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New School Bus Stop-Arm Camera Program Announced In Westchester To Catch Illegal Passings New School Bus Stop-Arm Camera Program Announced In Westchester To Catch Illegal Passings
New School Bus Stop-Arm Camera Program Announced In Westchester To Catch Illegal Passings Nearly a dozen districts in Westchester will be participating in an all-new enforcement program that will use artificial intelligence to catch those who illegally pass stopped school buses, officials announced.  In an announcement on Tuesday, Oct. 22, Westchester County Executive George Latimer unveiled a new school bus stop-arm photo program meant to reduce the number of illegal passing.  According to Latimer, every vehicle in participating school districts' fleets will be equipped with cameras that will use AI to detect cars that pass stopped buses. The equipment will be provide…

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by Ben Crnic
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New Superintendent Named At Westchester School District New Superintendent Named At Westchester School District
New Superintendent Named At Westchester School District A Northern Westchester superintendent will soon transition to leading another nearby district in the county. In an announcement on Friday, June 14, the Katonah-Lewisboro School District revealed its next superintendent would be Raymond Blanch, who will be formally appointed in the role by the Board of Education on Thursday, June 20.  Blanch, who has served as superintendent of the Somers Central School District since July 2010, will officially begin in his new role on Monday, July 15.  Blanch's selection follows multiple rounds of interviews conducted by the school board in an ef…

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by Ben Crnic
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Schools Superintendent In Westchester Announces Retirement Schools Superintendent In Westchester Announces Retirement
Schools Superintendent In Westchester Announces Retirement A superintendent at one of the largest school districts in Northern Westchester has just announced he will be retiring. Andrew Selesnick has been in his post at the Katonah-Lewisboro School District since 2015, when he accepted the position after serving as principal at Horace Greeley High School in Chappaqua. His retirement will be effective Friday, July 12. "It is hard to express how grateful I am to have been your superintendent for nine years and an educator in Northern Westchester for 32 years," Selesnick said in a statement. "Though I’m retiring as superintendent, I will seek new way…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Westchester School Bus Driver Wins National Award Westchester School Bus Driver Wins National Award
Westchester School Bus Driver Wins National Award A Northern Westchester school bus driver is being nationally recognized for her efforts to make sure that all her young passengers have the best experience possible on their way to class.  Katonah-Lewisboro School District bus driver Carol Rivera Gaffey was awarded National Special-Needs School Bus Driver of the Year on Tuesday, Dec. 5 by AMF-Bruns of America, which manufactures special needs products, district officials announced. Gaffey was nominated for the award by her supervisor, Nora Beltran, who did not tell her until she learned she had won.  In her no…

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by Ben Crnic
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Beloved Former Teacher In Westchester Dies Beloved Former Teacher In Westchester Dies
Beloved Former Teacher In Westchester Dies A former teacher who worked for schools in both Northern Westchester and Fairfield County has died.  Margaret "Peggy" Beccaria died on Sunday, Jan. 15 at the age of 85, according to her obituary.  A native of New Canaan, Beccaria graduated from high school there before attending college at Western Connecticut State University. She then became a teacher in Stamford.  During this time, she married her husband, Peter, in 1959, and then moved to Westchester County, settling in Pound Ridge where the couple raised their two children, Michael and Patrick.  After tak…

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'A Grave Injustice': GoFundMe Started To Help Fired High School Coach In Westchester County 'A Grave Injustice': GoFundMe Started To Help Fired High School Coach In Westchester County
'A Grave Injustice': GoFundMe Started To Help Fired High School Coach In Westchester County Supporters of a fired high school coach in Northern Westchester are taking it upon themselves to help him get his position back.  A GoFundMe has been started to raise legal funds for Coach Bill Swertfager, who coached varsity wrestling in the Katonah-Lewisboro School District at John Jay High School in Cross River. The fundraiser page was started on Friday, Nov.18.  Swertfager, who has coached for nearly 40 years according to the GoFundMe, was removed from his position by the Katonah-Lewisboro School Board and Superintendent Andrew Selesnick, the fundrais…

