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Intruder Enters White Plains High School Intruder Enters White Plains High School
Intruder Enters White Plains High School A Westchester school district was put on high alert when an intruder “exhibiting signs of emotional distress” entered an area high school and refused to comply with security, officials said. White Plains Schools Superintendent Joseph Ricca informed the community that at approximately 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 17, the person entered the high school in an emotional state and refused to follow the directives of security officers when questioned. Ricca said that district safety protocols were enacted and the building was put into a temporary lockdown as White Plains High School security and …

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by Zak Failla
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Westchester Schools: County's Reopening Report Out, Meet Irvington Player Headed To Yale in '21 Westchester Schools: County's Reopening Report Out, Meet Irvington Player Headed To Yale in '21
Westchester Schools: County's Reopening Report Out, Meet Irvington Player Headed To Yale in '21 Has he fallen behind? Will she be bullied? Parents have more than enough to worry about. Add the fear of contracting COVID-19 at school, and it all seems like too much. Westchester parents, though, now have a seven-page reference report to find answers to most of the hard questions.   Questions and answers like these: Will my child have to quarantine when we get back from vacation to one of the governor's travel list states? Yes. Will contact tracers reveal the names of students to potentially infected people. They won't. The COVID-19 FAQ for Schools PreK-12th Grade guideline…

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by Donna Christopher
Schools
Westchester County Schools: '400 Years' Talk Open To Students, Teachers, 'Hybrid' Plan Westchester County Schools: '400 Years' Talk Open To Students, Teachers, 'Hybrid' Plan
Westchester County Schools: '400 Years' Talk Open To Students, Teachers, 'Hybrid' Plan Parents and students in one of Westchester's largest school districts can expect a "hybrid blend" of education when the schools can safely reopen, according to an educator there. The formula that will be used to reopen schools across New York State was released this week. Gov. Andrew Cuomo made the announcement at a COVID-19 news briefing on Monday, July 13 in Manhattan.  White Plains Superintendent of Schools Joseph Ricca said the schools' Reopening Committee is "working diligently to implement the requirements of the guidelines established by the New York State Departm…

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by Donna Christopher
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COVID-19: School Staffer Tests Positive In White Plains COVID-19: School Staffer Tests Positive In White Plains
Covid-19: School Staffer Tests Positive In White Plains A Westchester school district staffer has tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). During a daily briefing provided to parents, students, and teachers on video, White Plains School Superintendent Dr. Joseph Ricca said on Tuesday, March 17, announced the news. Ricca, who did not name the school where the "colleague" worked, said the staff member was doing well. The superintendent said the district had notified all who worked with the affected employee and that the district was working with the Health Department to make sure all protocols were followed. "We send best wishes to …

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by Kathy Reakes
Business
Westchester County Association Rebrands Itself For First Time Since 1950 Westchester County Association Rebrands Itself For First Time Since 1950
Westchester County Association Rebrands Itself For First Time Since 1950 The Westchester County Association has completed a years-long transition from a leading business membership organization to Westchester’s most powerful economic development entity. On Monday, Sept. 10, to better reflect its policy and action-oriented identity, the Westchester County Association unveiled its first major brand realignment since its founding in 1950.  The new brand emphasizes the WCA’s heightened focus on its high-level advocacy – which has long differentiated the organization within Westchester’s business community – and sets the stage for a series of major new economic devel…

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by Jon Craig
Lifestyle
Don't Kids Have The Biggest Hearts? Valentines For Veterans Always A Hit Don't Kids Have The Biggest Hearts? Valentines For Veterans Always A Hit
Don't Kids Have The Biggest Hearts? Valentines For Veterans Always A Hit This February,, students from 10 elementary schools in Westchester produced over 4,000 Valentine’s Day cards that are being distributed to local veterans and seniors throughout the county and are also being mailed to active military personnel abroad. Earlier this month, students at George Washington Elementary School in White Plains had the opportunity to present local veterans with Valentine’s Day cards they made for the servicemen, part of an annual program called “Valentines for Vets.” During a special assembly at the school, they listened to the heartfelt stories of seven local veterans …

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by Jon Craig