case was made famous by the HBO miniseries “The Jinx” - has been accused of killing his first wife, Kathleen “Kathie” Durst after she suddenly disappeared at their home in New York, in Westchester County, in 1982. Her body has never been located. Related story - Report: Ex-Wife's Family May Drop Lawsuit If Durst Reveals Location Of Body With Durst’s murder trial resuming after a 14-month delay due to COVID-19, lawyers are now sa…
Sports Hall Of Famer Identified As Man Accused Of Possessing Child Porn Videos, Images Sports Hall Of Famer Identified As Man Accused Of Possessing Child Porn Videos, Images
Sports Hall Of Famer Identified As Man Accused Of Possessing Child Porn Videos, Images A Northern Westchester man accused of receiving and possessing videos and images containing child porn has been identified as a retired teacher and sports fixture in the area. Richard Leaf, age 72, of Somers, was arrested on Tuesday, Feb. 23, following an investigation by the FBI, said Audrey Strauss, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York. Inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2017, Leaf, a Scarsdale High School graduate who was a social studies teacher in the Harrison School District, has been the announcer for the Section 1 boys and girls basketball tournaments for…
Westchester Man Accused Of Possessing Child Porn Videos, Images Westchester Man Accused Of Possessing Child Porn Videos, Images
Westchester Man Accused Of Possessing Child Porn Videos, Images Updated story: Sports Hall Of Famer Identified As Man Accused Of Possessing Child Porn Videos, Images A Northern Westchester retired teacher and sports fixture in the area has been accused of receiving and possessing videos and images containing child porn, federal authorities announced. Richard Leaf, age 72, of Somers, was arrested on Tuesday, Feb. 23, following an investigation by the FBI, said Audrey Strauss, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York. According to the allegations contained in court papers between March 2019 and April 2020, Leaf, who is in the…
Scarsdale Described As 'A Pricey Suburb With An Old World Air' In New York Times Profile Scarsdale Described As 'A Pricey Suburb With An Old World Air' In New York Times Profile
Scarsdale Described As 'A Pricey Suburb With An Old World Air' In New York Times Profile In a brand-new story in The New York Times, Scarsdale is described as a pricy suburb with an “old world air.” Classified as both a town and village, Scarsdale is also known as being one of the wealthiest locales in the country, with average household earnings exceeding $415,000. Scarsdale High School, a distinctive 20th-century brick building on Post Road, is also highly acclaimed. The district has a 99 percent graduation rate, and 97 percent of students attend a four-year college. With a population of about 18,000 residents, homes in Scarsdale are primarily single-family Tudor, Italianate…
Swastikas Found At School In Westchester Swastikas Found At School In Westchester
Swastikas Found At School In Westchester More symbols of hate were reportedly found at a Westchester school when swastikas were discovered in Pelham. School officials stated that multiple swastikas were found by students at the Pelham Middle School, though it was not reported where on the campus they were found. The latest incident comes after a pair of swastikas were found in bathrooms at Scarsdale High School, prompting intervention from New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who called in the New York State Police Hate Crimes Task Force to investigate. It is unclear if State Police will also investigate the incident in Pelham. “In New…
State Police Join Investigation Of Offensive Graffiti Discovered Twice At Scarsdale HS State Police Join Investigation Of Offensive Graffiti Discovered Twice At Scarsdale HS
State Police Join Investigation Of Offensive Graffiti Discovered Twice At Scarsdale HS New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is calling in the cavalry as local police continue the investigation of hate-filled graffiti at Scarsdale High School. Cuomo announced that the New York State Police Hate Crimes Task Force will join the investigation after symbols of hate were found carved and drawn inside bathrooms at the high school. A swastika was found carved into a toilet-paper dispenser on Thursday, Sept. 12, and offensive graffiti was found last week that included “hate speech against different groups of people,” Scarsdale High School Principal Kenneth Bonamo said. "I am disgusted by …
Offensive Graffiti Discovered At Scarsdale HS For Second Time This Month Offensive Graffiti Discovered At Scarsdale HS For Second Time This Month
Offensive Graffiti Discovered At Scarsdale HS For Second Time This Month More offensive symbols were found in a bathroom at a Westchester high school, officials said. Students at Scarsdale High School found offensive graffiti in a bathroom that used hate speech to target multiple groups of people, school officials said. The latest incident comes after a swastika was found carved into a toilet-paper dispenser on Thursday, Sept. 12. High School Principal Kenneth Bonamo sent a note to parents outlining what the students reportedly found. “These words and images were not easily visible, though upon closer scrutiny they became apparent,” he said. “This speaks to the…
Swastika Found Carved In Bathroom At Westchester High School Swastika Found Carved In Bathroom At Westchester High School
Swastika Found Carved In Bathroom At Westchester High School A swastika was found carved into a bathroom stall at a Westchester high school, officials said. Graffiti was discovered carved onto a toilet-paper dispenser at the Scarsdale High School on Thursday, Sept. 12, Principal Kenneth Bonamo wrote in a letter to parents. “Graffiti was discovered in a bathroom stall consisting of a swastika that had been etched into a toilet-paper dispenser,” he wrote. ”This symbol has significant historical and political significance as one of anti-Semitism, hatred, and intolerance. It is often used to express opposition to efforts to build an inclusive, tolerant, …