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by Ben Crnic
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New Update - Schools Announce Closures, Shifts To Remote Learning For Tuesday New Update - Schools Announce Closures, Shifts To Remote Learning For Tuesday
New Update - Schools Announce Closures, Shifts To Remote Learning For Tuesday The following school districts have announced closures and shifts to remote learning for Tuesday, Feb. 2 due to the major winter storm.Reload page for new updates. Westchester County Ardsley Public Schools, remote instruction Bedford Central School District, closed Byram Hills Central School District, asynchronous snow day Chappaqua Central School District, closed Croton Harmon School District, closed Eastchester Union Free School District, asynchronous snow day Elmsford Union Free School District, remote instruction  Greenburgh North Castle UFSD, remote instructi…

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New Update - Schools Announce Closures Due To Storm New Update - Schools Announce Closures Due To Storm
New Update - Schools Announce Closures Due To Storm The following school districts have announced closures for Monday, Feb. 1 due to the major winter storm.Reload page for new updates. Westchester County Bedford Central School District, closed Briarcliff School District, closed Byram Hills Central School District, closed Chappaqua Central School District, closed Croton Harmon School District, closed Elmsford Union Free School District, closed Greenburgh North Castle UFSD, closed Harvey School, Katonah, closed Hawthorne Cedar Knolls Union Free School District, closed Hendrick Hudson School District, closed John F. Kennedy Catholic …

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Schools Announce Closures Due To Storm Schools Announce Closures Due To Storm
Schools Announce Closures Due To Storm The following school districts have announced closures for Monday, Feb. 1 due to the major winter storm.Reload page for new updates. Westchester County Bedford Central School District, closed Briarcliff School District, closed Byram Hills Central School District, closed Chappaqua Central School District, closed Croton Harmon School District, closed Elmsford Union Free School District, closed  Greenburgh North Castle UFSD, closed Harvey School, Katonah, closed Hawthorne Cedar Knolls Union Free School District, closed Hendrick Hudson School District, closed John F. Kenne…

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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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COVID-19: High School, Middle School In Westchester Go Remote COVID-19: High School, Middle School In Westchester Go Remote
Covid-19: High School, Middle School In Westchester Go Remote A high school and middle school in Northern Westchester have switched to remote learning due to COVID-19 cases. The Katonah-Lewisboro School District said it learned of additional individuals who have tested positive for COVID-19.  Those persons are connected to John Jay High School and John Jay Middle School in Cross River, and the Katonah Elementary School, Superintendent Andrew Selesnick said.  Due to the number of staff at JJHS and JJMS staff who are now quarantining, both the middle and high school switched to fully remote learning on Thursday, Nov. 12. "There wil…

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by Joe Lombardi
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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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Move To Change Mahopac HS Mascot Called For As Nearby John Jay-Cross River Picks From Two Names Move To Change Mahopac HS Mascot Called For As Nearby John Jay-Cross River Picks From Two Names
Move To Change Mahopac HS Mascot Called For As Nearby John Jay-Cross River Picks From Two Names What’s it going to be? After agreeing to change the name of its mascot away from the John Jay “Indians,” the Katonah-Lewisboro School District is now holding a one-day vote to determine its replacement. The move to replace the Indian mascot at John Jay High School in Cross River has also spurred calls for changes at the nearby Mahopac School District, where Mahopac High School also has the Indians' nickname. The two finalists for new nickname at John Jay HS are: The John Jay Wolfpack or the John Jay Ravens. According to the district, the eligible voters consist of rising sixth graders t…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Three Westchester Schools Move Graduation To Mall Parking Lot COVID-19: Three Westchester Schools Move Graduation To Mall Parking Lot
Covid-19: Three Westchester Schools Move Graduation To Mall Parking Lot Three Northern Westchester high schools will be hosting “drive-in” commencement ceremonies for their seniors at the Jefferson Valley Mall in Yorktown. The Bedford, Katonah-Lewisboro and Somers school districts all announced that they will be hosting commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2020 in the mall’s spacious parking lot on Tuesday, June 23. The ceremony will include live speeches from students and staff, which will be broadcast on a state-of-the-art LED screen similar to that of a drive-in movie, while audio is piped into car radios. There will also be pre-recorded messages and vid…

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by Zak Failla
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Latest Update: COVID-19 School District Closures Latest Update: COVID-19 School District Closures
Latest Update: Covid-19 School District Closures Click here for a new story: All Schools In State Will Close For At Least Two Weeks, Cuomo Says Earlier update: The following are the latest closures and schedule adjustments by schools and school districts due to the outbreak of the novel strain of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Westchester County Ardsley Union Free School District: Closed on Monday, March 16 and Tuesday, March 17. Bedford Central School District: Closed Monday, March 16 through Friday, April 3 after it was recommended a staff member at Fox Lane Middle School self-quarantine pending testing for the COVID-19. Blind Br…

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COVID-19: School Closures, Schedule Adjustments COVID-19: School Closures, Schedule Adjustments
Covid-19: School Closures, Schedule Adjustments The following are closures and schedule adjustments by schools and school districts due to the outbreak of the novel strain of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Westchester County Bedford Central School District: Closed Monday, March 16 through Friday, April 3 after it was recommended a staff member at Fox Lane Middle School self-quarantine pending testing for the COVID-19. Briarcliff Manor Union Free School District: Closed until Saturday, March 28. Croton-Harmon School District: Closed on Monday, March 16 and Tuesday, March 17. Byram Hills Central School District: In response to t…

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Schools Announce COVID-19 Closures, Schedule Adjustments For Friday, March 13 Schools Announce COVID-19 Closures, Schedule Adjustments For Friday, March 13
Schools Announce Covid-19 Closures, Schedule Adjustments For Friday, March 13 The following are schedule adjustments by schools and school districts due to the outbreak of the novel strain of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Westchester County Bedford Central School District: Closed on Thursday, March 12 and Friday, March 13 to "thoroughly sanitize" all district facilities after it was recommended a staff member at Fox Lane Middle School self-quarantine pending testing for the COVID-19. Croton-Harmon School District: Closed Friday, March 13 on Superintendent's Conference Day. Byram Hills Central School District: Closed, the Superintendent’s Conference Day will occur vir…

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Online Survey Seeks Feedback For New John Jay HS Nickname To Replace Indians Online Survey Seeks Feedback For New John Jay HS Nickname To Replace Indians
Online Survey Seeks Feedback For New John Jay HS Nickname To Replace Indians With their former “Indians” nickname on the way out, John Jay High School in Cross River is seeking the public’s opinion on a new moniker. The Katonah-Lewisboro School District released an online survey this week asking for members of the community to offer their input on the new mascot for John Jay High School and John Jay Middle School. According to the district, all suggestions will be reviewed until the John Jay Mascot Steering Committee ends the survey on Sunday, Feb. 23. Suggestions should “have a strong connection to (the) community; inspire passion and pride; and convey a positive …

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by Zak Failla
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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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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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School District In Westchester Switches To Wind-Powered Electricity School District In Westchester Switches To Wind-Powered Electricity
School District In Westchester Switches To Wind-Powered Electricity A school district in Northern Westchester has officially gone green. As of Friday, Feb. 1, all of the electricity used by the Katonah-Lewisboro School District will be from renewable sources, namely wind that is generated by turbines in Texas. The purchase of 100 percent green power was approved by the Board of Education last month at their Jan. 17 meeting. District officials said, “it is the latest step in the district’s commitment to reducing its total carbon footprint.” An audit conducted in 2015 found that the district’s top four sources of greenhouse gasses were fuel-related: heating o…

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by Zak Failla
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Latest New School Rankings: These Westchester Districts Among Best In State Latest New School Rankings: These Westchester Districts Among Best In State
Latest New School Rankings: These Westchester Districts Among Best In State Related story: These Hudson Valley High Schools Among Best In State Niche released its brand-new rankings of the best high schools in New York for 2019 on Wednesday. You can view them here. The website also unveiled its rankings for best school districts and once again, the Hudson Valley is front and center. A total of 11 school districts in the Hudson Valley -- all in Westchester County -- ranked in the Top 25 in the state are: 3. Edgemont Union Free School District 4. Scarsdale Union Free School District 10. Rye Neck Union Free School District 12. Briarcliff Manor Union Free School D…

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by Joe Lombardi
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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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This Westchester School District Just Named Best In State This Westchester School District Just Named Best In State
This Westchester School District Just Named Best In State The Katonah-Lewisboro School District was named the "best school district" in New York state, by 24/7 Wall St.  The financial news and opinion company based in Delaware ranks Best School Districts in every state, and the survey can be accessed here. Katonah-Lewisboro has 3,233 students and spends an average of $31,154 per student, the Wall St. analysis found. The graduation rate at the district's John Jay High School is 94.3 percent and 74.2 percent of adults residing in the school district, which includes part of Pound Ridge, have a bachelor's degree. In addition to graduation r…

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by Jon Craig
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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 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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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 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
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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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