Former Scarsdale HS Football Player Maximilian Monterosso Dies At 21 Former Scarsdale HS Football Player Maximilian Monterosso Dies At 21
Former Scarsdale HS Football Player Maximilian Monterosso Dies At 21 A former Scarsdale High School football player died suddenly at the age of 21 on Saturday, Nov. 3. Maximilian Gregg Monterosso was working construction and living in Ridgewood, Queens, at the time of his death. He played wide receiver and linebacker for Scarsdale's football squad. He was born at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 9, 1997. Max grew up in Maryland before moving to Scarsdale.  He is survived by his father, Gregg, his stepmother Diana Deidan, and his brothers, Noah and Reid. He is also survived by his paternal grandparents, Vincent and Patricia Mo…
These Westchester Students Named National Merit Semifinalists These Westchester Students Named National Merit Semifinalists
These Westchester Students Named National Merit Semifinalists Some of Westchester County’s best and brightest students were among those chosen as semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program, which celebrates academic achievement in high school students. On Wednesday, 16,000 high school seniors were chosen from around the country. Those 16,000 will soon be pared to 7,500 finalists, who will be picked to receive upwards of $31 million in scholarships, which will be announced next spring as they prepare to continue their educations in college. Semifinalists from Westchester County are:  Ardsley High School Maxwell T. Greenspoon; Melody S. …
New Rankings: These Westchester High Schools Among Best In State New Rankings: These Westchester High Schools Among Best In State
New Rankings: These Westchester High Schools Among Best In State Related story: These Hudson Valley School Districts Among Best In State It’s no secret that the Hudson Valley is home to some of the nation’s finest schools But which high schools in New York are at the top the list? On Wednesday, Niche released its 2019 rankings, which are “based on rigorous analysis of key statistics and millions of reviews from students and parents using data from the U.S. Department of Education.” Using a weighted scale that includes academic grades (60 percent), teacher’s grades (10 percent), culture and diversity (10 percent), parent-student surveys (10 percent) and…
Blind Brook Youth Rally For Vape-Free Lifestyle Blind Brook Youth Rally For Vape-Free Lifestyle
Blind Brook Youth Rally For Vape-Free Lifestyle Teenagers from across Westchester County gathered on the campus of Westchester Medical Center in front of the Maria Fareri Children's Hospital in Valhalla to share their experiences about leading a vape-free lifestyle.  The event was sponsored by the Westchester Coalition for Drug and Alcohol Free Youth with support from coalitions around the county and is designed to counter the pro-420 marijuana messaging that surrounds April 20 every year. “Nationally and locally, we are seeing an alarming increase in teen vaping, but we are working to dispel the myth that all teens are vaping The teens …
Scarsdale Police To Increase Security At High School After Instagram Post Scarsdale Police To Increase Security At High School After Instagram Post
Scarsdale Police To Increase Security At High School After Instagram Post There will be an increased police presence at the Scarsdale High School this week after officials were notified of “a disturbing online posting” in a group chat involving several former students. Scarsdale Police Capt. Thomas Altizio issued an alert late on Monday afternoon regarding the posting on a “GroupMe” group chat, where one member posted a message that stated “don’t go to school today boys,” with an emoji of a handgun, prompting police intervention. Police said that the former student had posted the message because he was concerned about an earlier Instagram post by another former S…
Former Scarsdale HS Coaches Blame Parents For Their Departures Former Scarsdale HS Coaches Blame Parents For Their Departures
Former Scarsdale HS Coaches Blame Parents For Their Departures A small, but vocal group of parents is reportedly to blame for the mass exodus of longtime varsity coaches at Scarsdale High School who have been dismissed in the past 18 months. Former coaches who have been ousted from the district in the past year and a half have taken issue with a small group of parents that allegedly are going over the coaches’ heads to district officials with complaints, according to multiple reports. In total, seven longtime varsity coaches have been dismissed or resigned recently without warning, as well as several of their veteran assistant coaches, according to loh…
Police: Westchester Man Faces DWI Charge After Hitting Curb Coming From Bar Police: Westchester Man Faces DWI Charge After Hitting Curb Coming From Bar
Police: Westchester Man Faces DWI Charge After Hitting Curb Coming From Bar A Scarsdale man driving with a blood alcohol content double the legal limit was busted by police on patrol after being caught swerving over pavement markings and striking a curb following a night of drinks at a White Plains bar. Patrol officers stopped 37-year-old Cristian Maban at 5:30 a.m. on the morning of Saturday, Feb. 3 on Post Road after he was spotted swerving over pavement markers and into a curb. During the subsequent stop, it reported that there was a “strong odor of an alcoholic beverage emanating from Maban’s breath, and his eyes were glassy and bloodshot.” Maban proceeded to f…